A Countdown to Your Self Storage Move

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. Like the idea of not wanting to pull your hair out the day you move? Take a look at the following self storage schedule.
One to Two Months Ahead
A month or more before the date of your move, it is time to sort through your possessions. Generally, you will have some items, such as old clothes or unwanted furniture, that you will want to get rid of. 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.
A Couple of Weeks Ahead
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 looking at self storage companies, be sure to do your research carefully and choose the best one for you. When you flip through the Yellow Pages, you are sure to find hundreds of companies that might work for you. Look over their policies to be sure they offer the appropriate combination of security, insurance, climate control, etc., for your possessions.
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 you have decided to use portable self storage, you can load any items as they are packed in the order most convenient for you. 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.
If you use portable self storage, the day of the move should be relatively stress free. 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. Because youre going to need it.