Cincinnati Mobile Storage UNITS

Moving during the summer heat is not something that many people look forward to.  However, Americans find summers the best time to make a move. Kids are out of school and there is generally time during the summer to make a move. The problem is the summer is hot and that can affect your move. Here are some tips to try to make it manageable.

Plan the Move

Plan 4 to 6 weeks in advance of your move date. Ask yourself how your going to move? Professional Movers or do-it-yourself. If you use professional movers it will be less of a burden, but much more expensive. If your a do-it-yourselfer, than it's going to be renting a truck or use portable storage containers to make the move. Determine this ahead of time which method so you know what you'll need to do prepare.

Professional Movers

Using movers will be the easiest way to prepare. Call several movers to come out and quote your move and ask them what you need to do to be ready. Typically they will have a list of things to prepare. Follow their list and be prepared when they arrive. They can figure out how to beat the heat instead of you.

Rent a Truck

For those that are on a tight budget, renting a truck is going to be the least expensive way to move, but is going to be the hardest on yourself. In order to minimize the cost of the truck, you will need to minimize the days that you rent it. Planning a day move takes several days to weeks of getting ready. You will need to have everything packed and ready when the truck arrives. In addition, you will need able bodies ready to load and pack items in the truck.

Beating the Heat

The night before you do your move it is important to get hydrated. Drink lost of water and get a good night sleep. Try not to stay up late packing....that's a hard one to avoid. Eat a good breakfast and continue to drink water even if your not thirsty. Start early to beat the hottest part of the day. Load the heaviest items first and pack the smaller items in between the large items to avoid the load shifting. This is a good job for someone that can't do the heavy lifting. Here are some more tips to beat the heat:

• Take breaks often

• Cool down with ice towels or a hose

• Load in a shady place or load early before the heat of the sun comes out

• Wear light colored clothes and change clothes often

• If you feel dizzy or light headed, stop and find a cool place to rest

• Keep drinking water

When renovating or remodeling your home it is important to make sure all of your belongings are safe from damage and stored securely. Renovating can be a stressful time - especially when you are preparing to sell your home in a tough market, expanding for a new family member or hoping to increase the value of your house. You certainly don't need any additional concerns about moving your furniture and important possessions and that is where portable storage comes in.

Portable Storage Container offers an easy way to store your beloved items quickly and efficiently. The container can be dropped off at your house and remain there for as long as the renovation process takes or gotten out of the way and brought back to the warehouse.

Some of the items you might think about storing in a portable container to ensure they do not get damaged include:

-Bedroom furniture or mattresses: plastic mattress covers are included to protect your mattress while being stored in the container.

-Couches, chairs, or anything with upholstery: Furniture with fabric can be damaged by debris, paint or other items if left in the house.

-Heavy items such as entertainment centers and appliances: These big ticket items can be stored in either the normal 8x8x12 foot container, or you can upgrade to a container with dimensions of 8x8x16 that can hold up to 10,000 lbs.

-Small valuables such like decorations, knick-knacks, and pictures: Inside the container there is an E-Rack system, which is the most convenient and reliable way to secure your valuables. This allows for safety during transport, steep inclines, and rough roads.

In conclusion, it is important to keep mobile storage in mind when preparing for a remodel or renovation to your home. Choosing portable storage over a storage facility can be a lot easier on your mental state and your pockets.

Is your basement leaking? With the Spring rain coming and the ground saturated, you need to know what happens when disaster strikes. Below is some information to help you out if you come back to a flooded basement.

Phase 1: Emergency Service

When you call for water damage services, a certified specialist will come to handle the damage. Once he arrives, a Statement of Authorization must be signed before the work begins. First, he will determine if the finished floor covering can be salvaged and dried while in place. At this point, the water will be extracted to begin the drying process. During phase 1, technicians will:

• Use penetrating and non-penetrating meters to find areas of moisture.

• Use high velocity dehumidifiers and air movers to dry the carpet and structure quickly.

• Treat the carpet to prevent any mold or contamination from growing.

• Remove the carpet pad if it cannot be dried in place. A sample of the pad will be taken to order more for reinstalling.

If a technician confirms that the carpet cannot be salvaged, he will remove the carpet and its pad with proper authorization by the insurance company or customer. The key is to dry up the property quickly and effectively.

Phase 2: Reinstallation and Cleaning

During the water damage cleanup process, technicians will remove the carpet and pad if necessary. This requires them to install new pads and carpet by re-stretching, reattaching the tack strip and repairing the seam.

When technicians can dry the carpet while it is in place, it will need to be deodorized and cleaned thoroughly. During the cleaning phase, upholstered furniture and other objects will also be cleaned.

Phase 3: Repairs

For major structural damages, a technician will perform any repairs on the structure including drywalls, ceilings and floors. During the repair phase, new carpet can be installed if the previous one cannot be used anymore. Sometimes, repairs are done before carpet is reinstalled and cleaned.

Specialized technicians who restore your property after water damage use professional equipment including:

• Mobile Drying Furnaces

• Rescue Mat Floor Drying Systems

• Air Movers

• Small, Medium or Large Dehumidifiers

Water damage cleanup is a crucial process to ensure the safety and sanitation of your property. If you do not take care of water damage immediately, it will become a major hazard to your health. If you experience a flood or water spills at your home or office, be sure to contact water restoration services today to being the cleanup of any water damage.

If your basement is clutter with items. It is a a good idea to find storage. A great way to do this is to use a portable storage container. If you want to salvage your basement, the first step is to get everything out, and let the professionals do there job.

Steps to get your House ready to Sell

1. Your House is a Product to be Sold - remove the attachement.

   • Say to yourself, "This is not my home; it is a house -- a product to be sold much like a box of cereal on the grocery store shelf.

   • Make the mental decision to "let go" of your emotions and focus on the fact that soon this house will no longer be yours.

   • Picture yourself handing over the keys and envelopes containing appliance warranties to the new owners!

   • Say goodbye to every room.

   • Don't look backwards -- look toward the future.

2. De-Personalize.
   Pack up those personal photographs and family heirlooms. Buyers can't see past personal artifacts, and you don't want them to be distracted. You want buyers to imagine their own photos on the walls, and they can't do that if yours are there! You don't want to make any buyer ask, "I wonder what kind of people live in this home?" You want buyers to say, "I can see myself living here."

3. De-Clutter!
   People collect an amazing quantity of junk. Consider this: if you haven't used it in over a year, you probably don't need it.

   • If you don't need it, why not donate it or throw it away?

   • Remove all books from bookcases.

   • Pack up those knickknacks.

   • Clean off everything on kitchen counters.

   • Put essential items used daily in a small box that can be stored in a closet when not in use.

   • Think of this process as a head-start on the packing you will eventually need to do anyway.

4. Rearrange Bedroom Closets and Kitchen Cabinets.
   Buyers love to snoop and will open closet and cabinet doors. Think of the message it sends if items fall out! Now imagine what a buyer believes about you if she sees everything organized. It says you probably take good care of the rest of the house as well. This means:

   • Alphabetize spice jars.

   • Neatly stack dishes.

   • Turn coffee cup handles facing the same way.

   • Hang shirts together, buttoned and facing the same direction.

   • Line up shoes.

5. Rent a Portable Storage Container from UNITS
   Almost every home shows better with less furniture. Remove pieces of furniture that block or hamper paths and walkways and put them in storage. Since your bookcases are now empty, store them. Remove extra leaves from your dining room table to make the room appear larger. Leave just enough furniture in each room to showcase the room's purpose and plenty of room to move around. You don't want buyers scratching their heads and saying, "What is this room used for?"

6. Remove/Replace Favorite Items.
   If you want to take window coverings, built-in appliances or fixtures with you, remove them now. If the chandelier in the dining room once belonged to your great grandmother, take it down. If a buyer never sees it, she won't want it. Once you tell a buyer she can't have an item, she will covet it, and it could blow your deal. Pack those items and replace them, if necessary.

7. Make Minor Repairs.

   • Replace cracked floor or counter tiles.

   • Patch holes in walls.

   • Fix leaky faucets.

   • Fix doors that don't close properly and kitchen drawers that jam.

   • Consider painting your walls neutral colors, especially if you have grown accustomed to purple or pink walls.
     (Don't give buyers any reason to remember your home as "the house with the orange bathroom.")

   • Replace burned-out light bulbs.

   • If you've considered replacing a worn bedspread, do so now!

8. Make the House Sparkle!

   • Wash windows inside and out.

   • Rent a pressure washer and spray down sidewalks and exterior.

   • Clean out cobwebs.

   • Re-caulk tubs, showers and sinks.

   • Polish chrome faucets and mirrors.

   • Clean out the refrigerator.

   • Vacuum daily.

   • Wax floors.

   • Dust furniture, ceiling fan blades and light fixtures.

   • Bleach dingy grout.

   • Replace worn rugs.

   • Hang up fresh towels.

   • Bathroom towels look great fastened with ribbon and bows.

   • Clean and air out any musty smelling areas. Odors are a no-no.

9. Scrutinize.

   • Go outside and open your front door. Stand there. Do you want to go inside? Does the house welcome you?

   • Linger in the doorway of every single room and imagine how your house will look to a buyer.

   • Examine carefully how furniture is arranged and move pieces around until it makes sense.

   • Make sure window coverings hang level.

   • Tune in to the room's statement and its emotional pull. Does it have impact and pizzazz?

   • Does it look like nobody lives in this house? You're almost finished.

10. Check Curb Appeal.
    If a buyer won't get out of her agent's car because she doesn't like the exterior of your home, you'll never get her inside.

    • Keep the sidewalks cleared.

    • Mow the lawn.

    • Paint faded window trim.

    • Plant yellow flowers or group flower pots together. Yellow evokes a buying emotion. Marigolds are inexpensive.

    • Trim your bushes.

    • Make sure visitors can clearly read your house number.

Be Prepared for a Winter Weather Move from Cincinnati Portable Storage

Understanding how the moving process changes during the winter won't solve the problem but may help alleviate some of the frustration. Here' a list of things to expect.

1. The customer is responsible for the safe access and egress of the moving crew and the vehicle being used to transport their goods. Essentially this means that all roadways, walkways, stairs and equipment being used to accomplish the relocation must be allowed to operate unencumbered.

This applies whether you're using family, friends or a hired crew to accomplish the move or paying professional movers to complete the job. Not only must the roadways and parking be cleared of ice and snow, but so must the pathway between your residence and the vehicle.

Many courts have found negligent homeowners responsible when they haven't taken the proper precautions or implemented the necessary safeguards to protect workers from 'slip-and-fall' type accidents.

Delays in pick up and/or delivery caused by adverse winter conditions are considered 'Acts of God' and are usually NOT subject to delay or inconvenience reimbursement by professional movers or relocation service providers.

2. Foot traffic will soil and possibly damage some flooring surfaces. Wet, muddy shoes and boots exposed to harsh chemical deicers can quickly ruin unprotected floors and carpets. Make sure some type of adequate floor protection is applied before starting. Clean any areas that become dirty as soon as possible.

3. It takes longer to move during the winter. It much more difficult for workers to wrap, roll, lift, carry or transport household furniture items when they're bundled in winter garb or operating in hazardous winter conditions. Extreme cold requires more energy which means laborers may need more frequent breaks to retain their stamina.

4. Make sure to thoroughly dry everything that's been exposed to moisture. This is especially important if the items will be stored for an extended period of time. Otherwise unexpected (and potentially unhealthy) mold and mildew can eventually contaminate all household goods in the immediate vicinity.

5. Plants and animals need special care. The outside temperature and change in temperature can adversely affect your plants. Make sure that they are transported in a climate controlled environment or make sure there exposure is minimized as much as possible.

6. It can cost more to move during the winter. Especially if you're paying for a local move by the hour. Not only can equipment rental, travel and labor charges increase because of the longer amount of time required, but the expense of snow and ice removal can quickly add unexpected costs to your relocation budget.

7. If you use a Portable Storage Containers remove snow where container is to be put. Make sure you don't leave items in container that can be adversely affected by the temperature.

Call UNITS Mobile Storage of Cincinnati for more advice at 513-242-8648.

As of November, UNITS Mobile Storage of Cincinnati has moved to 4672 Paddock Road.  Don't worry it is right next door to our old warehouse.   Its bigger and so we can hold more portable storage units.   We are excited to be here.   Please stop by and see us.

The opening game of the Miami of Ohio Redhawks football season begins this Saturday, and UNITS Mobile Storage of Cincinnati will be there.   Check out our  portable storage container at the entrance of Yager field.  Come by and check out the UNIT and root the Redhawks to victory.

Check out how the warehouse is coming together for our portable storage Units.

Units Mobile Storage of Cincinnati is proud to announce the building of a new warehouse at 4672 Paddock Road.   With the growth in the market, we have grown out of our current space, and we'll be moving next door to a bigger warehouse.   Check out the progress they are making on the building which will house more portable storage containers.

UNITS Mobiles Storage of Cincinnati is proud to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Cincinnati by providing portable storage at Camp Campbell.  The MDA runs a week long camp for those suffering from muscular dystrophy.  UNITS is helping provide the MDA with some of the supplies and equipment they need for a successful week at camp.   Have fun!