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When you're moving back in with your parents, you could be concerned about how your belongings are going to be cared for since you won't be able to keep as close of an eye on them. If you've decided to rent a storage unit, but are feeling uncertain about choosing the right storage unit that's smaller and using it properly, it's a good idea to see how much of a difference can be had with the right planning for getting a storage unit that's going to be the best match for you.

Be Realistic Taking Any Measurements

Before renting any specific storage unit or choosing a size that's either small or medium, it's best to see what you can do to make sure that everything fits inside. Taking measurements of furniture and all the boxes you have can help considerably in pointing you towards a storage unit that's not going to feel too cramped for your items.

Being realistic with measurements can also ensure that you're not overspending and choosing a storage unit that's not roomy enough for everything.

Disassemble Furniture As Much As Possible

An easy way to cut down on how much space all your items take up is to disassemble furniture as much as possible. In many cases, you can have items disassembled in order to cut down on how much room they take up in the storage unit. This can be a great way to save money since you'll be able to rent a smaller unit without needing to throw out or get rid of anything that you want to hold onto.

With furniture disassembled, you'll also be able to better protect the furniture since it may be possible to pack some items better than if they were assembled.

Don't Worry About Accessing Your Items

While a typical storage unit will need to be accessed time and time again, this will not be the case if you're storing things temporarily while living with your parents. With this in mind, you can stuff the storage unit much fuller and ensure that everything is kept neat inside without the need to reach the back of the storage unit. Without needing access to the unit, you can fill it to the brim and avoid needing to keep an open path to your items.

With the intention to rent a small storage unit temporarily, the above tips can help a lot with pointing you towards the unit that's going to be the best match.

For more information, reach out to a local self-storage facility.