Need To Free Some Space At Home? Items To Put In Self Storage
If you are running out of space at home and want to gain some of it back, know that you can use self storage to get back some much needed square footage. However, you may find yourself debating about what items you should get rid of. Here are some tips for what you should consider moving into your new self storage unit.
Seasonal Items
One thing that just makes sense to put into a self storage unit is seasonal items. These are things that you are only using once a year anyway, so you do not need to look at them when they are not in use. Purchase some plastic bins that you will use for each holiday occasion, and you can pick one bind up for the next holiday when you drop off the previous bin. It will allow you to effectively use to space while transitioning between your Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas decorations.
Large Power Tools
If you have a collection of large power tools at home, chances are that you are not using them that often. Home renovation projects are likely few and far between, so there is no need to hold onto that table saw or power washer. That said, make sure to keep your common tools at home. Buy a toolbox that holds all your essential tools, that way you do not need to travel to the storage unit for a power drill.
Seasonal Clothing
Are you running out of room in your closet? If so, there is no reason to have everything in there all year round. You are not going to be wearing your hooded sweatshirts in the middle of summer, just like you are not going to be wearing shorts in the middle of the winter. Consider storing those seasonal clothes in your storage unit when they are not in use, which will make going through your closet easier to navigate.
Kids' Toys
Your kid likely has more toys than they know what to do with. One way to make them feel new again is to rotate the toys from time to time. You can store some in self storage while some are at home, then do a swap where some of the toys go away for a while in exchange for ones in storage. You'll find that your child has a renewed interest in what you bring back, and you won't go crazy with overflowing toy boxes.
