Short-term storage generally refers to having a storage unit for three months or less, and nothing is set and stone. Self storage the “self” part means you’ll be loading and managing your storage unit by yourself. If this is your first time renting a storage unit for short-term use, you might get that overwhelming feeling. If you are going through a life transition or planning your next steps the last thing you need to think about is storage. We have some tips to help guide you through short-term self storage and make the process go smoothly.
- Whether you are relocating for temporary work, redoing a room in your home, or something else. We have helped people with the following situations; moving, building a home, remodeling or renovating, student relocation, travelers, expanding businesses, military deployment, decluttering, and extra storage for your vehicles.
- Start your search early, but not too early. You want to be able to find a suitable storage facility but you don’t want to wait till the day before you plan on moving. At the same time, you don’t want to be pay for a month of storage that you don’t plan on using till the end of the month. Take a look at your timeline and consider how many items your plan on storing. We recommend starting your search about a week or two weeks before you plan on getting a storage unit.
- Choose the best storage facility for your storage needs. We recommend not selecting a storage facility based on cost, although affordability and convenience are important factors. You will also need to look into the storage facilities security, staffing, and maintenance efforts. Make sure to read review and to choose a storage facility that works with your life.
- Choose the right space for your storage needs, you don’t want to get too small of a unit and force items into the storage unit. If possible we recommend coming to a storage facility and checking out the different size storage units. Bring a tape measure to ensure that you will have enough space. Use our storage guide to help you better understand sizes, https://www.miltstorage.com/amenities/.
- Make the most of your space and pack your items strategically. Storage units tend to be about 8 feet high, so there is plenty of room to stack your items. We recommend using totes instead of boxes to help with the storing process.
- Lastly be prepared to extend your storage, often some people take longer to move into their new home or projects take long than expected. Be ready to change your plans by having an inventory of the different items you put in storage. It is easier than you think to forget the items you put away in storage and having an idea of what items you have will help you in the future.
We know that getting started with short-term storage can be an undertaking task but, Milt’s Mini Storage is here to help. The majority of our facilities have traditional storage, climate and humidity controlled storage, and drive up storage. Milt’s Mini Storage® located in Bellevue, NE has all of the storage unit/outdoor parking above. No matter which storage facility you chose at Milt’s Mini Storage® we value your belongings. We offer gate access, security cameras, and we an on-site live-in manager. Milt’s Mini Storage® offers self-storage units, at a reasonable and fair price. Call us today to see what we offer!