Self storage continues to be a growing and valuable solution for people and businesses who do not have enough space for their equipment, furniture, possessions or documents, with many needing a bit more space but lacking the capital to expand to the necessary requirements.
So, what else do people store in self storage units?
Many people often think that it self storage is only for personal use, when in fact thousands of businesses also regularly use self storage to store old documents (known as archive storage) and things like furniture or office equipment that they do not need at that moment in time but could well require one day in the future. Self storage can be a fantastic friend for small and medium businesses, who do not have the capital to expand into bigger premises but still find themselves with too many things for their current offices.
Document storage is a common use of self storage, because most businesses and self employed people have to keep many documents for a certain number of years, and if you are operating from home or a small office, putting these documents into self storage will save you space.
Some self storage units are big enough to allow for things like caravans and other small motor homes, which can be an ideal solution for people who want to own a caravan but lack the drive way or area to park it when they are not using it. For many people who live in the city, owning a caravan is a fantastic idea so that they can escape to the countryside or beyond, but they often do not have anywhere to park it which is where self storage can be the perfect solution.
When you are moving house, most notably to a smaller property, it can be quite common for people to store all of their possessions in self storage and then spend the time sorting out exactly what they want to keep and what they no longer need. If the property deal is quite rushed and you need to be gone quickly, it makes perfect sense to hire a self storage unit and keep your possessions safe and secure until you get time to deal with them.