When relocating the family, chances are you won’t take everything from the old place to the new home. Putting some items in storage will reduce clutter while you pack, expediting the process and making it easier to downsize. If you’re on the fence about adding a storage unit to moving expenses, here are a few reasons to take the leap.

Downsizing for a Move? Why You Should Use Offsite Storage

Using an offsite storage unit, you can keep the sorting process organized. While downsizing, miscellaneous items family members plan to keep can be boxed up immediately. This eliminates the risk you’ll accidentally throw wanted belongings out. When boxes are set aside for storage, everyone will have more room to go through everything else. They can create piles with damaged items that need to be thrown out and other stacks for possessions you can donate to charity.

How to Make Your Move a Success

Although furniture, toiletries, and other belongings will travel with you or in a moving truck to the new home, you can gradually get boxes with miscellaneous items out of the storage unit as needed. This means you can take your time settling in and setting up the new space. When putting boxes in the storage unit, put items you won’t need for a while farthest back and everything you will need in the next few weeks closer to the front for easy access.

For convenient, self-storage solutions so you can access your belongings 24/7, contact A-Lotta Storage. Serving clients in Arkansas’ White, Lonoke, and Pulaski counties since 1988, the family-owned and -operated company has two well-maintained storage facilities, complete with onsite security and digital video surveillance to keep clients’ belongings safe. To inquire about storage rental options in Cabot, dial (501) 982-5443 or call (501) 985-5002 for the Jacksonville location. You can also find the ideal storage unit for your belongings online.