Condensing your items with your new spouse's may take some time to get used to. If your marital home is currently being painted and you are going to have to stave off moving in for the time being, having a convenient and spacious area to store your possessions is necessary, especially if you are going to be temporarily staying with family. A standard storage unit may not work out for you and your partner, so it is in your best interest to explore different storage setups.
"His And Her" Units
Starting your union off on the wrong foot may make you leery about how your living arrangement will be, once you and your partner move into your home. To keep things simplified and to avoid annoyances associated with disorganization or misplacing an item, rent dual storage units that are located next to one another.
A storage facility that provides a drive-up service will make it possible for you and your spouse to unload your vehicles and place the items in the appropriate units without needing to climb steps or walk far. Plus, you and your spouse may benefit by being able to help each other out. For instance, maybe your spouse will be running late one night and they will need something from their storage unit.
If you were going to head over to the storage facility anyway or if the facility is on your way home, you can quickly access the unit and retrieve the belonging, without disrupting your husband's plans.
A Larger Unit Or An Interior Storage Space
If your possessions have already been neatly packed inside of cartons and you and your spouse don't mind sharing a space, request a large unit that can be accessed from outdoors or that is located within a facility. Storage units are not limited to ones with rolldown doors that are lined up alongside each other. Some facilities offer larger storage solutions, which can accommodate household goods, recreational equipment, and vehicles.
If you have a lot of items that cannot fit in a smaller unit and you are going to be coming and going regularly to retrieve things that you need or to drop off additional items, you may require extra security and protection for your and your spouse's belongings. An indoor unit cannot be accessed from the outdoors and items that could be damaged from hot or cold temperatures will be stored inside a climate-controlled area.
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