by The demand for additional space has grown dramatically in the last decade. To meet this growing need, businesses are popping up everywhere. Yet, most people believe they do not need any extra storage space. It is not necessary to pay for a storage unit in an outlying location if your items are already in your own home. Even if you don’t have much space in your house, storage units may be the best option.
1. Store seasonal decorations and equipment
For those who play sports, such as skiing or ice hockey, they will need specific equipment. Unfortunately this equipment is cumbersome to store during the second half of the calendar year. Inflatable swimming pools or volleyball nets can be stored in your house over the winter. You can store your seasonal gear in self-storage during the winter months. This will free up more space at home and on your roof.
It is possible that you have many seasonal decorations. At the end of the winter, for example, or after the summer ends, torches and lanterns are still in boxes. This is when you should consider packing your decorations in boxes, and organizing them to make more space for decorating the current holiday.
2. Collecting Valuables or Antiques
Maybe you collect old stamps or model trains. Some people keep their items for years in the hope that they will increase in value and you can sell them later for a profit. Keep a collection of this size at home and it will just take up valuable interior space. Store them instead in a climate-controlled unit for self storage. This will ensure that your collection is well maintained and preserved.
3. Temporarily packing away valuables during summer travel
Statistically, the most likely time for a home invasion to take place is during the summer. You may be inviting a potential break-in if you have signs that your family has taken advantage of school breaks to travel. Most self-storage spaces offer monthly prices, which makes it easier to put all your sensitive documents and valuables into a safe place while you’re away.
You can use a storage unit for many other reasons, and these are just a few. Take into consideration what is best for you and your family. The monthly payment may even be worthwhile in these situations.