There are many reasons to use a portable storage container—they are vital for planning a smooth local or long-distance move, perfect for seasonal storage, and valuable for retail businesses and companies. 1-800-PACK-RAT and its mobile storage units can also make everyday life easier when you need to make space in the home. One of the common reasons people need to store household items is to make room for more residents—this may be adult children returning home after completing college or one or both of your parents moving into the home with you. Take a look at how a portable storage unit can be beneficial as you make more room in your home.
Moving Your Adult Child Back Home
It's always a joy to have your children back home, regardless of age. But if it has been a while since they have lived in your house, you may wonder how to handle the situation. It is not uncommon to see young adults move back into their parents' homes after graduating college or grad school while working to start a career, save money, and build the necessary credit to purchase their own home.
While it is not an uncommon scenario, it can be a difficult transition for the adult child and the parent. The relationship dynamic will be vastly different from when they last lived at home with you and will require some adjustments on everyone's part. One way to ensure a smooth transition for all of you is to ensure they have their own space. They will have grown accustomed to having independence and need to continue to feel they have a space of their own.
While some people keep a room open for their adult children, many parents are forced to use the extra rooms for other purposes in the home. If this is the case, you will need to store the items that are in the way temporarily. They will also have their things from their own living situation that must be stored until they find their apartment or home. A portable storage container will keep everything safe and secure during this temporary living arrangement. You can choose to have the container on your property for a short time, or you can have it safely stored at a local facility.
Moving Aging Parents into Your Household
Whether your parents have reached a stage where they cannot live alone or you would like to have them closer to you and your family, creating a space or area in the home where they can maintain their autonomy will be necessary. Every situation is different and requires planning and forethought to ensure a smooth transition and peaceful atmosphere.
You will need to consider what to do with all of your parent's belongings. They will likely have a lifetime's worth of items that don't just hold monetary value but also sentimental value that must be kept and saved. You will want to drastically downsize things from their home before they move in with you. Moving and estate sales are a great way to eliminate things that would be redundant in your home. Things like kitchen items, furniture, and household tools are just a few you are unlikely to need.
For the rest of the belongings, you can pack them up and store them in a portable storage container where they will have peace of mind knowing their things are kept safe and secure. The good thing about 1-800-PACK-RAT's nationwide storage facilities is that you can rest easily, knowing others cannot access your belongings. If you or your parents need to get into the unit, all you will need to do is let us know 24-48 hours in advance so we can put your container in an area where you can access it.