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  • Keep Moving Expenses Down
    By Joel on October 26, 2011 | No Comments  Comments

    If you ask people what they think about moving, many will tell you that they never want to do it, it’s expensive and it is a waste of a day. I am sure there are more opinions about moving out there, but the majority of people dislike moving as a whole. There are people that have deliberately decided not to have a lot of possessions because they did not want to pack all those things up when they had to move. Sometimes moving is more of a have to instead of a want to. You never know when it is your time to move, so many people try to be prepared. They also try to figure out different ways to save money on moving.

     
    One way people can save money on moving is by using the same boxes over and over again. The key to this is to buy boxes that are sturdy. If you do not have sturdy boxes, this method of saying money will not work. Now of course you have to realize that you will pay little extra for those storage boxes at first but you will not have to buy any next time. If you are not liking the idea of buying boxes at all, you can drive around to your local grocery stores or retail environments to see if they have any boxes that you can use. They will most likely give them to you since they are just going to compact them or throw them away.

     
    Instead of renting a moving truck and movers, you can have a couple of your loyal friends with trucks come by and help you out. Typically one of your friends will know someone with a trailer or a couple of trucks that you can use. It might take a couple of trucks and a trailer or two to help you move but it will save you money. With the addition of many friends helping you move, you will get done quickly. The more time you save, the more money you save.

     
    One last tip that can save you some dollars on your move day is making sure you pack things as tight as possible. The reason for this is so you can make the least amount of trips as you can. That will of course save you gas. With the prices of gas, it is essential for you to save as much as you can. So make sure boxes get stacked properly, you bring with you what you are going to keep, and ensure that the right sized item goes in the right vehicle.

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  • Need A Truck
    By Joel on June 22, 2011 | No Comments  Comments

    The moving truck is one of the necessities of moving. Without it, it would be a lot less convenient to move. You would need to make more trips or get rid of some things that you now hold dear. When you are looking to store, you should really consider getting a moving truck.

     
    The fee would be pretty low if you are looking to do just a local move. There are many that believe that a moving truck is very expensive, but there are many companies out there that don’t hold true to that stereotype. Companies that just offer moving trucks could rent it out to you as low as free if you find the right deal and company. Now the actual truck might be free or low cost to rent, but most of the time you will have to pay for gas and insurance. Even with those cost, renting a truck is still more convenient and could cost less than driving your car multiple trips.

     
    When you are looking to get a self storage unit as well, you might luck out to find a facility that will rent you the moving truck for free. You can not beat that deal. You need a self storage unit so it makes sense to need a moving truck as well. It is good for a facility to be able to offer both. When shopping around for moving trucks, do not forget to call around to local self storage facilities, they could be of assistance as well.

     

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  • One Stop Shop
    By Joel on June 3, 2011 | No Comments  Comments

    When you think of storage properties you probably think that storage is their only service. There will be many times when a customer feels that they need to go some where else in order to get the rest of their things needed for self storage. This is not the case. While many just have storage, other facilities have all the moving and storage supplies that you need for storage. Some sites also have a big investment in the moving truck industry. So before you make any decision on which self storage facility you would like to rent from, see if they have all that you need in order to store.

     
    As a whole a customer does not want to bother with going to many different places in order to get all their storage needs taken care of. They would rather go to one place to get everything taken care of. Typically when you are looking to store your belongings in a self storage facility, you will need a method to get your belongings to the facility, a lock on the door of your storage unit, and of course an array of boxes. A customer would be very happy if a facility said that they could provide all of those things for them.

     
    In order to attract many new self storage customers, they will offer a moving truck for free if you are also getting a storage unit. Depending on the facility and the owner there could be one truck or a number of trucks that are available for the customer to use. The manager of the facility will explain to the customer the different restrictions on the truck so that the customer fully understands the costs.  The manager does not want any issues when it comes to the truck usage so they will have the customer sign a document that states they fully understand.

     
    When a facility is able to give the customer everything that they need they seem to want to rent from that facility. When a storage facility is able to be a one stop shop for a customer to rent from, they are ensured to be a success in the self storage industry.

     

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