Guest contribution — PODS® Local Provides Simple Tips for DIY Home Improvement

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VENTURA COUNTY — DIY home improvement projects are on the rise, and more homeowners are learning how to save money by renovating their homes without a paid professional. While these improvements can save homeowners money, it can get a bit overwhelming as well. PODS® Local is offering a few helpful tips to help ensure your project is both cost-effective and seamless. 

  1. Be creative– Create a mood board to map out your vision and help you stay on track. This allows you to planbefore diving headfirst into your home improvement project.
  2. Declutter– Organize your workspace before beginning a DIY project and donate any gently used items to your local thrift or resale store.  
  3. 3. Stay organized– Preparation before any DIY project is key! Create a simple checklist with all the equipment needed to complete each task. This will eliminate any hiccups during the process.
  4. Easy does it– Start small and ease into your project slowly,so you don’t get overwhelmed. Not only will this reduce your workload, but it also alleviates any added pressure to finish the job during the new renovation. 

Why you can trust PODS to reduce unnecessary tension from any home improvement project: 

  • Accessibility – PODS eliminates trips back and forth to the storage facility, placing your portable container directly in your driveway for easy access to your items when you need them. 
  • Convenience – Move at your own pace, and we’ll pick up your container and do the driving for you while you focus on the project at hand. 
  • Flexible Solutions – Storing seasonal items in a PODS container throughout the year helps reduce unnecessary clutter in your home and allows you to swap things out at your convenience. 

“DIY home improvements can be incredibly rewarding, but they can also be overwhelming,” said Steve Yapp, owner of Local PODS Moving & Storage. “We are here to support homeowners in our community by providing cost-effective solutions to help complete any renovation with ease.” 

?About Local PODS Moving & Storage??— Steve Yapp is the owner of three Tri-Counties PODS® franchises that serve residents and businesses in Ventura, Santa?Barbara?and San Luis Obispo Counties.????  

Dedicated to the local community, Yapp’s franchises have donated hundreds of PODS containers to nonprofit and charitable organizations throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, San?Diego?and Los Angeles counties since opening their doors in 2005.????  

A partial list of recipients includes Boys & Girls Clubs, FOOD Share of Ventura County, Casa Pacifica, Toys 4 Tots, California Strawberry Festival, Ojai Music Festival, Relay for Life, C.H.P. Holiday Toy Drive, Salvation Army, Santa Maria Good Samaritan, Oxnard Downtown?Management District, Boy Scouts of Ventura County, California Visitors Center, Simi Valley Days, the Oxnard Salsa Festival, and Catholic Charities.????  

A moving and storage leader for nearly 25 years, PODS offers flexible, personalized solutions tailored to our customers’ unique needs. When PODS pioneered portable storage in 1998, we introduced the world to a new way of thinking about moving and storage, with unlimited time, control, and flexibility. Today, PODS provides residential andcommercial moving and storage services in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the UK. The PODS network has completed more than 1.2 million long-distance moves and more than 5.4 million initial deliveries. Whether it is a long-distance or international relocation, across-town move, or renovation project, PODS provides customers with a personal moving and storage team ready for any situation. To learn more, visit PODS.com

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