Storage of Household Goods
When Is Storage A Necessity? There could be many situations where you might require some extra storage space.
But the most important thing to remember is to plan for this storage of your household goods to be TEMPORARY.
So let's review a few instances where you may need storage.
Downsizing If you downsize to a smaller house or apartment, you may need temporary storage for your excess household goods.
House For Sale If you put your house up for sale and you want to make it look more spacious, you may need temporary storage.
Relocating If you're relocating to a new area and you don't have a house to move into yet, a moving and storage company may store your things until you're ready for them.
Overseas Also if you are going overseas for a short or long period, a moving company has secure storage available for you.
Too Much Stuff! Or maybe you just have too much stuff! So, you may need temporary storage until you have time to figure out what to do with all these items.
2 Choices You have 2 choices for storage (temporary, right?) Either rent a mini-storage unit or use a moving and storage company's secure storage facilities.
Actually there's one more possibility; maybe a friend or relative has an empty garage, shed, or barn that they will let you use for free or at least rent to you very cheaply.
Temporary Storage The emphasis is on temporary.
If you have so much stuff that it warrants a storage unit, it can be very stressful.
You might want to seriously consider a garage sale.
If things are in storage, they aren't readily accessible anyway.
So maybe you don't really need them.
So if you choose to rent a storage unit, do it with the intention of it being just temporary.
Extra Money Sometimes people are reluctant to clean out their storage unit because it seems too difficult.
And when out of site, out of mind! Right? But it's costing you money EVERY month and this could be money put to better use.
Maybe you could use that money to pay down credit card debt, or purchase something you've been wanting for a long time, but couldn't afford.
How about a family vacation or just use that money to grow your savings account! I promise you, after you tackle this chore, you'll feel so much better.
Not to mention having the extra money each month for a treat for yourself and your family! Moving And Storage Companies Moving and storage companies offer secure storage for your household goods.
It can be short or long term.
Get several moving and storage quotes.
Check the amount charged by these moving companies before choosing one.
And you may even want to visit their warehouse.
* Is it neat and well organized? * Is there a lot of packing debris or rubbish around? * Are the office people well informed and knowledgeable about all aspects of storage? * Are they courteous and helpful? Summary In summary, choose the storage solution that works best for you.
Location and access to your storage unit is an important consideration.
But ALWAYS keep in mind that you are only going to use this storage unit temporarily.
Don't get trapped into another monthly expense.
But the most important thing to remember is to plan for this storage of your household goods to be TEMPORARY.
So let's review a few instances where you may need storage.
Downsizing If you downsize to a smaller house or apartment, you may need temporary storage for your excess household goods.
House For Sale If you put your house up for sale and you want to make it look more spacious, you may need temporary storage.
Relocating If you're relocating to a new area and you don't have a house to move into yet, a moving and storage company may store your things until you're ready for them.
Overseas Also if you are going overseas for a short or long period, a moving company has secure storage available for you.
Too Much Stuff! Or maybe you just have too much stuff! So, you may need temporary storage until you have time to figure out what to do with all these items.
2 Choices You have 2 choices for storage (temporary, right?) Either rent a mini-storage unit or use a moving and storage company's secure storage facilities.
Actually there's one more possibility; maybe a friend or relative has an empty garage, shed, or barn that they will let you use for free or at least rent to you very cheaply.
Temporary Storage The emphasis is on temporary.
If you have so much stuff that it warrants a storage unit, it can be very stressful.
You might want to seriously consider a garage sale.
If things are in storage, they aren't readily accessible anyway.
So maybe you don't really need them.
So if you choose to rent a storage unit, do it with the intention of it being just temporary.
Extra Money Sometimes people are reluctant to clean out their storage unit because it seems too difficult.
And when out of site, out of mind! Right? But it's costing you money EVERY month and this could be money put to better use.
Maybe you could use that money to pay down credit card debt, or purchase something you've been wanting for a long time, but couldn't afford.
How about a family vacation or just use that money to grow your savings account! I promise you, after you tackle this chore, you'll feel so much better.
Not to mention having the extra money each month for a treat for yourself and your family! Moving And Storage Companies Moving and storage companies offer secure storage for your household goods.
It can be short or long term.
Get several moving and storage quotes.
Check the amount charged by these moving companies before choosing one.
And you may even want to visit their warehouse.
* Is it neat and well organized? * Is there a lot of packing debris or rubbish around? * Are the office people well informed and knowledgeable about all aspects of storage? * Are they courteous and helpful? Summary In summary, choose the storage solution that works best for you.
Location and access to your storage unit is an important consideration.
But ALWAYS keep in mind that you are only going to use this storage unit temporarily.
Don't get trapped into another monthly expense.
