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Since parting with your stuff seems impossible just be aware that anything you store in an outside area, no matter where you live will eventually get ruined. The salt air and sand can beat things up as the storage shed is not air tight. There is always dampness to deal with too. IF it is something I valued, I personally would not put it in an outdoor storage shed. Maybe, you need to reconsider a larger space.
No you guys are right. I should go through all my stuff and try to get rid of 30% of it. I think that's realistic whether I go to a 1b1b or 2 bedroom. Last night I started to go through boxes to see what to take to work, what to keep, and what to recycle, what to donate, and want to throw out. I have to keep all my clothing. I already downsized them earlier this year!
I also actually posted back on the San Diego board that in my current area there's a 2b2b that will become available around the same time. Storage wouldn't be an issue but it's suburban and not by the beach. Decisions decisions =(
You need to ask strangers on the internet for advice on how to get rid of some of your stuff?
Really?
This thread title is perfectly named.
Like I said on another forum, please stop City Data stalking me. I'm trying to be nice to you so I won't have to report you. This has become excessive.
LOL that shed you showed me was the one I saved on Amazon. Was exactly the same one I figured I would get.
If it's outside on a patio, you run the risk of people jumping the patio fence and breaking it open, figuring you have something valuable inside. Even if you put a padlock on, they'll just break the shed.
This time of year there are a lot of first-time teachers setting up their classrooms. I bet some of the stuff you're storing would really help them out, and it would probably be cheaper to replace it if you ever need it again than to store it for years.
If it's outside on a patio, you run the risk of people jumping the patio fence and breaking it open, figuring you have something valuable inside. Even if you put a padlock on, they'll just break the shed.
This time of year there are a lot of first-time teachers setting up their classrooms. I bet some of the stuff you're storing would really help them out, and it would probably be cheaper to replace it if you ever need it again than to store it for years.
The stuff I would put in there wouldn't be valuable as far as $$$$ goes.
I don't think I would need to take out a storage unit. A lot of the links on here were pretty helpful. I think I would probably end up having to spend maybe $500 for stuff and strong guys to pick it up and deliver decent used pieces off Craigslist. Some of the Ikea stuff is on Craigslist for less than $100.
I went from a large 3 bedroom house to a small two bedroom house. Then from the two bedroom house to a two bedroom apartment. I had to downsize a few times. I do have the hoarder gene so I know how difficult it is letting go of things. You just have to make the decision of what to keep and what to get rid of. Sometimes it is not easy but it can be done-and don't let ANYONE tell you what you HAVE to get rid of. Only you can make that choice.
In my two bedroom apartment, I was lucky enough to have closets in each of the bedrooms and a big walk-in closet off the living room. That was my main storage. You couldn't get in there with all the boxes I had. Every now and again, I would try to reorganized. I also had a storage bin in the basement (each apartment had one).
I'm sure you will figure out a way to make it work for you. Good-luck.
The raised bed idea is perfect as it gives you much more storage options. The same can go for living room furniture. Ottomans are perfect storage options. Instead of a coffee table, you could do an oversized ottoman and use it to store some of your things. Rolling shelving with drawers in your bathroom to give more storage.
If the school stuff you are keeping is sentimental stuff, take pictures of the items and make a photo album. That way you can get rid of the actual stuff, but have something to remember the stuff.
Also, go through all your stuff and make 3 piles (keep, toss, donate). This way you can take inventory and decide if the items are things you use often, daily or not at all and if they are worth losing space to store them.
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