Organizing Your Stuff for Storage

ORGANIZING YOUR STUFF FOR STORAGE MOVING When you are moving to a new home, it is not uncommon to need short-term or long-term storage, and taking a little time to prep ahead of time will ensure the process of organizing your stuff for storage is as seamless as possible. SELECTING A STORAGE SPACE SELF-STORAGE Self-storage involves renting out a storage unit and paying a monthly fee. Self- storage units, which can be indoors or outdoors, often resemble small garages. As the "self" part implies, self-storage means you bring your belongings to the unit and arrange them inside the unit on your own. MOVING PODS Available from a variety of moving companies, moving pods are transportable storage containers that sit outside of your home until you have loaded them - at your convenience. Once loaded, the pod is moved to a temporary or permanent storage location. MOVING COMPANY STORAGE This storage option is often the most secure, with 24-hour security and specialized crates to keep your belongings safe. Many moving companies will pick up your items and store them for up to 90 days before transferring them to a more permanent storage solution. QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Do you want an air conditioned and heated unit or not? Do you want an indoor or outdoor unit? How much are you willing to spend? How much space do you need? PREPARING YOUR ITEMS FOR STORAGE Sort your items before storing. Group items by room. Use quality packing supplies. Box up as many items as possible. Have a plan for packing specialty items. CLOTHING MIRRORS, PAINTINGS, & PICTURES FURNITURE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT APPLIANCES Purchase wardrobe boxes to hang clothes. Use bubble wrap to keep these items safe from harm. Disassemble furniture and be sure to keep the various If you have original packaging, use it. Keep doors of large appliances slightly ajar in storage. components together. ORGANIZING YOUR STORAGE UNIT TIP ONE Keep items you want to be able to access toward the front of the unit. Also, create neat aisles down which you can walk and easily find what you are looking for. TIP TWO Create a map of your unit - possibly before you arrive - and show where certain items can be found. It may be helpful to arrange your unit by "room." TIP THREE Maximize your space. Stack boxes as high as they will safely go without becoming unstable. Also, store furniture - like couches – vertically to use space efficiently. Organizing your stuff for storage is not an easy task, but getting it right the first time will give you piece of mind, make it easy to find items once you take them out of storage, and also protect your valuables. FOR MORE REAL ESTATE INFO CHECK OUT: WWW.SELLINGWARNERROBINS.COM COLDWELL BANKER G (478) 960-8055 (C) / (478) 953-8595 x227 (O) SSK, REALTORS WWW.COLDWELLBANKERSSK.COM ©ANITA CLARK Source: http://sellingwarnerrobins.com/2014/08/organizing-your-stuff-for-storage/