How to Store Your Belongings During Home Renovations
How to Store Your Belongings During Home Renovations
Renovating your home is an exciting step toward improving your living space, but it can also be a messy and chaotic process. Dust, debris, and construction tools don’t mix well with your furniture, electronics, or lifelong keepsakes. That’s why having a smart storage plan is essential! Whether you’re remodeling a kitchen or redoing the whole house, here are Loc-Tite Storage’s top practical tips to store your valuables safely and efficiently during home renovations.
1. Decide What Needs to Be Moved
When remodeling your home, before the construction begins, take a second to prepare and create a checklist. Start by walking through your home and make note which areas will be affected by dust, residue and will be hard to clean. Anything in those spaces should be removed to avoid damage. Focus especially on:
- Furniture: Such as couches, massage chairs, solid wood cabinets, lamps and hanging fixtures.
- Electronics: Televisions, gaming stations, vintage record players and all sensitive electronics should be stowed away to reduce the risk of damage during renovations.
- Art and decor: All hanging decor, rugs, and decor around the house should be taken down in preparation for renovations.
- Clothing and linens: Dust often clings to exposed clothing. Fold and put away all clothing in a safe location.
- Kitchenware and appliances: Kitchen appliances such as toasters, air fryers, coffee machines and collectable silverware should all be put away as dust can get caught in crevices.
Even in areas not under construction, dust and vibration can affect delicate or valuable items.
2. Invest in A Short Term Storage Unit
A self storage unit is one of the easiest ways to keep your belongings safe, clean, and out of the way during renovations. Loc-Tite Storage in Kokomo, Indiana offers a great range of storage features, perfect for keeping your belongings secure during home renovations.
- Drive Up storage access offers a simple and fast, yet secure way to load and unload your belongings. Our Loc-Tite Storage wide driveways allow you to pull up directly outside your unit! No struggling with heavy furniture around corners and up stairs.
- Flexible rental term- Loc-Tite upholds flexible renting which gives you the flexibility to store as long as you need!
- High security and video surveillance- At Loc-Tite we have 24 hour recording cameras throughout our facility! We work to provide confidence and peace of mind when storing at our secure facility.
- Gated Entry- We have electronic gated entry, which only allows authorized individuals to enter, keeping you and your belongings safe.
- Smart Entry Technology - We support Noke Smart Entry, making it even easier to access your unit! No hassling with keys or locks, Noke allows you to lock and unlock your unit with just your phone!
Whether you need short term storage for a few weeks or longer during an extended project, Loc-Tite Storage offers units that give you peace of mind and space to work.
3. Pack Like a Pro
Protecting your items starts with how you pack them:
- Use sturdy boxes and label them clearly by room; and write a list on the top of the box of all of the components in the box. This will make it easier when it is time to move all your storage back into the home.
- Wrap fragile items with bubble wrap or foam padding: This will keep sensitive items protected from any potential damage in the moving or storing process.
- Cover furniture with blankets or plastic sheeting: Work proactively and cover your furniture, which preserves the same condition it was when it was initially in your home.
- Store electronics in original packaging if available: This will make it easy to locate as well as provide a perfect and secure environment for the storing process.
When using a storage unit, stack items carefully with heavier items on the bottom and fragile boxes on top. Make sure all labels are pointing outwards. Also, allow yourself space to walk through your unit by creating a walkway through to the back.
4. Create a Temporary Living Setup
If you’re staying in your home during renovations, you may need to create temporary living zones. Move essential items into another part of the home that is not under construction, and consider using storage bins or rolling carts to keep your space organized. It can get overwhelming to stay in a cramped space so give yourself the gift of organization.
5. Store Valuables Separately
Jewelry, documents, and other high-value items should be stored in a secure location away from the renovation area—such as a safe deposit box or locked cabinet. Even in the best hands, construction work involves multiple people coming and going. It is a good idea to store this inside of your storage unit and label it as “costume jewelry” to not draw attention to it when moving in and out of your home.
6. Communicate With Your Contractor
Let your contractor know what areas are off-limits and what you’ve moved out of the way. This helps avoid confusion and keeps your storage plan aligned with the construction schedule. Keep a record of your phone calls and messages incase there are any bumps in the road.
Book a Storage Unit with Loc-Tite Storage in Kokomo, Indiana
Renovating doesn’t have to mean living in clutter. With a little planning and the right storage solution, you can protect your belongings and make your home improvement project go much more smoothly.
Looking for a safe place to store your stuff during a renovation? Loc-Tite Storage in Kokomo, IN offers secure, flexible storage units perfect for both long term and short term storage needs. Reserve your unit today, and get your home renovations on!
