According to data gathered by the United States Census, one person may move at least nine times throughout the rest of their lifetime. Sometimes, a move is temporary, though most of these moves will be a full-on transition from one home to the next. You may move from your parent’s home and into a dorm room or an old house into a rental until you find your next permanent residence for instance. Though the scenarios are endless, you can take a few steps to make things much easier in the process if you are moving to a more temporary place. Today, we at Excalibur Moving & Storage would like to take the opportunity to offer a few recommendations and tips for moving into a temporary residence until the permanent home is ready.
Consider Short Term Storage Rentals
If in the event you are moving into a temporary space, short-term storage can be an excellent option. Many rent units by the month while some storage companies will require you to commit to a long-term contract. Generally, you can get convenient and safe long or short-term storage available working with professional movers. If you have many things that you do not necessarily use daily, placing your items in storage can make more sense. Additionally, as opposed to renting a larger temporary space that will house all of your belongings, renting a storage unit can sometimes be more financially feasible.
Where Possible, Downsize Belongings
The fewer items you will have that will need to be double-handled, the more you can downsize when moving to an in-between home. These items will be more likely to be damaged the more times they have to be relocated if in the event you have a substantial collection of kitchen mugs for example. During multiple transitions, scaling down your collection will lighten your load.
Pack Essentials Separate from Storable Items
Consider what could easily be stored or kept packed as you assess the items you will definitely need at the in-between home. Create boxes that you will use and boxes that you can logically tuck away until you get moved to the more permanent residence as you pack up. Keep out only the clothing you will wear in the next few months you have a complete collection of winter and summer clothing for example.
Label Packing Boxes
Be especially descriptive when you label your boxes, you know the place you are moving to is not going to be a long-term place to live, when you are packing. You will not unpack everything at the in-between home if you are like most people. You can forget a lot about what is in each box by the time you do get to your final home.
Local & Long Distance, Residential & Commercial Moving in Los Angeles County, CA & Beyond
When it comes to your local or long distance moving, whether you are moving to a permanent home or an in between home, Excalibur Moving & Storage can help you with packing, unpacking, transport, custom crating, storage solutions, and more. Call us today to discuss your moving services.
