Packing your things for storage can be a major undertaking. But the more work you put in now, the less frustration and heartache you’ll have when you need the items again.
Portable buildings are a great asset after a big move, remodel or just for everyday storage. Cook Portable Warehouses builds their sheds to last, so your belongings stay safe and dry. Read about what Cook promises to each of their customers!
Cook sheds can be used for various different storage needs from furniture, sports equipment, clothes and more. Here are some simple steps to remember as you’re preparing your things for storage.
- Clean everything.
You may not think you need to clean stuff, but it will help in the preservation of whatever you are storing. This way you can ensure there aren’t any bugs hidden in the items before you store them. Also, when it comes to unpack the items, if stored correctly, you’ll have less dust and dirt to wipe off.
- Purchase the proper packing materials.
Plastic storage bins with lids are probably the best things to use since they are not as susceptible to the elements, such as humidity. Unlike a cardboard box, you can tightly seal these storage bins.
You also want to get packing materials that will help you keep your items safe, especially the more fragile items. To save a little on packing materials, keep old towels and rags to wrap items in.
When you open your shed and there’s only enough space to take a step or two inside...you know it’s time to purge and organize.
But, most likely you’ve gone to the shed to find something, realized it was a lost cause and shut the door on the problem. So, today let’s dig into how you can make your shed functional again!
Here is how you can organize your shed in 5 steps. Let’s get started.
Is your garage full of all the stuff that doesn’t fit inside your home? Do you barely have room for your vehicle or those other big items you need on a daily basis?
If you and your family’s frustrations are mounting with your cluttered garage, we have a creative solution just for you! Use your Cook Portable Warehouse as the place where all that extra stuff lives.
Then you can reclaim your garage for your car, ATV, boat, or tool collection. And you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to organize your storage shed. Instead you can repurpose some of those things that are going unused around your house or invest a minimal amount in creative storage solutions.
Here are three of our favorite inventive storage ideas to help you reclaim your garage by using your Cook shed! And here are other creative ideas to keep your garage organized!
The time for gardening, sports and outdoor fun is almost here. So, spend the last days of winter preparing and dreaming of the fun ahead.
Begin by cleaning out and organizing your shed. That way, when the warmer weather arrives, you aren’t fishing through clutter to find a deflated soccer ball. Instead, you’re ready to enjoy a game with the family.
Summer is here and with it kids are coming home from college and you're leaving for long awaited vacations.
So, to fully enjoy these sunny days, it’s a good idea to get your storage shed, garage or attic prepared to save yourself valuable time and energy later.
Spring is the time for buyers and sellers to act because of the mild weather and breaks from school. We have also provided tips on our blog for anyone looking to sell their home. So for more on getting your home ready to sell, read this post.
For anyone who is in the market to buy, here are 6 tips to streamline your home shopping process this spring. And don’t forget that a Cook Portable Warehouse is mobile and can be moved without damage to the structure, if your family is moving to a new place.
Who doesn’t love to spend time outdoors during the spring and summer months? So it makes sense that your outdoor space should be as comfortable, warm and inviting as your indoor space.
If this sounds intimidating, trust us you don’t have to build a deck or put in a pool to enjoy your yard. With a few small tweaks, your yard can become an oasis and a place for relaxation and fun!
So why is spring always the season for cleaning and organizing? It’s just the perfect time to rotate the stuff you have in storage to reflect the major change in the temperature outside.
You have to put those winter items like sports gear, holiday decorations and winter weather supplies back in storage. Then, bring those things out of storage that your family will use during the spring and summer months like warm weather clothing, sports equipment and gardening tools.
If you have been working on those non-fun spring cleaning and organizing tasks and wishing you were outside enjoying the beautiful weather, we totally understand! Sometimes those seasonal household errands seem like a never-ending hassle.
At Cook, our focus is one streamlining life with helpful storage solutions and organizational tactics for our customers and anyone else! So here are 6 of our favorite springtime cleaning and organizing recommendations! And for more springtime cleaning tips, read this post!
