Reaching your golden years and planning for retirement can be both exciting and overwhelming. Many seniors desire the simplicity of moving into a smaller home that is easier to manage. Maybe you’re ready to downsize, but not quite sure where to start. If you’re not sure how to utilize storage for your downsizing process, this guide should help.
Make a plan
As you probably guessed, making a plan for your storage needs is the first step. Are you staying in your current home or moving? If you are moving, is your new home furnished or not? These are important questions to answer so you know just what needs to be stored and what is going with you.
Decide what needs to be stored
Downsizing does not have to mean getting rid of everything. If you are staying in your home, consider moving your seasonal decorations, sentimental items, and other belongings that you don’t use very often into storage to reduce clutter. If you are moving into a retirement home that is furnished, you may not be able to bring everything with you and will need to store some furniture items. Work room by room to decide what you’re going to take with you, what will be stored, and what you will donate or toss. This can be a daunting process, so we recommend taking your time and enlisting help, if possible!
Choose your storage unit
Now that you’ve decided what you’re going to store, you can choose which storage unit will work best for you. The goal is to move your belongings into a space where they are safe, but still accessible. You can enjoy the freedom of your decluttered space while knowing your items are safe. Whether you decide to move into a smaller home or stay put, freeing up space in your home is a liberating process and moving belongings into storage means you’ll always have them when you need them.
As always, we recommend Spartan Storage for all of your storage needs. Contact us today to learn more about our facilities and pricing.