Alternatives to Pods

There are many reasons why people need to store goods away for a period of time to be used at a later date. In today’s world people like as little clutter as possible in their homes. What better way to remove this clutter and still hold on to your valued possessions than self storage. Self storage offers a safe, secure and clean environment to store your goods. Generally 24 hour access to your goods is allowed and on site security with many offering CCTV is fast becoming the norm in this highly competitive industry. Most storage warehouses offer climate controlled options to store such environmentally sensitive items as books and fur coats. Books and all paper products are highly sensitive to high humidity levels and furs generally need to be stored in the cold to prevent fur degradation. Couple all of these with sound pest control programs and you are talking with the standard service warehouse offer today.

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What to Store

• Seasonal items or items used periodically (e.g. skis, holiday decorations and clothing).
• CDs, books and toys.
• Dishes and silverware.
• Cars, boats, motorcycles and RVs.
• Commercial goods and supplies.
• Appliances such as TVs and computers.
• Furniture, mattresses and linens.
• Equipment including lawnmowers and leaf blowers.

What Not to Store

• Flammable or combustible items (e.g. cleaning fluids or paint thinner).
• Perishable foods.
• Anything living.
• Toxic, hazardous or illegal substances.

 

Many storage operations offer a multitude of other service including truck rental or even a free truck for a period of time in order to get your business. Many companies have workers who will come to your home and pack up your goods professionally, load up a truck and drive it to the storage unit. They will then unload your goods and pack them in to the storage space efficiently. Remember these people are professionals and can do the job more effectively and efficiently than you may be able to. Of course this convenience come with a fee however it may be worth it for the peace of mind.

How to Pack a Moving Pod

Distribute weight evenly throughout the PODS container. For example, place a couch on the far right-hand side of the unit and a similarly heavy object on the far left-hand side. Place heavy items on the bottom of the PODS container and stack lighter boxes on top.

Pack as many items into boxes as you can fit, but do not pack the boxes so full that they bulge or the tops do not close. Add fillers like plastic foam peanuts and packing paper to the boxes to fill in small spaces to help prevent damage.

• Pack as much as you can fit into boxes. This will help protect your belongings, and will make loading your moving pod much easier.
• Use moving pads and blankets to protect your furniture. Many moving pod companies provide discounts on combination packages of pads and boxes.
• Tie down your belongings to the container, one section at a time.
• Try to distribute the weight of your contents throughout the container.
• Use all of the space inside of your container to pack your belongings. If necessary, turn furniture on its side (protecting them with packing blankets, of course), fill your refrigerator and dressers with miscellaneous items and take legs off tables to minimize wasted space.
• Place heavy items on the bottom of your moving container, and lighter items on the top.
• Pack pictures and mirrors in the narrow spaces between boxes and furniture. This will help prevent them from breaking, while maximizing space in your container.
• Don’t forget to lock up your container with a heavy-duty lock!
• As you pack, look for spaces where awkward items will fit. Don’t be afraid to mix smaller items with larger items, to put a box inside a dresser or to lay your vacuum cleaner across the top of a stack of boxes. You can use every inch of space in your container if you really work at it!