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10 Tips for Packing Up Your Dorm Room For Summer Break

April 14, 2022 by Box&Co

college moving tipsSummer break is almost here, and that means dorm moving day. The good news is that some simple decisions and steps can make the process easier.

10 Dorm Room Packing Tips:

  1. Lighten your load. Get rid of what you no longer need.
  2. Decide on the destination. Will everything come home with you? Or will you be storing some belongings until fall? Figure this out before you do anything else to avoid problems and confusion.
  3. Sort before packing. Items you’ll need during the summer are one category. Items you won’t need until fall, whether they’re in storage or stay in boxes in your basement, are another. If you find more items to get rid of during this step, another category will be.
  4. Lists and labels. The little time it takes to label boxes and make lists of what is in each box will save a great deal of time later when you’re looking for things. Group items by type whenever possible.
  5. Start early. Begin packing before finals. You’ll be less stressed about both.
  6. Roll it. Rolling clothing is more space-efficient and causes fewer wrinkles.
  7. Keep it light. Packed boxes that weigh less than 30 pounds are less likely to break.
  8. Keep it clean. Do not pack dirty clothes, towels, or sheets. While you may tell yourself that you’ll wash them as soon as you get home, odds are there will be a delay. Dirty laundry can attract bugs, and even if it doesn’t, it will start to smell. The only dirty items you should pack are the towel, clothing, and sheets you use right before moving.
  9. Prevent leaks. Use resealable bags for anything that has already been open. However, storing open liquids or perishables could cause leaks and bugs. You want to make sure all your items stay dry and clean, so it’s best not to store open liquids or perishables at all.
  10. Fill them up. Use packing pellets, bubble wrap, etc., to fill boxes to the top. This will prevent the lids from collapsing when you stack boxes because the load is evenly distributed.

How Do You Store College Stuff Over the Summer?

 
In today’s world, various storage options exist for the college student home for the summer. Bringing everything home with you and storing it in your family’s basement, attic, or garage is one option.
 
However, not every home has the storage space to do that comfortably. A few rare colleges provide a way for students to store items while home for summer. And, of course, storage, either in your hometown or where your college is, is another option.
 
Storage doesn’t have to be a fixed-size, self-serve unit either. A more straightforward storage solution is a pick-up-and-delivery storage option like we do at Box&Co.

Box&Co Makes It Easy to Get Organized

When you’re ready to get organized, and store items only used occasionally, Box&Co can make things incredibly easy for you. You have to ask for the number of call us or fill out our form to contact us today. 

Filed Under: College, Featured

Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start Organizing Your Spring/Summer Yard Sale

March 11, 2022 by Box&Co

yard sale tipsSpring may be around the corner, but it’s still too chilly to have a garage sale. Regardless, now is a great time to start organizing a spring or summer yard sale. If you’ve ever had a yard sale and then found more items you could have sold after the event, you understand the wisdom of prepping far in advance. Some people prepare a New Year to declutter box for a spring yard sale.

Set aside a box and label it “sell/donate.” Then as you go through your daily life for the next few weeks or months, put items in the box that you no longer use or need. If you also come across things that aren’t worth selling or donating, throw them away. By starting now, you will have accumulated enough for a yard sale by spring or summer. If your house is large, you might want to set up a declutter box on each floor.

How Do I Prepare for a Yard Sale?

  1. Pick a time and date
  2. Collect the items to sell
  3. Mark more oversized items with their sale prices
  4. Promote your sale, starting at least a week in advance
  5. Make yard sale signs to put around the neighborhood
  6. Set up a cash box with change
  7. Have a table to hold small items and to handle transactions

Group items by category. Hang clothes if possible. If selling toys, a blanket on the ground to display them might better attract kids who ask their parents to buy.

Do You Need a Permit for a Yard Sale?

That depends upon your local laws. Check with your village, town, and/or county to be sure. Generally, the application is just a paperwork issue and doesn’t require payment, but not having one when needed could cause trouble.

Can You Have a Yard Sale on Sunday?

Saturday is generally considered the best day for a yard sale unless you live in an area where religious services are widely held on Saturday. Sunday is the third-best day for a yard sale after Saturday and then Friday.

Why is Friday better than Sunday for a yard sale? In the summertime, a lot of people are off on Fridays. For many people, Sunday is church day. Even for the non-religious, Sunday is often a day for staying home, taking care of things before work on Monday, and spending time with family.

What Time Should a Yard Sale Start?

Hardcore yard sale people start early. 7 a.m. is typical for that crowd, and 8 a.m. is considered a little late. That said, do what works for you and factor in setup time, which always takes longer than expected. Just remember that the fewer customers you’re likely to get as the day wears on.

How Long Should a Garage Sale Last?

Start wrapping up your garage sale no later than 2 p.m. Visitors drop off severely after that.

How Do I Price Items for a Yard Sale?

The general rule of thumb for pricing items at a yard sale is to charge about 10% of the item’s original cost. Many variables exist, such as clothing in perfect condition that still has the tags on it. Vinyl records in good condition are also attracting attention again after years of little interest. Moneycrashers has more detailed pricing guidance based on the type of item.

The other advantage to planning a couple of months (or more) of a yard sale is that it gives you time to research prices based on the items and the going rate in your area. It also provides time to tag items with the price. That avoids confusion on the yard sale day and presents a more serious and polished approach that can translate into better sales. Those who like to haggle will still make lower offers, but many will pay the price on the tag.

What Never Sells at a Garage Sale?

Certain items are yard sale duds that rarely attract buyers, such as:

  • Ugly vases
  • Upholstered furniture, particularly substantial pieces
  • Dining room tables/sets
  • Mugs and cups
  • Exercise equipment
  • Entertainment centers/armories
  • Old electronics, especially large, old TVs
  • Textbooks and encyclopedias
  • Stereo speakers

Some of those items are too big and bulky to sell, like large furniture, and others have little interest, like textbooks and ugly vases. When it comes to mugs and cups – most people have enough already or want something very particular that you probably don’t have.

What Should You Never Sell (or Buy) at a Yard Sale?

While a garage sale is an excellent opportunity to get a great deal, there are a few items that you should never purchase at a garage sale. In each case, safety is the reason, though the specifics may vary.

  1. Car seats, cribs & bike helmets
  2. These three items are highly regulated – and those regulations change. Buying them used means that they may not meet the current requirements and therefore not provide the expected safety level. You also won’t know if whoever had used the car seats or bike helmets in an accident can open up other issues.

  3. Cosmetics
  4. Never buy unsealed cosmetics, and they could be contaminated with bacteria that can cause an infection. Even sealed cosmetics at a yard sale could be dangerous because make-up has an expiration date, and old cosmetics could be breaking down, causing skin irritation.

  5. Non-stick cookware
  6. Teflon wears out. The non-stick coating can begin to flake subtly, which means Teflon would be in the food cooked in it.

  7. Electronics
  8. This category is a little different. Only buy electronics if you can test the item before purchasing. If you’re running the yard sale, have an extension cord set up so you can plug in the articles and let buyers see that it works. Old electronics don’t always age well, and electrical shorts can be a risk.

  9. Mattresses
  10. The risk of bed bug contamination is too high. Don’t buy a mattress at a yard sale.

  11. Running shoes
  12. While those running shoes seemingly in good condition might sound like a great deal, please don’t do it. They’re designed to mold to the wearer’s feet, so unless they are brand new and unworn in the box, they may never fit quite right.

Box&Co Can Handle All of Your Storage Needs

Box&Co can make storage incredibly easy. Just order the necessary number of storage containers, and we’ll deliver them. Pack your items, and when you’re ready, we’ll pick your things up and store the containers for you. We’ll return your items when they’re needed, and you can keep track of your stored items online. To learn more, email us or call us at 1-855-692-6926 today.

Filed Under: Featured, Home, Seasonal

5 Stylish Organization Trends for 2022

January 14, 2022 by Box&Co

2022 organization trendsAlong with weight-loss tips, one of the most consistently popular topics people research is how to get organized. That’s especially true in January between the New Year, resolutions, and Organize Your Home Day on January 14.

But before reviewing the latest organization trends, let’s take a quick look at the ones that have worn out their welcome. These are the ideas that looked cool but failed the real-world practicality test. [Read more…] about 5 Stylish Organization Trends for 2022

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