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3 Reasons Why a MI-BOX® Moving Box is the Best Way to Downsize and Move

Posted on June 27, 2018

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Downsize into your new home by using a MI-BOX® moving box as your do-it- yourself moving and storage solution.

With the Kelowna real estate market still hot, many homeowners are selling their properties to either downsize or hit the road for some well-deserved travel. If you have a few months before the new owners of your home take over, but want to start moving out your belongings sooner than later, why not look into renting a MI BOX® moving box?

Here are 3 reasons why portable storage is the best DIY solution for moving:

 

1. You Can Avoid the Busy Moving Season

According to reports, there are both good and bad times to make a move, including the time of day (early is best), the day of the week (weekdays instead of weekends), and the time of month (mid-month instead of at the beginning or end). The time of year is also significant. Some say that it's best to avoid moving from May through October, as that's when moving trucks will likely be booked and packing, moving and storage services tend to be higher in demand.

With a Kelowna storage container rental, you can decide when you make your move. You can store your items onsite until you need them and get everything ready for the one day that the moving truck is available.

 

2. There's No Rush and No Fuss

As anyone who has had to experience a last-minute move will tell you, it's no picnic when you are rushed. If you have the time before your moving date, make it worthwhile by renting the kind of mobile storage containers that can be placed in your driveway and can be loaded at your convenience.

Get organized when packing your moving boxes by following these tips:

  • Write down an inventory of what you will be packing
  • Calculate what can fit into your container (MI-BOX® containers typically measure 16-ft. long, 8-ft. high, and 7'2" wide).
  • Label boxes and use blankets, bubble wrap and packing paper to keep items from shifting (The MI-BOX's® level lift system also helps prevent items from shifting when in transit)
  • Stack boxes and items from floor to ceiling to create walls
  • Leave room for aisles between your items so you can access them easier
  • Load container with non-essential items at the back and more needed items near the door
  • Take your time!

 

3. You Can Downsize in a Jiffy

A portable storage container is a perfect solution if you are downsizing and need to sell or get rid of furniture and other items before your move. You can easily keep your belongings in your container and then open up the unit to show your items to prospective buyers or to give away to charities. You can also keep your items secure until you are ready to drop them off to various locations, or to a facility that offers self-storage in Kelowna.

Looking for storage options? Read our storage tips on Onsite and Offsite  Self Storage Options: What Works Best for Your Needs.

 

Space Centre Storage is an authorized MI-BOX® Kelowna dealer that offers mobile storage container rental throughout the Central Okanagan. We also offer a free moving truck to deliver and pick up your moving box to your new location or store your it in our safe and secure Kelowna warehouse facility.  

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