Spring Home Improvement Project? Faqs About Storage Units Benefits And Use

How can homeowners use storage units to help with spring remodeling projects? If you're planning a major home improvement project after the weather breaks, take a look at what you need to know about the benefits and uses of storage unit rentals. 

What Are the Benefits of Self Storage During A Spring Home Improvement Project?

The answer to this question depends on the type of project you're planning and the extent of the home improvement upgrade. In general, the top benefits of using a storage rental during your spring home renovation project include:

• Reduce the risk of stains. Spring showers can make a home renovation project muddy and messy. Instead of worrying about contractors tracking dirt, debris, and much onto your area rugs or other items, use a self-storage rental.
• Reduce the risk of damage. Heavy equipment and complex construction processes (including demolition) could damage your furniture or other household belongings. Storage will keep these items safe during your springtime project.
• Organize items in the renovation space. Instead of shuffling furniture, knick-knacks, and everything else from room to room, a storage unit provides one safe space to hold and organize these items as you renovate your home.
• Clear the renovation space. The contractors need room to work. Self-storage allows you to move everything out of the work area—without cluttering the rest of your home.

Along with these benefits, a self-storage rental provides you with a place to keep furniture, appliances, or home decor accents that you may not use after the renovation. If you're not sure whether your old couch will go back into your new living room or if you could use the existing bedroom lighting fixtures again, consider storage. This option allows you to reuse the items in the future instead of buying new home furnishings.

How Can You Use Self-Storage During A Spring Home Improvement Project?

Now that you know why to use self-storage, you're ready to take the next step and learn how to use it. Again, the specific ways you use self-storage will depend on the type of renovation and how extensive it is. 

Evaluate your storage needs before you choose a rental. This should include an assessment of the number, size, and weight of the total for-storage haul. Smaller items such as knick-knacks, photos in frames, books, linens, and home decor can go into boxes and bins. Use moving quilts or blankets to cover furniture and appliances. Quilts and blankets offer protection during the move into and during storage.