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Home Renovation Storage: A Solution for Peace of Mind
We understand the mix of stress and excitement that comes with renovating your home. It’s thrilling to reimagine your space, explore new design trends, and shop for fresh furniture, appliances, and fixtures. However, renovations can also disrupt your life, whether you’re updating a single bedroom, remodeling a kitchen or bathroom, or tackling a full-house makeover. That’s where home renovation storage becomes a game-changer, offering a practical solution to keep your belongings safe, organized, and out of the way during the project.
Clutter creates chaos
One of the first steps to a successful renovation is minimising clutter. By storing away the belongings from the rooms you’re upgrading, you can prevent chaos and maintain a more efficient workspace. If you have a spare room or garage, your storage solution may be sorted. However, for many, especially during larger renovations, finding extra space can be a challenge. Planning ahead is key to ensuring that your valuables are protected from the mess and dust that comes with construction, which can cause significant damage to furniture and electronics. Home renovation storage solutions can provide the perfect answer.
Self-storage units to the rescue
When asking friends or family to store your items isn’t an option, self-storage units can provide a safe, reliable, and convenient solution for home renovation storage. While it might seem like a last resort, renting a short-term storage unit is often the best way to safeguard your valuables. A good storage provider will offer secure units monitored 24/7 by CCTV cameras and accessible 365 days a year, allowing you peace of mind knowing your belongings are protected and easily accessible when you need them. At Masons Self Storage, we provide flexible storage solutions to ensure your renovation runs smoothly.
Bring out the measuring tape
Even though renovations are temporary, it’s important not to cut corners. Similar to moving, ensure you know exactly what you need to store so that you can choose the right unit size. Don’t hesitate to use a measuring tape to get precise measurements of large items like wardrobes, appliances, and furniture. This way, you’ll avoid renting a unit that’s either too small or unnecessarily large, ensuring your belongings fit perfectly without wasting space or money. You can explore our storage unit sizes to find the perfect fit for your needs.
Packing like a pro
Whether you’re storing your belongings at home or in a self-storage unit, you need to pack the items correctly to prevent damage. For example:
- Kitchen essentials: Glassware should be wrapped in bubble wrap and placed in sturdy plastic containers or strong cardboard boxes (make sure to store these last so no items are resting on them). Before storing your appliance, they need to be defrosted, cleaned and chords neatly coiled and tied.
- Bedroom basics: Disassemble your bed and cover your mattress with a special protector, and your headboard and the base of the bed with a dust sheet. Your mirrors should be tightly bubble wrapped and stored upright in a secure spot, making sure they won’t tip over.
- Living room necessities: TVs and other costly electronics can easily get scratched, dented or even break if it’s not stored properly. Ideally, you should wrap these in a blanket and place them in their original boxes. Alternatively, if you don’t have the boxes, bubble wrap is your best bet. Wrap your devices up completely and store them at the back of the unit on the floor. The further back they are the better, so they don’t get moved around when you’re removing or placing items inside the unit. Large furniture like couches should be stacked securely to avoid toppling and large rugs should be rolled neatly.
Your Packing Materials Hub
Before you begin packing for your home renovation storage, make sure you have all the right materials to protect your items. At Masons Self Storage, we offer a complete range of high-quality packing materials to make your storage process as smooth as possible. From bubble wrap to durable cardboard boxes, packing tape, and protective covers, our Packing Materials Shop has everything you need to keep your valuables safe and secure during storage. Whether you’re storing items at home or in one of our units, the right materials can make all the difference in preventing damage and ensuring that your belongings stay in top condition.
Check out our Packing Materials Shop online for all the essentials, conveniently delivered to your door, so you can focus on your renovation with peace of mind.
Let Us Handle the Heavy Lifting
Whether your home remodel lasts six weeks or six months, Masons Self Storage has the perfect unit for your needs. And if you’re too busy to bring your belongings to us, our Mobile Storage service is designed for your convenience. With three different mobile options, we can pick up your items directly from your home—saving you time and the hassle of hiring a van.
To learn more about our services or to get a quote, email our team at [email protected] or call us at 0800 533 5708.
