If you are thinking about using a self-storage unit but are still indecisive and doubting if it is actually worth doing so, we are going to demonstrate how self-storage can be an excellent investment.
Decluttering whilst keeping hold of some of the most valuable and sentimental items you might own
Decluttering is never easy. We often start it thinking it would be a piece of cake only to end up regretting it afterwards. Usually, the most frustrating part about it is the reluctance to part with items that hold some sentimental value to us. However, when the lack of space starts to become problematic, it backs us into a corner where decisions must be made.
Using self-storage enables us to keep much of the items we cherish so that we don’t have to part with them indefinitely. It could be old toys, books or games that we have kept through generations, that are sentimental to us and hold special memories, it could be furniture that we may wish to store away to pass down to our kids when they are setting up their own homes for the first time, or it could be items from a deceased loved one that are just too painful to part with. Whatever the reason for holding on to those possessions, using self-storage means that you don’t have to make any rash decisions and keep hold of these items for much longer, whilst decluttering the available space you have at home at the same time.
Home occupancy is not always fixed
Sometimes the number of household occupants change, this could be the arrival of a new baby or a new roommate is moving in. Whatever the reason, the situation may require some clearance to take place to allow for extra room. Putting unnecessary furniture into self-storage frees up space and you may find that those items will return at a later date, or you may wish to sell them on when you have the available time to do so.
Moving houses
One of life’s significant stresses is to move houses. Using self storage allows extra time to move to the new accommodation without transporting the whole contents of the previous house. For instance, if you are downsizing you may not wish to take everything to the new home so placing items into self-storage frees up some time to sort out what you’re keeping and what you are parting with, before moving in. Also, if you have to move out before you get the keys to your new place using a self-storage unit could be your saving grace.
Seasonal stuff
We all have seasonal items, Christmas decorations, Halloween accessories, holiday items for the summer, which, even when they are not needed, can still take up a vast amount of space at home. Using self-storage removes the bulk load of seasonal items (out of the way) until they need to be used, so storing makes absolute sense ensuring that you are not faced with its clutter for the majority of the year.
