Moving, Unpacking and Self Storage

Pack and unpack painlessly. And call Lone Star Self Storage in South Austin to help stow the "leftovers."

According to Van Lines.com, the best way to make unpacking easier on your nerves and body is to “have a game plan” before you get started. Following are some suggestions to make the last leg of your move more bearable:

• Label your boxes according to the rooms in which they should go. That way, you or your movers can put them in the correct place when you get to your new home.
• If you need to set up bookshelves or line cupboards or cabinets, do that before you open any boxes.
• Unpack one room at a time, starting with the kitchen first. You’ll get hungry while you are putting things in place, so it’s wise to make sure you can prepare meals and snacks to keep your energy up.
• Using large sheets of butcher paper and marker, draw outlines around each piece of furniture you have. Then lay down the sheets on the floor of the room you’re working on. You’ll save time—and your back—using this favorite trick of interior designers.
• If your new home includes a garage, make this area the last one to unpack. You’ll likely use at least part of your garage as the storage space and it may be that you’ll want to keep at least a few of your house boxes packed.
• If you know that you will be needing extra storage space before you move, contact Lone Star Self Storage in Austin to find a unit that best meets your needs. If possible, put those boxed items you know you won’t be needing into storage before the big day comes.

Unpacking is an important part of any move: it’s the necessary final step you have to take before you can relax and enjoy your new home. Planning it in advance can save you time and trouble.