Everywhere you look you see signs of spring, from the daffodils popping up, to the leaves filling in on the trees, basically everything is turning much greener! This is a great time of year to get rid of the winter blues, purge all those items from the coldest season of the year and get ready for a fresh start. A lot of people do this every year and refer to it as spring cleaning.  When it is cold outside, you don’t want to be out in the cold, this leads to less activity outside and more at home. This is why when the weather warms up you see so many people out enjoying the sunshine and warmer temperatures. Spring is a very busy time for us in the self storage industry, from college students storing their dorm rooms during the summer, to people de-cluttering and spring cleaning.

Lots of people want to start fresh when they do their spring cleaning, which is why we get more activity here at StorPlace Nashville Bellevue when the weather starts warming up. People are cleaning out the winter clothes out of their closets, but don’t have anywhere to put them.  Christmas decorations are still cluttering up the garage, so why not move them into an off-site storage facility where they will stay out of the way?

A small storage space like a 5’x5’ or even a 5’x10’ can go a long way when it comes to de-cluttering and spring cleaning. At StorPlace, our ceilings are at least 8 feet tall in all of our spaces, so if you utilize space by stacking, you would be surprised how much can fit into one of these smaller units.  Always make sure to put the less frequently used items in the back of the unit, and the ones you will need more often in the front.  You also want to make sure you put the heavier items on the bottom, as opposed to stacking them on top of lighter ones.

You would also be glad to know that here at StorPlace we keep our prices competitive with our local competition, and this insures you are getting good value for your money. Remember, cheaper isn’t always better when it comes to storing your goods, you want to be able to pick them up in the same condition you left them. To insure you will find the goods in the same condition, you need to buy some good and sturdy moving boxes.

Here at StorPlace we offer a full line of boxes and packing supplies, we have a wardrobe box with a hanging bar that will accommodate even the heaviest winter jackets, the box measures 24” across, 21” deep, and 48” tall. A lot of customers use the bottom of the wardrobe box for clothes, and hang the more important items on the hanging bar. The box is priced at $11.99, and you can use it over and over again each year to alternate your summer/winter wardrobes.

If you are planning on doing some spring cleaning, and need some boxes or storage space, even if it is only for a month, contact StorPlace Self Storage.  We have 10 locations in the greater Nashville Tn. area, and even one in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Think of how much better you will feel with all those winter jackets and clutter out of the house and into your storage space!

Please come visit us at 7332 Tolbert Rd, Nashville, TN 37209, or you can call us at 615-356-3600.

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This is the time of the year that we clean out closets and make room for more things. All our things are treasures .They might be our husband’s good shirt or fishing supplies, or golf clubs that he hasn’t used in a long time. Then, there are the bicycles that we just keep cleaning the dust off so when we get time we will use them later. And we have all the camping supplies that we just keep buying hoping we will go some time. There are just some things that we can’t live without so we just keep storing things.

And there  are the outside tools we have to keep close so we can  take care of  everything  that needs to be done outside. So we  purchase  a lot of those supplies and then we need a large garage to store them in. Then we get too much in the garage and we need more space at home for the cars.

We are looking for a place with security and well lighted to go there and check the storage unit out to go though things. When it is dark, we want to make sure that we feel safe.

Then we call StorPlace Self Storage to check out the prices and sizes and availability on self storage.

When we get the StorPlace Self Storage at Cool Springs Nashville manager on the phone, she takes all our worries away and then she tell us what we need to take care of all our things.

Some people call it spring cleaning or maybe they decide to have a garage sale or just throw it away. Some people get a storage unit and go though things and get organized so they can know what they have. Sometimes we can go though things and find a lot of treasures that we didn’t know that we had and maybe its things from our parents or grandparents. There are things that we don’t want to part with at this time so we keep it so we can hand it down to another part of the family.

And now we can start setting out flowers and spring cleaning with all the things are in storage and we don’t have to worry with that stuff anymore because it’s out of our way.

We can get the house ready to sell or maybe just clean or maybe just want paint and remodel the house. Now that will give more time to work on other things during the summer. So you can visit with your family and friends and have no worries.

Just remember when you have a lot of things to get out of your way you can always call StorPlace Self Storage  and ask them for help getting ready for the summer when it’s time to play and have fun. There are 11 locations to choose from and the managers are ready to help with all your needs and answer all your questions. They can even help you with all your packing supplies.

Please come visit us at 1006 Flagpole Court, Brentwood, TN 37027, or you can call us at 615-373-3006.

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This article is a continuation of the last two blogs about how to pack your kitchen and how to pack your living room.  This article will be about how to pack your bedroom and closets.

First let’s start out with the obvious your bed. First let’s get those sheets and blankets off and get them washed real well. Be sure to use the longest/ most heavily soiled settings on your washer to make sure you get the oils and dead skin out of the fabric. It might not be a bad idea to wash them twice. Next let’s get those mattresses covered up with some plastic. StorPlace Self Storage sells a wonder mattress cover that is available in every mattress size. These mattress covers will slide right on the mattress and another one will slide onto the box springs.  Make sure you tape up the end of the covers so that no dirt or water gets on the mattress during the move. The last thing you want to happen to the mattress is for it to get wet as it will not smell so fresh and it could possibly grow mold later on. So wrap those mattresses up tight. Next let’s move on to the head board and foot board. The best product for this is the shrink wrap that has been discussed in previous articles. This item can also be purchased at StorPlace and it comes it a two foot wide roll that can easily wrap all the furniture in a small to average size home.  Next take the frame of the bed and remove it from the head board and foot board and set it aside. Then wrap the shrink wrap all the around the head board so that no wood is exposed. This will stop a lot of possible damage to the wood during the move. Now do the same for the foot board. On to the frame, lay all the pieces of the frame close together and wrap them neatly with the shrink wrap to keep all the pieces together.

Next is the dresser. Take out the drawers one by one so that you do not get them mixed up and label them drawer 1/2/3 etc and label the moving boxes that the items are going into the same way. This will make the move much smoother when you get on the other side of the move. After you get the drawers emptied, then go ahead and again wrap the dresser just like you did the head board and foot board. This will hold the drawers closed so they fall out.  If the dresser has mirrors on it then  remove it and take two pieces of cardboard the same size as the mirror and put them on both sides and wrap it with the shrink wrap or you can buy a mirror box at StorPlace if it will fit into those size moving boxes.

Closets are next on the agenda and can be very easy to unload if you have the proper boxes. The best box to use is the wardrobe box .This box is nothing more than a stand up closet that is portable. All you have to do is just move the hanging clothes out of your closet and hang them right into the wardrobe box and you are done. Please stay tuned for the next instructions for packing up your home. StorPlace Self Storage has 11 convenient locations throughout Middle Tn. Nashville.

Please come visit us at 1615 Charlotte Road, Nashville, TN 37203, or you can call us at 615-321-0400.

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It’s getting to be time of the year for some spring cleaning!  Putting the winter stuff away and bringing out the spring and summer items that have been stored in your garage, basement or attic.  Instead of putting your winter stuff in the garage, basement or attic, why not rent a space from StorPlace?  We have just about any size units you could think of, from 3 x 3 all the way up to 15 x 15 or even extra parking for those boats and jet skis.  Rent a space from 10 x 25 or even 10 x 30.   Some locations have covered canopies to help protect your paint in case you don’t have a cover for it.  Whatever your need, I’m sure we have the space.  Whether it is a need for heated and cooled, or pull up ground accessible, for easy access, we have it.  We are never more than a phone call away.  Even better, just drop by any one of our 10 locations throughout Middle Tennessee  Nashville and one of our friendly staff will be more than willing to help you assess your needs.

Maybe you have a college student coming home for the summer.  Rent a storage unit for those summer months instead of having to move all their belongings two times.

Don’t just stop there.  We have a huge supply of  moving boxes and all the packing supplies you need.  From small boxes to large boxes, to tape, foam peanuts or even bubble wrap, just to name a few, StorPlace has exactly what you’re looking for.  Not to mention, if you rent a unit from us, you will receive a 10% discount on all your packing supplies.  So, forget about all the stress with trying to move boxes around from room to room in your house or apartment.  Use one of our convenient locations.  There is one just around the corner from where ever you are.

Looking for somewhere to store that antique furniture?  Look no further.  We have just what you need.  We are also the perfect solution for when you need to move and don’t want to risk losing those old family photos.  And don’t forget how expensive it can be to replace those damaged electronics.  If any moisture gets to them, they are ruined.  Nothing  is better to  preserve your valuables  than  temperature control.  Why store at one of those places that don’t guarantee year round temperatures?  Why risk it?  Rest assured, your valuables are safe with temperature control at StorPlace Self Storage.

There is never a long term contract to sign.  We offer a convenient month to month lease.  No minimum, no maximum.  Stay for as long as you want, or for just a month or two.  Whatever the need, we have the solution at a reasonable cost.

Always consider safety when moving.  Especially when lifting heavy furniture or boxes.  For those of you  who have a unit inside of a building, StorPlace Self Storage always has a cart available for easy moving.  Just load up the cart, and wheel it to your unit.  No carrying heavy boxes down long hallways or up a flight of stairs.  Our locations even have elevators for buildings with 2 or more floors.

Stop by one of our locations or just pick up the phone and give us a call.  We will be more than happy to help you with your storage needs or questions.

Please come visit us at 5251 Mt. View Road, Antioch, TN 37013, or you can call us at 615-731-1331.

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No todas las instalaciones de almacenamiento ofrecen precios elevados. En StorPlace de Murfreesboro Road( Murfresboro Tn. Nashville) hay algunos servicios de almacenamiento de información realmente bueno disponibles a precios asequibles.

Hay muchos factores que determinan el costo de alquiler de una instalación de almacenamiento de información. Estos incluyen la ubicación, tamaño, las funciones, y el período de tiempo para que se es alquilado. Usted no puede esperar obtener una unidad de temperatura controlada con un sistema de seguridad de alta tecnología a un precio  moderado. Del mismo modo, si va a almacenar productos a granel y de forma regular, esto se hace en su mayoría por comercialización, usted puede obtener un descuento. También, personas deben darse cuenta de que los propietarios no cobran dinero simplemente por su capricho!

Una lección que personas con la intención de almacenar sus pertenencias en unidades de almacenamiento auto deben aprender es que estas instalaciones no están pensadas para volcar la basura. Después de todo, está pagando por el espacio. ¿Por qué nadie querría pagar para almacenar basura? Por lo tanto, antes de las cosas que debe almacenarse en la unidad de embalaje, debe ordenar elementos que pueden ser dados o tirar y aquellos que realmente necesita para mantener. Puede guardar grandes cantidades de dinero por reducción de espacio y material de embalaje de esta manera.

Otra cosa a tener en cuenta es la característica de la unidad. Realmente no necesita una unidad de temperatura controlada si tus artículos pueden almacenarse en ventilación natural con ningún daño o deterioro en la calidad. Las dos funciones básicas que debe tener cada unidad son seguridad y limpieza. Además, si pueden los elementos en su propio StorPlace ofrece una amplia variedad de suministros de embalaje y como un inquilino recibirá 10 % de descuento en todos los elementos. Ahorrará una considerable cantidad de dinero que si se ir con un profesional de la empresa de mover/embalaje(Nashville de mover).

Por lo tanto, ahora ve que no es suerte que usted obtiene una unidad de almacenamiento asequible es arduo trabajo y planificación. Usted debe saber lo que desea. En Storplace de Murfreesboro Road sabe que estamos justo para sus pertenencias preciosas o bien puede acabar gastar demasiado dinero innecesariamente el tipo de unidad que realmente no necesita.

Recuerde, vas a pagar para almacenar sus pertenencias, por lo que es su derecho a la calidad de la demanda. Al final del día sin duda que no desea un montón de bienes dañados después de pasar tantos dólares en su custodia.

Use Self Storage Wisely

Not all self storage facilities offer high prices.

At StorPlace of Murfreesboro Road there are some really good storage services available at affordable rates.

There are many factors that determine the rental cost of a storage facility.

These include location, size, the features installed in it, and the time period for which it is leased.

You cannot expect to get a temperature controlled unit with a high tech security system at a measley price.

Similarly, if you intend to store items in bulk and on a regular basis, this is mostly done by merchandisers, you may get a discount.

Also, people should realize that owners do not charge money simply per their whim!

One lesson that people intending to store belongings in self storage units must learn is that these facilities are not meant for dumping junk.

After all, you are paying for the space.

Why would anyone want to pay for storing junk?

Therefore, before packing the things to be stored in the unit, you must sort out items that can be given or thrown away and those that you really need to keep.

You can save huge amounts of money by cutting down on space and packing materials this way.

Another thing to consider is the feature of the unit.

You really do not need a temperature controlled unit if your items can be stored in natural ventilation with no damage or deterioration in quality.

The two basic features that every unit must have is security and cleanliness.

Besides this, if you can pack the items on your own Storplace offers a wide variety of packing supplies and as a tenant you will receive 10% off all items.

You will save a substantial amount of money than if you were to go with a professional moving/packing company.

So, now you see it is not luck that gets you an affordable storage unit it is hard work and planning.

You must know what you want.

At Storplace of Murfreesboro Road you will know that we are just right for your precious belongings or else you can end up spending too much money unnecessarily on the type of unit that you don’t actually need.

Remember, you are paying for storing your belongings so it is your right to demand quality.

At the end of the day surely you don’t want a heap of damaged goods after spending so many dollars on their safekeeping.

Please come visit us at 14985 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37211, or you can call us at 615-832-3388.

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Moving can be a stressful time for anybody. Getting and staying organized before moving is an excellent way to cut down on stress and make moving as pleasant an experience as possible. Here are some tips for getting and staying organized when moving.

As far as advance as possible  follow these steps:

1. Investigate moving options. Check the rates of at least three different moving companies. If you are being relocated for work, check with your employer to see if they will help cover your moving expenses.

2. Create a “moving file” to keep track of all your receipts, notes, and estimates.

3. If you have school age children arrange to have their school records transferred to the new school system.

4. Make a list of any friends, businesses, memberships and periodical subscriptions that will need to be notified of your address change.

5. Visit your local post office and pick up a moving packet and fill out the new address card and turn it in to the post office.

6. Begin in one room of the house and take inventory of items you want to keep and items you can discard. Make a list of items you want to keep and items that you do not want.  Plan a yard sale for the items you can sell or plan to donate unwanted items to a local charity. Some charities offer pick-up for large items such as furniture or appliances.

7. Plan to use up as much perishable food items from your pantry or freezer as possible to minimize waste from spoiled food when you move. You could also ask a friend or neighbor if they want any food items that you cannot transport.

8. Begin buying packing supplies such as  moving boxes, packing peanuts, tape, packing paper and mattress covers and keep them all together where you can find them when needed. Storplace Self Storage has all your packing supply needs.

9. Check with the IRS to see if your moving expenses are tax deductible and be sure to save all receipts from any moving expenses. The “moving file” you created is a good place to keep these receipts.

One month before moving follow these steps:

1. Get an itemized list of all expenses from the Nashville movers you’ve chosen so that surprises on moving day are at least minimized or completely eliminated.

2. Contact any continuous services that need cancelling or transferred into the new owners name such as lawn care, garbage and/ or recycling pickup. Do not forget about your landline telephone or internet services and cable television or satellite providers.  In addition, any utilities including electricity and water companies need to be contacted so that you do not continue to receive bills once you’ve moved out of your house.

3. If the bank or credit union you use does not have branch locations where you are moving to Nashville and you plan to switch make sure your old accounts are cancelled or transferred.  Additionally, if you have utilized a bank safe deposit box make sure you empty out that box and cancel it with the bank personnel.

4. Make sure all school or community library books have been returned.

5. Make sure all game or video rentals have been returned.

6. If you get a newspaper delivered to your house be sure to cancel that delivery.

7. Start packing all items that you do not use on a regular basis or out of season clothing.

One week before moving follow these steps:

1. Drain the gas and oil from any movers or trimmers that you will be taking with you.

2. Make sure all necessary prescriptions are refilled. Check with your local pharmacy to see if your prescriptions can be transferred to your new location. If not, make sure to get written prescriptions from your current health care providers before you leave.

3. Unplug freezers/refrigerators to make sure they have ample time to defrost properly.

4. Pack an essentials box of things that will not go on the moving truck.  In case the truck makes multiple stops or does not arrive on time this box will be invaluable for surviving until all your belongings show up at your new location.

This is by no means an exhaustive list of moving tips and advice but should help to get organized and prepared to move and hopefully less stressed during this hectic time of life.

Please come visit us at 5251 Mt. View Road, Antioch, TN 37013, or you can call us at 615-731-1331.

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One of the most important tips to know when using self storage to house your belongings is to always label everything correctly and packaged everything securely. Too many people just throw their items in moving boxes that are unlabeled and then ship them off to storage in their storage units. In addition to labeling everything properly, be sure to use packing materials such as peanuts or newspaper to protect anything that is fragile. Be sure to wrap your boxes in bubble wrap or some sort of plastic in an effort to protect them from flood or moisture on the ground. This prevents your paper-based boxes and packaging from absorbing any excess water from the concrete ground. Storplace Self Storage has all these items in their offices for your convenience.

Vacuum storage bags are becoming increasingly popular. The price of vacuum storage bags has decreased considerably and is available in a wide variety of sizes. Using self storage vacuum bags to store clothing can save an immense amount of space since the point of these self storage bags is to compress everything stored in them. If most of what you are storing in your self storage unit is clothing, spending a few dollars on some self storage vacuum bags will prove to be an excellent return on your investment by keeping the clothes dry and free from dust.  Mattresses and furniture should be wrapped in some sort of plastic to protect them. At Storplace Self Storage we offer plastic shrink wrap as well as wardrobe boxes for storing clothes.  Even if stored in climate controlled storage, items such as these are always susceptible to mold and mildew and the last thing you want is mold growing on your mattress and clothing and furniture. It is critical to pack your mattresses and furniture correctly when putting it into self storage for any amount of time.

One of the primary benefits of renting a climate controlled storage unit is the well made construction that is difficult to penetrate. In order to maintain a constant temperature the climate controlled units are all extremely well insulated. This additional insulation helps to keep your items well protected from all weather and the humidity changes that come with it. Most regular storage units are designed to offer basic protection from weather such as wind, rain, and snow. Climate controlled units help protect items from frost, dew build up, and dampness.

There are many benefits to be had from the protection offered by the climate controlled storage units from humid weather. Most furniture damage people experience is comes as a result of humidity and exposure to extreme temperature. Electronics and other items will become permanently damaged after being exposed to damp weather for long periods of time. This damage can include rusting that leaves equipment unusable or permanently damaged. Furniture can be damaged as a result of mold or mildew that occurs because of the dampness and this mold or mildew can cause serious illness if not removed at once.

Another benefit of climate controlled storage is the protection offered from wildlife and insects. The additional insulation used to keep the climate control unit at a steady temperature also helps keep pests on the outside where they belong. Most rodents have a difficult time getting in and out of climate controlled buildings. Insects too have a hard time getting into storage controlled units and this difficulty will help protect your belongings from serious harm or from being ruined. StorPlace Self Storage sprays its properties once a month for bugs and insects. Also you will notice rodent bait traps placed around the property especially inside the buildings. StorPlace cares that your valuables are kept free from insect damage. Hopefully these tips will come in handy as you make your storage decisions. Feel free to visit your local Storplace Self Storage center for more helpful advice. Please come visit 5251 Mt. View Road, Antioch, TN 37013, or you can call us at 615-731-1331.

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This blog is a continuation of another  blog that explained how to pack your kitchen.  This article will be explaining how to pack your living room and or den.  Let’s start with the odds and ends and the knick knacks first. These items need to be placed in the small box that is sold at StorPlace Self Storage and if you have a lot of small figurines, it may be wise to use the same glass packing kit you used in the kitchen. Just a small reminder the glass packing kit is a small cardboard grid that fits into the small box and it also has form inserts that fit into the grid. This kit will work great for all those small items. Any larger knick knacks you may have should be put into the Medium Box and wrapped in either newsprint or bubble wrap (also sold at StorPlace) or possibly both. Just make sure that the boxes are completely full even if it is full of mostly paper. Next work on the lamps. StorPlace sells a lamp base box that will fit most lamps. First unplug the lamp and remove the shade and the light bulb.  Then wrap the cord around the lamp and then wrap the lamp with bubble wrap and slide it into the lamp base box. The shade of the lamp can be put in either a medium box or three large boxes depending on the size of the lamp shade.

Once you have all the lamps and knick knacks done, you will be able to start on the furniture. Let’s start with the end tables; most of them have glass on top.  So remove the glass and place it between two pieces of cardboard and wrap it with tape and then wrap it with bubble wrap. Once you get that completed, wrap the end table with shrink wrap. Shrink wrap works wonderful to keep the furniture protected and it will also keep any drawers shut. That brings us to a good point and that is to never and I do mean never put tape on your furniture to keep the draws shut as it will rip the finish right off the furniture.  The next items on the list are the couch and love seat. If they are a recliner couch or love seat, you may want to wrap the foot rest shut with shrink wrap and then place the couch covers over the couch and love seat and use tape to pull them tight. Self storage is a very good place to store precious items, especially in a climate controlled storage unit.

The final items to move in the living room are the entertainment center and TV. The entertainment center can be packed up pretty much the same way as the end tables. Just wrap it up with shrink wrap and make sure all the doors and draws are shut and secured with the shrink wrap. Before you take out all the wires to the TV, stereo, and game stations etc, label the wires so that you will know what wire goes where when you get to your new home. As far as the TV goes, it is a wise idea to save the box it came in when you bought it to move it in and also refer to your owner’s manual on how to move the TV. The next blog will address how to pack up your bedroom.  You now are ready to set a date for the Nashville movers. Stay tuned!

Please come visit us at 1615 Charlotte Road, Nashville, TN 37203, or you can call us at 615-321-0400.

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When looking for  self storage, there are a couple of ways you can choose a property. If you’re looking through the Yellow Pages, searching the internet, or viewing a television commercial, you will be given a contact number for the various properties.

First, you must choose which property will be most convenient.   Sometimes, a location is chosen because it may be near work, but mostly properties are chosen because they are close to your home. Although, some properties may have different availabilities or prices, you will want to choose the property that will be most convenient and meets your storage needs. For example, although a storage unit may be a few dollars less on the other side of town; you will not want to take the time to drive the distance every time you need to visit your unit. On the other hand, if you need a temperature controlled space for your belongings and the nearest property doesn‘t offer temperature control, then you may want to drive that extra mile or so to StorPlace Self Storage in order to meet those storage needs. Remember that your first priority is to protect your belongings.  After you have chosen which property would be the most convenient, the next step is to contact the property manager.

When you call StorPlace Self Storage, one of these things will happen.  The property manager may be unable to answer the phone because they are either out on the property or with a customer. In this case, a recording will ask you whether you would like to speak with someone at the call center or leave a message for the property manager. If you speak with someone at the call center, they can give you information on the property, the units, prices, and availability. They can also reserve a unit at that particular property for you for as little as $10.00, which will be credited towards your first month’s rent. Once the call ends, the representative sends an email to the property manager at StorPlace Self Storage with all the information they have regarding your inquiry. The manager will then follow-up with any questions they may have with you or just to make sure you have directions to the storage center.  If you like, you can skip the call center and simply leave a message for the property manager, and he/she will return your call as soon as possible. However, 99% of the time you call a store, the property manager will answer right away.  Speaking directly with the property manager is the best option because on-site managers know their property better than a call center, especially if any units have recently come available that the call center has not registered yet. Property managers may also run their own specials that are only offered if you call or come to the store personally.

Upon arriving at a StorPlace Self Storage property, you will be greeted by a friendly, helpful store manager.  He or she will be able to answer any additional questions or concerns you may have regarding storage.  Once the property manager shows you the unit that was reserved, you will be the best judge as to whether your belongings will fit into that space. If, however, during the move you notice that the unit is too small or too large, contact the property manger and he/she will be able to offer a unit that is larger or smaller to accommodate your storage needs.

After finding that perfect space, the manager will ask for just a few moments of your time to fill out the appropriate paperwork for your storage unit. StorPlace Self Storage has 12 locations throughout Middle Tennessee to serve all your needs. Please come visit us at 1615 Charlotte Road, Nashville, TN 37203, or you can call us at 615-321-0400.

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When it comes to packing your belongings up in moving boxes for self storage, there are some specific supplies you may need. These things will make it as simple, safe and convenient as possible.  Some supplies you will need to have on hand are moving boxes, tape, bubble wrap, labels, markers and covers for your couch, mattresses and chairs. These can all be purchased at StorPlace Self Storage in Nashville Bellevue or any other storage facility.

In trying to save money, a lot of people try to get used boxes from nearby stores instead of investing in new ones. It is important to remember that used boxes can and may attract bugs. They may have contaminated food and the scent still remains in the box. They are also not as sturdy and thick. Boxes come in many different sizes. You are certain to find a box for every need.  Different types of boxes include  wardrobe boxes, small and  large mirror boxes, file boxes, dish pack boxes, and regular boxes anywhere from 1 ½ to 6 cubic feet.

You want to make sure you get plenty of tape to tape up the top and bottom of all boxes.  Depending on the number and size of the boxes you are using to move, you will have to get an estimate of how much tape you will use. Make sure you buy good quality tape, or else your box may break and you valuable and precious belongings will be everywhere.  Fragile items require special care. For these items, you may need bubble wrap.  Bubble wrap comes in many different quantities. Small bubbles are good for glass items like dishes and knick-knacks. Big bubbles are good for larger items like mirrors and pictures.

To have an organized move, you should clearly label each box. Moving labels are helpful because they stand out as opposed to regular markers. It helps to know which room each box belongs in.  You may also want to assign a priority system to each box.  For example, you would need plates and cups, but you may not need the toaster for a few days.  The more organized the better.

It is also important to cover your furniture while you move.  If your items   are going into a truck, there is a possibility that it may get dirty or rained on.  You can use mattress covers and sofa or chair covers.  Another tool that movers use is shrink wrap which tightly covers the contents so they do not get damaged during the moving process.

All of these items can be purchased at your local StorPlace Self Storage.  We even have a box kit that contains 10 small boxes, 7 medium boxes, a small mirror box, a roll of tape, and some bubble wrap.  Once you have all the supplies, moving will be much easier on you and your family. StorPlace Self Storage has 12 convenient locations located throughout middle Tennessee. We are your friendly neighborhood storage facility. We realize that moving is stressful, regardless of the reason. We provide storage that is convenient and easy. Our storage consultants are knowledgeable and friendly and here to help take the hassle out of your move.

Please come visit us at 7332 Tolbert Rd, Nashville, TN 37209, or you can call us at 615-356-3600.

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