Reducing clutter from your life might seem like a no-brainer, but many consumers invest in storage facilities believe that the contents will lead to savings in the future.
The common misconception is that by storing old furniture, clothing and other belongings, you can save money by not having to repurchase these items when/if you need them in the future. Unlike storing extra belongings in your garage, keeping units at storage facilities cost money. Storage unit prices are determined based on the size of the unit, the location of the storage facility and other special storage unit features. Prices can become very costly per month:
The most common storage unit size is the medium storage capacities, which can hold enough items to fill three rooms in a house. Considering that Americans often pay for years of storage space, the convenience that this service provides can lead to thousands of dollars in losses. This expense can equate to a car payment or monthly grocery bill for many households. People choose to pay for storage facilities for many reasons: TO STORE COLLECTIONS You may have a large collection that, 10 years ago, promised to make you a profit. It’s not worth the thousands of dollars you’ll spend on storing these items long term. TEMPORARY HOUSING ARRANGEMENT If you’ve moved into a smaller home, but feel the need to keep the dining room set that doesn’t fit in your new home “just in case,” you’ve probably considered renting a storage unit. Do you really want to keep that outdated dining set from 12 years ago? That’s $21,600 you’ve spent to save money on a $700 dining room set. UNSCHEDULED GARAGE SALE You might have been reluctant to donate, so you’ve decided it’s smarter to keep old junk in hopes of reselling it in a garage sale. The fact is you won’t be getting near the cost of a month’s storage unit rent for that outdated item. NO TIME TO CLEAN OUT THE UNIT By saying you don’t have time to clean out your storage unit, you’re really saying you have money to waste. Most people simply need to get motivated to organize, sort, sell or donate the items contained in storage facilities. It’s easy to forget that your $100 per month rental adds up quickly into thousands. If you need help clearing your items from a storage unit, give us a call at (337) 296-5506. Gift Certificates available for Father’s Day! |
Are You Paying for a Storage Unit Each Month?
June 25, 2015Renee Ory
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