More on "Why Can't it be Spring" Cleaning: Emptying the Garage

There are alternatives to just rearranging and tossing stuff that is in your garage like I did last week in the first installment of "Why Can't it be Spring" cleaning.  Sometimes you just have too much stuff, and it is time to think about moving the junk or valued items elsewhere.  There are multiple options for the type of storage you can get to help clean up your garage, and even make space for your family cars in the garage instead of using it as the junk room!  I'm going to give you some of these options you can utilize to clear up that space in your garage once and for all. 

Storage Sheds - click link to get reviews of different storage sheds! 

Storage sheds are a great option for you- if you have space in your yard for one.  A shed allows you to move lawn care supplies, bicycles, tools and other stuff taking up space in your garage, but you will be able to access of all the equipment conveniently in your back yard.  You will want to check your area for guidelines as to what type and size of shed you can have.  Some home owner's associations will not allow certain types or sheds- or even allow them at all.  So before you start investing your time looking for a shed, make sure you are following local rules to prevent future problems. 

Once you have found out about your local rules, it is time to start researching different sheds.  You can save yourself a bunch of time by looking at reviews of different storage sheds online, and even shopping around some online.  When trying to choose a shed thinking about what size you need, and what type of local weather it will have to endure.  Someone who is an area that is prone to hurricanes will need a different shed than someone who is an area prone to lots of snow.  Before you choose one make sure that you know about the installation procedures and warranty on the shed.  Prevent any headaches by making yourself as knowledgeable as possible.

When you make your decision on your storage shed remember that it isn't just storage.  It is an addition to your home.  You will look at it day in and day out in your yard, so you will want to choose one that looks nice.  Also, the better value of the shed the more value it will add to your home when and/if you ever decide to sell your house.  The shed will be an asset to anyone who wants to move into your house when you are gone.   

Self Storage - visit this link to get all the information you need on self storage.

Sometimes you just need to store stuff outside of your garage, and self storage is a great way to do this that doesn't involve storing your old baseball cards in grandma's basement or relying unnecessarily on friends or relatives.  Maybe you need to buy time until you reorganize your garage to figure out where to put stuff.  Maybe you need to store stuff until you move to a bigger space.  Or maybe you aren't ready to give or throw away your items, but you need to have them out of your garage.  Whatever your reason, if you want to store stuff off site self storage is probably a good option for you.  

You can store anything from a boat to a box as self storage facilities.  The important thing is that you find the right self storage for your needs.  First, you should shop around for cost of different storage facilities, and you can do this from the convenience of your home online.  Or you can visit different self storage places in your area to get a feel for what the self storage unit will be like.  There is no reason for you to compromise your needs in a self storage facility, so make sure you find one in the right price range that matches your needs as a storage facility.  

Don't feel bad about storing your stuff out of your home.  You can get insurance to protect your stuff that is in self-storage.  And when you finally get your stuff back out of storage it will feel like an early and/or late Christmas present to yourself!