Nearly 70% of the population of Hawthorne, New York is married, which is about 14% higher than the national average. At each stage of a marriage, there is always something different that happens where investing in a Hawthorne storage unit from us at US Storage Centers is a good idea. See why you and your spouse would benefit from keeping your possessions in a self-storage unit at these different stages. Newlyweds Many newlywed couples move in together thinking that it will be a really easy transition. Consolidating possessions and deciding what gets to stay in their apartment, however, can actually be rather difficult. Here a few items newlyweds commonly store: Furniture - Couches, chairs, tables, beds, and other pieces of furniture are very large and bulky, making it hard to keep both his and her sets. Keeping one set in storage is a good way to preserve furniture until it is needed at a later day. Electronics - The same predicament you face with furniture applies to deciding which electronics to keep as well. Storing electronics is best in climate control, which we provide at our Hawthorne storage facility, to prevent extremes in temperature ruining the circuits. Books - In many newlywed apartments, there simply isn’t enough space to keep books or bookshelves. These items store well in our units, but we would advise plastic bins for your books because they are more rigid and really good at keeping out moisture. Clothing - There isn’t much space to keep clothing when you are newlywed, and learning how to share closet space can be somewhat of a juggle. If this becomes a problem, instead of chucking your clothing, they keep very well in a storage unit until you need them again. Seasoned Couples Couples with a few more years of marital experience know what it is like to accumulate possessions as they go along. Consider keeping the following items in your Hawthorne self-storage: Sports equipment - Couples with older children know that sports begin to consume everyone’s life even at a young age. Consider keeping your children’s sporting equipment in a unit during the offseason to reduce clutter in your closets and living spaces. Maternity clothing - Mothers with children commonly collect different maternity clothing during each pregnancy, and this is never a cheap venture. Couples who anticipate having more children commonly store their maternity clothing in our units. Kids’ clothing - The same thing goes for children’s clothing. Kid’s clothing can end up being expensive if parents have to buy new clothes for each child. Keeping hand-me-down clothing and baby’s clothing is optimal for parents to save money on their kids in the future. Baby items - Cribs, changing tables, dressers, and more take up considerable space, even when they are deconstructed. We recommend storing baby items in a unit to organize them and keep them safe until a new addition to the family comes along. Senior Couples Even the most seasoned of couples may find new needs for a storage unit. Consider some of the following ideas to store: Photos - Photographs keep really well in storage and help senior couples preserve their memories. Storage keeps the colors from fading or risking sun damage. Children’s items - As their children grow up, senior couples often end up with a lot of their children’s childhood items. If these are particularly valuable, we suggest keeping them in a storage unit until they are able to take them for themselves. Antiques - Old possessions or heirlooms are best kept in self-storage to prevent damage when the grandchildren come over or if the pieces are generally fragile. Loved one’s possessions - If a loved one passes away, it can be difficult to part with their belongings. To make space while keeping the memory of their beloved alive, many seniors will also turn to our storage units Getting a Storage Unit Today If you belong to the 70% of married couples in Hawthorne, there is always something you may find useful to store. Call us or go online to reserve your unit today! US Storage Centers 130 Brady Avenue Hawthorne, NY 10532 (914) 873-0800
