The newest policy change to sweep the world of self storage spaces is to convert some of those storage units into small hobby shops. This movement, understandably, leads to questions about what is allowed and what, if anything, is not allowed, and we will talk about those things in this article by Mouser Self Storage, serving South Fort Worth, Alvarado, and Johnson County. Call us at 682-800-3949 for more information about current pricing and unit availability.
Storage spaces as shops? How does that work?
Are you a hobbyist in need of space? Are you tired of your hobby spilling over into the spare bedroom or, worse, into the living room? Would you like to reclaim your home, or garage, while at the same time having elbow room to pursue your hobby with gusto?
Mouser Self Storage has the solution with spacious hobby shops, all drive-up, all with electricity, and all with lights.
What type of hobby are you into? Are you fond of the arts? Do you need room to pursue your passion for painting or sculpture? Do you like to make cards, or are you into calligraphy? Perhaps crocheting is your passion, or sewing or quilting? Maybe you have an arts and crafts Etsy business which has outgrown your home.
Maybe you like to restore cars or travel trailers or small boats? Maybe you like to build small boats for a small business?
Are you a writer, a blogger, or a vlogger, desperate for a private space where you can create?
Photography? Tie-dying? Making collages? Perhaps you love to play video games, but your partner is demanding equal time with the television? Stamp collecting, book collecting, coin collecting.
All are possible in these secure storage spaces, the perfect solution which allows for your pursuits in a private space, bringing peace and harmony to your home environment.
What are the limitations?
The limitations of such an arrangement in a self storage unit are going to depend upon the area where you live. Generally, small hobby shops are not allowed to conduct business in them. They can only be used for production or manufacturing; customers are not allowed to shop at the shops.
However, they can be used for a company storage facility, and this is done quite often. Small, home-based companies which do not have room for inventory . . . Etsy shops which need extra room for product . . . these types of situations are quite common with regards to small hobby shops.
Are we saying that commerce is not allowed in all storage spaces across the country? No, we are not, but we are saying that if it is allowed, it is a rarity.
What does it cost?
Small hobby shops at Mouser range from 12’x30’ to 24’x40’ in size, and the prices, as of the time of this writing, ranged from $395 to $840 per month. Compare those prices to a traditional shop for rent, or warehouse for rent, and they are quite low. This is a viable and affordable solution for any hobbyist, or small business owner, looking for extra space for production or storage of inventories, offering easy access 24/7.
A final word about Mouser Self Storage.
Mouser Self Storage and our sister company, Blue Mound 287 Self Storage, offer the very best in affordable self-storage and secure self-storage. We are locally owned and operated, and we have the storage solutions you seek. Call us today and ask us about car storage, RV self-storage, boat storage units and, of course, storage for your daily possessions.