subject: Do I Need Storage Pods? [print this page] One of the most vivid memories I have of my childhood is of moving constantly. Since my parents rarely planned far enough in advance or had enough cash to spare, we usually moved with the help of family and friends. Since we didn't have storage pods or any other professional moving help it always came right down to the wire with us taking boxes to the new place, dumping them, and going back to reuse them. The problem came when we were moving too far away to make this system possible. After that one last, terrible move I decided that I would do it right the next time.
What are the options available for storage pods?
There are any number of options when it comes to picking a company to work with, but naturally you want one with a reputation you can trust. One of the widest known is PODS.
PODS has several benefits, but the biggest is the flexibility and convenience they provide. One you order, they can deliver your pod the next day, and they will bring it to your location. This lets you pack and unpack at your own pace and then decide what to do with it. You can keep the container at your home or send it to a PODS storage facility.
Beyond the convenience of delivery, the flexibility or containers and storage is also helpful. They offer three sizes to meet your needs: 8x7x7, 8x8x12, or 8x8x16. When you have your container ready and need to store it you can send it to a storage location for as long as you need. This can be as short as a couple weeks or as long as several years.
One of the first things I questioned after learning all of this was weather I really felt comfortable leaving my stuff in a storage facility for weeks or years. Could I count on it being safe?
All PODS storage facilities are dry and secure in order to protect your goods. PODS containers are weather resistant and have been tested in wind speeds up to 110 miles per hour. PODS also does their best to minimize shifting or damage of goods during transport. All of their delivery trucks are equipped with a lift system designed to prevent this type of damage on the way to the storage facility. You can also be assured that your items are safe once they arrive since you have the only key to your container.
Tons of companies offer storage pods, so what really differentiates them is the extra convenience and services they can provide for you. Remember to consider not only the cost but also these services. Sometimes it can be worth the added expense, especially during an already crazy period of time, to just have things taken care of!
