You have probably seen and heard about Pods. Pods are portable on demand storage containers. These containers come in several different sizes and people usually order them and use them when they are moving from a house. Some people also use these items for storage when they are thinking about doing some renovating and need to have all of the furniture and items stores for a temporary period of time. The nice thing about pods are the fact that they are dropped off right at your door step and then picked up and transported to the location of your choice. Or if you just want them stored they can transport them to a facility where they store the pods.
The down side to renting pods is that you usually have to rent them for more than just a week. In some cases they require you to rent them for a certain number of weeks. For some they can also be pretty expensive. For example to use them for a month can cost you a minimum of three to four hundred dollars. In some cases it may cost you more depending on the size and the length of time that you actually end up keeping it. So to answer the question as to whether or not pods are really worth the money, the answer is both yes and no.
If you are moving from a large house and it will take you several days to pack and move than yes it may be a good idea to rent one of these. Especially if you will need to end up renting a moving van for an extended period of time. Moving vans can end up being more expensive than the Pods in some cases. You really need to take the time and look at your individual situation and your individual needs. Then sit down and compare your options. Don’t forget that there are always additional fees that are associated with Pods and with moving trucks.
Make sure that you take the time to read through the fine print very carefully. The one thing you don’t want is to be stuck paying any additional fees without even knowing about it. Some people have found that the rental process of the Pods seem to be a lot simpler than renting a moving truck or van. Even if you end up spending more money it may be worth it in the long run if it saves you the hassle of dealing with the regular moving trucks. These are just a few ideas and suggestions that may make your decision a little bit easier.
