Downsizing and Decluttering – Self Storage could be a Solution

Thinking it’s time to downsize and move into a smaller home? We’ve got some useful tips to help you start the decluttering process and how a mobistorage self storage unit can help make the process of downsizing and decluttering easier. There are many reasons people need to down size their life and home. It could be a change of lifestyle now that the kids have moved out of the nest or it makes sense financially to sell the family home and get something smaller from a maintenance or financial perspective. Others need to downsize when looking at moving into a house with a significant partner or moving to a new job and a new location.

Alternatively, maybe your move is only going to be temporary and thus there is not the need to discard as many of your items but you still face the problem of what to do with items in the short term and are considering storage units or self storage options.

Whatever the change in your life, it can be a daunting process to have to sort through your household contents and make decisions about whether to keep, donate or throw away your possessions. This is where mobistorage’s new age mobile storage units may be able to provide the perfect solution for you whether you need short term or long term storage we have a pricing package that can assist.

Here’s a series of tips that can help make the process easier whatever your downsizing circumstances are:

Ask how much space will you have later compared to now

Before you can work out what to keep and what to discard you need to know the space difference. Is it a bedroom difference or a living space or is it much smaller overall? Once you have an idea of the space difference you can start to plan what steps to take next.

Decide what to take with you and make lots of lists

This is the biggest challenge when it comes to downsizing your life and belongings. This can actually prevent you the process as it can be overwhelming. The key tip is to be organised. Start with a broad list of what you want or need to take and what items you need to discard as you declutter. Go through each room systematically and make sure you keep an inventory of what you might need initially after the move. Start the decluttering process and decide what to sell, donate or bin. Most items will probably fall into sell or donate and hopefully few items make the rubbish pile.

Consider storing seasonal items you need to or want to keep

Seasonal items often take up a lot of space in a home and as you may not need or want them all the time it can make sense to put them into storage. Things like seasonal sports equipment, seasonal holiday decorations, camping equipment all these items tend to be bulky and putting them into storage in a self storage unit will keep them safe and out of the way and so that they remain in great condition for the next time you need them.

Consider self storage as an short term option to help with downsizing

Using a self storage unit may be the best answer to store anything that you don’t want immediately to take to your new home. This approach takes the pressure away from trying to make decisions there and then and gives you the time you need to see what it is that you really need or want. At mobistorage we make the process even easier because we come to you. We deliver the storage container to your current address, you can fill it at your leisure and then we collect it and store it safely. This is how we take the hassle out of hiring a truck or trailer to transport your possessions.

You can choose from three different sizes of mobile storage units

At mobistorage we offer 3 different sized mobile units for your needs.

Small (17m³) – 2.4m(W) x 3.0m(L) x 2.3m(H)
Medium (27.2m³) – 2.4m(W) x 4.9m(L) x 2.3m(H)
Large (32.7m³) – 2.4m(W) x 5.9m(L) x 2.3m(H)

The most important element to any of the above options is planning and being as organised as possible this really elevates the stress of any renovation whether it be big or small. If you are considering using a storage solution in Perth as part of your downsizing process, then Mobistorage could be the easy answer.

If you would like more information about mobistorage storage units call us on 1300 914 706 for special rates and availability today or if you would like to request a quote, simply send us your details via our online booking form.