The first publicly documented self-storage compartments hail back to ancient China where underground pits were used to store and preserve food. In the Middle Ages, the British offered crating services for noblemen and dignitaries who were away for home for long periods of time. The crates were kept in guarded stables and were sold by bankers. But the prototype of the modern self-storage units only emerged in the mid-20th century in the U.S. with rows pre-fabricated metal garage units rented out to individuals who needed extra storage space. Since then, self-storage has evolved where today there are reportedly over 50,000 facilities in the U.S. owned and operated by more than 25,000 entrepreneurs.
What are the most common reasons why people use self-storage facilities ?
The number one reason given by most people who rent out a self-storage unit is lack of storage at home. A great majority of those who rent self-storage units are actually homeowners where one in 10 U.S. households is said to rent a self-storage unit. This may sound strange at first, but if you take into account the astronomical growth in consumption and retail sales then the industry boom is relatively easier to appreciate.
Other reasons include moving to a new home or renovation the home, keeping commercial inventory(popular among eBay sellers and other small businesses which cannot afford big warehouse spaces) and storing valuable property and documents.
What do people keep in self-storage facilities ?
The most common things that people put into storage include:
1. Furniture: couches, dining tables, beds
2. Appliances: stoves, refrigerators, washers, cooling and heating units
3. Electronics: TV, old computers, audio equipment
4. Collector’s items and other valuable possessions: antique furniture, rare and expensive artwork, jewelry, collectible objects such as old coins and booklets of stamps.
5. Important documents and memorabilia: Family photographs, land titles, marriage certificates, writers’ manuscripts and many more.
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