Moving's Unsung Hero: Portable Storage

Let’s be blunt. Moving is tough. It’s a lot of work, and it can seem overwhelming at times.  

We know that here at MoveBuddy. That’s why we look to help you with articles like this, and to direct you to resources that can help to navigate this transformative time of your life.  

That’s just what a buddy does, right?

So, as your friend, we want to make sure you are aware of the magic that is portable storage. It may not seem like much of a difference-maker, but having a portable storage container during your move is truly a game-changer.  

Let’s count the ways that having a container can help.

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Make space to see

Moving provides an opportunity to evaluate what you own and what you need. Since most moving companies charge by the weight, you don’t want to pack things that are just going to go back into storage once you arrive.  

You should systematically go through all of your belongings, room by room, and sort them into keep, sell and give away piles.  

That’s where the portable storage container comes in. By having that extra space, you can more easily navigate this task without turning your house into a maze of random piles of your stuff.

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We need to have a conversation

A few weeks before you are about to move, you should sit down and have a long, hard conversation with yourself.  

Do you really need your high school bowling trophy? Are you actually going to run on the treadmill? Beanie babies probably aren’t going to become popular again, are they?

No. The answer to all of the above is no. So, as hard as it is to say goodbye to the things that once gave you joy, it’s time to let some of them go.  

Put all of these items into the container and have a container sale. Or, store them in the container until a charity can come to pick them up. Either way, let someone else love them and, maybe, make a little pocket money to help with the move as you do.  

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Do it right, not fast

Moving day can be chaotic. There are a lot of pieces in play as you madly pack boxes and throw them into whatever truck or car that you can find.  

In that chaos, it’s easy to break or lose things.  

But, it doesn’t have to be that way. When a portable storage container is delivered to you, it provides you with the opportunity to slowly move out, on your time.  

You fill the container up a bit each night over a few weeks. You’ll have less stress and less breakage, but more time to relax and plan what you can do in your new space.  

Sit back and relax

When moving day rolls around…your work is done!

No, really. The typical container can accommodate the contents of a house. If you’ve slowly packed it over the weeks that you have it, all you have to do is schedule a pick-up and tell the movers where to send the container.  

It will be waiting for you at your new space.

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Ease in slowly

And, now that you are at your new place, you don’t have to rush to unpack. Instead, you can repeat the process of packing the container when setting up your new space.  

It truly is a stress-free way of doing a move.  

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