New Home Smell… or Drywall Dust? A Lexington Guide to Surviving the Holidays During Construction
Lexington is booming. You see it everywhere. From new communities like Saluda River Club and Barr Lake to the beautiful homes going up in Silver Creek, building that dream home in Lexington County is an exciting journey. But if you are in the middle of that build right now, you know “exciting” also means “chaotic.”
And with November here, that chaos is on a collision course with the holidays.
You have a vision for Thanksgiving dinner, maybe taking the family to a holiday show at the Icehouse Amphitheater. That vision probably does not include your living room being a staging area for boxes, light fixtures, and flooring, all covered in a fine layer of drywall dust. Your guests are on their way, and your home is still a work in progress.
So, what do you do with your good stuff?
Why Your Garage Is Not the Answer
Your first thought might be to cram everything into your new garage or a portable pod. But in South Carolina, that is a huge risk. Even in November, we get warm, humid days. That humidity can be brutal on your belongings.
Your antique wooden dining table, your leather sofa, your photos, and especially your electronics are not meant to live in an uninsulated box. That is how you get warped wood, mildew on fabrics, and fried circuits. You are building a new home; you should not have to buy new furniture to go with it.
This is where a 100% Climate-Controlled Storage facility is a life-saver. It is not just a storage unit. It is a stable, temperature-controlled environment that protects your most valuable items from the dampness, the dust, and the temperature swings.
A “Home Base” While You Build
A local storage unit acts as your personal, secure “waiting room” for your belongings. It gets them out of the way for your contractors and protects them until your home is move-in ready.
“We were building our new house in Silver Creek and the closing date kept getting pushed back,” says David R., a recent mover. “We were stuck in a small apartment with all our best furniture. We moved everything into the MyPlace facility on Old Cherokee Road. It’s right near the Fourteen Mile Creek Trail, so it was easy to get to. Knowing our stuff was safe and clean in a climate-controlled unit was a huge weight off our shoulders. We just moved things to the new house as the rooms were finished. It was perfect.”
Using a Moving Storage unit as a flexible “in-between” solution is the smartest way to manage a new build.
Do Not Forget “Santa’s” Secret Stash
This time of year, it is not just about Personal Storage for moving. It is about the holidays.
Where are you going to hide all those big Black Friday and holiday gifts in a house that is half-finished? A climate-controlled unit is the ultimate “Santa’s Workshop.” It is secure, private, and your kids will never think to look for their presents there. You can store gifts safely, along with your seasonal decorations, keeping them clean and organized until you are ready to use them.
We Are Here to Help, Lexington
The holidays are stressful enough without adding a chaotic construction site to the mix. Give yourself some breathing room.
Our MyPlace Self Storage facility at 1120 Old Cherokee Road in Lexington, just a short drive from Lake Murray, is 100% climate-controlled and ready to help. We are proud to serve the Lexington community, along with our six other locations across South Carolina.
You can check out our Size Guide online to see what fits, and get your space locked in today. Let us help you get your home ready for the holidays.