No doubt, you’ve driven by some of the many storage unit locations in your area and possible even speculated on how you could benefit from renting one for yourself. Even if you excel in the art of simplistic living, and you don’t need a storage unit to help declutter your home, there are other creative uses for a storage unit that you might enjoy pursuing.
Hobby Space
While there are numerous advantages to small home living, the lack of space to pursue a hobby may one of the drawbacks to living in a compact space. A climate-controlled storage unit can be an ideal setting for creating a hobby space. You can keep all of your equipment and supplies easily accessible so you don’t have to spend time setting up the area whenever you have some leisure time.
Office Space
When you try to work from home, you are exposed to many distractions that can interfere with your productivity. Using a storage unit as an office eliminates those distractions.
Band Practice
Years ago, it was quite common for band practice to take place in a garage. Apartments, condominiums and townhomes may not have a garage, and if they do, the close proximity to others living in the complex makes it impossible to practice music there. Storage units have become a popular place for band practice.
Private Retreat
Have you ever wished you could just escape the chaos and hide out for a while? While an extended vacation may not be an option, a quick trip to a storage unit could be a viable solution. You can put some comfortable furniture in there and decorate it so that is looks and feels like a peaceful or exotic retreat. A little time spent there could help you find that sense of calm you desire.
Entrepreneur Space
You can use a storage unit as an organizational space if you plan to start a sales business that requires you have the products you sell on hand. This could also be a workspace if you plan to start some type of small item repair business.
A storage unit can serve a variety of purposes other than providing storage for surplus items that you can’t find storage space for at home. This might be the perfect time for you to take advantage of one or more of the many ways a unit can simplify or enhance your life.