How to Pack For Long Term Vs. Short Term Storage

Are You Looking to Store Your Belongings at a Bay Area Storage Facility?

Just about everyone relies on a storage facility at some point in their lives. Some people are in the process of moving to a new home and need a temporary storage solution, while others need a more long-term solution to store their valuables. There is no right or wrong way to use a self-storage unit, but there is a difference between preparing your belongings for short-term and long-term storage. Before you call a Bay Area moving and storage company, let’s take a look at how to pack and care for your belongings to prepare them for storage.

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6 Hacks for Storing Your Holiday Decor

6 Storage Hacks for Your Holiday Decor

Putting your décor away isn’t nearly as fun as setting it up for the holidays. Taking down all your decorations and keeping them safe and organized can be stressful and overwhelming. (more…)

How to Frugally Find and Move to a Home in the Bay Area

Here Are 4 Battle-Tested Strategies To Make The Most of Your Move

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Full-Service Storage or Self-Storage: What’s the Difference?

Berkeley Movers Explain the Two Storage Options

Storage facilities come in handy any time belongings can’t come home with you yet. Renting storage is useful during a move as a way to reduce the clutter of packed boxes, especially when it’s important for the home to look its best in the interim. Storage of some goods is a sensible option during a temporary relocation, as when a job shifts to another city or country for a limited time. It’s also useful for temporary downsizing, as when a new home can’t be moved into right away, and sometimes for permanent downsizing or settling an estate, when short-term storage can take the urgency out of selling off furnishings. One question to ask if you’re considering storage is whether you want a self-service facility or the full-service option available from a moving and storage company like Magic Moving & Storage. (more…)

5 Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Faster

Why Packing Things Ahead of Time Will Help Sell Your House

Are you trying to sell your Bay Area home as fast as possible? We’ve compiled 5 of the most essential (but surprisingly underutilized) tips to close more quickly. A professional might charge upwards of $80 an hour to implement each of the following staging tips. Instead, you can try implementing them yourself, for free. (more…)

3 Benefits of Using Storage Facilities

Reasons to Choose Climate-Controlled Storage

Moving to a new home presents complications and inconveniences for everyone, regardless of how many possessions they own. Furniture, decorations, memorabilia, and other items you won’t be using right now — but aren’t ready to get rid of! — must go somewhere. (more…)