Moving - Making it easier

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What to Put in Storage - Another way to rid your home of clutter is to rent a storage unit. They come in different sizes. If you don't keep up with the payments, your valuables could be auctioned off. Is the expense worth it, or would it be better to sell the items today and make a profit?

Things you may want to store could include the following:
1.Out-of-season clothes that will be needed next summer or winter
2.Extra pieces of furniture that you want to pass along to your child when they leave home or that will be put in a room that is currently under renovation
3.Important papers that should be kept but take up too much space at home
4.Old appliances that you expect to give to a family member or place in your holiday home.
5.Your relative's gear that he left with you for safekeeping but that he assures you he will pick up
6.Bikes , boating, fishing and sporting equipment
7.Garden tools
8.Recreational vehicles
9.Large collections whether you have toy trains or wine
10.Toys in between children

Organizational Tools
Sometimes people buy adorable figurines, pretty vases, books and piles of toys but never get around to buying some basic organizational tools in which to store or display those treasures. If you have bare wall space, you may want to pick up some in-home storage tools and design a space that helps you to use some items that are currently cluttering your home rather than beautifying it. The organizational tools don't have to be expensive or fancy. Your display items are what need to stand out.
The following are a few items that could give you extra room while giving you an opportunity to add your personal flare to the room:
1.Bookshelves. It may seem simple, but a few inexpensive bookshelves can go a long way. In addition to storing books, you can display items on the shelves. Don't employ too many, though. Look at home design magazines for inspiration.
2.Baskets. Find canvas, bamboo or wicker baskets and line them up in a book shelf. Hide toys, papers, bills, schoolwork and other small items in each one. Assign baskets to family members or to certain objects. They are small enough to rummage through quickly and are an easy way to keep papers and other things from stacking up on kitchen counters.
3.Hampers. Keep dirty clothes or extra toys hidden but within easy reach in decorative hampers.
4.Closet organizers. These come in various sizes and price ranges from the expensive custom-made hardwood shelving units to low-cost plastic shoe bags and low-hanging closet rods.
5.Shelves. Adding a few shelves can give you room to display knick-knacks and photographs that are currently boxed up.
6.Scrapbooks. Take some of your child's precious artwork, schoolwork and photos and place them into scrapbooks where they will be less likely to get torn or destroyed. The art of making a good scrapbook has become its own industry, and it's not hard to find a few appliqués, stickers and tutorials that can spice up your presentation. It can be a fun activity to do with your child or grandchild. It also may be a heart-warming gift for grandma or the kids.
7.Wardrobes. These can wood, cardboard or roll-away metal rods. When closet space is limited, this can be an attractive way to neatly maintain your clothes.

It may be a physical and emotional challenge to rid your house of clutter, but once you have room to decorate your home without boxes, piles of toys, stacks of paper and other clutter, you will likely enjoy your home much more.
What NOT to Store- Once you decide to rent a storage unit, one of the most important questions to ask is: Which items are not safe to store? It's wise to do an inventory of items you plan to place in storage. Share the list with the manager of the storage facility. Most facilities will have you sign a contract stating that you will abide by a set of rules and regulations and that you will not store certain types of items like flammable liquids or food. Management will know what can and cannot be stored, but here are some beginner pointers.

Don't place explosive, combustible or toxic items into storage- Those vintage kerosene lamps should be emptied and cleaned before packing them into your self storage unit. Other potentially explosive or combustible materials include gasoline, paint thinners, cleaning solvents, motor oil, propane tanks, paint, corrosives, alcohol and fireworks. Potentially explosive materials can be hazardous to your health and to others. You want to ensure the items you are storing are kept safe and having a flammable liquid nearby could endanger them. Be sure to check with the storage facility manager for a complete list of explosive items.

Don't put weapons into storage - Weapons of any type are prohibited from being stored in self storage facilities. This includes antique firearms such as that pre-World War II artillery collection. Firearms can be potentially explosive and also dangerous if they were to fall into the wrong hands.
Don't put radioactive materials or equipment in storage - Radioactive materials are found in some medical supplies. While most types of medical supplies can be kept in storage, those items containing radioactive materials or equipment cannot. While most of us don't commonly keep medical supplies around the home or office in large quantities, medical personnel or sales reps may have an abundance of such items, most of which could be kept in a storage unit.

Don't place perishable food items or animal products in storage - While it may be fine to place properly sealed canned food into storage units, do not store perishable food items such as cereals, flour, meats or cheeses. Also, do not store animal products such as cat litter or pet food in storage. These items will quickly spoil, create a foul odour and attract bugs and rodents. If these items cannot be quickly consumed, consider giving them away or tossing them out. You don't want to waste money storing spoiled food.