To start, pack and store items you won't need immediately, such as decorations, seasonal clothing, old photo albums, and rarely used kitchenware or appliances. Storing these items in a storage unit will help reduce the number of boxes you need to unpack when you first move in, making the process less overwhelming. Once you're settled in and have unpacked the necessary boxes, you can retrieve these items from storage, saving you time and stress.

Create a moving timeline and be mindful of your storage unit for different stages of your move. With a timeline, you can plan ahead by storing large furniture items and pre-packed boxes. This way, when moving day arrives, you'll only have to transport the essential items. A timeline also helps you estimate how long the moving process will take so you can align it with move-out and move-in dates. Additionally, you can coordinate with work, school, or friends and family who are assisting with the move.

If you’ve moved before, you know there is often an inconvenient gap between leaving your old home and moving into the new one. A storage unit can temporarily hold your belongings during this in-between period, ensuring your items are safe and accessible until your moving transition is complete. 

To take your moving organization a step further, you can label the boxes you are storing in your unit and group them based on how quickly you’ll need them after moving. Keep high-priority items near the front so they’re easy to retrieve without digging through everything.

It's important not to overload your new home with unnecessary items. For the things you can't part with, consider storing them in a storage unit. That way, you can revisit or retrieve them whenever you want. This could include items such as 

That way, you can revisit or retrieve them whenever you want.

If you are selling your current home, consider using a storage unit to declutter and stage the property. A clean and organized home is more appealing to potential buyers. Most people find it difficult to imagine themselves in a house filled with the previous owner's personal belongings. This can help expedite the selling process.

By strategically using a storage unit, you can make the moving process smoother, less stressful, and more organized. Foothills storage is a self-storage facility in Great Falls, Montana near Malmstrom Air Force Base. We make storing items easy and convenient with online renting, multiple storage unit sizes, 24-hour access, and on-site and digital security. If you're ready to simplify your moving process and organize your belongings, rent a storage unit with Foothills Storage today! We’re ready when you are.