Where To Find Temporary Storage During Your Home Renovation

While home renovations are a wonderful way to upgrade your home, they can also be messy, inconvenient and overwhelming. You’ll likely need to move everything out of the work area for the duration. You may be able to simply relocate items into your garage or another room but for bigger jobs that may not be an option. Then what?

Depending on the size of your project, you may need to find temporary storage during your remodel. Rather than pile things up around you and spend the next weeks or months stepping over it, a storage unit provides a quick, easy, and clean way to get stuff out of the way. Let’s look at the benefits of storage during your home renovation and how to make the most of your unit.

Why Use Self-Storage During Remodeling

Why Use Self-Storage During Remodeling

Even if you’re not doing the work yourself, navigating the logistics of a home renovation can be a challenge. Securely storing your items ensures that they are out of the way and safely out of mind. Instead of piling things in the garage, stashing them at a friend’s home, or using a portable storage container, a self-storage unit has several distinct advantages:

• You can easily access your items when you need
• You limit clutter in your home
• Valuables remain secure while your home is open
• You can choose a location and unit size to match your needs
• It’s cost-effective 
• It’s a flexible solution for a finite duration
• Your items remain safe from paint, dust, or damage

Storage During Renovation: What to Look for 

Using a storage unit makes it easy to move big things like furniture out of the way. But, consider the value of storing other items. With your home open to contractors, plumbers, and painters, you may want to keep valuable or fragile items, collectibles, and memorabilia out of the way too. 

Choosing the right storage facility during your remodel requires a few key questions and considerations. Here’s how to plan ahead:

Size

Do you simply need dish and utensil storage during a kitchen remodel, or do you need to move appliances and furniture as well? Most storage facilities have units available in a variety of sizes, but the fee increases with the volume. It’s worth your time to make sure you select a unit that will fit everything while not overpaying for space you don’t need. Use Storelocal’s handy storage sizing guide to point you in the right direction.

Security

If you’re storing valuable possessions for a month or more, you’ll want to ensure they’re safe. Look for features like gated entry, video surveillance, on-site managers, and Bluetooth locks. If you’re visiting at night, look for a well-lit facility. 

Climate Control

If you live in a hot or humid area or have delicate items to store, a climate-controlled unit ensures your items remain safe. Important papers, books, clothes, and electronics can be sensitive to extreme temperatures and humidity shifts. Store them in an environment where you know they’ll be safe.

Convenience

Choose a storage location that’s nearby and accessible when you need it. Make sure that your storage facility has gate hours that match your schedule and that it’s easy to reach in all types of traffic. Also, consider exterior vs. interior storage units. If you’re dropping off heavy furniture, a drive-up unit with a roll-up door may be your best option. For interior units, make sure they offer spacious elevators and carts for moving items. 

Cost

Your remodel is already eating up a good chunk of your budget. The right storage solution shouldn’t come with unseen costs or extended plans. Find a solution that offers flexibility in the timeline you need. At Storelocal, we post our prices for every location so you know your cost upfront. We also offer coupons and special move-in deals at many locations. When seeking short-term storage during your remodeling project, you should be able to find a deal.

How to Pack Your Storage Unit

With the upheaval a remodeling project brings, you never know what you might need. Staying organized and properly packing your storage unit will help you find your favorite sweatshirt or important document when needed. A few points to consider:

• Pack similar items together
• Use plastic bins for better protection and easier transport
• Create an inventory list of everything you store
• Label all boxes or bins
• Put more commonly used items toward the front
• Create aisles to walk through

For more tips see our blog on how to best pack your storage unit.

Temporary Storage Solutions for Home Renovations

If your home renovation is on the calendar, it’s time to reserve your storage unit and start packing. Storelocal makes it easy to find an affordable and secure storage unit near you to handle all the overflow during your home remodel. Our facilities are clean, well-managed, and easy to book online. Find your nearest facility using our location finder and stop by today. One of our friendly on-site managers would love to help you find the right unit for your needs.