With the back-to-school season nearly upon us, many Central Texas families find themselves reorganizing their homes to make room for new school supplies, sports equipment, and study spaces. Back-to-school is the perfect time of year to organize your home, and you may find that renting a storage unit is an easy way to reduce clutter and keep seasonal belongings safely out of the way without needing to donate or sell them. Whether you live in Temple, Belton, Killeen, Harker Heights, Salado, Jarrell, Waco, or Morgan’s Point Resort, the right storage solution can help your family start the school year with a cleaner, more organized home. Keep reading as we share some of our top tips for creating extra space for a less stressful school year with a storage unit.
Why Rent a Storage Unit Before School Starts?
A storage unit is the perfect tool to help you declutter bedrooms and study spaces before school starts. It allows you to make room for school supplies and sports gear that may need extra space you don’t otherwise have in your home. Storage units allow you to put away summer and seasonal items that you don’t need access to year-round. If you struggle as a family to stay organized during this busy time of year, a storage unit could be the perfect way to help you stay more in control of your space and reduce clutter in your home.
Storage Tips for College Students
College students in Texas are another group who can also benefit greatly from storage units. Storage units allow students to store belongings safely between semesters, so they don’t have to worry about transporting them back home or paying for overweight luggage if they are flying around the country. We know that college students are often working with a tight budget, but they can opt to share a storage unit with roommates to save money while still enjoying the same benefits of using a self-storage unit. Our self-storage units in Central Texas are ideal for students attending UMHB, Temple College, Texas A&M Central Texas, and McLennan Community College.
What to Store During the School Year
During the school year, there are many different items that you could place in a storage unit. Summer gear and camping equipment can take up a huge amount of space in your home and are well worth putting into storage. As summer approaches again, you can simply remove the items for the summer months and then put them back into storage after you are finished with them and the kids go back to school. Bikes and sports equipment take up a lot of space in homes and garages, yet often aren’t used regularly. If you do need to take them out each weekend for practice or outdoor adventures, you’ll easily be able to access a local storage unit to get your belongings out for use.
Patio furniture and holiday decorations may be used for only one to two months a year, so they’re better placed in storage to free up space for new school supplies or study spaces. The same goes for extra furniture, toys, and seasonal clothing. By choosing belongings that you only use for a small percentage of the year, you can make your home a little less chaotic and ensure your family feels organized for the school year.
Pack Your Storage Unit Smart
Once you’ve decided what items to place in your storage unit, you’ll want to maximize the space to fit as many belongings as possible while keeping the unit well organized. Use sturdy boxes that will safely take the weight of your belongings. Each box should be labeled to show exactly what is inside so that you can easily identify where items are stored when you need access to them. Stack heavier items on the bottom and lighter belongings as you go further up the locker. Leave an aisle in your storage unit for easy access and to ensure your unit is safe when you leave it unattended for an extended period. View more packing tips for a self storage unit in Texas.
Consider Climate-Controlled Storage
One consideration we recommend Texas residents consider upgrading to is temperature-controlled storage. This offers extra protection for electronics, musical instruments, documents, photos, and wood furniture. We highly recommend this particularly in the summer months for greater protection from the Central Texas heat and humidity.
Choose the Right Storage Unit
Choosing the right storage unit size will depend on the amount of belongings you plan to put into storage. If you are just looking to put dorm items and seasonal items in storage, a small unit will likely be sufficient. Our medium and large units are suitable for storing furniture and household belongings and are ideal for families with a large number of items to put into storage. If you need support selecting the right storage unit size, our team at Amy’s Attic Self Storage will be here to help you find the right unit and answer any questions you have about our services and putting your items into storage for the first time.
A storage unit can help Central Texas families and college students stay organized throughout the school year. With convenient locations in Temple, Belton, Killeen, Harker Heights, Salado, Jarrell, Waco, and Morgan’s Point Resort, Amy’s Attic Self Storage makes it easy to create the extra space you need in your home when your kids are heading back to school. The start of the school year is the perfect time to recognize your home, and it will help you make your home more organized and clutter-free ahead of a busy year.
Are you looking for support in selecting a self-storage unit? Contact our team at Amy’s Attic Self Storage today to discuss our storage facilities or to ask any questions you have about back-to-school storage in Central Texas.
