After your wedding and honeymoon, you and your spouse embark on a journey together. One of the first tasks many new married couples face is figuring out how to combine personal possessions. A storage unit is often a helpful solution. Here are a few tips for using the extra space wisely.

How to Use a Storage Unit After Your Wedding

1. Be Flexible

It may be tempting to keep everything you owned before getting married. However, plan to be flexible, especially if there are duplicate belongings. For example, donate that second blender to charity or a friend who needs it.

Whether it’s a prized CD collection or a favorite loveseat, there may be some sentimental belongings that you and your spouse don’t want to part with. Try to find middle ground and only donate what you mutually agree to give away.

2. Store Wedding Gifts

Most couples receive wedding gifts. If there isn’t enough room for everything in your residence, use a storage unit to safeguard what you don’t immediately need.

Storage units are available in a wide range of sizes. Before transporting the items to the unit, make an inventory list so that you know what’s in storage.

3. Plan Ahead

Think about your future when sorting through items for storage or donation. For instance, that dining room set that doesn’t fit in your current home may be useful in a bigger house you purchase. A unique sculpture or painting you receive may symbolize your nuptials. Store items you may need in the future.

4. Invest in Climate Control

A climate-controlled storage unit protects furniture, jewelry, books, and precious property. The climate control feature safeguards fabrics against mold and mildew, keeps metal from rusting, and prevents wood from cracking due to temperature fluctuations. Choose this option for any sentimental, expensive, or delicate belongings.

To store your possessions, turn to CJ’s Storage in Columbia Falls, MT. For more than 15 years, they have offered secure and safe storage units to those in Flathead County, Kalispell, and Whitefish. The facility has climate-controlled units in a range of sizes and at affordable rates. Visit their website to explore the available features, and call (406) 892-1272 to discuss your needs.