It’s the place you go to when your house is too small for all of your things mini-storage. You might be worried about the size of your apartment, which is not much bigger than a postal stamp. Amazon must have taken up every inch of space in your home, you may think. Let’s look closer. Do not be scared, I’ll keep it lively as if we were having a coffee chat.
Have you ever thought about why we hoard all this stuff? The college graduate is not the only one who holds on to textbooks “just because”. Or the skier who buys gear at a discounted price in anticipation for a future trip. Winter never arrives, so we store them away in the attic like squirrels.
Self-storage is not just a closet. It’s almost like a picture album of our lives. Imagine a unit that is filled with vintage clothing and vinyl records. These items aren’t just objects; they’re a person’s personal timecapsule. Imagine the owner of a small business who uses a storage unit to store their handcrafted goods. These spaces are similar in nature to the stages on which we act out our lives.
We’ll now get to the business of selecting a climate control system. If you have a computer that freezes up when updating, or ice cream which melts quicker in July, climate control may be able to help. Consider something you can easily reach if your cat decides to move inside and outside more often than you do.
You can also find drama in the self-storage industry. You’ve probably heard about auctions in which abandoned units are sold. It’s a mix of treasure-hunting and gambling. You could find a rare antique or an old collection of socks. This is just how things are.
Self-storage has not been left behind in the technological revolution. Services are available to store and pick up your items right from your front door. It’s like summoning all your possessions by using a magical spell (or an app, but who counts).
In winter, you can store holiday decorations or kayaks at self-storage. This is an excellent way to save on space and also serve as a museum.
At least you’ll be able to use this as an excuse to sort out all the old treasures from grandma and not turn your house into a “Hoarders”. Don’t play the “What’s Inside The Box?” game. Label your boxes. It’s best to mark the boxes so you can find your winter jacket at midnight.
Mini-storage could be the unsung heroes that we’ve never heard of. It’s sometimes best to follow your gut. If you are looking to launch a product or share the newest pictures of Whiskers with your friends, these basic principles can help.