For those who live and work in Phoenix, they understand the appeal that the area has to people outside the southwest region. Warm year-round climates, beautiful sunsets and scenery, and an abundant variety of shopping, dining, and recreational options all make Phoenix a great place to call home. In fact, Phoenix is particularly well-known for this because several snowbirds ‘migrate’ here to escape the cold of their primary residences. During the winter months in particular, Phoenix and Arizona at large is flooded with visitors from colder regions, many of whom are retirees, affectionately referred to as snowbirds by locals. For these people, a storage unit in Phoenix can help make their temporary relocation to the area easier and more comfortable, providing a safe and convenient option for storing clothing, goods, and furnishings until they are needed. If you are a snowbird who visits Phoenix regularly each year, the following are some of the ways a Phoenix storage unit can make your yearly move easier. Setting Up A Temporary Home According to an AZ Central report on snowbirds, as many as 300,000 long term winter visitors flood the Phoenix area each year, many of whom plan on staying for varying amounts of time during the months of October to March. Throughout the state, yearly visitors spend as much as $6 billion, which includes the cost of buying or renting a property to call home during their stay. Campgrounds, mobile home parks, and condominium resort properties in Phoenix all offer long-term winter rentals for visiting northerners, and maintaining and making these temporary homes comfortable can put an even bigger dent in your budget. A Phoenix storage unit can actually save you money by providing an inexpensive and convenient environment to keep items you plan to reuse on future visits, rather than having to reinvest your money in these items each time you come. Items you may want to consider leaving in your storage unit include: Furniture and appliances; Home goods and kitchen supplies; Towels, curtains, and bedding; Seasonal clothing; Holiday décor; Camping equipment; Hobby material and recreational equipment. Packing your items properly for safe keeping in a Phoenix storage unit helps ensure that any initial investment will not be wasted, while also helping to create an environment where you have all the familiar types of comforts and conveniences of your permanent home whenever you visit. End of Season Packing USA Today ranks Phoenix as one of the top ten sunniest places to retire, but the downside is that excessive exposure to the sun or high heat can cause fading or warping, which makes leaving your belongings in storage sheds or attics impractical. In addition to offering a secure location where your items will be safe from threats of vandalism or theft, your unit has the added benefits of being temperature controlled, offering protection from hot summer temperatures while you are gone. US Storage Centers’ Phoenix Units Are Right for You While we know it is always a little chaotic packing up at the end of a long trip, packing your belongings to be placed in a Phoenix storage unit makes it that much easier. Our facilities have packing materials on hand and available for purchase, and our website offers tips on how to pack specific types of items, as well as how to make the most of your space. You can leave knowing that the items in your unit are safe and protected, and will be ready for you to use and enjoy on your next visit. US Storage Centers 1201 East Cinnabar Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85020 (602) 842-0456
