After four very long years of college, you are finally finished. You have collected your diploma and just got that great job offer - all the way on the other side of the country! Pretty exciting - and a bit scary, too, if you are being totally honest with yourself. There are many details to take care of, and you certainly wish you had more than just four weeks until you needed to have everything done, but you are sure you will have no problem taking care of everything in time. Your good luck streak continues as you reach your destination: Westminster! You found the perfect apartment in a great location, but it is smaller than you anticipated. Apartments are expensive in this area, you have found, so you had to settle for something a little smaller than you wanted. Now faced with more stuff than you can fit into your new apartment - your books, your furniture, your clothing - and not a lot of time to sort through everything and figure out which things you can part with and which you want to hold onto, looking into the option of renting a storage unit for a month or two until you have time to sort matters out is a great idea. Long-Term Book Storage One of the items that new college grads often have accumulated is a huge stack of textbooks. Many people like to hold on to them for a while, but finding a good place to keep them dry and in good condition is sometimes difficult. The best place to store books to ensure they stay in good condition is in a well-ventilated, dry space, preferably one with climate control. Books should not be wrapped in plastic, but should be stored in boxes or plastic containers. Never pack too many books into the containers, as they can quickly become too heavy to be easily moved around, and also ensure that the boxes or containers are weatherproof and dry. It is important to use clean boxes, preferably those that have not been used for food storage, as leftover food odors can attract pests. Keep It Simple Though new college grads may not have a lot of furniture, when starting out with a tiny apartment, you probably want to keep it as streamlined as possible. Anything that you do not need to use on a regular basis is something that would be best kept in your storage unit. With that new job, and your ambitious attitude and work ethic, it will not be long until you get your first raise and, before long, you will be able to move into a bigger place that can comfortably hold all of your belongings. Until then, keep your living space simple. US Storage Centers - Westminster's Storage Solutions If you are new to the Westminster area and need a place to store your extras, contact US Storage Centers at 714-941-0714. We can help you find the right size storage unit to meet your needs and are here to make sure you have a great experience whether you stay for just a few months or much longer. Let us help you today. US Storage Centers 14528 Edwards Street Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 941-0714
