Whether your kids have moved away to college or you’re just tired of looking after a large home, you might be considering downsizing. While moving to a smaller home and sorting through your belongings can be a stressful process, you don’t have to throw out all of your excess possessions. Below are a few ways that renting a storage unit can help you find a temporary home for these valuables.

Benefits of Storage When Moving to a Smaller Home

1. Frees Up More Space

Rather than having to clutter up a smaller living space, keeping excess belongings in a storage unit allows you to maximize the square footage in your new home. This will make your interior cleaner and more visually appealing, as well as prevent someone from tripping over your possessions. 

2. Prevents You From Making Impulsive Decisions

The process of moving is stressful enough without having to make impulsive decisions about the items you wish to keep, donate, or toss out. If you need extra time to sort through the boxes of items you’ve collected over the years, keep them in a storage unit so you can go through them at your own leisure.  

3. Allows You to Keep Precious Belongings

If you no longer have room for family heirlooms, such as an antique clock or vintage furniture, yet don’t wish to sell them, keep them in storage. At some point, you may wish to pass these items down to your children or grandchildren, and you may regret having sold them. A storage unit serves as a safe place for these items until you’re ready to take them out. 

Take the stress out of downsizing with help from All American Self Storage in High Point, NC. The facility features a wide range of self-storage units with climate-controlled options and 24-hour video surveillance, ensuring your most valuable possessions stay protected from both weather and theft. The units are also equipped with advanced lighting solutions and electronic gates. Visit their website for more information about their storage facility and services, or call (336) 434-1222 to speak with a friendly representative about reserving a unit.