使用self storage 的十个理由

作为一个中国人，我从没有需要过家庭以外的一个仓储空间，即使住过公寓。但是美国人就是这么奇怪，统计数据显示，全美大约9% 的家庭租用仓储，这绝对不是个小数目。令人惊叹的是 67%的用户拥有单家庭 （有车库或地下水），只有27%是住公寓的 ，和我想像的相反。52%租期超过一年，13%租期少于三个月（比如学生暑假）。

十个租用self storage 的理由还是无法让我信服。

Run out of space at home （为什么不整理好车库，地下室，或者买一个Shed）？
People are reluctant to cast aside belongings they no longer use, especially if they are still in good condition. They want to hang onto things ‘just in case’ or often because they’re planning on passing them on at some point in time. It could be an old Chesterfield, a bike, a bed, Hi-fi equipment or a bookcase. Getting on the housing ladder is very expensive and many are storing furniture etc, in preparation for when their children make that jump and will need all the help they can get.

Moving house （正常需求）
Increasingly people are having to move out of their old home before moving into their new one to avoid losing a sale. If that’s the case and you have nowhere to store your belongings, a self storage unit is the ideal answer. Also, if you are downsizing, but don’t want to throw away or sell those bits and pieces quite yet, a self storage unit will help while you make your mind up about what stays and what goes.

Renovating （需要大号的单位）
If the builders are due, to erect a new conservatory or extension, and you are worried about them walking through the house and damaging your sofas or wooden furniture, a self storage unit would be ideal to house your valuables whilst the work is ongoing.

Baby on the way （卖了旧家具更好吧，毕竟baby 来了就不走了）
If you have a new addition on the way and need to completely clear the spare bedroom, you don’t have to clear the decks and put everything on ebay. Yes, replace the spare bed with a cot, but put the bed in a self storage unit, along with any furniture that you don’t need. You’re probably going to need it again is a while. You can always sell it if you change your mind.

Tools （最长期客户，他们需要24*7 Accessible，但是要预防他们存放某些化学或有害物质）我花了$4000 请专门公司搬走了几大桶特殊清洁剂。
Are you a garden worker, builder or painter and decorator? Are you worried about leaving your tools in the van overnight? If you rent a small self storage unit, you can drop off your tools at the end of the day and pick them up the next morning. They will be stored safely in damp free surroundings – under lock and key.

Garden furniture and machines （OK）
Summer gives way to autumn and the grass has been cut for the last time. It’s time to put away all the garden furniture and equipment, but where? The space in the shed or garage seems alot smaller than when you took it all out and the chances are you’ve bought an extra lounger, or decided to buy a bigger table. You’re not going to use any of the items for months so putting it all into a self storage unit leaves you with a bit of space in the garage and also helps protect your garden furniture.

Gap year 波士顿的学生流行sublease （房间加家具），个人重要物品寄回父母。
Many students choose to spend a year travelling before they enter the big, wide world of work! However, many find that they have nowhere to store their belongings between the end of university and the time that renting a house comes around on their return. In all likelihood, there’s no room back at mum and dad’s for all the extra things they’ve acquired during their 3 or 4 years at Uni. A small self storage unit is ideal for this.

Working away
Have you been offered the chance to work away, maybe abroad for 12 months? If so, and you own a property, you are likely to rent out your property for the duration of your stay away. Many home owners in this position don’t want to leave all the belongings in the house. A self storage unit will provide you with peace of mind whilst you are away.

Empty nesting （断舍离很难，太多儿女保留父母的老古董，也有太多父母舍不得孩子的东西，是最愚忠的客户，可以一租几年到几十年）
Once your children have left for university, you might want to alter the lay-out of your home. You could turn one of the bedrooms into a study or your child’s study into a television room. Some families will utilise the extra space by turning their house into a B&B. Whatever your choice, there are sure to be items of furniture that you don’t need but are reluctant to sell. After all, you never know when the children might return!

University students in summertime
Students will collect various items during their stay at university. A television, CD player, a sofa, their own bed to name but a few. If it’s not your last year, when the summer term is over, it’s unlikely that you will want to take everything back to your parents’ home only to bring it all back in September. If that’s the case and you are unsure who might be hanging around in your rented accommodation over the summer period, a self storage unit local to your university accommodation is an ideal solution. A small price to pay for a summer of peace and confidence.