Being someone that has moved around a lot (due to my husband being in the Army), I have rented a couple self storage units. They're a really great and fairly inexpensive way of storing various types of items. Most cities have at least one self storage facility so, it shouldn't be too hard to find them. In Florida where I live, I know that there are at least 10 Tampa Storage centers just in my immediate area. Storage is definitely something that I'm sure most of us can use more of. Below are 5 great uses for it.

1. Moving - Both times that I needed a sef storage unit was due to me moving out of state. At the time of moving I could not take all of my belongings -- especially larger items like furniture.
2. Not enough space in your home - Let's face it, sometimes you have to sacrafice space just to live in an affordable home. I can definitely vouch for this. You may not have enough space in your home for all of your items; this is when a self storage unit would really be beneficial.
3. Home based businesses - If you sell for a living and have to house your own inventory, it can be inconvenient to keep all of your things in your home. A storage unit can serve as your own personal supply warehouse.
4. Office space - Believe it or not, some units offer electricity and even heat/AC. This makes it a perfect, inexpensive office space and gives you the opportunity to work away from home. Of course, you'll want to make sure that this is ok beforehand with a staff member so that there are no issues.
5. Spare closet - If you're someone that has a huge warddrobe and small closet, it can be very frustrating trying to fit everything in that tiny space; trust me, I know. You can use your storage unit to store out of season clothes (ie. Store winter clothes in the spring and summer.)

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Storage units come in all kinds of sizes. So, whether you need a small space or a lot of space, you'll definitely be accomodated. Many self storage facilities are gated which are great for added protection. Most gated facilities allow 24/7 access while some are only open during a certain time period each day. Be sure to know the facts before you choose a permanant self storage home.