17 Nov 5 Ways Kamloops Families Use Mini Storage Year-Round
Our Kamloops mini storage company has served countless families over the years for a multitude of reasons. Below is a list of the five most common ways families use storage throughout the year.
1 ) Decluttering, Freeing Up Living Space
We all want more space in our homes. Whether you live in a studio apartment or 5 bedroom house, you will likely run out of space for storage. The longer you live in your home, the more “things” you’ll accumulate and the more storage you’ll need.
When you rent a mini storage unit you can temporarily remove things from your home that are taking up space in rooms, closets, the basement, or your garage. You’ll have a safe, out-of-the-way place for belongings that you seldom use but want to keep, allowing you to maximize living space.
2 ) Sporting & Recreation Equipment
Most sporting and recreational equipment is used seasonally. For example, you’ll need your skis and/or snowboards mainly in fall and winter, and camping/outdoor gear in summer. Does all of that gear need to be in your home all year long? No! Move it to storage and forget about it until next season.
Valleyview Mini Storage is a Kamloops-based facility that keeps your items secure and safe from environmental damage caused by cold, heat and moisture.
3 ) To Store Holiday Decorations
If your family loves holiday decorations, lights, window or yard displays, it’s a safe bet that you aren’t as keen about putting them away, because you struggle each year to figure out where to put everything. Why do they seem to take up more space than the did last year?
4 ) During Home Renos
If you’re renovating or painting your home, a storage unit can keep furniture and furnishings safe from spatter, spills, bumps, dents and dust. Removing some of these items to storage also gives workers more space to do their jobs well. The work may not take as long, your belongings will be safe, and nobody will be tripping over furniture.
5 ) When Selling a Home
If you’re selling your home, having a storage unit allows you to stage it properly for showing to potential buyers. Half the battle of staging a home for sale is removing the clutter that makes a room feel crowded and only keeping essential furniture and furnishings. In essence, you set the stage so that buyers don’t feel your presence and can imaging themselves living in the home. Read “Clear and Stage Your Home with the Help of Mini Storage” for staging tips.
Rent from the Most Trusted Name in Kamloops Mini Storage
Valleyview Mini Storage is a locally-owned family business that provides best-in-class storage to Kamloops residents. With over 45 different sizes of storage unit available, it’s easy to find the right size for your needs. For your convenience, we sell storage and packing supplies including boxes, bubble wrap, packing paper, tape and more. Storage is accessible from 7am to 7pm seven days a week.
Contact us for a free mini storage estimate.