Here’s a fun fact that might blow your mind: there are more storage lockers in the United States than McDonald’s restaurants. That’s not even including the individual lockers either; that number includes storage facilities, of which there are more than 48,000 to McDonalds’ 14,350.
That’s a lot of stuff.
And while renting a storage locker may be a simple-but-costly way to hoard those 3,000 beanie babies you don’t know what to do with, there are also some legitimate reasons to have a locker too.
1. Protect Something Priceless
If you are fortunate enough to own a classic car that you don’t want to simply leave out on the driveway, renting a storage unit is a great way to keep it safe from the elements as well as from potential thieves. Moreover, many people use storage lockers to protect their family heirlooms or priceless valuables, since it’s nearly impossible for a robber to break in (unless they already know what’s there). Though it may be annoying to have to retrieve your car from the storage locker every time you want to take it for a spin, it’s a lot more convenient than trying to track it down from a car thief who decided to boost it for a permanent joy ride.
2. As a Warehouse for Your Business
The cost of buying or renting a warehouse for your business can be astronomical, especially if you only need a small space to store some mowers for your lawn care business, for example. If that’s the case, then renting a storage locker instead of the back of an industrial space makes a lot of space, and ensures your belongings are well taken care of. Just be sure to get a locker that leads to the outside, or else you’ll be forced to move your products down a long interior hallway.
3. If You’re Moving
Making a cross-country (or cross-town) move can be stressful, especially if you don’t know what to do with all of your belongings while you’re looking for a new home or in transit. If there’s a storage locker nearby that has openings for a big 20’x20′ space, it could be a perfect place to store almost your entire house while you take care of getting your life in order. It’s not even that expensive either. For less than $100 a month, you could buy yourself a much more stress-free move. If you use this website, you can also find movers to help you move everything into your storage unit for a nominal rate.
4. For an Extra Closet
Although you never want to end up as a certified hoarder, renting a small locker to house some of your excess stuff that won’t fit in the attic is not a terrible idea. The smaller ones will run you less than $20 a month and can make your house look much less full. If you can’t donate it, sell it, or throw it out, consider getting a small storage locker and loading it with as much stuff as you can. To ensure it stays safe, rent a climate-controlled locker as well.