4 Storage Unit Amenities to Help With Moving

Learn about four amenities and ways they help as you move items in and out of storage.

1. Truck Rentals

The space available in a truck will help you complete a move in fewer trips than packing up a vehicle over and over again. A storage unit with truck rental options will make things easier than going to a different location for a truck rental.

In some cases, the truck rental may be included as part of the storage unit rental. For example, you could rent one free truck use as part of the agreement. In other cases, you may have to pay a per-use rental fee.

Typically, a short-term rental will go by the hour, but some may go by mileage as well. Contact the storage company to find out specific details and budget the truck rental accordingly.

2. Furniture Dollies

Moving heavy items into a storage unit may be a struggle. You may want to move items multiple times to properly organize the area. One way to help with heavy boxes and furniture is with a furniture dolly.

The dolly features a platform area on the bottom and two large wheels to easily roll the items. Handling the weight of the items will be much easier and you can move heavy items to the back of the storage unit without any major issues.

Dollies may also include large straps to fasten items on securely and prevent larger items from falling as you roll the dolly around. Some companies will let you transport the dolly with you, so you may use the tool at the home you are moving from.

3. Extra Boxes and Supplies

When you rent a storage unit, check in at the office to see the variety of items available from past customers. In some cases, former storage unit renters may leave behind boxes or supplies like bubble wrap.

You may obtain the items free of charge and use them in the storage unit as needed. The items will save you money, and you do not need to take extra time to purchase boxes and other supplies. Check in every so often to see if any new supplies have become available.

4. Reusable Items

Even if donated boxes are not available, a storage unit company may have a variety of reusable items you can rent or use free of charge. For example, reusable plastic boxes will help you move smaller items into storage and carry items with ease. As you pack, you could pack directly into the reusable boxes and then transfer the items into the unit.

Furniture pads are also offered at a number of storage unit locations. The pads will protect both furniture and vehicles when you move items in and out of storage. With the rental or item use, you do not need to pay full price for the pads and then can return them for other customers to use in the future.

As you plan out your move, consider mixing the variety of amenities available. For example, if you use a moving truck, you may use the furniture pads or plastic boxes to help load the truck and store items.

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