Pre-moving Checklist
Is your moving day so close you can feel the sweat running down your brow like it will be on your moving day? Here’s the final checklist for the days leading up to your move and the day of your move. One-Week Prior Finish packing. This is the time to make sure the majority of your belongings are packed, but you should leave out the essential items that you might use daily. Call it a “treat week” and go out to eat the few days prior to your move so that you can get some [...]
Getting the Most Out of Your Storage Unit
The day will come when you stop and realize your life would be better if you just had the storage space that you need, and you finally call Lambert Transfer & Storage to rent a self-storage unit. All of the things that have been stuffed and crammed into nooks and crannies will now have a home; so that when the time comes you can use them again. Here are some tips on how to utilize your self-storage unit to its fullest potential. First, take all the items you’re considering storing and place them into two piles: [...]
Grieving Through the Move
Moving can be a very exciting time, but for some, it also causes a sense of anxiety or grief. If this is you, don’t panic! It happens to everyone to some extent, and there are completely healthy ways to deal with the grief of moving. Work through some of the ideas below, and you’ll feel a much better sense of closure when relocating. It’s okay to be sad! You’ve likely spent several years in your home and made a lot of memories. Relocating can always feel disorienting and strip us of our sense of comfort. [...]
As You Unpack, Organize Your New Spaces
When you make a big move, you get to experience a new environment, meet new people, and find more effective ways to organize your belongings to help make your life more efficient. As you unpack those moving boxes make sure to read these tips on how to organize some of the most common rooms in your new house. Kitchen It might take some time in your new kitchen, to figure out the best method of organizing all your kitchen essentials so the most used items are easily accessible. Try to keep your everyday dishes and cups [...]
Moving in Alabama? Here’s Where to Start!
Beginning a move can seem like an intimidating process. There are so many things you need to do and so many things you need to worry about. But we’ve got you covered. Today, we’re going to show you how to start your move and organize your life in the weeks leading up to your move. Step 1) Start Transferring Your Utilities and Personal Information The further in advance you start this step, the easier your move will be. Transfer whatever utilities you can, call your internet service and cable providers, and send change of address [...]
3 Things You Shouldn’t Put in Storage
We all know that storage units are a great way to free up space in your home or provide temporary storage for your belongings when you’re relocating, but they are not suitable for storing absolutely everything. Certain items are actually illegal to place in a storage unit and could be deadly. If in doubt always ask the storage unit manager for a list of permissible items. This way, you’re not taking any unnecessary risks. Here are some tips to help you make smart choices: Combustible and Corrosive Materials You should never store anything in your [...]
