People ask us all the time why there are so many storage facilities? Are there really that many people who are using them? What do people put in storage? And why do people use storage in the first place?

 

A lot of people assume that the only reasons someone would want to rent a storage unit would be because they are moving or they are decluttering their home.  While those two reasons are the most popular answers to why people choose to use self-storage, there are many other considerations.

 

Because moving is the number one reason why people store their belongings, there are many scenarios that may require self-storage such as downsizing, staging a home for sale, closing date pushed back, a transient job with no permanent residence, or consolidating homes.

 

Decluttering a home is another major reason people choose to use self-storage.  Many people need to temporarily rent a storage unit so they can go through the decluttering process at their own pace, they need a place to keep their seasonal decor, or they want to keep their home tidy.

 

Some of the other reasons why renting a self-storage unit is useful is to help organize a home renovation, to store a loved one’s belongings, to empty a dorm room in the summer, or to keep a business’s inventory organized.

 

People are always surprised when they learn that businesses use self-storage facilities.  Many small business owners rent storage units to keep track of inventory.  Some of the more common businesses that find value in renting a storage unit are carpenters and contractors, retail shop owners, and sales and service professionals.

 

As you can see, there are many reasons as to why someone would need to rent a storage unit and why there are so many storage facilities.  Depending on the circumstances a person is going through determines their reason and need for renting a storage unit.