When you have big plans for renovating your home, either in a specific room or throughout the entire place, you'll need to consider what to do with all your belongings. Keeping all of your furniture in your home may not be an option when your home is small and doesn't have a lot of room for temporary storage.  

Since renting a storage unit can be an excellent option for making a renovation project easier, you'll need to assess what storage unit is the right match for the work you would like done. 

Choose a Suitable Size

If you're curious about all the options for storage units and want the size to be appropriate for your needs, it's essential that you look over your home and the projects you have in mind. Depending on what you need to move out, the need for an oversized storage unit could be important. 

Since storage units vary so much in size, you'll need to take measurements of any furniture that you intend on storing and whether everything can fit into the storage unit without issue. 

Understand Heating Benefits

When you're going to be placing items in storage, it's important that you recognize the benefits of heating. If you're placing furniture that's sensitive to extreme temperatures, along with artwork and other items, it becomes so important for you to prioritize heating. 

A heated storage unit can be more expensive in some cases, but keeping the temperature consistent can prevent damage. This is especially important when you're renting a storage unit for an extended time while remodeling work is done at home since the seasons can come with big temperature fluctuations. 

Reserve Your Unit Early 

As soon as you know when you're going to have remodeling work done, it's a good idea to reach out to a storage facility. Reserving the storage unit in advance can ensure that it's available on the dates you need it instead of the storage facility being full when you need one. By reserving the storage unit early, you may even enjoy additional savings that make it more reasonably priced while working on your renovation project.

If your goal is to renovate your home and you're concerned with how messy it can be, it's a good idea to rent a storage unit. Instead of exposing your belongings to dust and debris during renovation work, you can feel good knowing that everything is stored and kept secure. 

Contact a local self-storage service to learn more.