Don Vandervort, Head Homeboy, has written more than 30 DIY home improvement books, been a segment host on HGTV, served as MSN.com's home improvement expert and written countless magazine articles.
Whether you are remodeling your home or moving to a new one, one good option for storing and moving your possessions is to utilize a portable container storage and moving company. With these, a weather-proof storage container is delivered to your property--you rent it during the time you need it. You can take your time loading the container with your possessions then, when it's ready to move or store, call the company to transport it to your new location or have it delvered to their warehouse, where it can be stored.
Warehouses are typically climate-controlled and have 24/7 video surveillance, automated sprinkler systems and secure warehouse doors. Your contents are always secured with your lock in your unit; if you need access, they will deliver the container to you or you can access it at the warehouse.