Benefits of Self-Storage If You’re Traveling Overseas

Leaving for a long period of time requires a certain level of planning. Whether you’re traveling abroad for a semester or planning an epic adventure over the summer. You shouldn’t be stressed about leaving your Hoboken home if you have a plan for your belongings. Maybe you even decided to get rid of your apartment while you’re gone. What will you do with your belongings? There are plenty of benefits to having a storage unit while you travel overseas.

Not only is self-storage cost-effective, but it’s an easy and safe way to keep track of your belongings. It makes more sense to pay for a monthly storage unit rather than pay rent for an apartment that will be vacant for a few months. If you’re leaving the New York metropolitan area, the best place for you to rent a storage unit is near Jersey City or Hoboken. Continue reading to see what we think the benefits are of having a self-storage unit while you travel overseas. 

You’ll get ahead on spring cleaning

Moving is always the perfect time to get a jump start on the cleaning. Who said you must wait until spring to clear your home out? Living in an apartment in Hoboken will probably force you to clean more often to prevent clutter especially if you’re occupying a small space. As you prepare for your long-term travel, why not get some cleaning out of the way?  

Helps reduce stress

There aren’t many people that enjoy the moving process but if you have a plan, it doesn’t have to be stressful. The more you plan and pack in advance the better. We suggest you choose a storage unit as soon as possible so you can move your belongings in gradually. If you have family or friends who live in Hoboken, they can help you move and even check on your storage unit while you’re gone. Having a village to support you can make the transition even easier.

Promotes smart packing

Traveling abroad will force you to prioritize what items are most important to you. You’ll have to decide what’s worth taking and what you can store. You can prevent yourself from paying too much for a storage unit by making sure you get the right size storage unit. At StorageBlue, our team can help you determine which size storage unit works best for you at our Hoboken facility where we offer the cheapest prices in town.

Security will give you peace of mind

The whole point of self-storage is choosing a storage facility you trust to store your belongings for you. This is especially important if you’re leaving to go somewhere for an extended period. Making sure the storage facility has surveillance and trustworthy staff is extremely important. 

More time to enjoy your trip

The best benefit of using a storage unit is you’ll enjoy your trip a lot more. Even if you decide to stay longer, at StorageBlue, our month-to-month contracts give you control to decide how long you’ll need your unit for. You can use your storage unit for a short few months or keep it for years. That means if you’re having a great time and you want to stay longer you can without having to worry about your belongings.

Do you have plans to move overseas but haven’t secured a storage unit? Don’t waste any more time and book a storage unit at our StorageBlue facility in Hoboken. It doesn’t matter if you live in Weehawken, Jersey City, Lower Manhattan, or another town in the surrounding area, a storage unit in Hoboken can be the perfect location.