Senior Mission Storage Solutions
Secure, affordable storage options for your belongings during 6-23 month mission service.
Common Storage Scenarios
Your storage needs depend on your housing decision and mission length.
Selling Your Home
If you're selling your current home before mission, you'll need storage for furniture and belongings you want to keep for your post-mission home.
Renting Furnished
If you're renting your home furnished to generate income, you only need to store personal items, valuables, and sentimental belongings.
Downsizing Permanently
If you're transitioning to a smaller home post-mission, store items you're undecided about while keeping essentials for your future home.
What Should You Store, Keep, or Donate?
Making smart decisions now simplifies your life during and after mission.
Definitely Store
- Furniture you'll need post-mission
- Important documents and records
- Family heirlooms and keepsakes
- Seasonal decorations with sentimental value
- Electronics and valuable items
- Photo albums and memory boxes
- Professional equipment or tools
- Hobby supplies and collections
Consider Carefully
- Furniture that might not fit future home
- Clothing you haven't worn in 2+ years
- Duplicate kitchen items
- Old textbooks or outdated technology
- Toys and games adult children have outgrown
- Decorations that don't match your style
Donate or Sell
- Clothing you no longer need
- Excess furniture or duplicates
- Books you won't read again
- Kitchen items you rarely use
- Old bedding and linens
- Outdated home decor
Essential Storage Tips
Protect your belongings and ensure easy retrieval when you return.
Climate Control is Essential
For missions lasting 12+ months, climate-controlled storage protects furniture, documents, and electronics from temperature and humidity damage.
Insurance Coverage
Your homeowner's insurance may not cover items in storage. Consider supplemental storage insurance for valuable belongings.
Organization System
Label all boxes clearly with contents and "Open First" for items you'll need immediately when returning. Create an inventory list.
Monthly Cost Planning
Factor storage costs into your mission budget. Consider that rental income from your home can more than cover storage expenses.
Storage Packing Checklist
Follow these best practices for safe, organized storage.
- Inventory every box with detailed contents list
- Use sturdy, uniform-sized boxes for easy stacking
- Wrap furniture in protective covers or blankets
- Disassemble large furniture to save space
- Place heavier items at bottom, lighter on top
- Leave aisles between boxes for access if needed
- Store frequently-used items near front
- Take photos of valuable items before storing
- Keep important documents in fireproof/waterproof container
- Avoid storing perishables, plants, or hazardous materials
Need Help Planning Your Storage?
We'll help you estimate costs, find trusted facilities, and create a storage plan that works for your mission timeline.