Whether you have to move across town or across country, a self-service storage container may be a good way to go. Moving containers come in a variety of sizes to fit your needs, and can be used for short or long-term storage. They can also be shipped most anywhere in the country. You usually have up to a month to complete the packing of the container, and can pay for additional time if you need it.
The average container holds a room to a room-and-a-half of furniture or 40-50 medium-sized moving boxes. For larger moves, you may need more than one container. You can store the container in a facility provided by the container company, where your stuff will live in a climate controlled and secure environment. It is always a good idea to check with several companies to find the best match to what you need for storage.