Home renovations can lead to a joyous outcome, but they can also create a few logistical issues if your life or lifestyle is disrupted. You might also find yourself between leases or temporarily displaced if your home is damaged or in need of some vital repair. This likely means that you will have to relocate until those renovations are complete or your new lease is signed.
It’s likely that your temporary living space might not have the storage capacity of your primary home. This is when you need to consider temporary living storage solutions. In most cases, your home is your comfort zone and you’ve spent years perfectly arranging and/or storing your belongings. It’s easy when everything has its place but when it comes to moving and storage for temporary stays, you will soon realize how your stuff is every bit as displaced as you are. You have many options, but here’s why we believe you should use a portable storage container during a temporary living situation.
The Portable Storage Solution That Makes It Easier on You
These days portable storage containers are widely used for a variety of solutions. Contractors and residents alike use portable storage containers for everything from home displacement to construction. Whatever your storage needs might be, these portable storage containers have become more affordable and accessible.
“Portable” is the key word for convenience here. Portable storage containers are designed to come to you and move with you. You can also load and unload according to your own schedule. This gives you flexibility when you can’t find that perfect contractor that doesn’t rush or impose difficult deadlines.
Another win here is that you can keep your secured portable storage container on site with you or it can be stored at a secure facility nearby. Either way, the right portable storage container will feature strong secure mechanisms and tamper-resistant locks and doors.
Flexibility Makes it Work
If you’re displaced for any amount of time, the last thing you want to deal with is a looming contractual deadline. You will likely deal with scheduling or timetable difficulties if you’re temporarily leasing or renting a new living space. Your temporary living storage solution should allow for more flexibility and understanding.
That’s why our storage and moving specialists will work with you in determining your immediate storage needs and timeline. Short and long-term options are designed to be as flexible as you and your evolving temporary needs require.
Security is Essential at a Time When Your Property is Vulnerable
When your property is unpacked from your home and on the move, it’s vulnerable to security vulnerabilities. This is especially true if your property is not locked during your new temporary living arrangement. Security is where a portable storage container can truly come in handy.
Peace of mind is essential when you are displaced and seeking temporary living storage solutions. This is why a portable storage container might be the answer to your “peace-of-mind” concerns. The right storage container should feature solid security mechanisms and tamper-resistant locks and doors. These security features are just a sample of a long list of convenient options when it comes to portable storage solutions for temporary housing.
Be Ready to Protect Your Valuables Against the Elements
It might seem to you that all portable storage containers are the same. However, many have learned that that is not the case at all. Our extreme regional weather can be a challenge to those lesser storage units that are not built to withstand sudden storms and heat waves that persist during those warmer months. While heat may be top of mind, Dallas-Fort Worth brings a considerable chill as northern winds descend in late winter.
That’s why it is essential to secure a portable storage container that can protect against these bothersome elements. Be sure that your storage container is properly sealed against moisture, dust and pests. Without these needed protections, your stored valuables could be damaged or ruined during your temporary stay away from home.
Save Money During Difficult Times
Being displaced is often a considerable expense. If you own or lease the home from which you are displaced this means you must also pay for another rental or lease if your insurance doesn’t cover this temporary housing. Money can slip by quickly if you’re not careful with those expenses.
That’s why a temporary portable storage container makes a great solution when your budget is starting to look a bit thin. Portable storage containers are often less expensive than traditional storage units. This is especially true if you factor in the transport, access and convenience of those particular units.
When you rent a portable storage container, it can be brought to you and then easily transported around your schedule or moving arrangements. You won’t need to pay for a moving truck and you can avoid the expense of repeated trips to and from a storage facility.
Space Optimization and Organization are Important
It’s easy to lose track of your belongings when you are displaced from your home. However, when you use a portable storage container as a temporary living storage solution, you are more able to organize your valuables and belongings as well as save space in your new lease or rental. With a container on site, everything you need will be at hand. Your new space will be much less cluttered as portable storage containers can be used for storing furniture, seasonal items and décor as well as documents, clothing and other necessities.
If you have been or are in the process of being temporarily displaced, we can help. Here at SAM Store and Move our storage and moving specialists can help you choose the temporary living storage solution that is best suited for your time displaced from home. We can make sure that your secure, weather-resistant container is delivered to you or is kept at a storage facility of your choosing. Contact us for the answer to all of your moving and storage needs. You can also fill out our free and convenient online quote and one of our experts will be in touch.