Using mobile storage to unpack

One usually overlooked part of a move is the unpacking process. Upon arrival at your new home, it is nearly impossible to know where all your items will "live" in your new home. For many, it can take weeks, or even months to figure out exactly where everything will go--especially for those already busy with work and other obligations.

Rather than cluttering your new home with boxes of unpacked belongings and hastily-placed furniture, consider unloading the non-essentials into a mobile storage unit. Conveniently located in your driveway, a mobile storage unit will allow you to place furniture and store items in a more deliberate fashion without the added eyesores of cardboard boxes and awkward furniture scattered about every room.

Use Mobile Storage to Sell Your House Faster

Selling your house? Almost every home sells better with less furniture, and staged homes sell twice as fast as those that are not staged. Cramped homes make buyers feel uncomfortable and nervous. One quick and easy way to clear out clutter while your home is on the market is to rent a mobile storage unit. The unit is delivered to you, you load it at your own pace, and when it's full, you can either leave it onsite or your storage provider can bring it to their warehouse. Once your house sells, you can have the unit delivered to your new home. Here are some tips for decluttering a home on the market:

• Depersonalize: remove any items (photographs, mementos, books) that tie you to the space.


• Remove pieces of furniture that are bulky, shabby, or block pathways.


• Remove excess shelving and storage cases—these kinds of items signal that the house does not have enough drawer or closet space.


• Likewise, make sure closets and drawers appear neat and organized, not stuffed and messy.


• Remove extra leaves from your dining room table, or choose a smaller dining room table, to make the room appear larger.


• Leave just enough furniture to define the room's purpose.


• Make sure curtains are open and windows are clean—bright sunshine and fresh air can make a big impact.