Moving to a retirement community often means selling the home where you raised your family and downsizing your belongings to fit into a physically smaller space. Having a space where you can put your extra belongings can help in the moving process.
Consider the following advantages of a small storage unit in the moving process.
Clutter. Oftentimes, Realtors will advise their clients to declutter before listing the home. In other words, showcase the space your home offers rather than your stuff. If you are working on a tight timeline, this may mean physically removing stuff from your home quickly. If you are not ready to part with your memories, you can pack up your belongings and place them in a storage unit where you can go through them later.
Out-of-season Clothing. If you are moving to a smaller home, you may also be compromising closet space. If you have been accustomed to having an overflow closet in the guest bedroom, storing your out-of-season clothing in storage bins in a climate-controlled storage unit may solve your challenge.
Out of Season Décor. Do you love Christmas but don’t have space to store multiple trees and decorations between January and November? A storage unit offers a perfect space to store your artificial trees, Christmas ornaments, and décor.
Seasonal Outdoor Furniture. Protect your outdoor furniture from the elements by placing it in a storage unit in the winter. You’ll be thankful when you don’t need to replace the furniture each spring.
Memories. Because the moving process can be very emotional, it’s often difficult to make decisions to keep or discard memories. A storage unit allows you to review the memorabilia later and make an informed, less emotional decision about those pieces.
Moving Day. On moving day, moving everything into your new home at once can often be difficult. A storage unit allows you to temporarily store items that don’t fit perfectly into your new space, giving you time to figure out the best mix of furniture for your future.
For these reasons, a storage unit can take away some of the stress of downsizing and moving to a retirement community.
ELANCO Self Storage, conveniently located across the street from Garden Spot Village, offers a variety of climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled storage units. To find a unit that fits your budget, visit elancoselfstorage.com.