by John Stevens
November 15, 2010 8:16 AM
There are plenty of big storage units for those motorcycles, couches, beds, entertainment centers, big-screen TVs, and even SUVs. But what about its small cousin, the mini storage unit? Just what can be done with those smaller storage spaces besides holding a button collection? To find the answer just look at the demand. Trends are showing they’re becoming more popular for seasonal and holiday storage.
Some people wonder: Why pay any money at all for such a small space? But at this time of year, there is great value in such a storage unit as the seasons change. Camping goods, for example, can be stored, as well as beach blankets, toys, chairs, and umbrellas. And as the cold months arrive, shorts and light-weight shirts can go in as boots, coats, and warm clothes come out. And professional organizers are telling their clients that seasonal storage inside mini storage units frees up areas in the house, declutters and restores a sense of organization. The cycling of items means there’s always room in the mini storage facility for the upcoming months on the calendar.
Money incentives are now being offered with the use of mini storage units. With some companies, the mini storage unit is included in a company’s truck rental or moving service. This adds greater convenience to the customer and much savings. Some storage facility owners offer free tickets to baseball or basketball games to clients renting mini storage facilities.
This time of year also brings about another great value of mini storage units. They’re great to use as hiding places for toys during the holiday season. Those children snooping around the house for holiday gifts won’t know their precious loot is being hidden in a mini storage unit. It is also a great place to play the role of elf and wrap those gifts in privacy.
Mini storage is roomy enough to store outdoor holiday decorations - those mechanical deer, santas and elves that can take up too much space in the garage or attic. And climbing and stumbling over household items at home just to take out the holiday lights and decorations is enough to put anyone in a jolly-rotten mood. With all the holiday items stacked in a mini storage unit, it’s easily accessible and keeps items safe from wear and tear.
The mini storage unit, of course, reaches beyond holiday and seasonal purposes. The construction industry often keeps tools in mini storage units so that they are kept safe. It’s also a way for managers to provide workers with additional materials at a jobsite. The benefit of this is that workers don’t have to keep extra tools in their cars where they could be stolen.
The mini storage industry is tailored for those who need a place to store smaller items without the big rental price tag. The economical units are perfect for those who need to move out smaller items from their home in order to free up space for newer purchases. It’s the answer to what should be done with just those smaller items that need to be packed away. And the rate at which mini units are rented is showing that it’s the change of the seasons and the approaching holidays that increase demand the most.
Sources Used:
“Small Storage Units – A Great Value.” EzineMark.com. Oct. 28, 2010.
“Mini Storage Units Take a Big Load Off Your Mind.” Sooper Articles. Sept. 10, 2010.
Tilden, W. “Moving is more Convenient with Mini Storage Unit.” Ezine Articles. 2010.