Preparing your home for a move is a big job and portable storage units can give you an advantage when it comes to getting your house on the market. It gives you a way to store your belongings without having to haul them to a storage facility. Whether you are looking to declutter your home, give it a good clean, or do a little remodeling before you put your home on the market, a portable storage unit can provide a number of convenient solutions.

If you are planning a move there are undoubtedly loads of decisions to make. One of those decisions will be how to move your belongings from one home to another. Do you hire professional movers? Do you enlist the help of family and friends and rent a moving truck or do you go with a portable storage company? While there are a wide range of options when it comes to moving, nothing is as advantageous as moving with a portable storage company.

A portable storage unit is a great solution for moving and storing your excess belongings. However, how you pack the storage unit will determine how much of the space you actually use. In order to maximize space to get the most out of your storage unit, you will want to pack it appropriately. Here you will find a few lessons on how to efficiently and effectively pack a portable storage unit.

All summer long parents and students alike are thinking about that big milestone ahead: college move-in day. While it’s easy to let the summer get away from you and leave packing until the last minute, it is advisable not to wait. Moving to college is a big task and one that requires some planning. Consider these helpful tips to simplify your child’s move to college.

Renting a portable storage container can be the perfect solution for moving, organizing your home, or even storing materials for your business. Storage containers offer unmatched convenience and provide tons of benefits for homeowners and businesses alike. However, not packing your portable storage container properly can lead to unused space and damaged items. Avoid these mistakes when packing your portable storage container to ensure you get the most out of your container while keeping your belongings safe from damage.

Not everyone has the luxury of choosing when to move, but if you are lucky enough to have control over this, summer is by far the best season. Your move will require time, energy, and money even during the summer months, but there are many other factors that make summer the most favorable time to move homes or relocate. Here are just a few of the benefits of moving during the summer. ​

Later this summer, Liberty National Golf Club will make its way into the spotlight as the host of one of the PGA Tour events, The Northern Trust. This star-studded golf tournament will take place August 7-11 2019 and is the first event of the FedExCup Playoffs. Featuring the PGA Tour’s top players, this tournament will be a fantastic opportunity for spectators to watch as golf’s greatest players fight to earn better standings in the race for the FedExCup. SmartBox Moving & Storage is proud to be providing services for this incredible event. Our smart, convenient storage solutions are perfect for events are we look forward to serving the players and partners of The Northern Trust. ​

Every business requires storage space, and schools are no exception. It takes a tremendous amount of supplies and equipment to operate a school and all of these extra items create a large demand for storage. Since many schools do not have the excess funds to expand their buildings, they can save money and solve their storage problems by renting portable storage containers. Storage containers are an extremely efficient and cost-effective way for schools to house and organize all of their belongings. Here are just a few of the ways in which portable storage containers are useful in schools. ​

Summer is a time when school administrators and teachers get to enjoy the quiet hallways and empty classrooms but it can also be the perfect time to start getting everything organized for next school year. There is plenty to sort through and organize and one thing every school could use a little more of is storage. Portable storage containers are the perfect solution for helping any elementary school get more organized. They provide ideal storage space at a price that won’t cut into the school budget. Many schools have found portable storage containers to be useful for a variety of purposes.

Teachers are natural-born multitaskers who are expected to wear many hats. The demands of the job can oftentimes be overwhelming and leave teachers feeling stressed and crunched for time. It only makes matters worse when teachers have to work around cluttered closets, messy desks, and disorganized drawers. Unfortunately, teachers are so busy that they typically don’t even have a moment to spare during the school day to organize or clean their room.