Own a storage unit for your overflow household items and keepsakes? Some interesting information was pulled from the Self-Storage Association website, which is an organization that represents the best interests of the self-storage industry. It shows a consumer-market penetration of .44 percent since 2013. The latest 2017 survey indicates that about 1 out of every 10 households in America rent a self-storage unit. This billion-dollar industry makes a lot of money off of Americans that have too much clutter in their homes.
Why rent a storage unit in the first place? It may be because your Realtor® has indicated there’s too much clutter in your home in preparation for its sale. Or, you have a college student that is moving out and you’ve decided to turn his bedroom into an office, leaving limited space to store his items until college graduation. Whatever the reason may be, it’s easy to appreciate the convenience of a storage unit.
If you’ve been spending hundreds, if not thousands of dollars on a storage unit each year, it’s likely time to re-evaluate its purpose. Maybe it’s time to focus on de-cluttering the space in your house so the stored items can make it home once again. Antique dressers, valuables, and items from your great-aunt’s inheritance that have been sitting in storage either need to be brought home, sold or donated. If you can’t picture the items you have in storage in your home, it’s probably time to let it go.
Garage Décor and More can help get your house organized, decluttered and ready for the storage items you do want to keep! The money you will be saving each month can be devoted to the reorganization of your home, with some tried and true products that we offer. For example, our custom closet systems will add storage space to existing closets, keeping some of the sentimental items tucked away and stored safely. Hyloft storage systems can be installed from your garage’s ceiling, offering an ideal place to store boxes, containers and more. Hyloft systems are constructed with durable steel, featuring adjustable heights.
We understand that it’s important to keep items that bring us joy – personal items that may have been in the family for decades and other keepsakes that are in good condition. The things that hold a special place in our hearts are better suited at home rather than in a storage facility across town. If that’s the case, then Garage Décor and More can create the space you need in your home for important items. Our cabinet systems by Redline and Contur are not only functional but beautiful, transforming your garage, basement or mudroom, into rooms with more usable space.
It’s a big task to de-clutter; we understand! If you have a storage unit and are thinking it’s time to make a change, give us a call. We can look at the space in your home and discuss your plans for removing stored items and re-organizing your possessions so they can fit in your current space. We’ll also make sure your plans suit your current lifestyle, too!
Garage Décor and More designs and installs custom organization systems in St. Clair and Madison counties in Illinois as well as the St. Louis Metropolitan area. We offer free consultations and personalized service so that your custom organizational system fits your space, needs and budget. Ready to get rid of that storage unit and additional expense each month? We can show you the many solutions we offer! Call us today to schedule your free consultation at (618) 789-7969 or contact us here.