To keep, or not to keep? Are you thinking about clearing some space in your home, office, or apartment, but can’t decide what deserves to be put into storage and what needs to be thrown out? At West Side Storage & Truck Rental in Cincinnati, OH, we know how hard parting with your belongings can be, so here are a few questions to ask yourself when deciding what to keep:

• Why Do I Have It? If you’ve got items in your home or apartment that you can’t really find a reason for having, you should probably throw them away. This seems obvious, but you’d be surprised how many people can make excuses for keeping their old junk.
• When Did I Use It Last? Some people collect items that look cool, but they have no real practical use in the home or office. There’s a fine line between decorating and hoarding. If you’ve got a cabinet full of old kitchen equipment or a closet filled with old newspapers, sort through these things and identify what you need. Everything else can go in the storage unit, the flea market, or the dumpster.
• Will It Depreciate? This is a great question for those collectors out there. Whether it’s antiques or old dolls, if you’ve invested in collecting items, consider whether keeping them for too long will make them depreciate in value. It may be time to put your collection up for bid on eBay, or rent a storage space for a while to create more room in your home.

For more self-storage tips, contact West Side Storage & Truck Rental today at (513) 451-6474. We’re the tri-state area’s leading moving and storage experts, so be sure to visit us online for a complete list of services.