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Like dusting, sometimes decluttering means cleaning things just enough until you have more time to think about them, get rid of them permanently, or move them somewhere else.
We can pack so much into our “guest room” that we have no place for the guests when they arrive.
What to do?
Candy’sDirt has offered ideas to help you free up space for the holidays, specifically what to do with excess furniture.
Traditional storage units aren’t always the best way to care for your most precious keepsakes..
One choice might be to secure a dedicated storage unit. Most people who rent this type of storage do the moving themselves or hire “two guys and a truck” to get the items into the facility. These units come in various sizes, allowing you to choose a space that best suits your needs, and usually have other available features like climate and humidity control. While this option allows you to store a lot of furniture and personal items in one place, there is no direct monitoring of your storage space and therefore there are often security issues at these storage facilities.
Home Storage
My home storage looks like this except add a generation of dust and cobwebs, and we’re not prepared for tea.
Home storage options like attics or storage sheds can be quite convenient, but they are often not temperature-controlled or well-insulated. While you won’t have to go far to move the furniture in and out of storage you may be subjecting valuable items to extreme heat and moisture. This is Texas, y’all. If you only have a few items that need to be stored and do not want to pay the monthly storage fees, keeping them in an unused space in your home, like an attic or basement, could be a solution provided there is adequate access to these spaces and that a controlled climate is not necessary.
Outdoor pieces or items like card tables, folding chairs, and metal and plastic tables can be stored in garages and sheds without much fear about them getting dirty or exposed to the elements. Check which pieces may come apart for easier storage for stacking — you might even find room in closets or shelving for smaller pieces.
State Of The Art Storage Facility
The pros at Curtis Specialized Moving & Storage secure, monitored and climate-controlled storage space keeps your valuable items properly stored until you need them.
If you have valuable or personally meaningful items you may want to try a white glove moving and storage company that not only has temperature and humidity-controlled spaces in addition to a general facility but also one that is secure and monitored. State-of-the-art storage companies also have a dedicated storage area for high-value items, like art and wine collections.
The high service level of the white glove-type moving company means that they can professionally pack your items for long or short-term storage, bring the items to the facility, and then enter them into a computerized inventory system to ensure accurate records and even provide a periodic report of all items in storage. Most of these service-oriented storage companies will not stack your items. This not only helps prevent damage, it also makes for easier access for viewing and retrieval.
Whether you are a designer requiring delivery services, a homeowner faced with a challenging relocation, a company moving across the country, or to a building across the street, the professionals at Curtis Specialized Moving & Storage are qualified to ensure every detail is attended to. Contact the Curtis professionals at 214-634-0304 or www.curtismoving.com
