Space is at a premium and everyone could use more storage space. Storage space can be used for creating more room for living to needed somewhere to store stuff while in between homes. Here are some of the reasons why people need and use storage.
Building a new home:
Many people who have built a new home have done it. Yes, move in with in laws while the new home is being built. However, it rare that our families will have the space needed to store our possessions. Using secure storage to store your belongings while you build a new home is very common.
Many people who use storage during this period like the flexibility of month to month renting because sometimes you just don't know when your new home will be completed. People also like that they can increase or decrease their storage space at any time.
Storage for this purpose is often at least 3 to 6 months or more. All in One Storage offers prepayment discounts for 12 months paid in advance. Alternatively, you can arrange to have your payment automatically deducted each month from your credit card.
Selling a home:
Storage can be of great use when selling your home. Staging your home easily translates into quicker and higher sales and is strongly suggested by real estate professionals. The appearance of extra living space by storing extra items and personal items in storage can translate into a a significantly higher price and quicker sale. This is one of the first recommendations you will receive from your real estate agent prior to putting your home on the market is to “de clutter” your home. This involves packing away unnecessary ornamentals, old furniture and personal items that are really not needed in the home. Some people even go the extreme of storing everything they own and renting more modern furniture and plants just for the sale period.
So the kids go off to college or get their first apartment or home. You have all this spare space
to do with what ever you want, and you do by creating a study or an
entertainment room, or your own in-house storage area. Then
12 months later you get the phone call “Mom, it has not worked out and I
need to come home for a while”. Where is your adult child going to put all of their own possessions?
Self storage is the perfect solution. Adult children
often move in and out of home a few times before settling down for good, self
storage allows them the flexibility to store their belongings just for
the period required and when needed they can get it all out and inot their own place again.
Divorce:
Marriage breakdowns and high divorce rates are a fact of life in today’s society. One person often leaves the family home and needs to store the items that were solely theirs. This often includes a vehice,l furniture, personal items and the contents of whatever was stored in the garage. All in One Storage deals with these situations regularly with discretion, security and privacy. Should you need to store a car or other vehicle we also provide outdoor vehicle storage.
Death in the family:
We will all experience the death of a loved one, it is a sad time and there is much to deal with. Many storage consultants have had the melancholy task of helping family members store the belongings of a deceased relative during this transition while the affairs of the estate are being sorted out. A month or two of storage can help relieve additional pressures during this difficult time and provide peace of mind and security.
Traveling:
People often choose to travel for either work or pleasure for up to twelve months or more. With their house often unoccupied during this period they feel more secure placing their treasured possessions into a secure storage facility. If the move overseas is work related often the company pays the bills and will require quotes. All in One will be able to provide a quote and submit it professionally to the company responsible for making the payments.
Because 12 months is a long time you need to ensure that you save money where possible while also storing at a secure location. All in One Storage can advise you on the best way to store your belongings for the long term and how to box and wrap them for maximum protection.
Lifestyle and hobbies:
Storage can improve your way of life! Living space is at a premium and having a storage unit is just like having a garden shed. It is an extension of your home. Where apartments and living space in general are smaller and more expensive having space for your sports equipment or hobby supplies makes good sense.
Storage can provide those with hobbies the space to indulge in their favourite past times away from the mischievous hands of children or partners who don't share in their passion. This may include building trains and tracks, collecting and reading comics or simply storing your valuable coin or stamp collections. With a variety of different sized units to choose from self storage can provide that extra space you have always wanted.
These are some of the reasons why people use self storage. The benefits of taking advantage of self storage are more than just peace of mind but often a sense of relief that your affairs are sorted and you are free to get on with living without your possessions tying you down.
For all your storage needs please contact All in One Storage for expert advice and friendly help. We can help you find the perfect storage for you
