Reserve a Single Garage and receive a FREE Large Moving Pack valued at $169.
15 x Tea Chest Boxes
15 x Book & Wine Boxes
5 x Carry Boxes
2 x Archive Boxes
2 x Flat Pack Boxes
1 x Port-a-robe box
4 x Storage Bags
2 x Packing Tapes
1 x Packing Knife
1 x Butchers Packing Paper 2.5kg
1 x Acid Free Packing Paper
1 x 5m Bubble Wrap
Items may be substituted to the same value if not available or packs may vary depending on availability.
FREE Medium Moving Pack!
Reserve a Half Garage and receive a FREE Medium Moving Pack valued at $119.
10 x Tea Chest Boxes
10 x Book & Wine Boxes
5 x Carry Boxes
2 x Archive Boxes
2 x Flat Pack Boxes
1 x Port-a-robe box
2 x Storage Bags
2 x Packing Tapes
1 x Packing Knife
Items may be substituted to the same value if not available or packs may vary depending on availability.
FREE Small Moving Pack!
Reserve a Walk In Robe and receive a FREE Small Moving Pack valued at $49.
5 x Tea Chest Boxes
5 x Book & Wine Boxes
2 x Storage Bags
1 x Packing Tape
1 x Packing Knife
Items may be substituted to the same value if not available or packs may vary depending on availability.
Small Moving Pack
5 x XL Packing Carton
1 x Packing Tape
5 x Book Carton Lite Duty
1 x Packing Knife
2 x Packing Bag Large
This essential small moving pack includes versatile cartons for a studio or apartment relocation. These professional-grade materials ensure your belongings remain secure and organised throughout your move. Items may be substituted to the same value if not available or packs may vary depending on availability.
Medium Moving Pack
10 x XL Packing Carton
2 x Packing Bag Large
10 x Book Carton Lite Duty
2 x Packing Tapes
5 x Medium Packing Carton Heavy Duty
1 x Packing Knife
2 x Archive Boxes
2 x Flat Pack Carton
1 x Wardrobe Carton + Rail
This medium moving pack provides essential cartons for a standard apartment or small home relocation. These professional grade materials ensure your belongings remain secure and organised throughout your move. Items may be substituted to the same value if not available or packs may vary depending on availability.
Large Moving Pack
15 x XL Packing Carton
4 x Packing Bag Large
15 x Book Carton Lite Duty
2 x Packing Tapes
5 x Medium Packing Carton Heavy Duty
1 x Packing Knife
2 x Archive Boxes
1 x Butcher Packing Paper 2.5kg
2 x Flat Pack Carton
1 x Acid Free Packing Paper
1 x Wardrobe Carton + Rail
1 x Bubble Wrap Clear Roll (375mm x 5m)
This comprehensive large moving pack includes essential cartons for a medium sized home relocation. This kit provides professional grade materials to secure fragile items and streamline your entire move. Items may be substituted to the same value if not available or packs may vary depending on availability.
Extra Large Moving Pack
20 x Tea Chest
20 x Book & Wine
10 x Crystal Boxes
2 x Flat Boxes
2 x Archive Boxes
1 x Port a Robe
4 x Storage Bag
1 x 2.5k Butchers Paper
1 x Acid Free Paper
1 x Bubble Wrap Clear Roll (375mm x 5m)
2 x Packing Tape
1 x Packing Knife
This comprehensive extra large moving pack provides all the essential supplies for a major relocation. This kit simplifies packing large households. Items may be substituted to the same value if not available or packs may vary depending on availability.
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6 Self-Storage Mistakes To And How You Can Easily Avoid Them
August 5, 2026
Storage King
A self-storage unit can make life easier for you, but some self-storage mistakes could potentially ruin your storage experience. From the poor choice of the facility to wrong packing, and storing inappropriate items, storage mistakes can make it harder to access your belongings in their pristine form. But with due diligence and keener attention to detail, these mistakes can be avoided.
Rushing into Things
The most common mistake people make is not creating enough time for their move. They fail to do the needful on time, then find themselves scrambling at the last minute. By setting aside ample time to plan and execute your move, you can avoid damaging your goods, choosing a less-desirable facility, and incurring unnecessary costs in a hurried move.
Overlooking the Security Features
The first thing that should come to mind when considering storage facilities is the level of security. Take out time to inspect the facility’s security features. Ask the management what measures they have in place to protect stored valuables.
Opting for the Wrong Storage Size
Many storage facilities offer flexible storage plans that let you adjust your unit size according to your needs. But even in the most flexible case, you might have to wait weeks or even months (probably until the current contract expires) to change your unit size. Storage facilities like Storage King help customers avoid this mistake with free consultations and inspections to provide accurate estimates of the needed storage size.
Not Cleaning Before Packing
Cleaning your belongings properly before storing them away can help preserve them in pristine conditions. Dirt and dust not only become harder to remove the longer they stay but can also give rise to mould growth, pest infestation, and rapid decay, which could seriously damage your belongings.
Packing Material Mistakes
You need to ensure that your goods are wrapped up and packed with the appropriate packing materials. Avoid using incorrect box sizes for different items. Don’t use newspapers as wrappers. The newspaper ink can easily latch on and stain the wrapped items.
Packing Mistakes
You also want to make sure that you pack your belongings in a way that’s effective and accessible. Avoid overloading containers and moving heavy boxes. Each container should have a moderate load of similar items. Place heavier and more durable objects at the bottom and the lighter and frail ones on top. Another common packing mistake is failing to label containers properly. Label the boxes properly so you can spend less time searching when retrieving your goods.
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