{"id":8501,"date":"2026-02-04T20:13:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T20:13:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/?p=8501"},"modified":"2026-02-04T20:13:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T20:13:42","slug":"right-storage-units-for-your-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/about\/blog\/right-storage-units-for-your-move\/","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Storage Units for Your Move"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-g24h0r-3d3c84da36c4764465ac58d4e0053c66\">\n.avia-section.av-g24h0r-3d3c84da36c4764465ac58d4e0053c66{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/subheader.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-g24h0r-3d3c84da36c4764465ac58d4e0053c66 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-50 av-height-50  container_wrap sidebar_right'  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat' data-av_minimum_height_pc='50' data-av_min_height_opt='50'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-8501'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lz35a5zi-3bb7b9aa62f39bddd4be76dff26888c0\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-3bb7b9aa62f39bddd4be76dff26888c0{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#ffffff;\nfont-size:60px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-3bb7b9aa62f39bddd4be76dff26888c0 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-3bb7b9aa62f39bddd4be76dff26888c0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:60px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-3bb7b9aa62f39bddd4be76dff26888c0 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-3bb7b9aa62f39bddd4be76dff26888c0 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-3bb7b9aa62f39bddd4be76dff26888c0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-lz35a5zi-3bb7b9aa62f39bddd4be76dff26888c0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-lz35a5zi-3bb7b9aa62f39bddd4be76dff26888c0 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-1  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  pagetitle av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Choosing the Right Storage Units for Your Move<\/h1><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-dnn1or-3a341ee0e2b564d44e1e8e1191428167 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  medium avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-8501'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-c4plez-2c909f13e94a43a204763571b900f205\">\n.flex_column.av-c4plez-2c909f13e94a43a204763571b900f205{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"citypageform\"  class='flex_column av-c4plez-2c909f13e94a43a204763571b900f205 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-3  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-lz35c9hi-cba5e7260d7cb93e90c1dd2893b45cf5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Storage is one of the most overlooked parts of a successful move until you need it. Whether you\u2019re staging a home for sale, waiting on a new lease to start, or just want to free up space, a storage unit can make your life easier. But how do you choose the right kind of storage?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Unique Movers, we offer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/moving\/storage\/\"><b>safe, climate-controlled storage<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> right here in Central Minnesota. If you need short- or long-term options, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/moving\/packers-movers\/\"><b>packing help<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or a flexible schedule, we\u2019ve got you covered. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/contact\/\"><b>Contact us online<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call <\/span><a href=\"tel:+13202373776\"><b>(320) 237-3776<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all.avia-button.av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58:hover .avia_button_background{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href='https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/contact\/'  class='avia-button av-a4taej-540d12b77303c8f35c8975251dcbfd58 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-medium avia-position-left avia-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Request A Quote\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Request A Quote<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-8pj82j-bd2d228a5b875c8daeec00e9f37bbe3e av_one_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lz35asde-d7e9397f86300c85a3b37c82c433d780\">\n.avia-image-container.av-lz35asde-d7e9397f86300c85a3b37c82c433d780 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-lz35asde-d7e9397f86300c85a3b37c82c433d780 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-lz35asde-d7e9397f86300c85a3b37c82c433d780 av-styling-no-styling avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-7  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-8494 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-8494 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/storageUnits.webp\" alt='A bedroom neatly packed up with boxes for moving.' title='storageUnits'  height=\"720\" width=\"720\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/storageUnits.webp 720w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/storageUnits-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/storageUnits-80x80.webp 80w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/storageUnits-36x36.webp 36w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/storageUnits-180x180.webp 180w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/storageUnits-705x705.webp 705w, https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/storageUnits-400x400.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2k4zvl-d8a755003fdca167152796c241b81c12\">\n.flex_column.av-2k4zvl-d8a755003fdca167152796c241b81c12{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  id=\"citypageform\"  class='flex_column av-2k4zvl-d8a755003fdca167152796c241b81c12 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-m8swqr7p-edbcf37e9d5fd234a69212ee03173be4 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What Is Short-Term Storage?<\/h2>\n<p>Short-term storage usually refers to holding your items for three months or less. It\u2019s ideal when you\u2019re in between homes, staging a house, or remodeling. These units give you temporary breathing room without committing to a long rental contract.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>College students between semesters<\/li>\n<li>Military moves<\/li>\n<li>Apartment dwellers waiting on new leases<\/li>\n<li>Families closing on a home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Is Long-Term Storage?<\/h2>\n<p>Long-term storage typically means anything over three months. These units are designed for extended timelines and can accommodate everything from extra furniture to entire household contents. If you\u2019re downsizing, heading out of state, or combining homes, this might be the better fit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Extended travel or overseas work<\/li>\n<li>Seasonal storage (holiday decor, patio furniture)<\/li>\n<li>Business inventory overflow<\/li>\n<li>Life transitions (marriage, divorce, retirement)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Key Differences to Consider<\/h2>\n<p>The biggest distinction between long-term and short-term storage obviously comes down to timeline. Short-term storage typically covers periods of less than three months, while long-term storage extends beyond that. But there are other factors worth weighing:<\/p>\n<h3>Flexibility vs. Cost Efficiency<\/h3>\n<p>Short-term storage is ideal if your plans are fluid, but long-term units often offer discounted rates for longer stays.<\/p>\n<h3>Storage Unit Access Needs<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ll need to get in and out of your storage unit often, a short-term rental might make more sense. Long-term storage is better suited for items you won\u2019t need to access frequently.<\/p>\n<h3>Item Protection<\/h3>\n<p>The longer your belongings stay in storage, the more care they may need. Delicate or seasonal items can benefit from climate-controlled storage and sturdy packaging.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Choose Unique Movers\u2019 Storage Units?<\/h2>\n<p>Our local storage units are climate-controlled, secure, and professionally managed. You\u2019ll get flexible scheduling options and honest pricing, with no hidden fees and no runaround. Whether you need a place to stash boxes for a few weeks or a few years, we can build a plan that works for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m6ti7d4e-d186d46feda29d7563c88e32202be96e\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-m6ti7d4e-d186d46feda29d7563c88e32202be96e{\nheight:40px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-m6ti7d4e-d186d46feda29d7563c88e32202be96e hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6t55t7-6d09e739ba604e816b4497362cd14295\">\n.flex_column.av-6t55t7-6d09e739ba604e816b4497362cd14295{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-6t55t7-6d09e739ba604e816b4497362cd14295 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_hr  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-34n6aq-bcf3a144c3c21a630e6f5fa138bab191\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-34n6aq-bcf3a144c3c21a630e6f5fa138bab191{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-34n6aq-bcf3a144c3c21a630e6f5fa138bab191 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-34n6aq-bcf3a144c3c21a630e6f5fa138bab191 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-34n6aq-bcf3a144c3c21a630e6f5fa138bab191 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-12  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Storage Units that Meet Your Needs<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m6tiu04s-8b20ef35d0d8c3c76b8cc99993a99b72 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you need storage for a few weeks or several months, Unique Movers offers solutions designed around your schedule, space, and budget. We take the time to understand your situation and recommend the best-fit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uniquemoversusa.com\/MN\/moving\/storage\/\"><b>storage units<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and services to support your move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unique Movers is proud to offer secure storage solutions to Central Minnesota. 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