{"id":27996,"date":"2015-04-22T10:36:43","date_gmt":"2015-04-22T17:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=27996"},"modified":"2019-07-24T12:31:13","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T19:31:13","slug":"college-moving-tips-temporary-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/22\/college-moving-tips-temporary-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"College Moving Tips: Temporary Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a college\u00a0student heading home for break or maybe even traveling abroad? Regardless of your situation, you may be a little\u00a0stressed\u00a0and might need some help. Here is an overview of services that will help alleviate the stress and headache of moving and storing your items to and from college.<\/p>\n<p>Services like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Collegeboxes\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=collegeboxes&amp;utm_content=20150422-collegemovingtipstemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collegeboxes<\/a> let you pack your things in boxes, then they pick up the box and store it till you are ready for them at your dorm or house. This option works even if it&#8217;s for the entire summer or just for winter break. Heading home for good? They will ship those boxes to your home, too. How about needing extra space in the dorm room or need a place for the snowboard? Get a local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Storage\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=storage&amp;utm_content=20150422-collegemovingtipstemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">storage unit<\/a> for those things that you don&#8217;t want lying around. Whatever the case may be, these solutions are sure to help.<\/p>\n<h3>Moving Supplies<\/h3>\n<p>Here are the essential moving supplies you can expect to need for a typical 1-2 bedroom move into temporary storage:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 150px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Protective-stuff\/Packing-Paper-(10lb-pack)?id=4817&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150422-collegemovingtipstemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(1) Packing Paper (10lb. pack)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Tape\/Box-Packaging-Paper-Tape?mid=143&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150422-collegemovingtipstemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(2) Paper Tape (55 yard roll)<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Standard-sized-moving-boxes\/Medium-Moving-Box?id=2793&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150422-collegemovingtipstemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(5) Medium boxes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Standard-sized-moving-boxes\/Small-Moving-Box?id=3245&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150422-collegemovingtipstemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(6) Small boxes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Covers-bags\/Mattress-Bags?mid=108&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150422-collegemovingtipstemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(1-2) Twin or Full Mattress Bags<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Protective-stuff\/Movers-Stretch-Plastic-Wrap?mid=102&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150422-collegemovingtipstemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(1) 5&#8243; Mover&#8217;s Stretch Plastic Wrap<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Standard-sized-moving-boxes\/Large-Moving-Box?id=2753&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150422-collegemovingtipstemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(5) Large Boxes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Boxes\/Standard-sized-moving-boxes\/Extra-Large-Moving-Box?id=3588&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150422-collegemovingtipstemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(3) Extra-Large Boxes<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Protective-stuff\/Utility-Knife?id=3464&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150422-collegemovingtipstemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(1) Utility Knife<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingSupplies\/Protective-stuff\/Furniture-Pad?id=2670&amp;utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=movingsupplies&amp;utm_content=20150422-collegemovingtipstemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(3) Furniture Pads<\/a><\/p>\n<p>These solutions offer the\u00a0flexibility and freedom you need while you take on the next adventure in your life!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>For more tips\u00a0visit\u00a0your go- to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/CollegeMoving\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=collegeboxes&amp;utm_content=20150422-collegemovingtipstemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">source\u00a0for college moving<\/a>\u00a0or this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/uhaul\/moving-to-college\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pinterest board<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div class='piktochart-wrapper' style='padding-top:237.98742138365%;position:relative;width:100%;'>\n\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class='piktochart' frameborder='0' style='height:100%;left:0;overflow-y:hidden;position:absolute;top:0;width:100%;' src='https:\/\/magic.piktochart.com\/embed\/5541090-cm-temp-storage'><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you a college\u00a0student heading home for break or maybe even traveling abroad? 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