Self Storage Uses for Apartment Residents

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self storage for apartment residentsMany apartments have either no storage space outside of the apartment or a very small closet type storage room which is usually located in the basement of the building. For those families that have too many things to fit into their apartment closets or in their small storage room, the best option is to rent a self storage unit that is not far from the apartment building. This allows them to continue to keep everything handy without over crowding the living space in the apartment.

There are many different uses that an apartment resident can have for a self storage unit. It can be used for the storage of excess furniture that they may have if they moved from a larger place than the apartment where they currently live. It can also be used to store outdoor equipment during the seasons when they are not used. Examples of this would be to store put their bicycles in the self storage unit when the weather is very cold and snowy and to store their sleds and other colder whether seasonal items during the warmer months. 

The self storage unit is also a great place to keep any holiday decorations that the family owns. Since these items are only used for a very limited amount of time each year, they do not need to be stored in the apartment closets or in the apartment storage room. Along with the holiday decorations, the family can store other things that are related to the holiday season such as holiday present wrapping supplies and unused holiday cards.

Since closet space in apartments is usually a bare minimum, a self storage unit is a great place to keep seasonal clothing or other clothing items that are not being worn. All of the thick and heavy winter clothing, including hats, gloves, and scarves, can be properly stored in the self storage unit while the thin and lightweight clothes for warmer weather are kept in the apartment closets. When the temperature changes require different clothing, the seasonal items can easily be switched between the apartment closets and the self storage unit. Another type of clothing item that can be stored is things such as a wedding dress or other clothing that is sentimental. In addition, families that have various aged children of the same gender can temporarily store any hand-me-down clothes until the younger sibling has grown into them.

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