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As the premier provider of mobile, on-demand storage units, SMARTBOX brings a convenient and non-traditional approach to portable storage. Whether you are looking for additional space to store extra belongings or planning a long distance or local move, SMARTBOX offers moving and storage solutions that are easy to use, secure and completed with professional quality each and every time.
The SMARTBOX concept redefines portable storage because of its innovative design and functionality. Each unit is designed to make loading and unloading easy, while at the same time offering optimum coverage and protection for stored contents.
SMARTBOX understands that moving can be expensive, as well as a time-consuming task. This is why SMARTBOX provides moving options at an affordable price, as well as time saving solutions that will help make your move less tiring and more enjoyable.
Equally, we understand storage. We know that providing our customers with space saving solutions is important, and our goal is to offer great storage options that work for your specific needs.
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Portable Storage Containers for Your Next Move
If a move is in your near future, you may already be feeling stressed about how you're going to get everything packed up and transported to your new home. SMARTBOX can help. We offer portable storage containers that allow you to easily pack up your possessions, store them in our secure units and ship them to your destination. Moving can be a lot easier and less stressful. Estimate your cost here: SMARTBOX Calculator
Why Portable Storage?
For one thing, portable moving is flexible. You can work on your schedule and make sure that your possessions are safe even if you can't access your new home right away.
SMARTBOX options are also more convenient. Our storage units are designed to fit right into our facility with ease. All you have to do to get your stuff is give us a call. We'll bring your containers to you wherever you may be.
Our professional services can make personal moving much less stressful. We'll guide you every step of the way, treat your items as if they were our own and remain in constant communication. We'll even give you a free quote to get you started on the process.
So if a move is on your calendar, try the SMARTBOX option.
6 Tips for Mobilizing the Family to Complete a Move
by
Dusty Rhodes
| Mar 14, 2018
Looking for a new home can be fun and exciting, but it can also be incredibly stressful. When kids are involved, it’s even more chaotic trying to get everything done all while trying to help them get used to the idea of moving to a new home and school. Add to that all of the packing, goodbyes to old friends, and the readjustment to a new city and moving can really take a toll on a family. The good news is there are things you can do to make your relocation easier. Whether you are just moving to a new home a few blocks away or you are transitioning your family to a new state, the following tips can help alleviate some of the stress so you can enjoy a more positive moving experience.
- Have a Conversation About Moving
Before the first box is ever packed, have a conversation with your kids. Explain to them why you are moving and help them understand that moving is going to be a good thing for the family. Invite them to express their feelings and concerns and be prepared to address those concerns and offer plenty of comfort and reassurance. Then, help them get excited about the move by talking about some of the new things in your new city or neighborhood. If you are moving locally, help them get excited about their new house.
- Involve Your Children in the Process
Ask them what kinds of things are important to them in a home or neighborhood. Obviously, you have the final say in what home you choose, but try to let their voices be heard. They might like a bigger bedroom or a home close to the park or even a backyard to play in. While it is impossible to meet all of their requests, it is nice to have their input since it will be their home too. It will make them feel like they are part of the process.
- Have a Packing Party
Make packing fun by letting the kids get involved. Let them go through their own things and decide what to keep and what to get rid of. You can also give them their own packing supplies and let them help pack up their things. Getting your kids involved in the packing process will help them feel like they are part of the decision. It is also helpful for mom and dad, too! Once the boxes are packed, let the kids decorate the boxes. This will make the whole process more fun and you will be sure to have the fanciest moving boxes around!
- Tour the Neighborhood
Like many adults, kids don’t like the unknown. It can be scary to move to a new place that you know nothing about. Help ease this fear by going on a tour of your new neighborhood. This is a great opportunity for you and your kids to learn your way around, check out nearby parks, and even meet some of your new neighbors. Make it and adventure and let your kids help navigate. They will love spending a fun day with the family and they will feel much more at ease once they know more about their new home.
- Make Unpacking a Game
You are already exhausted by the time you make it to your new home and the thought of having to unpack all of that stuff is looming overhead. Make the process easier and more fun by enlisting the help of your kids. Hide little prizes in each box for your child to find as they unpack them. You can also turn it into a scavenger hunt, encouraging kids to locate specific items by unpacking the boxes. Of course, they will also love getting to unpack their own things and setting up their new room.
- Have a Family Camp Out
Make special memories the first night in your new home with a family camp out. Order some pizzas, lay out some sleeping bags, and spend the evening talking about all of the new adventures that are in store. This will help your children to adjust and get more excited about their new home. It is also a great way to take a much needed break to just relax and enjoy the company of your family.