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HOW TO SURVIVE A SUMMER MOVE

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HOW TO SURVIVE A SUMMER MOVE

Who doesn’t love moving?  Everyone, that’s who ! Moving is not fun, and timing your move can be difficult as well.  More than half of all moves are made between May and September, presumably to avoid the ice, snow, and cold weather of winter, but Summer moving presents its own list of challenges. Here are some tips to help avoid possible complications brought on by moving in the heat of Summer.

Summer Self-Storage in Absecon

1. Sort it out

Make sure that you are moving only the items that you will actually need and use at your new location.
Donate Items that are still in good shape, but not necessarily needed.
Throw away Any items that are no longer needed, and not in good enough shape to donate.
Store excess furniture and seasonal items, such as shovels, snow blowers and winter clothing in a self-storage unit.

2. Hire some Pros

Whether you hire a moving company, or just some muscle to help you get items on and off of the truck, doing less of the lifting yourself, will help to avoid issues related to heat and exhaustion. Be sure to get references before hiring anyone.

3. Be Cool at your New Home

Be sure that all utilities are activated and functioning properly prior to your move in .  Arriving at your new home only to find that the air conditioning is not working will make for a very long move in day!

4. Be Healthy

To avoid heat-related health issues such as heat stroke or dehydration,  consider taking these precautions.

Dress for Success – Wear lightweight light colored clothes.
Drink up – Stay hydrated to avoid overheating.
Be early or late – Do most of your work in morning or evening hours to avoid the hottest part of the day.
Take a timeout  –  Take short breaks throughout the day to avoid overdoing it.
Lotion up – Wear sunscreen to avoid sunburn.


Plan ahead, and complete your summer move as easily as possible, and remember, it’s still better than moving in freezing weather with a foot of snow on the ground! For more summer self-storage tips as well as other self-storage information, check out our whole self-storage blog.

 

Summer Self Storage

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Summer Self Storage

Well, June is almost here, and Summer is right around the corner. If you are in the market for a self storage space that you will be accessing throughout the summer, here are a few tips. You will probably have three unit types to choose from –  inside, outside, or climate controlled. The types of items that you have to store, certainly will help to determine which of these summer self storage unit types you will choose, but don’t forget to consider your own comfort while accessing and sorting through your unit.

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Outside Unit

If you are a sun worshiper, who enjoys basking in the warm weather , an outside storage unit probably will not be an issue. On a hot summer’s day, however,  you may be subjected to hot air and high humidity when you are moving things around and accessing your unit. This can be uncomfortable, and possibly even dangerous if you have any serious medical conditions. If this is the case, maybe you should consider an ….

Inside Unit

While the units that we refer to here are not climate-controlled, they are accessed via an indoor hallway or breezeway, providing shade from Summer’s hot sun.  This type of unit can also come in handy if you need to access your items on a stormy day. Another added bonus is price, as these storage units typically rent for less then drive-up or climate controlled units. The inside of these units however, can still be very warm, as they are exposed to the sun and heat from the exterior. If this is an issue for you, you may want to consider a….

Climate Controlled Unit

Ah – the ultimate in self-storage comfort! Climate controlled units are set-up to simulate the temperature of an indoor living area. You typically enter through an air conditioned / heated hallway in a building where the the units are kept at a year-round, preset  temperature and humidity range.  This not only protects your stored items, but makes it very comfortable for you to access and sort through your unit. This type of unit completely removes the daily weather forecast from your summer self storage equation!

So there you have it – no matter if you are a beach bum, who enjoys being in the sun and heat all day, or you are like many of us who head to the indoors and the A.C. the second the thermometer reads 80, there is a summer self storage unit choice that is perfect for you. Just drive on over to your local Self-Storage facility. The folks there will be happy to help!