Planning Your Move and Your Self Storage Needs
There always comes a time when you have more things than you know what to do with. When this happens, one of your best options is to acquire self storage; especially if you are moving to a new home. 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? This self storage moving schedule can help you get organized:
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. With plenty of time to spare, plan a moving sale to help free up space in your self storage unit. 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.
Half a Month 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 you have to focus on the administrative side of the move. Your first chore will be contracting both a moving company, and a self storage company if necessary. For shorter moves, you can contract both at once by using a portable self storage company, which will both move and store your belongings. 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 you flip through the Yellow Pages, you are sure to find hundreds of companies that might work for you. 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.
One Week Ahead
At this point, your possessions should be sorted into "store" and "move" piles. Now you need to organize and load them. 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, on the other hand, you have decided on regular movers and traditional self storage, it is a good idea to reserve a place in your home to temporarily store items for self storage.
With portable self storage, moving day should be simple. You just place a phone call, put your family in the car, and drive to your new home. If, on the other hand, you plan to use regular moving or storage services, set aside several days to load and unload. Chances are, you will need the extra time.
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