{"id":3530,"date":"2020-03-15T16:26:55","date_gmt":"2020-03-15T16:26:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/columbus-oh\/?p=3530"},"modified":"2023-08-09T18:25:07","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T18:25:07","slug":"protect-your-belongings-during-a-move-with-these-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deb.unitsstorage.com\/columbus-oh\/protect-your-belongings-during-a-move-with-these-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Belongings During a Move with These Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving is a stressful time for a lot of reasons. One of those reasons is that you have to pack up every single thing you own, hand them to strangers, and keep your fingers crossed that everything arrives at the new place unharmed. Of course, the hope would be that nothing gets damaged, but when you\u2019re talking about items that are irreplaceable, such as family heirlooms or things your kids made, it\u2019s even more important to find ways to protect them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key is in proper packing techniques, but that\u2019s not as simple as it sounds. There is more to proper packing than wrapping dishes in newspaper or throwing a blanket over a piece of art. Read on to learn how to pack fragile items or how to protect furniture during a move.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protecting Your Home from Damage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to your belongings, you should also think about preventing damage to both your old and new homes. If you hire a professional moving company, they should take care of these things. If you\u2019re completing a DIY move, take note of the following safeguards that should be in place:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover areas that experience heavy foot traffic with a non-slip plastic sheeting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep cleaning supplies on hand to quickly deal with scuffs and spills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect narrow spaces by covering the walls with cardboard held with painter\u2019s tape.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protect door jambs with blankets, cardboard, or door jamb covers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use bubble wrap to protect stairway railings.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These protections should be installed at both the old and new homes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Packing Portable Storage Containers<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also important to pack your portable storage containers properly to ensure that your belongings are as protected as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pack boxes with care &#8211; heavy items should go in smaller boxes and should also be placed lower in the portable storage container.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take furniture apart.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrap fragile items to protect them during transit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill in empty space to prevent shifting and help with stability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get a free quote on your UNITS container, call UNITS Moving &amp; Portable Storage of Columbus today!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Moving is a stressful time for a lot of reasons. One of those reasons is that you have to pack up every single thing you own, hand them to strangers, and keep your fingers crossed that everything arrives at the new place unharmed. 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