When you are preparing to move your items into an Orlando storage unit, you are probably also going through your possessions to determine what to keep and what can be thrown away or donated. There are multiple times in our lives that we face these decisions, such as moving into a new home, graduating from college, and merging households after getting married. Sometimes, it can be difficult to decide which items will stay and which will go. Keep the following in mind to help yourself be judicious about what to move into storage and what to get rid of. Kick your Sentimentality to the Curb Your possessions have stories. You might still have the dress you wore on your first date with your husband or you might have a set of teacups that was a gift from a loved one. It can be hard to get rid of items with stories, but if they don’t have a current, consistent use in your life today, it can also be hard to justify keeping them. In a lot of cases, it is best to bring in some outside perspective to determine which items to keep. Ask a friend to help you sort through your things and keep only those that you’ll continue to use. If you really don’t want to lose those memories, a lot of people find that taking a picture of the item and putting it in a scrapbook is helpful. Look for Quality A handcrafted hardwood desk is going to last a lot longer than one made from particleboard purchased from a big box store. Keep the quality of your items in mind when determining what to keep. If something is easily replaceable and not something you can see yourself using when you take your items out of storage, get rid of it. Don’t hold onto cheap items for any reason other than a plan to continue using them. Be Realistic About your Future Needs Why are your items going into storage? If it’s because of a move or renovation, think about what you’ll need in the new home. Think about the size of your home and your family as well as what you’ll need in the future. You probably won’t need two coffee pots. If you’re done having children, you won’t need baby items like a crib or a stroller. You might find that you don’t need as many pairs of shoes as you currently own or that you never ended up using your fine china set and probably never will. When you have items that are in good condition but are no longer useful to you, consider donating them. Rent a Storage Unit in Orlando Today When you need a safe, clean facility to store your items while you are moving, renovating, or traveling out of the Orlando, Florida region, consider renting a storage unit in US Storage Centers’ Orlando facility. To learn more about what we offer and discuss any concerns you have regarding what to keep, what to throw out, and how to store the items you do decide to keep, call or visit our Orlando facility to speak with a member of our friendly, attentive staff. US Storage Centers 6707 Narcoossee Road Orlando, FL 32822 (407) 990-1456
