3 Self-Storage Solutions for Your Move Out of Ohio
Moving out-of-state can be a daunting task, but the decision to move across state lines is becoming more common—especially in Ohio.
The 2021 United Van Lines National Mover Study found that more people moved out of Ohio than into the state last year. Ohio ranked number 9 on the top outbound states in 2021 with the three most common reasons for moving being for a job (37.87%), retirement (28.12%) and family (24.94%).
While the reasons for out-of-state moves may vary from person to person, the process remains almost identical as homeowners pack up and move. The biggest difference is the distance your items will travel.
As you prepare for your move, make the items that are necessities and must make the initial move with you the priority. These will be the first items on the moving truck.
Once those items are identified, you may find yourself with excess articles that aren’t needed right away, or that you may not want to keep. Below, we outline three ways self-storage can help with your extra belongings.
1. Store Items to Sell
While the idea to part ways with a previously cherished object might be hard for some, the decision to sell some of your belongings can be necessary in an out-of-state move. Whether you need to move quickly, or you have some time, the final sale of these items may take a while as you search for the perfect buyers.
As you post notices on Facebook and ads on Craigslist, consider moving these items out of your home and into a self-storage unit. This will keep your “for sale” items separated distinctly from your “for move” items, and provide a safe place that avoids damage during the moving process.
2. Store Items for Long-term Keep
As you assess your belongings, you may find items that you don’t necessarily want to have in your new space, but also cannot part with for one reason or another. These items may hold sentimental value, be seasonal in nature, or simply be pieces you want to keep around just in case you need them in the future.
Regardless of reason, you may consider off-site storage as a solution to keep these items long-term, without them taking up space in your home. If the plan is to return to Ohio at some point, which is sometimes the case with job or school relocations, then finding a storage unit near your original home may be ideal for you.
3. Store Items for a Second Move
The need for a second move could be two-fold:
You didn’t have the capacity to move all of your items at one time.
You couldn’t find a permanent home right away in your new state, and need a temporary home for your belongings as you search for that final destination.
In either case, excess items can become a huge burden. Take the weight of these items off your mind, and consider a self-storage solution until you’re ready to bring them with you. Your items will be kept secure until you’re ready to begin the second (hopefully final!) round of the move.
What is your biggest challenge as you begin the process to move out of Ohio? Let us know in the comment section below.
Image Credit: KSR8S
