What to Put in Storage to Ensure a Smooth Move
Are you about to join the great Australian migration to pastures anew? In terms of moving house, only the South Koreans and New Zealanders move more often than Australians do. But despite its popularity with Australians, moving house is an undertaking more stressful than many other things. A considerable chunk of that stress arises from sorting through and packing your possessions.
If you've lived in your current home for several years or more, you've probably accumulated a sizable collection of possessions, appliances and furniture. As a result, at first glance, your upcoming move might seem like a terrifying prospect. However, self-storage can help to clear much of the clutter standing in the way of your move. But where do you begin? What should you store?
Treasured antiques, family heirlooms and prized furniture
A good place to start is with your most treasured items. For instance, if you own any antique items, heirlooms or precious pieces of furniture, it's a good idea to move them into storage before you begin packing. Moving your most prized possessions into storage first will ensure that you don't damage them while rearranging your home.
However, make sure you select your removals and storage company carefully. You'll need a service that specialises in the removal and storage of items like antiques and pianos. This will ensure that you don't damage your prized possessions as you move them into the storage unit.
Seasonal items
Are you moving in winter or moving to a colder part of the country? Then put all your summer clothes into your storage unit. Be sure to place them in plastic totes so mould and insects can't damage them while they are in storage. Likewise, other seasonal items like Christmas decorations, your barbecue and your swimming gear can also go into storage.
Unused seasonal items will only get in your way as you pack and take up valuable space in your boxes.
Furniture that you might sell on or give away
You probably won't take all your furniture with you, especially if your new home is of a different size, shape or layout. However, until you have unpacked everything and worked out how much space you have to work with in your new home, you won't know if your furniture will fit or not. In that case, you can keep some furniture in storage until you have moved into your new home.
If after unpacking you decide there isn't enough room, you can then donate or sell the surplus furniture.
Loose but heavy items like books, toys and utensils
Is your home filled with lots of loose but heavy items, such as books or toys? If you've ever packed such items before, you'll know just how heavy and awkward these items can become when packed into boxes. Moreover, books, toys and utensils will slow you down as you pack.
Before you begin to pack for moving day, place as many loose but heavy items as you can into a storage unit.
Large appliances that might not fit into your new home
Do you own an especially large chest freezer or refrigerator? Then you should think about putting it into storage with any other especially large appliances. Like large items of furniture, large appliances can be bulky and awkward to shift on moving day. Moreover, they might not fit into your new home. As such, place large appliances into a storage unit until you are sure they will fit into your new home.
Is your current home so cluttered that you don't know where to begin when planning your move? Then you could benefit by hiring a self-storage unit a few weeks before your move.
Contact Zippy Removals & Storage today, and together we'll declutter your home and ensure that your upcoming moving day isn't held up by clutter.
