How to Prepare Your Home for a Growing Family
Preparing your home for a growing family is an exciting challenge because as your family expands, so does your need for space and functional organization! One of the biggest challenges parents face is managing their home’s storage to accommodate new family members, additional belongings, and changing needs.
Storage units can be a total lifesaver when it comes to keeping your home organized while creating a comfortable and nurturing environment. Whether you're making room for a new baby, transitioning your home for older kids, or simply trying to keep up with your family’s ever-changing needs, U-Haul is here to help ease the transition!
Creating Additional Space with Storage Solutions
The best place to start is by decluttering and reorganizing your home. An easy way to ditch unwanted items is by reselling or donating, but what do you do with the items you don’t want to get rid of but don’t use daily?
Storage units provide a flexible and convenient solution for storing seasonal clothes, gear, and decor, baby items, or extra furniture while keeping your home free from clutter. So, instead of cramming everything into closets and under beds, consider renting a storage unit to free up valuable living space.
Updating Living Areas Without Overcrowding
Preparing your house for a growing family often involves creating new nursery spaces, shared bedrooms, or play areas. Due to this, you may find certain furniture and belongings no longer fit in with the updated layout.
Instead of overfilling your home, a storage unit can be a temporary or long-term solution for holding onto these items. Like if your guest room is being converted into a nursery, a storage unit allows you to preserve extra furniture without sacrificing space in other rooms. Or, if your children are transitioning from cribs to beds, you can store cribs, changing tables, and baby essentials for future use without compromising on space.
When you rent a storage unit, you want to make sure you’re maximizing space while also keeping everything accessible. That means taking invetory, packing carefully, and leaving space for you to actually access the unit. Wondering the best way to pack a self-storage unit? We have a guide for that!
Creating Efficient Routines with Organized Storage
With a family, you need things to be quick and easy—and having designated storage areas in the home can keep things running smoothly. With children’s toys, clothes, and school supplies accumulating quickly, a structured storage system prevents chaos from taking over your home. Consider using storage bins or shelving systems in high-traffic areas like your children’s room, kitchen, or entryway to streamline your daily routines.
Preparing Your Outdoor Space with Storage
Kids in the house usually means increased outdoor activities, from backyard playtime to weekend camping trips. However, these activities come with extra gear, including bicycles, sports/camping equipment, strollers, and outdoor furniture. Without proper storage, your backyard or garage can quickly become a total source of chaos.
Storage units are a great way to keep outdoor items organized without compromising the yard space. You can store seasonal furniture, tools, and large toys when not in use, freeing up your outdoor area in the process.
Installing sheds or utilizing wall space in your garage can also help keep frequently used items accessible while also keeping your backyard and garage presentable. Or, you can even have a U-Box container delivered to your home, giving you onsite storage for an affordable monthly fee.
Storage Units are an Extension of Your Home
Preparing your home for a growing family requires more than just rearranging furniture—it involves smart storage solutions that allow you to maximize your space. And self-storage units can be a powerful tool in maintaining an organized (and happy) home.