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Winter\u2019s long gone and April\u2019s showers are behind us \u2013 it\u2019s time to move!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of Moving Season<\/a> as homeowners and renters alike seek greener pastures before school starts again. June and August are the most popular months to move with July not far behind, according to the U. S. Census Bureau, so it\u2019s no surprise that National Moving Day is May 31.<\/p>\n

But moving is more than just changing the location of your things – your life is about to change. New jobs, new schools, and new grocery stores are on the horizon as you start to plan your move. You can make your move easier with a few thoughts in mind.<\/p>\n

Moving + Clutter = Local Storage!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This is a great time to de-clutter<\/a> your new home before you arrive. You might need more time to decide whether to keep, sell, donate, or throw away that first sofa you bought as newlyweds. \u201cIf you\u2019re looking to de-clutter or downsize, it\u2019s best to take it slow,\u201d Dr. Susan Bartell, a clinical psychologist. \u201cGetting rid of personal things can be a very emotional process and something that shouldn\u2019t be rushed. If you\u2019re in a time crunch, consider a\u00a0storage unit<\/a> or temporary storage at a friend\u2019s home.\u201d<\/p>\n

Self Storage Is Like a Time Machine<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A local storage unit won\u2019t tell you who will win the Presidential Election, but it will buy you time to decide what to do with your belongings. If you\u2019re moving into a home without a garage, you\u2019ll still need a place to store your lawnmower and ladders. The kids are wailing to keep the pool table but you\u2019re not sure where to put it in the new house. If you are serving in the Armed Forces, what will you do with the car that you and your Dad will restore one day while you are overseas? Local storage units provide an easy solution by providing time, month by month.<\/p>\n

\"Americans<\/p>\n

Plan Ahead<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Take a deep breath. Moving doesn\u2019t have to be an overwhelming experience. Sit down and make a production schedule<\/a> which will help you plan the many steps of moving and look at them one at a time. Start with the last step, (like ordering pizza for dinner after you\u2019ve moved in) and work backwards. Give yourself a little more time than you think you\u2019ll need for each step and you\u2019re more likely to stay on schedule. Click here for a sample<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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More Space Makes Moving Easier<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Having your kids out of school during a move is a two-edged sword. If they are mature enough to help you have more hands to make the load lighter. If they are young enough to be underfoot, arrange a playdate so you can get some serious packing done.<\/p>\n

Those Free Boxes Could Be Expensive<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There\u2019s no such thing as a \u201cfree\u201d moving box when your move is done. Most free boxes vary greatly in size and quality and require time and energy to pick up. When you buy new moving boxes, you just make one stop, saving you time. You can \u00a0purchase quality\u00a0moving boxes<\/a> at any StorageMart location for your needs. Stacking boxes in a truck or in a self storage unit is a lot easier and more efficient when they are the same size. Built-in handles make it easier to carry the boxes and when your move is done, you can store them for your next move.<\/p>\n

\"Moving<\/p>\n

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