{"id":8658,"date":"2022-02-11T03:06:33","date_gmt":"2022-02-11T11:06:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/?p=8658"},"modified":"2024-02-06T02:24:49","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T10:24:49","slug":"the-best-places-to-shop-for-moving-supplies-in-san-francisco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storagecafe.com\/blog\/the-best-places-to-shop-for-moving-supplies-in-san-francisco\/","title":{"rendered":"Check Out The Best Places To Shop For Moving Supplies In San Francisco"},"content":{"rendered":"

Maybe you just found that perfect apartment in the neighborhood you\u2019ve always wanted, and you\u2019re planning a local move. Or, on the contrary, you decided to leave San Francisco for good. Regardless of your moving situation, there are some things you\u2019ll most likely need: a solid moving strategy and the right amount of moving boxes and other moving supplies.<\/p>\n

Generally speaking, you need about 15 boxes to pack an average bedroom (large, medium and small, five of each), while the kitchen and the living room will require about the same, or a little extra in case we\u2019re talking about family-sized rooms packed with belongings.<\/p>\n

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Besides the boxes, you also must get moving supplies: packing tape, markers, labels, stretch wrap, packing peanuts (or other protective materials). Also, keep in mind that you might need self storage to help ease the process. It\u2019s a good way to keep your possessions safe while you organize the new space as well as afterward if you want to have an uncluttered home.<\/p>\n

As for where to get all the material you need, here are some of the best places for packing supplies in San Francisco<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

<\/span>1. ZippGo<\/a><\/span><\/h2>\n

The San Francisco company ZippGo allows you to rent the moving boxes that you need instead of buying them. The company has a selection of plastic boxes and crates of various sizes, and you can choose the number of boxes, and their size, depending on your needs. The plastic boxes are a lot more durable than their cardboard counterpart and easily withstand environmental factors like moisture, so you\u2019re probably better off using them. That\u2019s particularly true if you think that the moving (or remodeling) process you are embarking on might take longer than a few weeks. ZippGo is also a very environmentally friendly solution: the crates are made of recycled plastic and are being reused over and over again.<\/p>\n

<\/span>2. Self storage facilities<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll probably also need self storage during your move \u2013 a 10\u2019x10\u2019 self storage unit in San Francisco<\/a> rents for around $340, and you can keep your belongings safe in it until your new home is ready. But many storage facilities offer additional services also, such as selling moving boxes and moving supplies. You can pick up moving boxes from the storage facility at the same time you are renting your unit, which will save you both time and effort. Here\u2019s a shortlist of storage facilities in San Francisco where you can solve both your storage and your packing supplies needs:<\/p>\n