SMARTBOX understands from first-hand experience and from talking with our valued customers that there are many different aspects and variables that make up the relocation process. If not properly organized and planned, the experience can take its toll on everyone involved. A large part of being properly organized and having a detailed plan during this time is figuring out what to do with all of the stuff you currently own – what to keep, what to throw away, and what to give away or sell. When this question is raised, many people often decide to have a garage or yard sale. Your family, friends, and neighbors all come over and peruse the spread of items that you no longer need to see if they can put them to good use. They may try to bargain with you, or they may pay the exact prices that are listed on the items. Either way, you just want to find a way to get rid of them; after all, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Listed below are four key things to keep in mind when you decide to have a garage or yard sale.

Making the decision to move your loved one into assisted living is one that raises questions about how to close down a household that has been established for years. The idea can be especially challenging for a loved one who has become used to a certain level of independence for years. While many different items must be moved out of the home, the good news is storage can help make your loved one’s transition into assisted living a smoother one.