According to a 2025 ZipDo Education Report, 80% of Americans admit to experiencing stress because of clutter; 75% say their homes are cluttered enough to cause stress; and 70% report that clutter negatively impacts their happiness. Only 39% of Americans say their homes feel well-organized while nearly half report difficulty finding items, spending an average of 55 minutes each day searching for misplaced belongings.

Declutter one room at a time – Avoid becoming overwhelmed by focusing on a single space, moving items you’re unsure about into a PODS portable storage container to clear the room while you decide what stays.

Create temporary storage zones – Use a PODS container as a dedicated space for seasonal decor, extra furniture, or rarely used items, keeping your home functional while you reorganize.

Sort before you store – Take advantage of PODS’ on-site storage option to sort belongings at your own pace, without the pressure of strict moving or storage deadlines.

Make space for what matters most – By placing bulky or excess items into a PODS container, households can reclaim closets, garages, and living areas for everyday use.

Plan for long-term organization – Whether you need short-term help during a cleanout or longer-term storage, PODS’ flexible moving and storage solutions adapt as your organization goals evolve throughout the year.

“For so many people, the desire to get organized is there, but the process feels overwhelming,” said Steve Yapp, Owner of PODS Local in Ventura. “That’s where PODS makes a real difference. When we deliver a portable storage container right to your driveway, you suddenly have room to breathe, sort, and simplify. There’s no hauling, no deadlines, and no added stress. It gives people the space and flexibility they need to make 2026 the year they finally feel in control of their home.”

With PODS, households gain instant space to declutter and reorganize at their own pace. Customers can keep the container on-site as long as needed or have PODS store it securely off-site. This flexible model helps transform cluttered homes into calm, organized spaces, ensuring support for one of the nation’s top wellness-driven resolutions for the new year. Learn more or get a free quote at mylocalpods.info

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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.

PODS® offers moving and storage the way you need it done, with unlimited time, space and control. When PODS® pioneered portable storage in 1998, they introduced the world to a brand new, flexible way to move and store. Now an industry leader, PODS® currently provides residential and commercial services in 46 U.S. states, Canada, Australia, and the UK. To date, the PODS® network has completed more than one million long-distance moves, four million initial deliveries, and has over 220,000 PODS® containers in service. For more information, go to: www.mylocalpods.com.