When you run out of space, or begin a move and choose a storage facility, you’ll be presented with the opportunity to clear out some of your clutter.  However, it can be difficult to decide which items are clutter and which items should be kept. Here are a few factors to consider when deciding which items to store.

Frequency of Use
Consider how often you use something when you are deciding whether to store it or give it away. If you have not used an item in many months, you are probably unlikely to use it again, unless of course it’s a seasonal item. Discard items you are unlikely to use instead of keeping them in  your storage unit .  

Current Value
Regardless of how much you initially paid for something, think about what it means to you right now. If you are holding on to something because it was expensive when you bought it, you may be keeping it for the wrong reasons.  If it does not mean anything to you today, it could simply be taking up space and causing clutter. You have already purchased the item, but you can possibly save yourself some stress by doing away with it if it no longer has any personal value. You can try selling or donating it.

Purpose
Consider the purpose of an item when you are deciding whether or not it will go into storage. Tools that serve multiple purposes help to avoid the buildup of clutter in your living space by reducing your need for additional items. Additionally, outdated items that are no longer efficient should be discarded rather than stored.

If you need help deciding which items to store, call POUCH Self Storage & RV at (888) 927-6052. For over 30 years, we have been serving the Orange County area with self storage services. For more information, please feel free to  visit our website .

In the Midwest they’re called ‘summer showers’ , but hail in August ? It had to be 95 degrees that day, and muggy. We thought it was more like earthquake weather. In one direction clear blue skies, and then. . . what’s that pitter patter on the roof?

We had some comments from our tenants regarding a vehicle parked next to our small entry gate.  But the best comment came from a tenant who was dropping off his RV after a week long trip.  He called earlier that he needed the RV washing station and also requested that he has to empty out his RV as well.  Right before he arrived a septic service truck parked at the washing station. Both the tenant and the driver came in the office to check in.  The tenant’s comment was, “can it pump my RV directly instead of dumping it.  The driver overheard him and said, you can for $300. He then said, that’s why I rent my space here, it’s free.  The driver said, then you wait because my time is not free. I told him, well, our dumping service is free but pumping it out is not.  He just smiled and said, he is satisfied with the convenience of our free dumping service even if he has to wait.

Well summer is winding down and over here at Tustin Self Storage we’re getting ready for fall as is Tustin Self Storage as is most everyone else. This last weekend has been a busy one, everyone is getting ready for school to start and if you’re going back to college and need a place to store the belongings that wont fit in your dorm, come over here and we’ll find you something just right and will also save you some money in the long run. 

Another hot summer Saturday here at Pouch Self Storage – Anaheim and it started to heat up early this morning. Monday through Friday, we open our doors at 7:00 am but on the weekends, we open at 8:00 am. Today, new tenants arrived at 7:15 with a trailer loaded with furniture. The looked eager to unload their belongings with the temperatures quickly rising. We felt there was really no reason for them to wait any longer. So we decided to open a little early this morning. Our new tenants were elated about us helping them get there moving day started. Our flexibility today earned us another loyal customer.

A tenant came in dressed up as if he’s going to a safari trip.  So I asked him, what the occasion was, why he dressed up special.  Then, I asked him about his hat.  It had a lot of medals pinned on it. He said that he was a war veteran and said the pins were the merits he received during the war.  While he was talking, another tenant came in wearing a veteran hat as well and overheard our conversation.  Then, both of them started talking, laughed and at one time almost cried reminiscing the past.  They both left having found a new friend and knowing that they stored at the right place. 

Moving can be stressful, and much of that stress could comes from lack of organization. Fortunately, modern technology offers us ways to stay organized and make your move stress-free. For example, you can use the My Move app to plan your upcoming move.

This app gets you started on the right foot by providing reviews and ratings for local moving companies. It also helps you calculate distances and plan a route to your new home. Stay on track by following your checklist throughout the moving process, and composing notes and saving them in the app.

POUCH Self Storage & RV is a  self storage facility in Orange County , Long Beach, Pasadena and Rancho Cucamonga Call (888) 927-6052 or visit our website to learn more about what we can do for you. If you live in the area, stop by and meet our Self Storage Specialists.

New tenants are always amazed with amount and types of services we offer here at Pouch Self Storage – Anaheim. Not only do we provide secure storage and excellent service, we have available many amenities that they can take advantage of. We offer shredding on site, for those who want safe personal documentation destroyed. Business services for those who want to have items picked up and dropped off into their unit. By the way, that service is free. We have a Planet Aid clothes donation bin for anyone who wants to recycle some of their clothing. Our Records Management division can store and digitally record your documents for long term storage. Packing supplies are inexpensively priced to help you move and store your items. And let’s not forget our “ We Move You Free” truck move in service. Every new tenant gets to use this service for any size unit they rent. All of this makes for excellent value for our tenants.

In order to have a stress-free move, it helps to plan in advance. Additionally, It also helps to pack your belongings efficiently so your items are protected and can easily be unpacked or put into storage . Here are a few tips for packing your belongings.

Pack by the Room
When it comes to  packing up belongings  and moving out of a living space, it helps to pack like items together. You can do this efficiently by going from room to room and making sure all of the items in each room are packed together. Your bathroom supplies will be in the same boxes, and the same for your kitchen supplies and bedroom items. This way, you can easily put everything in the right place when you arrive at your new home.

Label Boxes
One of the most helpful aspects of packing is labeling your boxes. Simply label each box with the name of the room it belongs in or you can create an inventory of its contents. This is especially helpful when putting boxes into storage, this makes it easy to find what you’re looking for when you search through your storage unit. If you are working with movers or have other helpers, it is wise to include the name of the room each box will go in, as this will help them put the boxes in if working with movers in the correct room.

Pack in Advance
In an effort to reduce stress from your move, pack in advance. Start with seasonal items and items you don’t use often. By the week of your move, you should only have daily items unpacked. The last thing you want is to scramble around and haphazardly pack your boxes in the days before you need to leave.

For more tips for packing your belongings, contact  a Self Storage Specialist at  POUCH Self Storage & RV.  We provide self-storage services in the Pasadena,  and Long Beach, Rancho Cucamonga and Orange County areas to learn more about our services or visit our website or call us at (888) 927-6052.

Recently you may have already experienced some construction at a number of our POUCH Self Storage locations, such as here at Trabuco Self Storage where we are complying with ADA (American Disability Act) regulations. In the coming weeks and months you may experience some inconveniences such as; Closed Restrooms, Unaccessible areas, or Re-routed access, but rest assured we will keep our facilities open to our valued customers as we work with closely with our vendors. Here at POUCH our customers come first, and “Making it as easy as it should be” is always top property.