The Dump Furniture Store

The Dump Furniture Store

Furniture removal is always a hassle when moving houses. Sometimes we are left with a couch or table that's too important to give away or sell, but just not practical for the new home - especially if you're moving into an apartment from a house. Often a piece of furniture is matched to the particular house you're now leaving and would not match the new house. Furniture seems like its designed to be awkward, and when we don't know what to do with it, it leaves us with little places to turn. What do you do with something you want but just isn't practical? Where do you tell the removalists to put it? The following are a few suggestions about what to do with your furniture when you want to keep it but have nowhere to put it.

1. Storage unit. It may be practical to hire a unit, especially if you have more than one piece of furniture to store. There is little danger of moisture damage, pest damage or theft as storage sheds are professionally maintained, pest controlled and employ security, often around-the-clock. Ensure you make a trip to check out a few different storage facilities before you choose one that suit your needs. Storage units come in many different sizes, but even the smallest may not be worth the cost for one couch or table. If cost is an issue, a storage unit may not be the best idea. On the other hand, you may know someone who you trust who would be willing to share a storage shed with you. Having a place to store your belongings is certainly handy, but there is also the danger that, once you have the storage space, it will just become a convenient place to dump your belongings.

2. Friends and family. You're bound to know someone who needs and fridge or couch for their home or flat. Try not to jump at the first person who offers to look after your furniture though. A young student will likely be the first to offer, but a share-house might not take as much care with your belongings as, say, a professional couple. There is a danger here that the person looking after your furniture may mistake it as a gift so be very clear on the terms of their using it. In any case if you're worried about your property being taken care of, ask for a deposit or bond.

3. Storage rooms in apartment buildings. If you're moving into a partly- or fully-furnished apartment, check whether or not they have options for storing your furniture within the building. As with a storage unit, always check the condition of the storage facilities before signing up to anything. If an apartment has storage facilities they're likely to be in the basement or in other dark and possible damp places that are not well maintained. This option may cost less than a storage unit, but the security or pest control may be lacking.

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