Sell them at a moving sale.• Donate them to charities such as Goodwill, The Salvation Army or The Purple Heart.• Give them away to people who can use them now and value them.• Store them with family or friends IF it's for a very brief time and they're willing.Once you've eliminated what you can, it's time to figure out how much space you'll need. Self storage units vary from one location to another, but here are some basic sizes and guidelines, adapted from "The Storage Place Inc" website:• 5' x 5': holds a small number of boxes or small bedroom furniture.• 

A - Absolute musts. If a self-storage unit does not have this feature, you won't consider it.* B - Better to have than not. These are features that would be plusses, but not required.* C - Couldn't care less. As the name would imply, these features may exist, but don't really matter to your decision.Here is our list to help you get started:• convenient location• climate control• 24-hour direct access• monitored security cameras• security guards on premise• sprinkler system• alarm system• insurance available• payment methods acceptedSelf Storage Step 3: Develop a list of potential self storage facilities.

Now that you know what you're loking for, it's time to begin the search process. You can kick off the process by investigating five of the most popular self storage companies:• Public Storage• U-Haul (yes, the same company that offers truck rentals)• ExtraSpace Storage• United Stor-All• U-Store-ItCheck your self storage candidates against the Self Storage Feature List that you created earlier. Any facilities that are missing "A - Absolute must" features should be custom tin ashtray crossed off.Self Storage Step 4: Visit top self storage locations and compare them against one another.

Yes, I realize that actually taking the time to visit each of your top choices isn't convenient. However, there are things you will discover by visiting that you wouldn't otherwise:• How does the location look?• Does the neighborhood seem stable?• Is the facility as easy to reach as you imagined?• What's the condition of the existing storage units?• Does the place seem well-maintained?Take notes at each facility and clearly mark which property you're visiting. Eliminate from your list any of the locations that seem sketchy.Self Storage Step 5: Make your final choice and sign the contract.If you've followed all the previous steps in this article, this final step should be relatively easy. 

Try to order each of your final candidates by how well they did in each category. If you're finding it difficult to choose your top pick, try eliminating your least favorite option first, then repeat the process until you have your final pick.Please note that the price of the monthly rate is a very important factor, but it isn't the only factor. There's something to be said about paying for peace of mind- if you lay awake at night worrying about the safety of your belongings, you've made the wrong choice.

 Check before you sign an agreement with your moving company, and verify it again with the move foreman before she or he begins loading.If you follow these general tips, you'll be well-positioned to make your move stress-free.Good luck with your upcoming move!

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Then depending on your contract, they will pick up the container and drive it to your new location, where you unload all your possessions.-Pros: You can save a fair amount on your move because you provide all the labor (although many firms can recommend where you can obtain additional help if you need it). It also provides the convenience of arranging for the transportation for you.-Cons: This option still requires much of the labor of Do It Yourself Moving, and has many of the expenses of full-service moves.-The right answer for: those who have the ability to much of the packing, loading and uploading, but don't want to deal with the hassles of driving a moving rental truck to the new location.•"

Do It Yourself Moving"-Description: The full DIY process requires you to rent a moving truck, pack and load the truck, drive to the new location, unload and unpack.-Pros: This is by far the cheapest option for local moves; however, it can quickly grow in expense when mileage charges are taken into account. Be very careful to calculate what the final total will be for long distance moves.-Cons: Moving is a great deal of work, and this option puts all of the responsibility, as well as the labor, in your hands.