Inventory your items before placing them in storage

Yesterday's post discussed the importance of creating an inventory when you're moving. There are times when you might have to place items in storage.

If you can't move into your new house and the buyers of your old house are due to take possession, you might choose to live with friends or relatives temporarily. Your contents must go into storage.


Many college students accumulate quite a bit of furniture and electronics. When they move back home for the summer, they bring all their belongings back with them. Often, mom and dad have downsized and there is no room for these additional items. So each summer, storage units are rented. Since they are out of sight, are they also out of mind? Could you remember everything that was placed in a storage unit?

Some storage unit facilities require that you purchase insurance from them, or call your insurance agent to ensure your items are covered. A local police officer stated that there are burglaries on a frequent basis at self-storage units. There are also occurrences of fires and floods.

Document everything as you place them in the unit. If you don't want to do it, we know of someone who will do it for you!