Sometimes you need extra space, but not permanently. Your closing dates may not line up. A renovation may take over several rooms. Your student may be home for the summer with a car full of furniture and boxes.
Short-term storage gives you somewhere to keep those belongings until there is room for them again. StorHouse serves Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Macungie, Quakertown, and Reading, giving Lehigh Valley residents several local facilities to compare.
StorHouse does not use a third-party management company. Customers work directly with StorHouse staff when choosing a unit or asking about a rental.
Extra Storage for a Temporary Change
Short-term storage can help during a move, home project, school break, or temporary change at work. It gives you time to deal with what is happening now without making quick decisions about furniture and other belongings you still plan to use.
Common short-term storage needs include:
- Gaps between closing or lease dates
- Home renovations and repairs
- Furniture removal before listing a house
- College breaks and housing changes
- Temporary work assignments
- Seasonal inventory or business supplies
The right amount of time depends on your plans and the facility’s rental terms. Let the StorHouse team know how long you expect to store so they can explain the current rental process.
Storage During a Move or Renovation
Moving dates rarely fall into place perfectly. You may need to leave one home before the next is ready, or you may want to move packed boxes out of the way while preparing a property for sale.
A storage unit keeps those belongings in one location until moving day. Keep anything you may need right away, such as identification, medication, work clothes, and important documents, outside the unit. Furniture and packed household goods can remain stored until the new space is available.
StorHouse’s moving and relocation storage page has more information for customers planning a full household move.
Storage can also help during a kitchen remodel, flooring replacement, painting project, or larger home repair. Clearing the work area gives contractors room to move and keeps household items away from the project. Label boxes by room so they are easier to return once the work is finished.
Choose Access That Works for the Move
Think about what you are storing and how it will be unloaded. Heavy furniture and appliances may be easier to move into a unit located near the vehicle. Smaller boxes may be manageable with interior access.
Drive-up storage is available at the Bethlehem, Easton, Macungie, and Reading locations. A vehicle can be positioned near the storage unit, reducing the distance furniture and boxes need to be carried.
Allentown and Quakertown do not offer drive-up storage. Contact those facilities to ask about the route from the unloading area to the available unit.
You should also consider how often you will return. If you expect to retrieve clothing, paperwork, or tools before moving everything out, keep those items near the entrance. Belongings that will remain untouched can go toward the back.
Climate Control for Sensitive Belongings
The length of the rental is not the only factor when choosing between standard and climate-controlled storage. The material and time of year matter too.
Climate-controlled storage provides a more consistent indoor environment. It may be worth comparing for wooden furniture, electronics, photographs, artwork, paper files, and upholstered items.
Climate-controlled units are available in:
- Allentown
- Easton
- Macungie
- Quakertown
Bethlehem and Reading do not offer climate-controlled storage. Customers comparing short-term storage rentals in Reading, PA should consider how their belongings will handle standard storage conditions.
All items should be clean and dry before going into storage. Cover furniture, close boxes, and avoid packing anything damp.
Short Term Storage for Students
Moving an entire dorm room or apartment home for a short break can create more work than it saves. Local storage gives students a place for furniture, textbooks, storage bins, and other belongings until the next semester or housing term begins.
The StorHouse student storage page provides more information for students and families comparing their options.
Students sharing a unit should label their belongings clearly and decide who will manage the rental account. It also helps to organize the unit by person so one student’s boxes do not block access to another’s.
Temporary Space for Business Property
A business may need extra room when inventory arrives early, office furniture has to be moved, or supplies begin taking over the workspace.
Commercial storage is available at Easton, Macungie, Quakertown, and Reading. Businesses can compare these facilities for temporary inventory, equipment, supplies, or office furniture.
Keep a basic inventory of what goes into the unit and limit access to the employees responsible for the stored property. Materials with legal, privacy, or industry requirements may need specialized handling.
Work Directly With StorHouse
StorHouse has been family-owned since 1989 and operated by RAB Management Corp since 1997. Its facilities are managed directly rather than passed to an outside operator.
Customers can contact StorHouse staff to ask about unit sizes, access types, current availability, and rental terms. On-site management is available in Allentown, Easton, Macungie, Quakertown, and Reading. Bethlehem does not list on-site management.
Before renting, consider:
- What you plan to store
- The largest items in the load
- How often you may need access
- Your expected move-out date
Contact the StorHouse location that works best for your plans. The team can explain the units and access options currently available at that property.