Hello World! Welcome Friends! Are you planning to start home renovations or are you getting ready for some major changes in your kitchen when the renovation is finally over? But before you think about what color would go best with what wall, it helps if you’ve got a plan of action when it comes to temporarily storing all your stuff. Here are some storage tips and ideas to help your home renovation process run smoothly.
Book a Storage Facility Service
The first and most obvious option is to hire a storage unit and move all of your belongings there until the renovation is complete. You will also need to plan ahead on who will be responsible for bringing your stuff back home when the renovations are done. Thankfully there are several storage facilities online that let you reserve a unit for as little as a week or as long as several months. Some of these services even provide packing tips to make storage a lot easier. Before you go out and rent a storage unit, it’s also important to make sure that the space is big enough to hold all your belongings. That’s why booking a Mammoth Self Store is a good choice if you are planning a renovation and you are on the Sunshine Coast. A good rule of thumb is also to determine how many square feet the renovation will be covering, then divide that figure by 100. This gives you an estimate of how much room each item should take up in the storage unit. In addition, don’t forget about larger items such as appliances and furniture!
Packing and moving your belongings is hard enough as it is, so why not make things easier on yourself and rent a storage unit near the renovation site? This way you can keep an eye on your stuff while construction workers are doing their thing. Although this might sound like an unnecessary hassle, remember that these days security isn’t always guaranteed at all locations. It also helps if there are people nearby who can help you move your items when renovating commences. If possible get someone from the renovation company to help you move everything from your old home to the new one.
Store Your Valuables with a Local Friend or Relative
If you don’t have enough room in your home, another option is to ask someone if you can store your stuff at their house until renovations are complete. If this person lives close by, it would be best for you both to go over all the items that will be stored and agree on who would take responsibility should anything happen to any of these items. If they live nearby, make sure they know when the renovation will start so your stuff won’t get left out in the open once construction begins. Just like with storage units, make sure there’s ample space before stashing everything away.
Another option is to use a spare room in your house. This works best for those looking to store furniture and larger items like appliances, but could also work well if you’re looking to keep smaller valuables like jewelry and heirlooms. It’s important that this person knows what they are getting into before agreeing on any terms. As with storage units, make sure the renovation site will be secure before choosing this option.
Disassemble and Store Large Items
One of the more time-consuming options is to disassemble your larger furniture items. As an example, if you need to store common household appliances like washers and dryers, consider removing these items from their cabinets before storing them. This way they’ll take up less space in the unit. If there are any other large pieces of furniture that can be easily taken apart, it’s best to do this as well. For smaller items, make sure they are placed in containers that will not be visible during renovations. You don’t want anyone accidentally kicking or stepping on anything should construction workers go near these boxes/containers!
It may not be possible to salvage certain valuables. But if it is, now is the time to do it. Take pictures of each item before storing them away so you have a record of what they are should anything happen to them while stored elsewhere. Be advised that cheap plastic bins may not offer enough protection for high-value items. If possible, find sturdy cardboard boxes or crates to hold these items instead. Avoid using plastic containers as these can easily be damaged by water or other liquids coming into contact with them.
Explore Other Alternatives
As an alternative option to expensive storage units and renting out someone else’s home, there are many companies online that rent out trailers/trucks at affordable rates. These vessels vary in size but always make sure that whatever vehicle you choose has ample room for all your belongings. Plus it doesn’t hurt to have the vehicle right near the renovation site. This way you can easily bring everything back home once renovations are done! When all is said and done, the time will come when your renovation is finally completed. Once this happens it’s best to take all your items out of storage just in case there are any damages that weren’t detected prior to moving them to another location.
Moving is a difficult and time-consuming process so don’t try to do it by yourself, instead hire a professional mover or removals company that can provide you with an affordable moving service and furniture clearance. And if renovations are going to be a lengthy process, see what other services they have available such as packing and unpacking, storage units, and even courier services for all your personal belongings.
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