Moving a 2-bedroom house, storing for
three months before moving across country plan.
First I sorted the things to throw away, the large furniture to sell super cheap, and what I hold dear to move. I'm not Marie Condo. I don't have a minimalist style. I have fifteen big boxes of stuff my children are making me keep forever, ugh.
1.
Self-storage unit:
- Pros:
- Secure and affordable for larger
quantities of furniture.
- Various size options to fit your
needs.
- You have control over packing
and can access belongings during storage (check facility access hours).
- Cons:
- Requires transporting furniture
to and from the unit, which can add costs and complexity.
- May require additional packing
supplies to protect furniture from dust and moisture.
2.
Portable storage container:
- Pros:
- Convenient - the container is
delivered to your location for loading and then transported to a secure
storage facility.
- Often eliminates the need for
extra packing supplies as the container itself is weatherproof.
- Some companies offer mobile
storage options where the container is delivered to your new location for
unloading.
- Cons:
- Can be more expensive than
self-storage, especially for longer distances.
- Less flexibility in accessing
belongings during storage (depends on the company's policy).
Here
are some additional factors to consider when choosing the safest option for
you:
- Climate: If you're
storing in a humid climate, choose a climate-controlled unit to prevent
moisture damage.
- Security: Look for
a facility with good security measures, such as security cameras, gated
entry, and individual unit locks.
- Insurance: Make sure
your belongings are adequately insured, regardless of the storage option
you choose.
- Accessibility: Consider
how often you might need to access your belongings during storage.
So is that the closest to your current home where you transport the boxes in your car and borrow a truck to put your furniture that you plan to keep in a roll up door storage? I do not recommend Public Storage, I and fifteen other units had a burglary. I'm exploring renting a container from Pods, Pack Rat, or UPack. Zipper and Uhaul have poor ratings and the container isn't solid for a couple months of storage. Also looking at standard storage which means moving things twice. Moving to standard storage is more of my personal back labor but is cheaper than renting or buying a container. Container sales for a used twenty foot 20 X 8 container Conexwest.com or Conex Depot or many others is $1800- $2000 or they can be rented. The problem with the container is where to place it that is secure. Most container rental places don't let you inspect or go and recover a widget when you need something.
I do know to stay away from brokers who sell moving packages.
Trucking and shipping supplies:
myteeproducts.com is great
Facebook and Nextdoor for used boxes and wrap but
jump on the listing and go pick them up with a box cutter
in your hands.
Moving is hard. Plan well. Keep lists. Label everything. Number the boxes. Please comment and give your advice on moving 3000 miles, but I will be in temporary housing for two months so I need storage for a spell.
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