5 ways your storage unit makes moving easy
Let’s cut to the chase. Nobody likes moving. It’s a ton of hard work, involving a lot of logistics, cleaning, and organizing showings of your current place. And that’s if everything goes to plan. There can be many speed bumps along the way, and envisioning yourself and your family relaxing in your next home is the only thing motivating you through the hecticness.
Moving, however, doesn’t have to be the hassle everyone knows it to be. It can be organized, relaxed, and maybe even… fun?
Okay, we won’t go that far, but it can be significantly easier. All you need is a self-storage unit.
What kind of self-storage unit will I need?
Great question, reader.
Storage units come in various sizes, amenities, and rental durations. The type of storage unit will depend on your specific needs, and a quality storage facility will have the flexibility to serve you. As a general rule of thumb, when you’re shopping around for storage facilities, look for businesses that offer:
- At least 2-3 storage size options
- Climate-controlled options
- Power options
- High security
- Flexible access hours
5 reasons using a storage unit makes moving easier
1. Staging is a breeze
When it comes time to open the floodgates to prospective buyers and let them into your home, staging is everything. Space, open-concept design, and cleanliness sell! If you want to sell your home for a great price, it has to look its best.
That means you need to declutter, clean, and reorganize your belongings. It’s tough to do that when people come to do a complete walkthrough. So, where do you put your extra items? A storage unit, of course. It’ll help facilitate the staging process and bring the vision of living in your home to life for buyers.
2. Moving delays? Psh! No sweat!
Moving delays are almost inevitable. So when something comes up that pushes your moving date, but the new buyer is ready to move into your current home, you might find yourself scrambling to move your belongings into friends’ and family’s homes and garages. Even worse, you’ve got everything in a moving truck, and they’re upcharging you by the day.
But, if your storage unit is handy, you can move the rest of your items there. Plus, if you’ve already moved half your stuff to make room for staging, the work is half done, and your items are secure and taken care of.
3. Decluttering (and cleaning!) at your own pace
If you secure your storage unit well in advance of your move date, you have a chance to declutter, clean, and reorganize calmly. You can purge your clutter or downsize your belongings, ridding yourself of everything that doesn’t spark joy, in phases.
Then, when it comes time to move into your new place, you’ll only be moving the items that really matter.
4. You’re moving less stuff
And that brings us to our next point. Using your storage unit means only the important stuff goes in, and even less stuff comes into the new place. Leave your seasonal things behind! Your Christmas tree and winter gear can stay during your July move date.
When the moving in starts, your place will be clean, de-cluttered, and much more organized than your old place ever was. A self-storage unit makes the perfect seasonal storage unit or even a temporary garage while you sort everything out. Don’t worry; your rental is there when you need it.
5. You’ve got a solution for every stage of life
Moving may take a few months out of your life, but there are reasons you might need a storage unit time and time again. Other reasons people might use a storage unit include:
- Students are going to school abroad
- Needing a bigger workspace or storing business materials
- Home renovations
- Vehicle and equipment storage
And any other time you need a little more breathing room at home. Self-storage isn’t just a one-time help while you move; it’s a handy solution you can use time and time again.
Help is on the way at Pandora Mini
Ready to make your move a whole lot easier? Pandora Mini is a trusted resource for movers and storers in the Montreal area. We’re ready to hear about your needs and find the exact unit to get the job done.
We offer flexible rental options, competitive pricing, moving supply recommendations, and flexible accessibility hours. Reach out to the team at Pandora Mini today. We can’t wait to hear from you.