New Year, New Ideas – Self Storage for Home Renovations

New Year, Old Home

So the decorations are down and things are looking bare – are we right? All the glitter and sparkle has gone which will leave some feeling glum and the rest relieved.

However you feel about this time of year, we can all agree that it shines a spotlight on our homes – and might even turn our thoughts to making a few changes about the place. 

The whole ‘New Year, New Start’ schtick can feel a little daunting when you’ve been knee-deep in Quality Street for a month – but January really is a good time for tackling home improvement – from a lick of paint to that extension you’ve been dreaming of to a full home makeover. Why not see how self storage for home renovations or self storage during remodeling can make your project smooth and stress-free?

Renovation Nation

It’s not just you, of course – according to figures from the Construction Industry Federation, over 107,000 home improvement projects have been carried out under Ireland’s Home Renovation Incentive with an average spend of just over €16k per project. The highest average spend has been in Dublin at around €18,721 per renovation. 

In Limerick too, home building and renovation activity is on the rise. The Limerick Post tells us that in 2023 alone, the city and county saw the highest number of new homes built in over a decade, with nearly 800 new dwellings completed. Plus the Limerick City and County Council has approved 408 Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant applications worth over €5 million, showing us that property owners in the mid-west are choosing to renovate rather than start from scratch. 

Doing The Groundwork

Our homes are our castles, however these projects don’t come cheap so thinking smart and planning ahead is key to every project. So before the paintbrushes come out or there’s a portaloo in the front garden, there’s one vital consideration – decluttering your home before renovation work. 

When your belongings are in the way, things can get really stressful, really fast – and there’s also the risk that your personal items could get damaged or destroyed in the process. Enter self-storage units for home renovation! Using storage units for home improvement projects is a simple, flexible, affordable and stress-free option to keep your stuff – and your contractors, if you’re outsourcing the work – safe, and getting everything out of the way while your home has its own project makeover. 

Decluttering also makes a difference to your state of mind. Clear space, clear head – decision-making gets easier, stress levels drop and things can start to feel exciting and achievable rather than overwhelming. Self-storage can help to give you back control.

What Can be Stored?

Well, what would you like to store? The versatility of self storage when getting work done on your home is one of its biggest advantages, with storage lockers and units of all sizes available. Have a glance at Storage World’s checklist of items here and see what can be kept out of harm’s way while you’re transforming your living space:

• Furniture – Sofas, tables, beds, chairs and wardrobes. 
• White goods and kitchen appliances and equipment. 
• Decorative and sentimental pieces – lamps, cushions, rugs, ornaments, books, photographs, vinyl etc. 
• Toys, both indoor and outdoor 
• Seasonal items – garden furniture and seasonal decorations
• Linens – bedding, towels etc.

Pretty much everything in your home, really – whatever you want to stash away safe, Storage World has space. Need to know what size self-storage unit you need? Check out our handy guide here: https://www.storageworld.ie/size-estimator/

Renovating Smarter, Not Harder

Using self-storage while doing home improvements has SO many benefits:

Less Mess and Distress

Dust in all the nooks and crannies, muddy footprints on your rugs, stray cement and plaster everywhere – if you leave your stuff in situ and let the work go on around it, the chances of it being damaged or destroyed are huge. Keeping your precious and practical items in a self-storage unit guarantees that they’ll be in perfect nick when they come home again. 

Safer, Smoother, Shorter, Faster

Without having to negotiate your clutter and work around your belongings, your contractors reduce their chance of accidents and get a clear run at tasks meaning increased safety and increased efficiency. There’s also less need to spend time moving items from room to room or shifting furniture. Clear access means fewer delays, smoother work practices and often a faster completion time.  

Time Is On Your Side

If there’s one thing in life guaranteed to defy all the laws of time, it’s a reno job. Six weeks turns into eight or, in some cases, the job you’ve imagined taking months is done in a couple of days. There’s no logic to it. This is where the flexibility of self storage rental really comes into its own. Short or long term rental options mean you’ve got adaptability when timelines shift. 

Access All Areas

You’ve got the key (or code!), you’ve got the secret – the secret to keeping life as normal as you can during a time of potentially huge upheaval. Life doesn’t come to a halt just because there’s a renovation taking place. School, work and routine carries on as normal. Whether you choose to stay at home during the job or perhaps relocate temporarily elsewhere, the ease of access that self-storage gives you to all of your belongings – kids’ toys or sports equipment, for example – can help you maintain normality as life goes on so you don’t feel 100% like you’re living on a construction site. The ability to retrieve or add items any time you like can make life feel (sort of!) normal!

Future Proofing

A forced de-clutter and a change in living space can really help to re-focus your life. It’s a great opportunity to reassess what you really need, what you don’t use, what you’re finished with and what brings you joy. That’s a New Year, New Start right there!

Putting The ‘Pro’ In Property Renovation

The key to success is planning. Booking a storage unit early ensures that you can have the exact size that you need and gives you time to get packing properly for ease of retrieval. 

Our advice at Storage World is to label clearly, group items by room and create a simple inventory for yourself. Here’s some of our top packing tips here: https://www.storageworld.ie/blog/the-art-of-packing-making-the-most-of-your-storage-unit-space/

Process Perfect

If you’ve been thinking about a big job in your home but have put it off because of the work, the mess, the clutter and the stress – then don’t be put off any longer; self storage has your back. Secure, convenient, flexible, affordable space to get the job done quickly and cleanly –  it’s a no brainer! 

So grab some colour cards and fabric swatches because the time has come – with self storage, your New Year, New Home can finally become a reality !

Unlock the freedom of extra space. Get in touch with Storage World today or get a quote online.