Once you’ve done the hard part of getting rid of the items you don’t need, you’re left with the ones you do — though many belongings are not needed as often as others. While Paxton cautioned against storing items you’ll never use, he explained that storing seasonal recreational equipment such as ATVs, fishing, hiking or skiing gear, plus Christmas and other seasonal decor can be helpful in creating more room in one’s garage or basement.
When contemplating the use of a storage unit, Bradshaw advised that it’s important to plan ahead as many storage companies have long wait lists and he explained the importance of knowing how much storage space you’ll actually need before committing. “We have people show up with a large truck thinking its contents will fit in a small unit,” he said, adding that paying for more storage than is needed should be avoided as well.
He also noted that selling larger items such as bikes, furniture, and workout equipment may be worth it when selling through classified ads online, but that the amount of time some invest when putting on garage sales often isn’t worth it. “Remember your time has a financial value as well, so don’t spend six hours trying to squeeze an extra $5 out of a used grill,” he advised.
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