Things You Might Not Have Thought of Putting into Your Storage Unit

 

Self-storage units can be true life-savers in numerous situations, from moving to downsizing to having a little extra space. You can use them to store furniture, appliances, clothes, files, art, and a lot of other things – even your car or other vehicles. You can also use self storage when decluttering your home during spring cleaning, and pretty much in any other situation when you need a safe place for some extra items that take up a lot of space in your home.

You may have already used self-storage units at some point in your life, but have you ever thought of storing the following items? They’re not very conventional, especially for storage units, and some of them are not exactly permitted. Check them out, they may give you a few new ideas for storage – those that are allowed, at least.

Supplies for Arts and Crafts

If you’re an artist or like to do any kind of crafting, using a storage unit for all your materials and supplies can be a great way to go.

Keeping all that stuff in your home can quickly turn your living area into a very messy space. That’s why you should think about turning your self-storage unit into an art studio, where you can engage in your arts and crafts completely stress-free.

Whatever hobby you may have, that involves you using your hands to paint or create various items, you can easily take it up in your storage unit, where no one will ever distract you. You’ll be able to work in a peaceful environment and get your creative juices flowing in no time.

Gym Equipment for Personal Workouts

Do you love fitness but genuinely hate going to the gym? You’re not alone. It’s a problem for many people who feel self-conscious and uncomfortable in public gyms, not to mention that they need to wait for gym equipment, especially when the place is really crowded. There are also fees that aren’t very affordable to lots of people.

Your ideal solution may be getting your own gym equipment and setting up a home gym. However, you may not have enough space. It’s quite a conundrum, which is why many people try using a self-storage unit as a private gym.

Self-storage frees one from all the hassle of going to the gym or building one at home. However, you’re generally not allowed to spend long periods of time in a self-storage unit, so have that in mind if you choose to follow this path.

If you do, you can be sure that the unit will provide you with enough space for all your equipment, which will always be ready to go whenever you are.

Music Instruments for Band Rehearsals

Finding a space to practice playing an instrument, or have band rehearsals, is one of the biggest challenges for amateur musicians. Playing in a garage may be convenient, but your neighbours may not like it very much.

This is why there are people who find self-storage units perfect for their band rehearsals. However, your chosen self-storage facility may not be particularly happy about the noise. As a matter of fact, there’s no self-storage facility that would allow you to practice with your band in their storage units.

These units are climate-controlled, so they’re perfect for storing instruments only. This can come pretty handy if you have no ample space in your home to store them. So, keep the rehearsals for your garage until you find the right studio where you can rock on anytime you want.

Office Equipment for Working without Distractions

If you’re a freelancer, or a professional working from home, you may find it challenging to get all the work done on time, especially if you live with kids who distract you from your work and prevent you from being productive. Setting up a home office may not even be an option if you lack adequate space.

Setting up an office in a storage unit can be a complete game-changer. However, you’re not really allowed to have an office in a storage unit, per se.

People have tried doing it a bunch of times, since it does enable them to conduct business in a quiet, cozy, safe, and affordable environment. Moreover, renting an office space can be quite expensive.

However, not only is this not permitted, but it also isn’t a very smart choice if you frequently meet with clients or customers in your office, as it isn’t very professional. Therefore, rent an office space, and save your storage unit for other items you actually can store there. Storing office equipment, of course, is perfectly acceptable (hey, that’s our name!).

Books for Relaxing in a Private Library

If you have a large collection of books that you have nowhere to store in your home, why not move all the books into a storage unit and create your own personal library? You can put up some shelves, perfectly organize all your books, and keep them in a climate-controlled environment that will protect them.

Storing books in a storage unit isn’t strange, but there are people who have tried using their storage unit as a private retreat where they could curl up with a good book, and read without any interruptions. Again, you’re not allowed to stay in your unit for long periods of time, so plan accordingly.

Wine from a Personal Collection

If you happen to be a wine connoisseur who keeps a big wine collection, a self-storage unit can also be of great assistance. It can be a perfect place to house your entire wine collection, especially if you don’t have enough space for it at home.

If you choose to use a self-storage unit for this purpose, be sure to find one that is climate-controlled so that you can keep the humidity level and temperature just right for all your wine.

Storage in Ottawa That’s More Than Just Acceptable

There are many things you should not keep in your storage unit, such as food, valuables, hazardous material, and pets. This may sound strange to you, but people have been known to keep these things in storage units.

Don’t be one of those people. Be smart and use your storage unit wisely. If you’re looking for the most affordable and reliable self-storage facility in Ottawa, Acceptable Storage is here for you.

Our storage units are climate-controlled and protected by security fencing and electronic security surveillance. We guarantee that all your belongings will always be safe, as access to the facility is computer-controlled.

Contact us today to book your Ottawa storage unit.