Remember that time I decided to “quickly” renovate my kitchen? Yeah, me too. Two weeks turned into two months of living with a microwave in the living room, drywall dust in my coffee, and my favorite armchair buried under boxes. Never again. That’s when I discovered the magic of storage units during renovations.

The Day I Realized I Needed Help

Picture this: It’s day three of demolition and my entire first floor looks like a construction site threw up on my furniture. The contractor keeps tripping over my coffee table, my cat’s using the sofa as a scratching post (thanks to all the protective plastic), and I can’t find my blender anywhere. That’s when my neighbor Mike – who’s been through this before – said: “Dude, just get a storage unit already.”

Best. Advice. Ever.

What You Absolutely Should Store (Trust Me On This)

After living through three renovations (you’d think I’d learn after the first), here’s what I always move out now:

• Anything upholstered – That couch you love? It’ll smell like drywall dust for months
• Electronics – Learned this the hard way when my Xbox got bricked by construction debris
• Kitchen stuff you actually use – Unless you enjoy picking sawdust out of your toaster
• Your sanity – Priceless

The Storage Unit Hack Most People Miss

Here’s something most storage places won’t tell you: Get a unit slightly bigger than you think you need. Why? Because when you’re mid-renovation and suddenly realize you need to store more stuff (and you will), you won’t have to play real-life Tetris at 9 PM on a Tuesday.

At County Line Storage, we actually encourage customers to size up – it saves so many headaches later. Our 10×15 units are perfect for most home renovations.

Packing Like a Pro (Without Losing Your Mind)

After my first disastrous packing attempt (let’s just say I found Christmas decorations in July), I developed this foolproof system:

• Color-code by room – Blue tape for kitchen, green for living room, etc.
• Take photos before disassembling furniture – Future you will worship past you
• Leave an “essentials” aisle – For when you desperately need that one pan

When Things Go Wrong (Because They Will)

During my last reno, the contractor found unexpected mold. What was supposed to be a 3-week project turned into 2 months. Thank God I had that storage unit on a month-to-month lease instead of some rigid contract.

That’s why we offer flexible terms at County Line Storage – because life (and renovations) never go exactly as planned.

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

When the dust finally settled (literally), having my stuff in storage meant I could:

• Clean the house properly before bringing things back
• Actually see my new space before deciding what furniture to keep
• Not rush the move-back process (no more 3 AM furniture assembly)

Your Turn – Don’t Make My Mistakes

If you’re about to start a renovation, do yourself a favor:

1. Call County Line Storage today
2. Get a unit slightly bigger than you think you need
3. Thank me later when you’re not eating takeout off cardboard boxes

Because nothing kills the joy of a newly renovated home like realizing you’ve been living in chaos for no good reason. Trust me – I’ve been there.