SMART STORAGE SOLUTIONS FOR ITEMS BETWEEN HOMES

Transitioning to a new home isn’t always a smooth process.

Maybe, your move-out and move-in dates do not align.

Perhaps your new home is being renovated.

Or maybe you are temporarily downsizing.

It could be a week-long overlapping period or a two-month transition. That is where smart storage planning is essential.

Here are some solutions to consider:

Self-storage units

These are the most popular types of storage during a home move. What happens is that:

• You rent a unit from an adjacent facility.
• Load it up and lock it.
• You can access it whenever you want to.

Units come in various sizes. They are suitable for everything. It could be a few boxes or an entire household.

If you need a longer transition, look for a climate-controlled unit. It will keep your items safe from temperature changes. You may also consider monthly leasing options. This way, you won’t pay for more time than you actually need.

Warehouse storage

Professional moving and storage firms offer secure, monitored storage buildings. Here, your items are registered and sheltered in a controlled setting.

This may be an option for those who have:

• A lot of items to store
• Items of great value.

This choice is more secure and organized than a conventional self-storage unit. It is especially helpful if you cannot precisely determine the duration of your transition period. It is a flexible and professionally-managed solution.

Storage-in-transit

Moving companies like AAA Moving provide a service known as Storage-in-Transit (SIT). This is what happens:

• Items are packed
• Loaded onto a moving truck
• Safely stored in the company’s secure storage facility for a brief time (usually a maximum of 90 days).
• Then, they are brought to your new home.

It’s one of the convenient solutions. You’ll get one team from start to finish. Therefore, you will not have to worry about damage occurring during multiple hand-offs.

Temporary storage containers

These are huge, weather-proof steel containers. A provider brings them straight to your house. You can load them at your own speed.

Afterward, the provider collects the container and keeps it at a secure location until it can be delivered to your new home. This way, you don’t have to hire a truck and make several trips.

They come in various sizes. They are suited to those who prefer to load slowly over time instead of one day.

Portable storage containers

These are the same as temporary storage containers. But they are intended to remain on-site for extended periods. Here is what you do:

• Have it placed at the property where you reside now
• Fill it over days or even weeks
• Either leave it there or send it to your new home.

This is a great choice if you have not moved into your new home, but you need to begin the process of decluttering your old home. It simplifies the transition. It removes the endless visits to a storage facility.

Which one is ideal?

Everyone has different needs. This will depend on:

• How long your transition takes
• How many items you have to move
• How much access you may require during the transition.

It’s easier to plan early. This way, you have less to deal with during a stressful time.