Founded in 1890, Hansen Bros. Moving & Storage the parent company of Portabox has successfully weathered many history-changing events including the Great Seattle Fire, WWI, the Spanish Flu of 1918, the Great Depression, WWII, the 2008 recession, and 9/11 among many other public crises. We are taking the current COVID-19 threat very seriously and will promptly adhere to any and all directives from local, state and federal government officials. Hansen Bros. and Portabox have been categorized as an essential industry business (moving & relocation) within the current mandate established by Washington State Governor Jay Inslee.

As essential services, we will maintain normal operations until such time as either company management determines we must close our offices or we are directed to do so by a governmental authority. We are taking extensive precautionary measures including the adoption of all CDC guidelines and the establishment of our own policies intended to minimize health risks for all customers, employees, contractors, vendors, and community stakeholders. We are proud to be able to support the needs of our customers during this crucial time but are prepared to quickly change course as required.

Stay safe together with Hansen Bros. and Portabox

The COVID-19 crisis is fluid and there are many uncertainties and factors outside of our control that may, with little or no advance notice, impact our delivery of moving & storage services. Please be aware the current crisis could potentially result in small inconveniences such as a delayed project start time or significant inconveniences such as the complete rescheduling of services.

Although there are many unknowns to be navigated, you can be certain that Hansen Bros. and Portabox will be timely and transparent in our communications regarding servicing your moving & storage needs, and our professional relocation consultants will work diligently to offer creative solutions in the event your project is impacted by the current health crisis.

Steps We're Taking:

  • Company-wide Implementation of all precautionary measures recommended by the Center for Disease Control (CDC).
  • Office staff and crews are being monitored daily for symptoms and/or known exposure by management and asked to go home, contact their healthcare provider, and self-quarantine as directed. Staff that experience symptoms and/or aware of exposure when not at work have been directed to stay home and notify their supervisor.
  • Office staff and crews are receiving daily briefings on precautionary measures and have been directed to follow them on and off the job.
  • Office staff and crews are being instructed to maintain appropriate “social distance” of 6 feet minimum between one another, customers, and all other people.
  • Office staff and crews are being provided with appropriate hand sanitizer and surface disinfecting supplies. They have been directed to disinfect truck cabs and moving equipment between each move to the best of their ability. These supplies will continue to be replenished as we are able, based on availability from retailers.
  • We are limiting visitation to our branch offices. If you wish to purchase moving boxes or supplies, please simply call in your order and we will happily deliver to your vehicle outside.

We are all in this together.  The team at Hansen Bros. and Portabox is proud to continue offering our services in accordance with the necessary precautions outlined above. We are here to make the process of storing belongings seamless & safe for you.

How to improve your mood through decluttering?

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While some people find great comfort in filling out their living space or office space with things, there is nothing that can replace a well-organized and cleared room. The truth is that people are happier in a clutter-free room. It like a breath of fresh air, walking into such spaces. And that is the motivation our assistance comes from. Not only we can provide you with self storage in West Seattle for your belongings, but we can also share with you a couple of useful decluttering tips. Read on to learn more about this process, how you can improve your mood through decluttering and make it simpler.

The many benefits of decluttering regularly

Many people think that decluttering should be done only before moving stuff to another place. Although decluttering is an essential part of every move, it needs to be done from time to time, even if you’re not planning to move. And there are many reasons why this is.

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Get rid of items you’re not using anymore and your space will look much bigger

The way we feel depends on many factors and one of them is our environment. Thus, living in a home that’s filled with clutter might be the reason why you’re not feeling so good. Cluttered and stressful environments can have a great impact on our mood and that’s why it’s necessary to reduce clutter in our lives.

Many people don’t like decluttering because they think they’ll have to get rid of most of their items. But that doesn’t always have to be the case. Renting one of our Ballard self storage containers and storing some of the items you don’t want to keep in your home or office is always an option. This way, you’ll manage to maximize your space without making any changes to your home.

Decluttering is a must for those who are merging two homes into one. By getting rid of duplicates and unnecessary stuff, you’ll ensure a great beginning of a life with your partner. You can go through stuff with your partner and use this chance to plan out your future. Also, decluttering with a partner will make this task much easier and faster.

Decluttering can do wonders for your mental health and improve your mood

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A clutter-free home does benefit your mood as well as your health

Although many find decluttering stressful and tiring, it can be really liberating! It can really do wonders for your mood and improve mental health. Since this is such an important matter, we wanted to talk a bit more about mental health and the role of decluttering. Here’s how this process improves both physical and mental health:

  • Less distraction and stress;
  • Boosting self-esteem;
  • Letting unpleasant memories go;
  • Improving concentration;
  • Better sleep and better eating habits.

In short, decluttering improves mood. You’ll realize this as soon as you get rid of the last item. You’ll get that liberating feeling and see why decluttering needs to be done often. So, once you clean up your space, make sure to continue doing it at least once a year.

The best ways to improve your mood while decluttering

Although decluttering comes with lots of benefits, it’s not uncommon for emotions to get riled up during this process. So, why not take this opportunity to learn how to make decluttering easier and faster? If you are sick and tired of getting overwhelmed whenever you start getting rid of your stuff, follow these tips. Your problem will disappear in next to no time.

Include your entire family

Even the most challenging tasks become much simpler after asking for help, and the same goes for decluttering. If you need to declutter your home, then you should include your entire family in this process. Including all of them will not only make decluttering faster but it will also make packing more cost-effective in case you need to move afterward. But, how to do it the right way?

Simply assign a task or two to each of your family members. It would be best to put your kids in charge of decluttering their rooms. Of course, do this only if they are old enough. If they are not, you can do this together and help guide them. You and your partner could come up with a game to make decluttering for your kids more fun. And doing this will also make decluttering more interesting for the two of you.

Turn up the volume

Dancing can improve your mood through decluttering
Dancing is a great way to relieve stress

This is probably one of the tips we like the most. And you know why? Music makes everything better. It can even improve your mood through decluttering. So, if you already know that you will be decluttering soon, prepare a playlist for this process. Include all your favorite songs, turn up the volume and you will see that you won’t be as stressed anymore. Dance around, come up with a silly choreography with your kids and you will have a blast.

Try to earn a couple of bucks

While you declutter, you will stumble upon non-damaged items you’re not using anymore. Instead of just throwing them away, you can try selling them. This can be a really easy strategy for earning a couple of bucks. In case you have lots of items to sell, consider organizing a yard sale. But, if you have only a couple of items, or you don’t have the time to organize a yard sale, there’s another solution. You can try selling them on online marketplaces, such as eBay. You just need to snap a couple of good photos, write brief info about the item you want to sell, and wait for the potential customers to call you. It is as simple as that!

Do your best to keep things tidy even after decluttering and your mood will stay good

As you can see, you can improve your mood through decluttering and make it simpler in many ways. Once you finish with this task, the only thing you will need to do is try to keep your home clutter-free. Don’t keep items you don’t need. Don’t even buy them! Only buy items you know you will be using. This kind of behavior not only will keep the clutter away, but it will also help you save money. If you ask us, that’s a deal you shouldn’t miss out on.

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