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What are 5 reasons why self-storage is on the rise?

What are 5 reasons why self-storage is on the rise?

The trend in utilising self-storage facilities has vastly increased in recent years; not only in the UK, but all over the world.

Self-storage units are frequently used by individuals who, for one reason or another, don’t have sufficient space to store their belongings. In many cases, people use it to store their belongings for short periods. For example, if a family is relocating from one part of the country to another, they may choose to rent self-storage space to store items that they will not be able to move all at the same time. A self-storage unit is secure, affordable and flexible. This implies that self-storage containers are safe and may be a cost-effective way to stash your belongings temporarily. Here are five reasons why self-storage is on the rise:

Shopping online

The rapid and continued growth of e-commerce in the 21st century has enabled us to amass more possessions than at any other time in history. Because of this, we’re quickly running out of places to put all this stuff. As well as giving away and donating some of these excess items to charity, some things we’d prefer to put away for a later date in a storage facility.

Protection

Self-storage facilities are significantly more secure than a home’s attic or a basement. This is because self-storage units have stronger security features and are less likely to be stolen. Also, storage companies have to adhere to strict fire and flood defence regulations. They are, after all, commercially owned and have a responsibility to their customers.

House downsizing

Another factor in the growing popularity of self-storage is that people often move from larger homes to smaller flats. This is typical of ’empty nesters’ and because it is less expensive to live in a smaller space. However, a smaller house will not be able to accommodate all of your belongings. This is where self-storage comes in handy. You will be able to store all of your excess belongings in a Self Storage Facility Units London, such as those that will not fit in or suit your new house. This way, you won’t have to get rid of your possessions and can rest assured that they’ll be safe and secure.

Ease of use

Modern storage unit outlets offer consumers much more than just good looks. A worry-free move-in experience, easy – often 24 hour – access and a choice of different sized spaces are all requirements for today’s customers. Online access, video monitoring and climate-controlled units are essential features of current self-storage facilities.

Customer service

STORED Furniture Storage is a self-storage business with over a decade of expertise and is committed to offering reliable facilities and outstanding customer service. They will ensure that your cherished possessions on their premises are safe and secure thanks to a comprehensive security system that is accessible.

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How to organise a self-storage unit

How to organise a self-storage unit

Self-storage units can be an absolute godsend when trying to keep a cluttered house under control. Unfortunately, attempting to store a large number of items in a plain concrete room tends to lead to more clutter than you started with at home. How do you manage to keep things organised and be able to find anything in storage?

Having all the right storage supplies as well as a bit of a plan for your unit is the way to go. You can get your self-storage unit in ship shape with just a few tips.

Different sized seld-storage units

Right sized space

Before you can start planning on organising your unit, you really need to be sure you get one that’s large enough for your belongings. Trying to jam too much stuff into a tiny space makes organising almost impossible. Before renting space, make a list of what you want to keep in it and make some realistic estimates. Perhaps even gather everything up in one spot first and measure how many square feet it all needs.

Stack of banana boxes

Proper containers

Don’t resort to the hasty (and cheap) solution of jamming things into big garbage bags. They are very difficult to manage in terms of organisation because they don’t have a rigid shape. You can’t pile or stack bags, and they’re notorious for tearing at the wrong moment. The best option is plastic totes with lids, but even sturdy cardboard boxes are better than bags. Not only are boxes easier to label than bags, they are a lot more secure for your belongings. Moisture, dust, insects or even rodents can get into your stuff if it’s not well protected.

Labelled files on shelves in storage

Label and list

This is probably the biggest key to keeping your self-storage unit organised. Label everything in clear, large letters. Never assume that you will always remember what’s in certain boxes. Add more detail whenever you can as well. Labelling a box “Kitchen Stuff” is minimally helpful, so tape on a label or sheet of paper that has a quick bullet list of what’s actually in the box.

To be really on top of things, go one step further and put together a master list of the contents that you can keep at home. Knowing what’s in your unit without having to go back and paw through boxes can (and will) save a lot of time.

Shelves with numbered boxes

Shelves

If you’ve taken our earlier suggestion and stored your stuff in boxes or totes, it can be really tempting to just stack one on top the other. That can work if you are storing things you don’t access much. In situations where you do need to get at things periodically, having to move 4 or 5 boxes around because what you need is invariably at the bottom can be irritating and difficult. Having your boxes organised on shelves means you can pull out the one you need without having to shuffle everything else around.

So, taking these ideas into account, you should be able to put your storage unit to better use and have your important belongings right to hand when you need them.

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