08-27-2009, 12:06 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: @robdashjamieson
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De-cluttering
So, my wife and I are entertaining the idea of moving, but we need to de-clutter our house for showings.
Any suggestions on what we should use for storage? I was thinking of trying to find some cheap Rubbermaid containers, and storing them under the stairs.
What about renting storage units. My wife keeps bringing this up, but I don't think it's a great option.
We'll be throwing a lot out as well, including donations, and recycling. We had a yard sale last weekend that got rid of a bunch of crap, but there's more to get rid of.
Any tips and tricks would be appreciated.
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08-27-2009, 12:09 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Calgary, AB
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Throw out stuff you don't want anymore, then have a POD delivered to your driveway - fill it up, have it hauled away, show your house, then have it delivered back to your driveway.
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08-27-2009, 12:14 PM
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Prototype
I was thinking of trying to find some cheap Rubbermaid containers, and storing them under the stairs.
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No- because an empty space under the steps (or with one bin) says "lots of storage." 7 bins there says "only 7 bins of storage in the whole house- is that enough for you?"
Get a storage unit, or as suggested a POD.
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08-27-2009, 12:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Calgary
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How much crap can you have?  Throw it out, give it away, recycle it. I wound up moving 3 times within 2 years, and, wow - you realize how much useless garbage you have. If you haven't worn it/used it in 12 months ---> garbage. Now, I love my life because there isn't useless crap "stored" in the house.
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08-27-2009, 12:26 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: @robdashjamieson
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyler
Throw out stuff you don't want anymore, then have a POD delivered to your driveway - fill it up, have it hauled away, show your house, then have it delivered back to your driveway.
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Any suggestions for "PODs"? I never heard of these before. Prices?
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08-27-2009, 12:27 PM
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout
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08-27-2009, 12:32 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: @robdashjamieson
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$300+ to house my stuff somewhere else for a month or so? Call me cheap, but that's slightly pricey IMO.
I guess I'll be throwing a lot of stuff out.
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08-27-2009, 12:40 PM
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Close enough to make a beer run during a TV timeout
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Just to put that into perspective, a decent sized storage unit will run you $100-150. Add in gas, PITA factor, pizza and beer for friends to help you.... $300 isn't that bad. And if it helps you sell your house faster or gets you a better offer; then it's good.
I am pretty bad for being a packrat myself, but it still amazes me when people don't declutter and/or move their crap somewhere else while selling. Just watch "Buy Me" or "The Unsellables" on HGTV for some ideas- you will just need to resist the urge to want to punch the host of Unsellables in the (edit- maybe I shouldn't be so graphic there.)
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