How Self-Storage Can Help You Prepare for Renovations This Spring

Come spring, you’ll be ready to clear out your space and prepare for renovations. Whether you’re making flooring updates or painting the interior of your home, you’ll quickly learn just how much home renovation costs can be. When you need more wiggle room as a home renovator, rent self-storage for a cost-effective way to make space at your place fast.

We’re here to provide helpful tips for your projects this spring, from knowing how to store a couch in a storage unit to kitchen storage ideas. There are countless ways to clear out the clutter in preparation for your spring home improvement projects. Allow our team at Absolute Storage Management to provide you with the best tips and tricks for using self-storage during your spring home renovations.

Why Should I Use Self-Storage for Home Renovations?

When you renovate a particular room, you and your family cannot access it easily. This lack of space also means less storage at home to keep your precious belongings secure during spring showers. The abundant clutter and stacks of boxes also pose a hazard to children playing around the house.

With the proper storage unit, you can protect your belongings from potential debris and dust. Self-storage also provides additional room at home for your spring home improvement projects.

Tips for Self-Storage Before and After Home Renovations

Before you grab your toolbox, it’s best to have a plan for your spring home renovations to avoid overwhelming yourself. Let us share a few practical tips to use before, throughout, and after your home improvement projects.

• Plan ahead of time. Make a spreadsheet tracking all the items you plan to place in storage and which items are grouped.
• Declutter and donate. Sort your belongings into one of three categories. Declutter or throw away any items that cannot be reused. Donate those items you don’t want to keep but want to be reused. Keep all items you plan to use in the immediate future. 
• Sort and pack. Sort items into similar groups, such as room, size, and weight, and pack accordingly with appropriately sized moving boxes.
• Focus on one room at a time. Sorting through one room at a time will help prevent overwhelming your storage process and allow you to bring more attention to detail to each room.

How To Use a Storage Unit for Home Renovations

Whether your home renovations involve transforming your living room or simply downsizing your home, self-storage creates countless opportunities for homeowners to make space in their homes. Here are some ways to utilize self-storage for each significant part of your home. 

Living Room Storage 

A storage unit is ideal for storing living room furniture as the paint dries and the carpet is installed. If you plan to store loose items in the living room, use good packing practices to protect your belongings, such as not overloading boxes and wrapping fragile items.

If you need your living room to store items from another room, consider investing in multipurpose furniture for additional solutions beyond the storage unit. 

Furniture Storage

From the living room to the basement and attic, nothing clears out more room faster than furniture storage. There are ways to best prepare your furniture for the storage unit, even for a short time. 

Clean each piece of furniture you plan to store for an added layer of protection. Some cleaning procedures include vacuuming cushions, removing stains, and disassembling furniture when possible.

Kitchen Storage

Do you need storage for kitchen appliances or utensils, pots, and pans? Self-storage is a helpful resource during home renovations. Consider renting climate-controlled storage for optimal protection if you plan to store several temperature-sensitive items, including electronic appliances.

Bedroom Storage

Perhaps you’re looking to renovate your bedroom. A storage unit is best for storing your bed and other bedroom fixtures, such as beside tables and dressers. When storing your bedroom furniture, utilize the drawers as additional storage space for smaller items. Consider climate-controlled storage if you plan to store wooden or upholstered furniture.

How To Choose the Right Storage Unit

Finding the proper storage unit is essential to seamless spring home renovations. It can save you time and money! There are several factors to consider when choosing the right storage unit for your home renovations, such as the following:

• Assess the size of your item load
• Acknowledge accessibility and location
• Consider security features and amenities
• Compare costs
• Look into different storage unit types

To learn which storage unit size best fits your needs, take a look through our online unit size guide. 

Find Premier Self-Storage for Spring Home Renovations With Absolute Storage Management

When you need the best self-storage to accomplish your home renovation goals this spring, there’s no better place to go than an Absolute Storage managed storage facility. We’ve got premier storage units across the country at affordable monthly rates so you can clear out the space needed to transform your home into a little piece of paradise. 
Are you ready for your self-storage journey? Find your nearest storage facility online to rent or reserve your space today!