Decluttering and home organization tips

Whether you are preparing for a move, expecting long-term house guests or simply need to organize your home, decluttering your house can be a daunting task.

Decluttering is about simplifying your home and your life – and PODS helps keep the decluttering process simple.

PODS portable storage containers offer a great alternative to self storage when decluttering your house. Our secure storage containers keep your stuff safe and make sure you avoid the hassles of self storage.

The first step in decluttering your home is breaking up the effort in small, manageable tasks. Though the strategy behind decluttering your home can vary, the ultimate approach is the same: Identify the items you need, the items you want and the items you don’t currently use and find places for each. Sometimes that will be the trash, sometimes it will be long-term storage.

Three easy steps to start decluttering and organizing your house

1. Identify the room(s) that need decluttering help and prioritize. If you need a guest room for guests instead of storage, start there. If the stuff in your garage has taken over your parking spot for the winter, start there.
   
   
2. Separate items into four decluttering categories:
1. Essential: These items are used in your daily life.
2. Seasonal: These items are seasonal in nature and could be stored and accessed only when needed.
3. Sentimental: These items are not used on a daily basis – but they are something you want to keep.
4. Un-used: You no longer use these items or use them rarely. They do not have any sentimental value.
   
   
3. Identify the best home storage organization options for the first three categories above and get rid of un-used items.
1. Essential items need to be readily accessible.
2. Seasonal items can be boxed and stored on-site or off-site for access during specific seasons.
3. Sentimental items can be boxed and stored.
4. Un-used items can be donated, recycled or thrown away.
   
   

Here’s how PODS helps you declutter your home:

We deliver your storage containers to your home.

We store your storage containers in our secure warehouse or at your home – you can access your stuff when you need it.

You fill your storage containers at your convenience.

Should you move, your stored items can be relocated to a Storage Center near your new home without requiring you to unpack and re-pack, saving you time.