4 Uses for Short Term Storage

Published: September 29, 2021

There are many reasons in this crazy world why we may need storage at one point or another. Maybe you’ve inherited some furniture that you don’t have space for, or you need surplus storage for your business. Each circumstance requires different needs. But getting a storage unit doesn’t have to be a lifelong commitment—or even a year-long commitment! There are many instances in which you might need short-term storage, and in these cases, portable storage units are likely to be your best bet. Portable storage makes packing more manageable by delivering a UNIT to your home and relocating your items whenever you need them. Below are a few reasons you would want to consider short term storage. 

Renovation 

Home renovations are an exciting undertaking, yet they require a lot of organization and planning. Making these types of changes to your home often cause a fair amount of disruption to you and your family’s day-to-day lives. One way to make this process simpler is by renting portable storage. UNITS offers monthly leases, which means you can rent a storage space for the time needed rather than committing to an annual contract. Get your furniture and other personal belongings out of the way while construction takes place and unload it all when finished. Plus, you can store your UNIT on your property in case you need to access it. 

College Student’s Summer Breaks

If you are a college student or are the parent of a college student, chances are you will move back home during the summer break. Moving all of your student’s belongings back into your house for the summer can be chaotic and messy. A great solution would be to invest in some short-term storage. You can rent a UNIT for a few months, and we will drop a storage space directly to you where you can load it at your leisure. Once your student is ready to move back to school, UNITS can transport the items directly to their student housing. 

Seasonal Items 

Using short-term storage is a great way to avoid unnecessary clutter while still participating in all the things you love. Perhaps you love winter sports and have a collection of skis and snowboards. Or maybe you have the best Christmas decorations on the whole block, complete with Santa’s reindeer and endless string lights. You can decorate to your heart’s desire or get all the winter gear you’d like and then store your items away in the summertime to free up space in your home or garage. Maybe you’re more of a summer sports fanatic and like to break out your pool toys, slip and slide for the kids, or your patio furniture. Keep these items tucked away during the winter. Whatever your seasonal hobbies are, temporary storage is a great solution. 

Staging for Selling Your Home 

Are you getting ready to move? Staging your home is an essential step to putting your home on the market. Making sure your home is rid of clutter, and cramped furniture will help you on your path to getting the best offer possible. You can rent a UNIT to store any items you’d like to get out of the way during this process. The best part is, once you’ve sold your home, part of your move is already out of the way! We can transport your items to your new home with ease. 

For whatever your short-term storage needs may be, UNITS has got you covered. Not only do we offer affordable rates, but we are locally owned. Whenever you’re ready, one of our qualified staff will be available to speak with you and help get you set up with your portable storage unit. Reach out to us at (443)842-7400, drop us an email, or fill out a form on our website.