It comes to
a point where you have to expand or downsize your current living or working
space. There are so many contributing factors that lead us to do such like
change of jobs, future family requirements, going to university, or just simply
living on your own. Despite the challenges we expect to face when expanding or
downsizing our current living space, we always look forward to it with
excitement for change is good. Change is always good, so long as the process of
undergoing such change won’t get in the way that in the end we feel cranky,
unbecoming or simply becoming defiant towards it that the novelty it is
supposed to bring becomes a burden to us. Thus, doing such requires proper
planning as much as possible so that the experience of such ‘change’ in our
lives should be pleasant and wonderful.
There are so
many considerations that you need to take when you are planning this change of
space, regardless how big or small it is. Whether you are downsizing your home
or just reducing your clutter, there are certain steps that you need to note
and take in order to make this change of living or working space pleasant and
not a nightmare. One of the most common things that you would usually do is to
sort out your clutter, change your billing address in advance to ensure that
you receive your bills in time and be able to stick to your financial
commitments, and informing your employer and key family members of your move.
In between these, you plan your moving date and whatever activity that goes in
between – once you have pinned down the date to move, you can work your way
backwards from the time you seek a moving company or finding a storage facility
near your new area in case you can’t put your belongings at one go and you
still need to rearrange items while in the process of moving. If you are new to
the place (which is usually the case), a storage unit or other storage solution
can help to keep your belongings safe. Storage facilities have the
desired security you need and would be able to deliver your items in the same
state as they have picked these up from you.
Choosing a storage unit is important there are a few
considerations you need to note:
1. Current belongings - The first step is to look at how much space your
belongings take up. For large items and multiple boxes, a large personal
storage unit may be the most appropriate. Fewer boxes or smaller items may not
require an entire room and most companies offer flexible storage solutions in
this instance.
2. Location
– This is important, as you will need to know if this is near your new place.
Having a storage far away from your currently place might have some impact on
the costs, thus, you need to be careful about this. Otherwise, it will be very
costly on your part, and it might defeat the purpose of you saving money if you
have downsized to a smaller place for lower maintenance.
3. Security
and safety – It is important to take a look at the storage company’s
credentials and the security and safety of their facility. Even if you are
engaging the storage facility for a short period of time, you just want to be
sure that your items are safe from break-ins and theft and will still be
delivered in the same state that you have entrusted to the facility. If you are
unsure, ask to have a quick inspection to see how secure everything is.
4. Cost – Even if you are engaging the storage facility for a
short period of time, it is good to know if they have the flexibility that you
can extend, and if you do, do not hesitate to ask for a good discount. Also,
try not to have a fix contract – what if you need to pre-terminate it? Do you
have to pay some pre-termination fees?
It is always
good to understand and get to know your storage facility before you actually
engage them. Remember to have a list of questions to ask your storage provider
so that you can be sure it is the right service for you.
Although the above is not comprehensive, but it is a good start
when selecting your storage unit of choice.
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