Moving to a new home is an exciting adventure, but moving all your belongings into storage can sound less than stellar. You don't want to have to deal with relocation and moving at the same time, so here are ways you can stay organized when using storage by knowing when to store certain items in your home for the easiest transition.
Items to move now
As soon as you know you are moving to a new location, begin setting aside your less-used items for storage. You want to do this at least a few months or weeks before your move to allow you plenty of time to focus on other aspects of relocating to a new home. Items you don't use often may include:
- seasonal toys and equipment
- items stored in cupboards and closets
- home remodeling supplies
- tools and machinery
- certain furnishings
The reason why you want to start putting items in storage right away is that the less you have to move on moving day, the smoother your transition can be. If you can find residential storage for your less-used belongings now, it saves you the trouble of trying to relocate these items while you are trying to accomplish everything else.
Items to move closer to moving day
As moving day gets closer, it's time to get that residential storage unit a bit more full. Now is the time you can pack up your well-used belongings that aren't used every day but often, such as your favorite clothing, couches and chairs, and many appliances in your kitchen. Think of the items you can live without for the next few weeks as you finalize your move, such as:
- furnishings in your family room
- pictures and wall decorations
- toys and games
- excess toiletries, towels, and enclosed food items
Items to move on moving day
There will be things that you want access to up to the day you move, and you will notice that this diminishes the number of belongings you have to relocate on moving day if you have already placed everything else in storage. Items you may want to start packing up in the final days before your move include:
- electronics
- living/dining room furnishings
- kitchen appliances and dining ware
- washer/dryer appliances
In organizing your home and placing items in storage according to their immediate need and use prior to moving, you can make your moving day much easier. Go through your home and make a list of the items you can place in storage immediately, closer to your move, and on moving day to make your transition that much easier to experience.