Clear Out the Clutter - 10 Benefits of Renting a Storage Unit
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May 5th, 2023
1. Increased Space
Renting a storage unit provides you with additional space to store your belongings that may not fit in your home, garage, or basement. This is particularly beneficial if you live in a small apartment or if you have a lot of seasonal items or recreational equipment.
2. Flexibility
Storage units are available in different sizes and rental periods, providing you with options to choose from to fit your changing needs. You can rent multiple smaller units to keep things separate or condense everything into one large unit. You can rent a drive-up for easy access or a climate-controlled unit to protect against the harsh elements. And you can access your belongings every day of the week and can move out whenever you want.
3. Cost-effective Storage
Renting a storage unit is a cost-effective solution compared to purchasing a larger home or renting a larger garage or commercial space. It can get expensive to put a shed on your land and you don’t have the same level of security, or if you don’t have enough land for a shed a storage unit is the best option.
4. Convenient Access
Many storage facilities offer extended hours and easy access, allowing you to access your belongings whenever you need them. Many facilities have wide aisles and outside storage making it easy to drive right up to the unit and unload. You can even have the convenience of renting multiple units and separating out your belongings to make them more accessible when needing to get something.
5. Improved Organization
With a storage unit, you can easily de-clutter your home, reducing chaos and improving organization. If you are someone like me who wants my home to look like a minimalist lives there, storage is a great option. I can keep my embarrassing clutter hidden away in a unit and leave my home open and airy thus leaving my mind open. A cluttered home leads to a cluttered mind.
6. Store Valuables Safely
Storage units allow you to store your valuable items, such as fine art, jewelry, or collectibles, that need to be kept in a safe and secure environment. If you are going to store valuables though, make sure you are making your payments!
7. Peace of Mind
Knowing that your belongings are safe and secure can provide peace of mind, reducing stress and allowing you to focus on other important things in your life. There are already so many other factors in the world that cause us everyday stress, don’t let your belongings be one of them.
8. Keep for the Future
If you don’t have the space or like to look in your living room and see nothing but just can’t part with certain things, you need another space that is out of sight and out of mind. You can remove things from your sight but not have to remove them from your life. Take that childhood bike for instance that you know you will never ride again but you know one day you will want to be teaching your own child how to ride a bike on that very same one. Don’t miss out on those amazing future memories.
9. Time-Saving
Storing your seasonal items, such as holiday decorations, or sports equipment in a storage unit is a great way to save time and reduce the amount of time spent looking for items around the house.
10. Ability to Build Relationships
A storage unit can sometimes be a hassle because it’s just now another monthly payment you have to make. But, it can also give you the chance to cut back on the price and share the unit with family members or friends. If everyone has a handful of things to store, why not all chip in and utilize a space together? This could also help you reconnect or build a stronger bond as you all unload your stuff and go down memory lane with each other.
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