Getting ready for a move will be at least a little bit stressful whether you’re moving from one unit to another in the same apartment building, across town or elsewhere in the country. But you can help to make the stress manageable and to keep your cool if you plan properly. As you start the planning, it might dawn on you that you won’t have enough space in your new place for all the stuff you’ve collected over the years. While you can rent a storage unit from a moving company in Oakville, ON, that doesn’t mean that a storage unit is always the right choice.  

Here are some things to consider before you sign on the dotted line to secure a storage unit.  

Cost/Benefit Analysis 

Before you plunk down your hard-earned cash to secure a storage unit, you need to do a cost/benefit analysis to see if it’s worth the investment. On the one hand, if the stuff you want to store are worth substantially more than what it will cost you to store them, then it could be worth storing them. On the other hand, if the stuff you want to store aren’t worth much more than what it will cost to store them, you might want to find another solution. If you can’t justify paying for storage, then you can either store your extra stuff in your garage or shed, or perhaps find a friend or family member who won’t mind your storing your stuff on their property. But given that storage units tend to be reasonably priced, chances are it’s a justifiable expense.  

Do You Plan to Keep Your Possessions for the Long Haul? 

If you intend to retain for the long haul the stuff you want to store, then it could be well worth your while to rent a storage unit. The reason is that anything you really want to retain will likely be worth keeping safe and sound in storage if you don’t have room to keep it at home. But if your plan is to get rid of the stuff soon, it might be worth your while to sell the stuff rather than to store your stuff. That’s why planning your move well in advance of the move date is a good idea. It will give you the chance to make good decisions rather than rash decisions.  

Is it Worth Holding Onto? 

Let’s face it. Sometimes people gather too much stuff and then, instead of cutting the waste, end up moving with all their excess things. Be objective when it comes to determining what to take, what to part with and what to store. If you have stuff that would be better off in a thrift shop or a landfill, then don’t allow irrational attachments to keep you bound to unnecessary excess.   

Are you looking for a good Oakville, ON moving company – one that can offer you storage solutions? If so, look no further than ABS Movers & Storage. We not only offer professional moving services, but also offer storage units of various sizes to meet your needs. Call us at (416) 588-1499 to explore your options with one of our staff members. You can also stop by our office at 17 Dora Ave Toronto, ON M6H 1J5 to speak to someone in person.