{"id":45041,"date":"2019-03-14T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T15:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=45041"},"modified":"2019-06-07T11:31:21","modified_gmt":"2019-06-07T18:31:21","slug":"downsizing-your-home-with-u-box-containers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/14\/downsizing-your-home-with-u-box-containers\/","title":{"rendered":"Downsizing Your Home with U-Box Containers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>So, you or a loved one has decided to start the next chapter by downsizing your home. Whether you are downsizing your home into an apartment, condo, senior community or just a smaller house, this was a big decision. Now that the decision has been made, you might be wondering how to make it happen with all the things you have at your current home. Where will you put it all? How will you decide what to get rid of and what to keep? How will you move all your stuff to the new place? Good news, downsizing your home with <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/UBox\/Portable-Storage-Units\/v?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ubox&amp;utm_content=20190314-downsizingyourhomewith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U-Box \u00aecontainers<\/a> is convenient, flexible, and secure. In fact, you don\u2019t even have to lift a finger!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are U-Box Containers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>U-Box containers are a portable storage and moving solution, backed by U-Haul, the moving company you know and trust. They allow you to store and move your belongings to any destination(s). They are made of pressure treated plywood to provide a stable and chemical free environment for your belongings. U-Box containers also come with a durable and weather resistant cover to protect your items from weather-related damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Downsizing Your Home with U-Box Containers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter what kind of new residence you are moving to, downsizing means a smaller space which also means less space for stuff. Before deciding how many U-Box containers you think you\u2019ll need, be sure to check out our blog for <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2013\/11\/09\/five-tips-to-get-rid-of-clutter-when-downsizing\/\">5 Tips to Get Rid of Clutter When Downsizing<\/a>. Once you get rid of all the clutter and have decided which items to keep, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/UBox\/Portable-Storage-Units\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ubox&amp;utm_content=20190314-downsizingyourhomewith\">reserve<\/a> the right amount of U-Box containers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what\u2019s the best part about downsizing your home with U-Box containers, you ask? Well, you can ship some of your belongings to your new place, and keep the rest of your items at a <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/UBox\/Portable-Storage-Units\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ubox&amp;utm_content=20190314-downsizingyourhomewith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U-Haul Storage facility<\/a>. From old photos to that special chair you want to preserve, and everything in between, it can all be stored in a U-Box container for as long as you\u2019d like. Plus, you can access your items in storage at any time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"U-Box\u00ae Move &amp; Store: Senior Downsizing\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f765QZ7-OtU?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Downsizing Your Home, Hands Free<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Downsizing can be a big decision and seem like a lot of work for those involved. That\u2019s why we offer our <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/MovingHelp\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ubox&amp;utm_content=20190314-downsizingyourhomewith\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moving Help\u00ae providers<\/a> who can do literally everything for you. That\u2019s right! All you have to do is hire a team of laborers. They\u2019ll deliver your U-Box containers to your home, pack your stuff, load the container(s), and take them to your new home or the nearest U-Haul storage facility. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re physically unable to move on your own, don\u2019t have anyone to help you, or simply just don\u2019t want to do the work, our Moving Help providers can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to read our blog for more info on how you can have a <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2019\/01\/24\/full-service-move-u-box-containers\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ubox&amp;utm_content=20190314-downsizingyourhomewith\">hands free move using U-Box containers.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"674\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moving-helpers-1-1024x674.jpg\" alt=\"downsizing your home\" class=\"wp-image-45075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moving-helpers-1-1024x674.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moving-helpers-1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moving-helpers-1-768x506.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moving-helpers-1-640x421.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moving-helpers-1-1200x790.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/moving-helpers-1.jpg 1382w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Downsizing your home doesn\u2019t have to be hard. When you use U-Box containers, your move can be easy and hassle-free. For more information about downsizing your home with U-Box containers, visit our website and follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/uhaul\">Facebook<\/a>, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/uhaul\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gouhaul\/\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/uhaul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Pinterest<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Downsizing your home with U-Box\u00ae containers is convenient, flexible, and secure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":198,"featured_media":45047,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[206,201,216,217,202,207,209,204,219,205,200,215,9,6,194,203,218,11,10,198,196,213,212,214,7],"tags":[633,2756,112,2274,117,505,2309,309,540,535,223,183,1842,185,2744],"class_list":["post-45041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bathroom-organization-tips","category-bathroom-packing-2","category-bathroom-storage-2","category-bedroom-storage-2","category-bedroom","category-bedrooms","category-garage-organization-tips","category-garage-packing-2","category-garage-storage-2","category-kitchen-organization-tips","category-kitchen-packing-2","category-kitchen-storage-2","category-moving-2","category-moving-fun","category-moving-trucks","category-office","category-office-storage-2","category-organization-tips","category-packing-2","category-planning","category-portable-storage","category-portable-storage-storage-2","category-storage-2","category-storage-units","category-tips-tricks","tag-downsizing","tag-downsizing-your-home","tag-moving","tag-moving-hacks","tag-moving-help","tag-moving-tips","tag-packing-for-a-move","tag-portable-storage-2","tag-portable-storage-containers","tag-portable-storage-unit","tag-senior-moving","tag-u-box","tag-u-box-container","tag-uhaul","tag-uhaul-boxes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45041","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/198"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45041"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45041\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46403,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45041\/revisions\/46403"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45047"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45041"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45041"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45041"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}