Everyone goes through big life changes from time to time. And sometimes, these big life changes engender the need for a storage space. You may need to store some belongings, furniture or other items until your life settles down or for other extended periods of time. When you have storage needs, whether they are long-term or short-term, a storage unit could be useful to you. Some life changes that may require you to consider using a storage unit can include some of the following. Going Through a Divorce Getting divorced is a tough situation and generally one of the spouses will end up displaced from the marital home. In such a case, if you are the spouse that is moving out of the marital home, you might end up in smaller accommodations than you are accustomed to after the divorce. If this is the situation in which you find yourself, you need to remember that you do not need to get rid of your possessions. You can find a suitable storage unit where you can store your things until you get through your divorce and your life stabilizes post-separation. Entering into Retirement When a person retires, they may need to downsize their life to make their living situation more easy to manage. But that does not mean that retirees must get rid of valuable antique furniture, or possessions that they are holding onto as inheritance for their children. A storage unit is a convenient way to store important belongings that simply don’t fit into your downsized post-retirement life. Natural Disaster or Damage to Your Home Sometimes bad and unavoidable things happen to people’s homes. A storm could damage the roof, or could cause a tree to collapse on a portion of the home. A lightning strike could cause a fire, which could cause damage to your home. If something unfortunate happens to your living space, you may need a storage unit to keep your belongings in until your home can be repaired. Period of Good Fortune Not all big life changes are bad. Perhaps you changed jobs and got a significant raise, you earned a large bonus, or won or inherited some money and have decided to treat yourself to a big-ticket item that you have always wanted. Whether you are planning on getting a new boat, a jet ski, a classic car, a motorcycle, or some other fun, large item, if you need to store it when it is not in use, a storage unit is a good solution. Considering an Alhambra Storage Unit If you find yourself in any of these situations or encountering anything else life throws your way, a storage unit is there, ready and available for you, whenever you might need one. A US Storage Centers storage unit in Alhambra can provide you with the extra storage space that you need as you go through life and deal with change. Contact us today to see how a storage unit could be useful for your particular circumstances. US Storage Centers 2500 West Hellman Avenue Alhambra, CA 91803 (626) 377-9111
