There are times in life when you could really do with a self storage unit.
Some are happy moments: moving in with a new love, buying our first proper home, welcoming a new member of the family or travelling to some spectacular corner of the globe.
Other moments are not so happy: a break up, downsizing or losing a loved one.
In all of these episodes, it is easy to see how storage can be a helpful solution to the problem of too much stuff.
In this article, we would like to discuss how self storage can help you in at that difficult stage when you need to help move a parent or an older relative to new accommodation.
Moving out of one’s home can be very upsetting. All the family experiences a period of mourning when saying goodbye to the location that played a massive part in your formative years, and now where your own children have enjoyed spending time.
It’s not the just stuff….
One of the biggest challenges to older people is the feeling of surrender and acceptance that they are no longer young and able to manage in their family-sized home.
In this Marie Kondo generation of compulsive tidiers, it may only seem a case of throwing everything in bin bags. What’s the problem? Perhaps you feel your relative is being stubborn wanting to hold on to their possessions.
However, these objects could be all they have left of certain aspects of their life. Gifts from their parents, handwritten letters and cards, mementos from unforgettable holidays, baby shoes.
If you start throwing things away without their consent, this could hurt them and make the move a lot harder. Therefore, be sympathetic and respectful. After all, their legacy is also your legacy.
We’re here to help….
One way that might smooth the road to moving to the new home is renting a self storage unit. Here are the reasons you should strongly consider this option.
- Your relative won’t need to worry about getting rid of stuff
You can put off the decision of what to get rid of indefinitely by taking out a storage unit. Your relative may not be able to host such precious items in their new accommodation, but they will have the comfort of knowing that everything is still there should they want it.
- They can sort out their belongings in stages
Sometimes, we need more than one sort out before we are ready to let go. Using storage gives you the option of eliminating possessions in stages. Your relatives are always welcome at our facility if they want to visit their items or have a decluttering session.
- Family heirlooms and antiques can be preserved for the next generation
Any expensive or large items that might be passed on can be preserved in a dry, clean storage unit, cobweb free. There is no pressure to sell anything on to the first bidder, and when someone else is ready to rehome the new item, it will be in excellent condition, far superior to leaving it in a garage or loft.
- Everything is safe and secure
Leaving items in storage can be nerve-wracking, but it is much safer to leave them in a facility like Rent A Space where you have the comfort of knowing your items are protected by CCTV and high tech alarm systems.
- You can get all your packing materials from us
No need to worry about finding packing materials when we stock boxes, bubble wrap, covers, corner protectors and everything you might imagine. We ensure all our products are affordable as we know how expensive moving house can be.
- You can downgrade your unit any time
If you do find you are able to make progress in sorting out the possessions, you may find that a smaller unit is more suitable. With our easy terms, this is a straightforward process and means that you don’t pay for more space than you currently need.
If you are in the process of finding new accommodation for your older relative and you are looking for storage options, get in touch with our friendly storage experts.