One of the most common situations wherein people turn to Corona storage units is when a family’s child graduates from high school and moves to attend college. The family is left with an extra room and furniture, and to save space, they either end up throwing out their belongings or letting them sit in the child’s previous bedroom unused. That space is valuable, though, and with some planning, it could be turned into something else that is more useful to the family while their child is away. Instead of throwing up their hands, they find that storage units are actually the most viable, cost-effective solution to throwing away their possessions or letting them remain in an untouched room. When families discover that storage units are an option for them, they often have a few initial questions. Numbered among some of these questions might be, “What can we actually store in a storage unit of our own?” or “What could we do with the space if we turned our child’s room into something else?” Because these questions are so ubiquitous, we endeavored to answer them for you. Keep reading to see the untapped potential of a storage unit and what it could mean for your family after your high school grad has flown the coop. What can You Store? When your child goes to college, chances are the student housing in which they are staying will have standard “dorm furniture.” Generally, this includes a chest of drawers, a desk, a bed, lamps, and other essentials. As a result, students have the option of showing up at school with a bag of clothing, their toiletries, and little else. For this reason, many college students’ rooms do not change noticeably after they have left home. Fortunately, nearly everything students leave behind can likely be put into storage. Some of the things that parents of college students regularly put into storage include the following: · Mattresses, box springs, and bed frames · Furniture · Electronics · Books · Trophies · Sports equipment · Artwork · Musical instruments · Collectibles · Clothing What can You do with Your Extra Space? After 18 years of having a child in your home, you may be at a loss as to what to do with the extra space you suddenly have. Here are some of the things you could do with an extra room in your house: A home office; A music studio; A hobby room; A home gym; An updated guest room; A recording studio; A playroom for your younger children; or A game room. Call US Storage Centers Today to Learn More about our Self Storage Options If you have a child who is going away to school, one of our storage units can allow you to keep their belongings safe while you repurpose the extra room you have in your home. We offer a number of storage options that fit a variety of budgets and space requirements. To learn more about our self storage solutions, call US Storage Centers today at 951-234-0845. US Storage Centers 22237 Knabe Road California, CA 92883 (951) 234-0845
