If you are outgrowing your current home (waiting to own a beautiful Sal Paone Builders home) you may be feeling a bit overstuffed. If that’s you, you might be considering a storage unit.

Although it seems like a simple decision, there are some things you should consider before shelling out the money and signing a rental agreement.  Realtor.com offers these 7 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Renting a Storage Unit. Considerations include determining the size you need and the cost. You’ll also want to decide if you need a climate-controlled unit, whether you need insurance, and if there are any restrictions on exactly what you can, or cannot, store. Then, of course, there is the packing strategy. You’ll want to pack in a way that gets the most into the unit, while allowing access to anything you may need from time to time. Get all the tips here. Of course, you should also keep an eye on the Sal Paone Builders website for new communities and roomier homes on the drawing board!

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