Moving manages to be stressful even if you aren’t doing the actual heavy lifting. With all of the planning, packing, and transferring all of your services, it takes a lot of energy out of you. Last but not least, many movers end up renting a van—but that could add even more grief to the moving process. Instead of getting a moving vehicle, consider using renting a portable storage container instead. Here are three reasons why you’ll be glad you did:

• It’s Safer: Most people don’t have much experience driving a moving truck, or even a large van. If it’s been a while, or worse—if the first time you sit behind the wheel of one is while you’re moving—you’re putting yourself at a huge risk. Driving a large vehicle requires different skills and considerations than driving a regular vehicle. Driving too fast, for instance, or turning tight corners could cause an accident. It’s a lot safer to load up a portable storage unit and have a professional tow it to your new home.

• It’s Easier: Loading up a truck is challenging, especially if the loading area is a few feet high. Portable storage pods, on the other hand, are a lot easier to load. They’re extremely low to the ground, and mostly don’t even require ramps. Renting a mobile storage unit will save your back (or your friends’ backs, if they’re helping).

• It Saves Time: If you have a few weeks between moving out of your old place and moving into the new one, mobile storage will save you a lot of time. The alternative is to temporarily move your items into a storage unit—then you’ll have to move it all out again, reload it into a truck, and finally unpack it all into the new place. That can be very frustrating, not to mention time-consuming. With a mobile storage unit, though, you’ll only have to pack your items once and unload them once.

If you’re interested in removing some hassle from the moving experience, get in touch with MI-Box today and ask about their portable storage solutions. They’re located in Norwood, MN, and serve surrounding areas, including Chaska and Chanhassen. For questions, give them a call at (952) 446-5064 or send them an email.