For the last decade, downsizing has been a trend in the housing market. But why is this the case? There are many benefits to downsizing that could improve the quality of your life! The most favorable aspect is that it can significantly reduce the amount of stress you experience in your day-to-day life. Getting rid of a portion of your things reduces clutter, easing your mind and allowing you to place more value on the items that you decide to keep! You will also have less to maintain.
Whether you decide to downsize by getting rid of your things or you take it a step further and move to a smaller place of residence, there will be less physical maintenance that you have to concern yourself with! This result is more free time which is a precious commodity in today’s world. It is also possible that you will be paying less money after downsizing! A smaller house will cost less, resulting in lower mortgage payments and lower property taxes.
With these clear benefits to downsizing, why doesn’t everybody do it? The fact of the matter is that most people are overwhelmed by the thought and don’t know where to begin. 1-800-PACK-RAT can help you get started, making the whole process as easy as possible, leading to a simpler, less stressful life. Our portable storage containers eliminate the obstacles standing between you and downsizing your life.
Here’s How We Can Help!
Whether you are planning on downsizing where you live or storing your stuff to remove some of the clutter, 1-800-PACK-RAT has got you covered! We have storage and moving options to satisfy whatever your needs may be.
All of our services are centered on our portable storage containers which are the highest quality in the industry! They have all-steel walls, frames, and doors to keep your belongings safe. This means that they will not retain any water or odors, isolating your stuff from any damage. Our barn style doors provide additional security and extra space inside the container when compared to containers with roll-up doors. We have three sizes of container to fit any-sized downsizing project that you are undertaking. These sizes are an 8-foot, 12-foot, and 16-foot container. These containers can hold from around one room of furniture all the way up to about four rooms. Our most popular container is the 16-foot which is 830 square feet, roughly the same size as a 10’ X’15’ storage room.
When you decide which of our container options is best for you, we will deliver it right to your doorstep! We communicate with you to ensure that the container is left in the place that is most convenient for you to pack while being as out of the way as possible. You then you have time to pack the container with all of your belongings. The next steps depend on your plan for downsizing.
If you are using our containers for storage to downsize the amount of stuff in your home, you have two options. The first being onsite storage. With this option, we leave the container wherever you want us drop it off. This allows you to have less in your home, giving you that peace of mind we are all searching for! Your things are safe and easily accessible to you at any time! If you don’t want the container to remain on your property, we can pick it up and take it to one of our nationwide storage facilities! Both of these options can be used for short-term or long-term storage.
If you are planning on downsizing by moving to a different home, the process is very similar! We will drop off the container, give you time to pack it, then come pick it up. For moves, we will deliver the container to your new place of residence, so all you have to worry about is getting there. We are industry leaders in local and long-distance moves so whether your smaller home is around the block or across the country, 1-800-PACK-RAT has got you covered! Our best-in-the-industry handling system ensures that your items stay securely in place, just as you packed them, no matter where we are moving your container.
When you are ready to downsize your life, give 1-800-PACK-RAT a call!