UNITS Mobile Storage of Milwaukee

Use Storage Unit for the Pack Rat in You

2011-09-16T17:45:38Z

Do you have lots of items that you do not have room to store in your house? Do you use these items every year, every other year or not at all? After you donate some items to charity, sell some at the local resale shop, and throw away what no longer can be used, do you still have some items you are not ready to part with?

There is an inner pack rat in all of us. I have the chest my family used to hold their belongings while immigrating to the US from Sweden. I also have a huge amount of holiday and seasonal decorations and several pieces of heirloom furniture that my children will get once they have houses of their own. This is my inner pack rat confession! What do you have?

I use a portable storage unit to store these items until I am ready to give them to family members or I can detach myself from them and sell them. UNITS Milwaukee has a small storage unit (8 x 8 X 12) that is the perfect size. Call UNITS Milwaukee at 414-476-UNIT (8648) to get a 12 foot storage unit delivered to your home for your inner pack rat.

Moving In Checklist

2011-08-01T18:36:02Z

Many of our customers are overwhelmed with planning for a move. I have broken down the big moving "to do" list into 11 "to do" lists starting 8 weeks before moving. I hope these help!

Moving In Checklist

· When you arrive at your new home, check appliances, utilities and heating/cooling systems to prevent unpleasant surprises. Arrange for repairs if necessary.

· Make sure your new phone service is working and that you can receive mail.

· Clean your new home and get ready for your UNIT to arrive.

· When your UNIT portable storage container arrives, show the driver where you want it placed.

· Start unloading, but remember you have days or weeks or as long as you need to unload. This is one of the many benefits of using a portable storage container when moving.

· Remove "last load" and "essential boxes" first.

· Start unloading and placing furniture and boxes in the designated room. Now the floor plan and box labeling really pays off.

· Setup essentials first (i.e. microwave, coffee maker, alarm clock, beds).

· Setup kitchen and bathrooms first. Once these rooms are functioning, you can focus on the rest of the house at a more relaxed pace.

· Have some fun. Take time to enjoy your new surroundings. Help the kids and pets get settled in their new home.

· After your goods are unloaded, contact UNITS at 414-486-UNIT (8648) to have your portable storage container picked-up.

· Make sure the UNIT is swept clean of debris, unlocked and accessable to our delivery truck. On the day of pick-up make sure the UNIT is unlocked!

UNITS Mobile Storage of Milwaukee wants to thank you, once again, for your business. It was a pleasure being you portable storage container company!

Spread the word about how easy it was to move with UNITS. We will offer a discount to friends and family members of our previous customers! Have them call us at 414-476-8648 and ask for the "friends and family" discount.

Moving Out Checklist

2011-06-10T18:26:14Z

Many of our customers are overwhelmed with planning for a move. I have broken down the big moving "to do" list into 11 "to do" lists starting 8 weeks before moving. I hope these help!

Moving Out Checklist

· When your UNIT is delivered, verify with the driver where you want the portable storage unit placed and sign for delivery.

· You are responsible for how your goods are packed and loaded in your UNIT. Check out Packing Tips blogs. Personally supervise hired labor.

· Load your goods in a pre-designated order, saving "last load" items and "essential boxes" for the rear of the portable storage unit.

· Check every room, closet and cabinet one last time before finishing and locking the portable storage unit.

· Once your goods are loaded, lock your UNIT and put the key somewhere where you will remember (i.e. on key ring or in purse).

· Keep a friend or family member informed of your plans and locations in case of an emergency or unforeseen event.

Stay cool and relaxing knowing your belonging are being transporting to your new home. Call us at 414-476-8648 or e-mail at units@brewtown.net with any questions. We are here to take the hassle out of moving and storing.

Moving Checklist - 1 Week Before Moving

2011-05-31T18:06:08Z

Many of our customers are overwhelmed with planning for a move. I have broken down the big moving "to do" list into 11 "to do" lists starting 8 weeks before moving. I hope these help!

Moving Checklist - 1 Week Before Moving

· Finish packing and prepare an "essentials" box. Designate several boxes and items as "last load" items. Pack your suitcases and valuables separately.

· Drain all gas and oil from your mover, snow blower and other motors. Gas grills, kerosene heaters, etc need to be emptied as well. Remember you cannot pack any tonic materials or combustibles in your moving and storing unit.

· Empty, defrost and clean your refrigerator at least 24 hours before moving day. Prepare all appliances for loading by draining water and wrapping cords. Use a strap to hold your applicances securely in your moving and storing unit.

· Notify friends and family of your new address and how to reach you while you are moving.

Remember when moving and storing with UNITS you have as many days as you need to load. Load some everyday so the job is not overwhelming. We can be reached at 414-476-8648 to answer your loading questions.

Moving Checklist - 2 Weeks Before Moving

2011-05-02T17:59:56Z

Many of our customers are overwhelmed with planning for a move. I have broken down the big moving "to do" list into 11 "to do" lists starting 8 weeks before moving. I hope these help!

Moving Checklist - 2 Weeks Before Moving

· Contact your financial institution to transfer or close accounts. Clear your safety deposit boxes and pick up some cash for "on the road" expenses.

· Confirm travel arrangements for pets, plants and family.

· Confirm mobile storage unit placement and obtain any permits if neccessary.

· Put together a folder of important information about the house for the new owner (garage door access code, security system, appliance warranties, etc).

· Ask friends and family that have keys to your house to dispose of the key.

Mobile storage units allow you to stay in control of your move. You pack your belongings with care and are the only one with the key to the mobile storage unit. Contact UNITS Mobile Storage of Milwaukee at 414-476-8648 (UNIT) to stay in control of your move whether you are moving across county or just in the metro Milwaukee area.

Moving Checklist - 3 Weeks Before Moving

2011-04-13T17:51:23Z

Many of our customers are overwhelmed with planning for a move. I have broken down the big moving "to do" list into 11 "to do" lists starting 8 weeks before moving. I hope these help!

Moving Checklist - 3 Weeks before Moving

· Make sure all library books and videos/DVD have been returned and that all dry cleaning have been pick-up.

· Start or continue packing items you don't use often.

· Decide if you will keep your plants or give them away. Remember, plants cannot be loaded with your other household items in portable storage units. Consider taking a slip of the plant and moving it with you to your new home.

· Have your automobile(s) serviced and prepare for auto registration to be transferred.

· If moving to or from an apartment or condo, arrange to use the elevator on your loading and unloading days.

UNITS Milwaukee will delivery your portable storage units Monday through Saturday to all the counties we service (Milwaukee, Waukesha, Jefferson, Dodge, Racine, Kenosha, Ozaukee, Rock, Walworth and Washington). Please call us soon at 414-476-unit (8648) because the weekend schedule fills up fast.

Moving Checklist - 4 Weeks Before Moving

2011-03-31T17:36:25Z

Many of our customers are overwhelmed with planning for a move. I have broken down the big moving "to do" list into 11 "to do" lists starting 8 weeks before moving. I hope these help!

Moving Checklist - 4 Weeks Before Moving

· Reserve your moving and storing UNIT today. Reserving early will help you get the delivery time that works best for you. Remember, you can change your delivery time up to 24 hours before delivery at no charge.

· File a change of address form at the post office. If you do not know your new address, ask the postal service to hold your mail at their office in your new city.

· Contact utility companies to disconnect, transfer or connect services. Plan on keeping current services through your move date and having new ones available prior to your move-in date.

· Contact your newspaper and set a date to cancel your subscription.

· Make travel arrangements for pets. Remember necessary medicines, and medical and immunization records.

Remember that moving can be stressful. Ask if an extra moving and storing UNIT can be reserved just in case you need more room. Call Janelle, Vicki or Jim at 414-476-8648 for local customer care. We live right here in Wisconsin and know how fun moving is in the Wisconsin weather!

Moving Checklist - 5 Weeks Before Moving

2011-03-28T17:21:02Z

Many of our customers are overwhelmed with planning for a move. I have broken down the big moving "to do" list into 11 "to do" lists starting 8 weeks before moving. I hope these help!

Moving Checklist - 5 Weeks Before Moving

· Plan ahead for your UNITS mobile storage container delivery to your current home and future home. Contact your property manager or local municipality to ensure you will be complying with their packing rules and restrictions.

· Have your yard sale or donate your items that are not being moved.

· Continue collecting boxes and other packing supplies. You can order boxes and packing supplies from UNITS Milwaukee and they will be delivered with your mobile storage container. This will save you time.

· Start packing items you don't use very often.

· Donate anything that did not sell at your yard sale and remember to get a receipt for income tax purposes.

UNITS Milwaukee delivers mobile storage containers in and around Milwaukee county. Both our warehouse and administrative offices are location in Milwaukee county. We are locally owned and operated, give us a call at 414-476-8648.

The 7 Day Move for $199.00

2011-03-10T21:21:45Z

Congratulations you are moving to a new place! We can move your household using our sturdy and economical storage units in just 7 days for $199.00. The 7 Day Move includes rental of one 12' or 16' foot mobile storage container and transportation within UNITS' standard delivery area.

This is how it works. UNITS Milwaukee delivers one 16' or 12' foot portable moving and storage unit to your home, you pack it, we move the UNIT to your next location, you unpack it and afterwards we come and pick-up the container. The entire move must be completed in 7 days or less with the UNIT ready for final pick-up by noon on the 7^th day.

The 7 Day Move for $199.00 expires May 31, 2011 and is subject to UNITS' standard delivery area and availability. Additional transportation cost for out of standard delivery area. This offer may not be combined with other offers and is for residential customers only.

Give us a call at 414-476-8648 for more details.

Moving Checklist - 6 Weeks Before Moving

2011-03-07T18:13:19Z

Many of our customers are overwhelmed with planning for a move. I have broken down the big moving "to do" list into 11 "to do" lists starting 8 weeks before moving. I hope these help!

Moving Checklist - 6 Weeks Before Moving

· Make list of items that are valuable or difficult to replace (grandma's gold ring, passports, etc) and plan on carrying them with you or shipping by certified mail.

· Make list of friends, family and businesses that need to be notified of your move.

· Start working your way through each room taking inventory and deciding what to get rid of and what to move. Start planning a yard sale or donating items to local charities. Moving is a great time to recycle items you no longer need.

· Plan to use up items or dispose of items that cannot be moved, such as frozen foods, gasoline, kerosene and paint thinner. Remember, no combustibles, plants, or animals can be stored in a portable storage unit.

· Dispose of flammables, corrosives and poisons. Contact your municipality for safe means of disposal.

· Subscribe to the newspaper in your new town to start learning about events and local culture.

UNITS delivers portable storage units as far south as Racine and Kenosha counties. Phone UNITS of Milwaukee at 414-476-8648 with moving and packing questions.

Building a House, You Need Mobile Storage!

2011-02-25T16:42:11Z

Harley97 worked with UNITS Milwaukee for his mobile storage need. He required storage while his new home in Brookfield was being built. We delivered a 16 foot mobile storage unit to his house, he packed the unit full and then the unit came back to our secure heated storage facility. When his new Brookfield home was ready, the mobile storage container was delivered to his new home. It was that convenient and easy! This is what Harley97 wrote about UNITS Milwaukee on google places:

"Harley97 backs, clean equipment with a very friendly driver. Very easy to work with this company and owners - I would recommend it to anyone looking for temporary or mobile storage"

If you would like a clean mobile storage unit and great local customer service, call UNITS Milwaukee at 414-476-8648. Ask about our seasonal specials!

Moving Checklist - 7 Weeks Before Moving

2011-02-21T17:56:03Z

Many of our customers are overwhelmed with planning for a move. I have broken down the big moving "to do" list into 11 "to do" lists starting 8 weeks before moving. I hope these help!

Moving Checklist - 7 Weeks Before Moving

· Start pulling together medical and dental record. Find new medical professionals and ask your existing medical professionals for a referral.

· Arrange to have school records transferred to your child's new school or daycare.

· Call your insurance agent to see what changes to expect in your policies. Ask if moving is covered and arrange for insurance for your storage unit and new home.

· Contact clubs (health, social, golf) that you have joined. Ask how to end, sell or transfer your membership.

· Arrange for veterinarian records to be transferred.

UNITS delivers storage units as far north as Ozaukee and Washington counties. We can be reached at 414-476-unit (8648).

Moving Checklist - 8 Weeks Before Moving

2011-02-08T17:40:06Z

Many of our customers are overwhelmed with planning for a move. I have broken down the big moving "to do" list into 11 "to do" lists starting 8 weeks before moving. I hope these help!

Moving Checklist - 8 Weeks Before Moving

· Create a "move" file to keep track of estimates, receipts and other important documents.

· Check with IRS to see what expenses, if any, are deductable.

· Get a quote on your moving and storage unit. Remember the moving and storage container can be loaded by movers if you do not want to load yourself.

· Budget for moving expenses and start collecting estimates.

· Start researching your new community. Look for community guides on-line.

· Read up on moving and loading. Check-out this blog for tips!

· Start collecting boxes, packing papers, packing peanuts and bubble wrap.

· Draw a floor plan of your new home and start deciding where your furniture and belongings will go when you unpack your moving and storage unit.

Remember, we delivery our moving and storage units as far west as Waukesha, Jefferson and Dodge counties. Contact UNITS of Milwaukee at 414-476-8648.

Wisconsin's Most Sturdy Portable Storage Container

2011-01-30T17:31:28Z

If you are planning to move or renovate your home, you'll probably need portable storage. Before selecting a portable storage company, do your homework. When you compare companies, be sure you ask how the portable storage container is constructed. For example, it's important that the container has an integrated roof system (vs. a roof cap) to ensure it is watertight. Ask about the method for strapping your belongings to the walls. This is the best way to keep your belongings stable during transit on and off the freeway. You will want something substantial to attach the strapping to, not just an eye hook. And, don't forget to inquire about what the container is made of. You will want a sturdy container made of steel and fiberglass (vs. wood and tarps). Wood invites moisture, mold and insects. Lastly, you need to know whether the company has a secure warehouse that is heated to ensure your belongings remain safe from the elements.

With just a little research, you'll be able to make a sound decision that will pay dividends and afford you peace of mind. Call UNITS Mobile Storage of Milwaukee (Wisconsin's portable storage company with local customer service) at 414-476-8648 to reserve your UNIT today.

De-Clutter Your Home Using Portable Storage

2011-01-09T17:12:07Z

Your house is on the market and your agent wants you to de-clutter (you know remove personal items, excess furniture, items not being used stored in closets) so your home appeals to a wider array of buyers. That means you need to move your excess furniture and belongings off-site to make your home seem more spacious and inviting. Remember, if you store your excess belongings on-site in your garage, basement or driveway, a potential buyer might think since you do not have enough room/storage in the house the buyer may not either.

So, what do you do now? Most people procrastinate and do nothing. It is a lot of work to rent a moving truck, load your belongings, and then unload them into storage only to do the same thing in reverse order once you find your new house. To solve your problem, call for a portable storage container to be delivered to your house. With the storage container at your house, you simply load your excess belongings at your convenience. When you are finished and your agent thinks your house is ready to sell, you call for a pick-up and the storage container is delivered to a secure, heated warehouse until you are ready for delivery to your new home. Your agent calls this process de-cluttering (we call it pre-packing), but you just completed some of your packing and you are a step ahead!

It's just that easy. If you need help with your de-cluttering/pre-packing, call UNITS Mobile Storage of Milwaukee at 414-476-8648. We specialize in portable storage!