You have passed them during your travels, most certainly, because storage units are found in every major city across the United States. They have been a fixture of the American landscape since the 1960’s and they are increasing in number.
But why are they so popular? Surely there aren’t that many people with crowded garages? Surely spring cleaning is not a year-round event now?
We thought we would take a look at the main reasons why people use self storage, reason we have gathered from our interaction at Mouser Self Storage, serving South Fort Worth, Alvarado, and Johnson County. Call us at 682-800-3949 for information about current pricing and availability.
Okay, enough of the preliminaries. Let’s get down to it.
Reasons people rent storage units
Here, then, are the main reasons why people rent storage units in the U.S.:
- Easy way to store things
- Safer option
- Different size options
- Potential indoor storage
- Makes staging your home easier
- Relieves stress during in between times
- Keep belongings safe, organized, and accessible
- Declutter your home
All of these reasons were applicable back in the 60’s for sure, and today they still apply, but the uses of self-storage have expanded over the years, so let’s take a look at some reasons which have become popular over the last ten years.
More reasons not mentioned above.
Did you know many storage places now have car storage? And why not, really? In the storage facilities which offer truly secure self storage, this is the perfect solution for long-term car storage, or even a place to keep your “collectible,” a place where you can work on it in peace and quiet, freeing up your garage for other uses. Storage units are definitely less expensive that designated car storage companies, and every bit as safe if the four levels of security are employed at the storage facility.
The same can be said for RV self storage and boat storage units. Why take your boat to a marina and pay inflated prices? Why pay an RV storage company when self-storage will do? Again, security is the determining factor; it is a given that the price will be lower at a self-storage company.
One final use for self storage, the newest practice to hit this industry, and that is for small hobby shops, a place where people can practice their painting, their music, their crafts, a place with electricity and room to stretch out, a great alternative to the spare bedroom at home, or taking the living room hostage while you practice your needlepoint.
All storage places are different.
All all self storage companies the same? Of couse not, and you will not find all of them offering all of these storage solutions; however, these practices are becoming more and more popular, and that means everything we mentioned above will become standard practice in the near future.
Best advice: call around and find the storage company which best fits your needs.
A final word about Mouser Self Storage.
Mouser Self Storage and our sister company, Blue Mound 287 Self Storage, offer storage solutions for your every need. We are located in 917 Industrial Park, Alvarado. Give us a call, tell us what you need, and chances are we will have it at a price you can afford.