The Art (And Science) Of Storage

Self-storage units are perfect for long-term storage but also serve as a great staging location for a major move. Relocating is a difficult task to accomplish all at one time, but the use of rented storage spaces makes it possible to break the project into manageable pieces at a departure point or destination. These units also help when navigating an uncertain short-term living situation or a brief stay in a city.  

Gradual moves

Moving isn't always an easy journey from one point to another. For homeowners, the complexities of selling a house and finding a new home to buy or rent can take months or even years, and renters may find it difficult to immediately secure an apartment or house of the same size in a new spot. Both situations can mean operating out of two locations as deals close, a school year ends and notice periods at jobs are served. 

When distance isn't a barrier, a self-storage facility makes it easy to start the hard work of packing up a place and securing items until a final destination is obtained. Finding a unit near a preferred neighborhood is a great first step. Next, boxes and smaller items can be transported to the site each time a visit is carried out for job interviews, house hunting, or apartment browsing. Over time, it's possible to pare down a house to the essentials prior to the last transport after a sale or a lease expiration. 

Using a storage unit also makes it easier to settle into a new home as items can be brought in and placed at a measured pace to avoid overwhelming stacks of boxes clogging up open spaces. Based on storage opportunities in the new home, the unit may even be used long-term to manage mementos and decor overflow.

Temporary quarters

Some moving situations are a bit haphazard, and certain jobs, such as media, consulting, and medicine, may lead to frequent relocation or a period of back-to-back moves in a short period of time before a home base is established. In these situations, self-storage makes it possible to keep treasured belongings and furniture safe until the time is right. 

When items are kept at a storage unit in a former city, it's easy to coordinate with a moving company to load up the unit when it's time to move. Simply provide the moving firm with a key or combination and notify the facility manager about the move. The experience can be 100% hands-off until it's time to unpack and set up a new place which leaves more time to enjoy finally settling down.

Contact a self-storage facility for more information.