Moving Tips

Whether you want to store additional household items to a Downtown Vancouver Storage Facility or are moving across the country, having a system for labelling & moving is important for a smooth and organized process.

Label and Organize Boxes

Be sure to make a list of what items are stored in your locker. To make things easier, store frequently used items near the door of your unit and pack more valuable items to the rear behind heavier furniture items.

Personal boxes – every family member should fill a box with items they will need right away in your new home – sheets, towels, extension cords, light bulbs, and toiletry cases.

Live in an Apartment?

Don’t forget to speak to your landlord / building manager prior to your move day to reserve your building’s elevator.

Pack Ahead

If it’s summer then get your winter stuff out of the way, and do you really need those three TVs or radios still set up? Bookshelves can be taken apart and books put into boxes.

Prepare Wool Carpets and Clothing

Use cedar chips instead of mothballs after you have cleaned your items for storing. Moths hate a strong cedar scent and they avoid it. Also, your items will smell fresher and mothballs are harder on the environment.

Pack Boxes Full

Use newspaper to fill any voids in the boxes to avoid collapsing or tipping.

Insulate Dishes and Glassware

If you are moving glass, place a layer of packing paper at the bottom and top of all boxes containing glassware. All items should be individually wrapped. Nest one item into another. Fill all spaces with packing paper and place more fragile items at the top of the box.

Shrink Wrap Furniture Items

To avoid scratching during the move. It’s easy and cheap to do, and you’ll be happy when your furniture arrives without marks. Mattresses should be wrapped, also we have any size cover you require.

Get Insurance Confirmation Before Moving

Contact your home insurance provider to be certain your valuables will be covered while in storage. Storage on Terminal is not responsible for the goods in your locker.


If you have any questions about moving goods to our Vancouver Storage facility, please contact us and our team can help.