For parents, renting a Phoenix storage unit provides a convenient, cost-effective way to clear out the clothes and clutter left behind once their children go off to college. US Storage offers clean, secure units in a variety of sizes so you can hold onto childhood keepsakes, as well as any furnishings your child may end up needing in the future. Keeping Childhood Keepsakes in A Phoenix Storage Unit Once children go off to college, you may be wondering what to do with all the random mementos and décor that takes up space in areas throughout your home. A Phoenix storage unit provides the perfect solution. You can divide various items into different categories, pack them up securely, and keep them in one clean, central location for when and if they are needed in the future. The following are items to consider for storage: Keepsakes from childhood: These include report cards, craft projects, school pictures, and favorite toys; Mementos from high school years: These include school yearbooks, letter jackets, awards and trophies they received, and souvenirs from class trips and graduation; Practical items for future use: These may include beds, dressers, or lamps from their room, as well as items you no longer use throughout your home. Items such as couches, tables, and dishware could prove useful in their first apartment. When placing items in your storage unit in Phoenix, remember that during college breaks your child will likely return for brief periods, such as over holiday breaks and during summer vacation. They may also need to return home after graduation until they can find a steady job. According to College Parent Central, as many as 85 % of college students plan to move back in with their parents before getting their own apartment, and more than 30 percent of young people aged 18 to 34 return back to home, even after leaving the nest. Keeping necessities such as bedding, extra linens, furniture, and sporting goods in a Phoenix storage unit helps to ensure you are ready if this day comes. How A Phoenix Storage Unit Can Help You Handle ‘Unexpected Guests’ The decorating website The Square Cottage advises that rather than keeping your child’s room exactly as they remembered in the event they need to come home, you can compromise by updating the furnishings and removing adolescent touches, such as posters of their favorite bands or their student desk. These and other items can be packed away for safe keeping in your Phoenix storage unit, while you leave a few mementos from the past tucked into spaces here and there. Once your child does announce their intent to move back into their former room, you can keep your home from being overrun with clutter and emphasize the temporary nature of their stay by suggesting they get their own Phoenix storage unit. They can call or contact us online to arrange a visit, and our friendly staff will help them find a unit that fits both their budget and their needs. US Storage Centers 4860 North 83rd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85033 (866) 858-7031
