More and more people are discovering the benefits provided by mobile storage units. According to IBIS World, the value of the mobile storage service market in the U.S. reached $10 billion in 2022. You may be planning to use a mobile storage unit for your upcoming move. Prepare for the arrival of that unit by following the tips detailed below.

Carefully Pack Your Belongings

A mobile storage unit can secure your belongings and protect them from damage while you're driving to your new home. However, simply chucking your possessions into the unit won't be enough to keep them safe. You must take the time to pack them carefully.

Use solid boxes and bubble wrap for packing. Try to use boxes of the same size so it's easier to fit them all inside the mobile container. You should pack as many items as you can inside each box to save money and space inside the unit.

Make Room for the Mobile Storage Unit

Have you considered where the mobile storage unit will stay while packing? If you haven't figured that out, now would be a good time to take care of that. Hopefully, you have a garage or an open driveway suitable for temporarily accommodating the unit. Otherwise, you may have to ask permission from your neighbors to use the open area near your apartment complex or something similar.

Take Inventory of Your Belongings

Moving is a hectic ordeal. If you're not careful, you can lose track of your essential belongings while packing and putting things away. You must take precautionary steps to avoid that.

Take inventory of your belongings before storing them in boxes to ensure everything is in order. You should also label the contents of each box so specific items are easy to find. When you arrive at your destination, go through your inventory to confirm that everything is intact.

Come Up With an Organization System

It pays to be thoughtful when organizing items inside the mobile storage unit. That's why you should have an organizational system in mind before you start packing. Consider placing the things you are least likely to need in the back of the unit so it won't be an issue if you cannot get to them quickly. You should also account for each box's weight if you plan to stack them.

The mobile storage unit is designed to make your upcoming move more manageable. You can ensure that's the case by following the prep tips we listed here. Call us at John Fayard Moving & Warehousing LLC if you need a portable storage unit for your upcoming move!