Having children go off to college is a major landmark for parents. While there may be some sadness due to having an empty nest, most are happy to refocus energy on their own pursuits. This often includes reclaiming bedrooms and family rooms, which may have been overrun with the kind of clutter teenagers typically accumulate. At US Storage Centers, our Phoenix storage facility can help you redecorate and convert these spaces into other uses by giving you a place to keep items your child no longer needs. Converting a College Student’s Bedroom Circle of Moms assures parents that there is no right amount of time to wait until changing the decor in your child’s room once they go to college. Some parents wait a year, some several months, while others start converting the space to a home office before their child’s last back is packed. At US Storage Centers, we are here to help whether you want to make major changes or simply clear up some of the excess clutter. Children and teens tend to accumulate an abundance of things growing up. While you may not want to get rid of all these items, there is no doubt they take up extra space. They may be adding to clutter in your closets, crawl spaces, and garage. It becomes especially problematic as your now young adult college student still has stuff spilling into bedrooms, family rooms, and other common spaces in your home. Items that belong to your teen that you may want to consider keeping in a Phoenix storage unit include: Furniture you want to update, such as twin beds or futons; Old dresses and student desks; Stereo equipment; Out-of-season clothes; School trophies, yearbooks, and other types of memorabilia; Sports and recreational equipment; Collectibles from their childhood, such as stuffed animals, crafts, and artwork. Once you have picked out a unit in a size that best suits your needs, make sure everything is clean and thoroughly dry prior to packing to prevent damage. At US Storage Centers, we stock boxes and packing supplies to make move-in day easier, and our clean, secure units ensure these items will be in good condition for the next time they are needed. Making Transition to College Schedules Easier It is important to remember that although your teen may have moved out to go to college, most dorms are closed over holidays and during the summer months. This means your teen is likely to return home on a regular basis, and may even need to move back in once they graduate from college. According to CNBC, as many as half of college graduates return home to stay with mom and dad for the summer or after graduation, and we can help with these transitions. During school breaks and other times when your child may want to return to their room, consider pulling out some of the items you have in storage while keeping any furniture or household supplies they have accumulated organized and ready in your unit until they are needed. The Right Phoenix Storage Facility for You Call or visit us at our Phoenix storage facility, located at 4860 North 83rd Avenue, today. See for yourself how our units can provide a convenient, cost-effective solutions for all of your storage needs. US Storage Centers 4860 North 83rd Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85033 (866) 858-7031
