How a Storage Unit Can Make Life’s Toughest Period a Little More Organised

Going through a divorce is one of life’s most challenging times – emotionally, financially, and practically. A common struggle is dividing up the household items in a fair and calm way. Who keeps the sofa? What happens to the children's furniture? And where will everything be stored in the meantime?

Here are six practical tips on how to manage this and how temporary storage can become an invaluable support during the separation.

1. Create a Neutral Sorting Zone

Tip: Use a storage unit as a neutral place outside the home where you can sort, pack, and divide belongings calmly.

Why it helps: By avoiding doing everything at home, the risk of conflict is reduced. A storage unit offers an impartial space where you can work in an organised manner without getting in each other’s way.

2. Start with What’s Clearly Yours

Tip: Collect personal items such as clothes, keepsakes, and personal documents and place them in a separate storage unit.

Why it helps: It’s easier to deal with shared items once your own belongings are organised. It also provides a sense of control during a time that can otherwise feel chaotic.

3. Label, List, and Document

Tip: When packing, ensure everything is clearly labelled. Take photos of the contents of boxes or create a simple inventory list.

Why it helps: Documentation reduces the risk of misunderstandings – especially if lawyers or mediators need to get involved. It creates transparency and security.

4. Two Storage Units = One Solution

Tip: Renting two separate storage units can help create structure and fairness during the division. These can be side by side at the facility to simplify logistics while maintaining clear separation.

Why it helps: When each person has their own space, the risk of conflicts is reduced. You get the freedom to organise your items on your own terms, without interference from the other party.

5. Create a "Pause Box" for Difficult Decisions

Tip: Place items you can't decide on right now in storage. It gives you time to think clearly.

Why it helps: Not all decisions need to be made immediately. A storage unit acts as a buffer – you can avoid making rushed decisions and revisit the issues when emotions have settled.

6. Store the Children’s Belongings Safely

Tip: Store the children’s furniture, toys, and clothes in a storage unit until you know how living arrangements will unfold.

Why it helps: By securing the children’s belongings in a storage unit, you create a softer transition between two homes. It also makes it easier to move things gradually.

Storage as Breathing Room – More Than Just Extra Space

A storage unit is not just about storage. It can be a way to take a break, set clear boundaries, and find space to breathe during a turbulent period. When you rent a storage unit during a divorce, you get both flexibility and security, giving you the time to think clearly – something that’s often lacking when relationships change.

Need to Rent a Storage Unit After Separation?

We offer secure, flexible storage solutions that can be tailored to your situation – whether you need space for a few boxes or an entire household. Our facilities are equipped with alarms, CCTV surveillance, and easy access whenever you need it.

Contact us at [email protected] to find the right storage unit for you.