Storage and Moving Tips and Advice

Are You Feeling a Little Overwhelmed by 

"The Big Move"??

Here are some Helpful Storage and Moving Tips!

Space Saving Packing Tips:

• Begin packing a couple of days before you move. Careful packing pays by preventing breakage and loss of small and fragile items. And moving time is a great time to weed out old, unwanted or unneeded possessions. They only take up storage space.

• You'll want plenty of sturdy corrugated cartons, packing paper, sealing tape, and a magic marker-type pen. Then if you follow these simple packing tips, they will save you trouble, help avoid damage to your goods and make maximum use of the space in your storage unit.

• Appliances: Tape all appliance doors shut when moving. Wedge doors open in storage. Secure all moveable parts with paper or wedge. Wrap a paper pad around each item for protection. Freezer, refrigerator, washer and dryer make excellent packing cartons for bedding, towels and clothing. Always clean your stove before moving and give utility companies a few days' notice to disconnect appliances.

• Beds: Lash bed rails together with rope or plastic tape. As you take beds apart, mark all pieces so you know which goes with which headboard, etc. Place covers on mattresses to keep them clean during moving and storage

• Books: Books get heavy in bunches. Pack them in small cartons, holding weight to under 30 pounds for easy lifting. Line all book cartons with plastic and fill empty spaces with packing paper. (Garbage bags work well as a liner).

• Bureaus: Make your bureau drawers earn their passage as extra packing boxes. Fill them with a few small and fragile items. Sweaters, blankets, and towels make excellent padding.

• Cartons: Go easy on your back. Hold weight of all packing cartons under 30 pounds. With a marking pen, list contents of each carton on the side. For load sizing, multiply length x width x height of each carton if that information is not already on the carton.

• Chairs: Protect all chair legs by wrapping them in packing paper. Leave slipcovers on upholstered chairs and cover them with plastic chair covers.

• Clothing: Clothing that ordinarily hangs in a closet should be packed in a wardrobe carton.

• Dishes: Take your time when packing dishes. Wrap each one with packing tissue and cushion them in the carton with crumpled packing paper. Keep dish pack cartons under 30 pounds for easy handling and safe riding.

• Glasses: Pack glasses carefully. Wrap with tissue and pad with crumpled packing paper just like dishes

• Lamps: Pack lamp shades in individual boxes with plenty of paper for padding. Lamp bases ride securely in bureau drawers, freezers and washing machines. For safety, pad them well with towels and blankets.

• WARNING: Do Not Store Combustibles or Perishables! such as old paint, cleaning fluids, gasoline, etc. Make certain all fuel is drained or burned out of gasoline powered equipment. Throw away anything that could possibly cause fire. Do not store food in open containers or any item which could attract rodents or pests. Why risk your possessions just to keep a few cents' worth of leftovers?

Loading your Space:

• Rent the smallest amount of space you need and pack the space until full

• A box for everything and everything in a box, is the best protection of your goods. Use uniform sizes of boxes and stack them shoulder high to maximize your total storage space.

• Prepare your unit by placing plastic on the floor under your goods. Be sure the plastic laps up over the walls a few inches on every side.

• Leave a small air space between the goods stored and the storage unit walls.

• Store lightweight small items around the back of the storage unit. Move large, heavy items into storage last.

• Do not place heavy or sharp objects on top of upholstered furniture

• Protect your mattresses, sofas, and chairs with plastic covers.

• Cover the entire load with a light plastic cover.

• Use a good quality lock on your storage unit door. Cheap locks rust.

• Insure your goods while in storage. Ask the manager about self storage insurance at reasonable rates.

• Keep a list of all items in storage as well as pictures, and descriptions.

We sell a wide variety of 

Moving Supplies in our Front Office! 

Come and take a look!

874 West Utah Ave

Payson, UT 84651

801-465-2399

We Sell Moving Supplies!

Because of our month-to-month contracts, a lot of our customers find it convenient to store with us when they move.

Fun fact that not a lot of people realize: Did you know that we are very competitively priced on moving supplies? We have everything we need to take care of your belongings during the move into and out of your storage unit!

Come see for yourself!

Choosing boxes and packing materials

Lions Den Storage is not only a storage facility but also sells boxes in all sizes and packing materials. Come into the office today at 874 West Utah Ave. Payson, UT. for all your packing needs. 

Here are some tips and reasons for buying boxes and packing materials:


Once the decision to move things into storage is made, the next step is to decide how to pack them correctly. The first step is finding boxes. Many of us have made the mistake of going to local grocery stores, only to find that they break down boxes almost as soon as they receive them. If they do save boxes, they typically are a variety of different sizes, somewhat damaged, or contaminated with bugs or food residue.

Buying boxes may seem at first to be a luxury expense, but the purchase is certainly worth the investment if it safely preserves your belongings. Here are several reasons for purchasing boxes:

Reasons for Purchasing Boxes

• The total number of needed boxes can be purchased in one trip, rather than hunting from store to store and relying on what’s available
• The sizes of boxes are standard and predictable (Small, Medium, Large, Extra-Large), rather than working with whatever sizes are available
• Boxes are often grooved so that the flaps can be bent to accommodate different sizes
• Although most boxes are standard in dimension and intended for general use, there are unique boxes specifically designed for a purpose, such as telescoping boxes for large mirrors or pictures, and wardrobe boxes with built-in hanging rods
• Using boxes of the same size and shape makes stacking easy
• Durability and cleanliness are guaranteed
• Sturdy, quality boxes provide extra protection for fragile items and won’t collapse as easily under other boxes
• Moving companies typically require quality, well-sealed boxes and may repack them at an extra charge if they are flimsy or dirty
• Whereas discarded boxes are intended for temporary use, purchased boxes can be used and reused over the long term; one way to reuse them is to cut the tops off boxes and stack on them on their sides to create shelving in the storage unit
• When boxes are no longer needed, they can be broken down in neat stacks and donated or given away

The expense of purchasing boxes can be mitigated with smart choices when it comes to packing materials and methods. Here are some steps to save money and avoid headaches:

Tips for Choosing & Using Packing Materials

• When choosing box sizes, keep in mind not just what they can store, but how easy they will be to transport; choose smaller boxes for books and heavy items, and larger boxes for linens and clothing
• Avoid using newsprint to wrap items – the ink can transfer and stain; consider using clean, plain wrapping/butcher paper, quality paper towels or thin foam sheets for inexpensive items, and felt or bubble wrap for valued breakables
• Estimate how much tape you’ll need to secure both the bottoms and tops of boxes (they may be turned upside down or topple during the move) and then buy double that amount of tape (it goes fast)
• Dish pack and glass pack kits are boxes that come with cardboard dividers and foam pockets for easy packing; plastic, fabric-lined dish storage containers can be purchased at house wares retailers
• Fill boxes full, but not too full – boxes with loose contents can wobble and shift, and boxes that are too full can crush contents when being moved; use packing peanuts, clothing or towels to fill in spaces
• Rolls of shrink wrap can be purchased to wrap cabinets, appliances, dressers and desks to keep drawers and doors shut; remove shrink wrap after relocation
• Mattress covers and sofa covers can be purchased for the move; sealed plastic covers should not be left on for long-term storage as moisture can promote the growth of mold and mildew – a canvas tarp or sheet is recommended for a storage period lasting more than a week

Lions Den Storage 

874 West Utah Ave.

Payson, UT. 

801-465-2399

www.lionsdenstoragepayson.com 

Steps to help you pick the right size self storage unit

Choose the right size self storage unit

Estimation how much space you will need for your storage items can be simple if you know what you want to store. Here are some simple steps to help you plan, and size recommendations based on commonly-stored items.

Step 1: Start by making a list of the items you are planning to store.

Step 2: Group the items according to how you will organize them. 

Start by identifying items that will be in boxes that you can stack. Next, prioritize boxed items you will want or need to access most frequently because they will need to be located towards the front of the unit. Then group by fragility or weight so that the heavier, sturdier items should be stored on the bottom of stacked boxes and fragile items on top. 

Step 3: Make note of how these items will be packed and organized.

Boxes and containers should be of uniform size, and should be stacked no more then three or four high, depending on the size and strength of the container you use. 

There are several basic sizes of storage units. Below is a quick-reference guide to help you plan what size you will need for your personal or business storage:

Storage of Personal Items

• 5' x 5' (25 sq. ft.) – Will hold a chest of drawers, a small mattress set, boxes and small items. Useful for garden tools, or seasonal decorative items.
• 5' x 10' (50 sq. ft.) – Will hold furnishings of a mid-size bedroom, including a queen-size bed, dresser, TV, and a few storage boxes. 
• 10' x 10' (100 sq. ft.) – Will hold the contents of an entire family room or two full bedrooms. 
• 10' x 15' (150 sq. ft.) – Will hold the contents of up to three bedrooms in this unit. Recommended for larger items such as pianos, couches, tables, or large-screen TVs.
• 10' x 20' (200 sq. ft.) – Will hold the contents of a five-bedroom house, including a refrigerator, washer/dryer, dining room table, chairs and large boxes.
• 10' x 30' (300 sq. ft.) – Will hold the contents of a 5- to 7-bedroom house, including large items such as a couch, bed, fridge, and entertainment center

Storage of Business Items

• 5' x 5' (25 sq. ft.) – Will hold the contents of a large office closet filled with files, books, office chairs, and a few storage boxes.
• 5' x 10' (50 sq. ft.) – Will hold the contents of one office room, including desks, bookcases, filing cabinets and large storage boxes. Ideal for storing equipment and tools.
• 10' x 10' (100 sq. ft.) – Will hold the contents of an entire office, including desks, chairs, computers and a few storage boxes.
• 10' x 15' (150 sq. ft.) – Will hold the contents of three office rooms could fit in this size unit, including several desks, computers and boxes. 
• 10' x 20' (200 sq. ft.) – Will hold the contents of five office rooms (desks, computers, bookcases and file cabinets) in this size, or a five-year supply of business and tax files. 
• 10' x 30' (300 sq. ft.) – Will hold the contents of five office rooms – many desks, several large boxes, seasonal storage, a few sets of large storage shelves and/or a few pallets of inventory, depending on how high you stack them.

It is always a good idea to visit potential storage units to get a visual sense of the space you will be working with. 

Here at Lions Den Storage we are always happy to help you along in the moving and storing process. We would love to show you around our facility and the different sizes. Come visit us at 874 West Utah Ave., Payson, UT. 84651 or give us a call at 801-465-2399. 

Packing Tips

Packing can sometimes be as complicated as the game of Tetris!

Here are some helpful Packing tips to make things easier for your next move!

Begin packing a couple of days before you move. Careful packing pays by preventing breakage and loss of small and fragile items. And moving time is a great time to weed out old, unwanted or unneeded possessions. They only take up storage space.

 You'll want plenty of sturdy corrugated cartons, packing paper, sealing tape, and a magic marker-type pen. Then if you follow these simple packing tips, they will save you trouble, help avoid damage to your goods and make maximum use of the space in your storage unit.

Appliances: Tape all appliance doors shut when moving. Wedge doors open in storage. Secure all moveable parts with paper or wedge. Wrap a paper pad around each item for protection. Freezer, refrigerator, washer and dryer make excellent packing cartons for bedding, towels and clothing. Always clean your stove before moving and give utility companies a few days' notice to disconnect appliances.

Beds: Lash bed rails together with rope or plastic tape. As you take beds apart, mark all pieces so you know which goes with which headboard, etc. Place covers on mattresses to keep them clean during moving and storage

Books: Books get heavy in bunches. Pack them in small cartons, holding weight to under 30 pounds for easy lifting. Line all book cartons with plastic and fill empty spaces with packing paper. (Garbage bags work well as a liner).

Bureaus: Make your bureau drawers earn their passage as extra packing boxes. Fill them with a few small and fragile items. Sweaters, blankets, and towels make excellent padding.

For more packing and moving tips visit www.lionsdenstoragepayson.com!

We sell many moving supplies and boxes to make your packing experience easier!

As well as a Free Moving Truck Rental when you rent a 5x10 unit or larger with us!