The Five D’s of Storage Needs
There are many reasons why people make the decision to rent a storage unit, we have found over the years that people rent storage due to five factors that we like to call “The Five D’s of Self Storage.” Typically, we find people rent storage while going through life transitions. While those transitions may be uncomfortable, some aspects of it can be easy, like putting your belongings in storage while working through these life changes.
What Are the Five D’s?
The five D’s simply put are: Downsizing, Disaster, Death, Divorce, Displacement. Although all those things sound like tough topics, knowing how to prepare for them and how storage comes in handy can elevate some of the stress around these big life changes.
Downsizing
There are many reasons people end up downsizing; one of the most common reasons is seniors downsizing their home for a more accessible residence or an assisted living facility. Other reasons can include downsizing because your kids have left home, or you travel often for work and need a smaller home. Whatever the reason, downsizing doesn’t have to be complicated.
A common misconception is you need to get rid of things that can’t fit into your new space, that isn’t necessarily true. Utilizing self storage can help you avoid letting go of items that have significance for you. Hold onto that antique wood dining table that has been passed down generations, by putting it in climate controlled storage you can keep it until you’re ready to pass it down to the next family member.
Disaster
It can be impossible to avoid disaster whether they are natural ones like a tornado or accidental ones like a house fire. Disasters can cause you to have to find new housing or seek something temporary. While you navigate a disaster, self storage becomes a crucial aspect of keeping your belongings safe from further damage.
Month-to-month leases on storage units can be beneficial in situations such as a disaster. This gives you the flexibility to determine how long you need a storage unit for and keeps you in control of the term.
Death
It is difficult losing a loved one and even harder to work through the next step after your loved one has passed. Some of these steps will include obtaining a death certificate, making funeral arrangements, and deciding on what to do with their home and belongings. Until the family has decided on what to do with the belongings of your loved one, it may be convenient to put their items in storage, especially if there are plans to sell the house.
To ensure their vehicle is safe it will be beneficial to consider using vehicle storage or a 10×20 storage unit. Mini Mall Storage offers a variety of storage unit sizes to accommodate the needs of our customers, whether your loved one has a lot of items or just a bit of items to store.
Divorce
Life can take us in a direction that we never expected, separation and divorce are difficult to navigate and work through. While deciding if divorce is right for you, taking some time apart to see if you can work things out may be the right first step, Eric M. Willie Law Firm suggests a legal separation. Signing a partition and exchange agreement to divide martial property, this partition protects both parties and can be terminated if you decide to stay together.
During this difficult life transition, we recommend putting your assets in a neutral location such as self storage. This becomes a neutral ground for your belongings and gives you time to determine how your assets will be divided in the future.
Displacement
Displacement can be an uncomfortable process, whether you voluntarily moved from your home or community or there were forces that made the decision for you. This can cause additional stress and uncertainty that you don’t need. A major concern that comes with displacement is where you will store your belongings during this transition.
Self storage becomes a valuable resource because they provide security and accessibility when you need it the most. Mini Mall Storage has ensured that you get the most from your storage unit, some of our features include 24-hour access storage, climate control, and drive up access storage.
Why Self Storage
When the five D’s of self storge impact your life, renting a storage unit is a convenient and secure choice while you are going through life transitions. Mini Mall Storage has facilities across Canada and the United States making us the ideal choice for wherever life takes you.
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