Downsizing 101: How StorageMax Can Help You Declutter

Sometimes, we spend decades accumulating the materials of our lives and lose sight of the ones we need. This leads to cluttered homes, creating a chaotic mental state, really the opposite of living well. But decluttering and downsizing can be an empowering experience, leading to increased freedom and joy. Whether you're ready to downsize into a smaller home, move into an apartment, or even simply declutter your life and home, StorageMax is here to help! Follow along if you're ready to downsize, declutter, and live a more fulfilled life.

Start Small, Think Big

If you haven't decluttered in a long time, it probably feels a little overwhelming. Take the stress out by starting in a small space, like a closet, a single room, or a corner. You'll want to create some momentum to keep going when you're ready to tackle a bigger area.

The Three-Box Method

This is a popular decluttering tactic, where you label three boxes: Keep, Donate/Sell, Store. As you go through your items, you'll place each one in one of those boxes. If it's something you love, but don't use often, that's where StorageMax can come in. You don't have to get rid of all your favorite things to create a home that's more clutter-free, you can store them where you don't see them daily but know they'll be there when the season or time of year arises. Build a Minimalist Mindset. Ask yourself if an item makes you happy. Does it add value to your life? Things you don't use and/or they don't add any value go to your Donate/Sell box.

Seasonal Storage

One of the easiest places to create tons of space is in the seasonal category. If you're a holiday person, Christmas decorations, Easter decorations, not to mention winter coats, swimsuits, treadmills, bags of sports equipment, you get the picture. StorageMax offers climate controls, which is great for items that are seasonal but that you don't want to let go, like seasonal wardrobes, family heirlooms, and so much more.

Downsizing Without Sacrificing

There's a lot of emotion tied up in items. And if you're downsizing, you might not have the space to take all your furniture, artwork and other belongings with you to a smaller home. StorageMax offers a variety of unit sizes, so you can store a few extra boxes or items but you can also store an entire living room set if you like.

Flexible, Affordable Options At StorageMax

We believe that decluttering and downsizing is a very personal endeavor, which is why we offer flexible installment plans and a wide variety of unit sizes. Whether you're passing through and need storage for some in-between time or long-term solutions for items you love, StorageMax has you covered. Visit us at one of our 33 locations, or rent your unit online now. Join the StorageMax community and enjoy a stress-free storage experience like never before.