How to Use PODS for Extra Storage

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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PODS creates a new option for you when it comes to storage. Instead of using a truck to make multiple trips to a storage unit, the unit comes right to your house. It's a perfect solution if you're moving or trying to get some of that extra stuff out of your house. Follow these steps to use PODS for extra storage.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Step1

See if PODS serves your area. The company services 20,000 locations. Use the website to see if your city has a PODS.

Step2

Enter your information of get a quote. Give PODS an estimate about how long you'll want the storage container.

Step3

Arrange a day for PODS to drop off the storage container. You don't have to be home at the time. The PODS truck has a patented lift system and will drop off the box without damaging your driveway.

Step4

Load the PODS unit at your leisure. You pay the same for one day as you do for one month. Because it's ground level, you don't need to worry about getting your furniture and appliances up a ramp.

Step5

Contact PODS to come pick up the container. Again, you don't have to be home at the time. PODS will deliver it to one of their storage facility.

Step6

Know that PODS storage facilities have 24-hour video surveillance and are climate-controlled. You're the only one with a key to the container.

Step7

Have the PODS storage container brought back to your house, a new location or kept in storage for as long as you need it.