Moving dates do not always line up. Use this checklist and printable worksheet to plan where belongings will go, measure the items you want to keep, and confirm access before moving day. Download the two-page Moving & Storage Planning Worksheet.

1. Compare your moving dates Write down when the old home must be empty, when you receive access to the new home, and when your mover or vehicle is booked. If there is a gap, decide where your belongings will stay. Confirm the storage lease, payment and access instructions before your vehicle arrives. A reservation alone does not complete a rental or provide access.

2. Decide what you are keeping Separate belongings into move, store, donate, sell and dispose groups. Keep medicines, important documents and essentials with you. Check your chosen facility's rules before loading; do not assume every item is suitable for storage.

3. Measure before choosing a unit Record the length, width and height of large furniture. Measure doorways separately. Allow space for access to anything you need during storage, and review safe loading and stacking with your mover. Approximate floor areas for Isaacs Mini Storage unit sizes Unit dimensions Floor area 6 x 4 ft 24 sq ft 5 x 6 ft 30 sq ft 10 x 14 ft 140 sq ft 10 x 20 ft 200 sq ft A 10 x 20 unit has 60 more square feet of floor area than a 10 x 14 unit, or about 43% more. A 5 x 6 unit has 6 more square feet than a 6 x 4 unit, or 25% more. These comparisons are length multiplied by width, not measurements of usable packed capacity. Door clearance, unit height, item shape and safe access also affect fit. Use our storage size guide and calculator https://www.wwministorage.com/size-guide as a planning aid. Dimensions and calculator suggestions are approximate; suggested sizes may differ from those offered. Confirm suitability and availability before booking.

4. Pack for retrieval Label boxes on more than one side and keep an inventory. Make a plan for items you need to reach. Keep the inventory somewhere you can access without entering the unit.

5. Confirm help and access Confirm the mover's arrival window, vehicle access, unloading arrangements and contact details. Our local moving and housing resources https://www.wwministorage.com/local-partners can help you find independent providers; contact each directly about services, pricing and availability.

Storage in Walla Walla Isaacs Mini Storage offers drive-up, month-to-month storage at 1737 E Isaacs Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362. View current units and availability https://www.wwministorage.com/ or call (509) 540-4583

Planning information prepared October 30, 2026. No college affiliation or provider endorsement is implied.