Is Bigger Better

One of the first things you’ll consider when you want to rent a self-storage unit is size. How much room do you need to store what you have?

That’s a reasonable question, but here’s a better one. How much room will work best? Should you rent the minimum amount of space you need or splurge a little and go for a bit more?

A lot depends on how often you’re going to use your storage space. If all you want to do is use it to store stuff you’re not going to want to see again in months, then, by all means, get the smallest space you can. However, if you’re going to need to access your belongings fairly regularly it makes sense to go large.

When you think about it this does make sense. Let’s say you are using your storage unit to keep paperwork and you know you’ll need to visit periodically to access files or store new ones. The last thing you’ll want to do is spend an hour or two squeezed in among shelving trying to read the paperwork. With a slightly bigger storage unit, you can add a chair and maybe even enjoy a cup of tea and a biscuit while you work. You don’t automatically have to view your space as somewhere you want to spend the minimum amount of time.

Of course, it’s important to balance your needs. You don’t want to rent more space than you have to if you’re not going to use it. For example, if you know how much space you will need you can rent just that and nothing more. It’s easy enough to upgrade whenever you need to and it’s a great way to save some money as well. So if you’re thinking of renting some storage space, put some thought into how big you’ll go, to begin with.