A Moving and Self Storage Timeline
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There always comes a time when you have more things than you know what to do with. And when this takes place, self storage units can really help out, particularly if you are moving. But while self storage is simple and easy to use for moving, there are still some things to consider awhile down the road. Want to keep from rushing and stressing on moving day? Take a look at the following self storage schedule.
One Month or More Ahead
A month or two before you move, you will want to start taking a look at your things. There are always some possessions that you do not want to keep at all; now is the time to find new homes for them. Look into planning a yard sale to sell anything that you do not want to move or place in self storage. Set aside some time to organize everything you own... and find a new home for anything you do not need to keep. After all, the more unneeded items filling up your self storage, the more work involved for you.
Two Weeks Before the Move
Two weeks before you move your home, you should have sorted through your possessions, selling or giving away what you do not plan to keep. Now it is time to get your paperwork organized. Your first chore will be contracting both a moving company, and a self storage company if necessary. In many cases, you can combine these two chores by using a portable self storage company, which can both move and store your possessions. In that case, you can contract your self storage unit further in advance.
When you do shop for a self storage unit or service, it is important to investigate several. When looking through the phone book, you will probably come across dozens and dozens of companies. It is important to evaluate the conditions of the contract to assure that they work for you and the type of belongings you plan to store.
Moving Day and One Week Before
This close to the move, the paperwork should be taken care of, and your belongings should be sorted. Now it is time to get all of these items organized. If using portable self storage for the move (or simply for storage), you can place the items in the storage unit at your leisure, leaving plenty of space in your home for packing and sorting. If, however, you are using traditional movers or traditional self storage, the best thing is to set aside a special place for items to be stored.
If you use portable self storage, the day of the move should be relatively stress free. All you will need to do is call the storage/moving company to pick up your unit, then drive over separately to your new home. If using traditional moving or storage methods, however, be sure to leave plenty of time to load, unload, and organize. Chances are, you will need the extra time. Related Articles Pod storage | Self-storage | Self-storage | Portable storage |
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