If you’re thinking about investing in a self-storage unit before 2025, you could be setting yourself up for a more organised year ahead. Self-storage units are a great way to store your belongings if you’re struggling for space, moving house, or carrying out some home renovations. In this blog, we’ll be going through our top 10 reasons to invest in a self-storage unit in time for the new year.
As 2024 comes to an end, many people choose to declutter their homes in an effort to enter the new year feeling refreshed and organised. Owning a self-storage unit means you can declutter without needing to throw away items that may have sentimental value or may be useful in the future. Decluttering is a great way to begin the new year, helping your home to feel more spacious and peaceful.
There are certain items in our homes that don’t serve a purpose all year round. Christmas, Halloween, and Easter decorations, for example, need to be kept somewhere safe until that time rolls around once again. If you’re already struggling for space in your home or perhaps want to re-establish your garage as car storage, then investing in a self-storage unit creates the perfect area to store seasonal items. This could apply to more than just decorations, too, with things like sports equipment being something that might not be used year-round. Plus, self-storage units keep your home tidy all year without sacrificing your seasonal items.
It’s going to be a few months before outdoor furniture gets used extensively once again. Patio furniture, paddling pools, and outdoor kid's toys are not only cumbersome but are subject to damage if they are stored outdoors in the winter months. This can lead to rusting, mould, or even pests causing damage on your items, which will result in their necessary disposal. A self-storage unit is a secure, sheltered space for storing outdoor furniture, so that is kept in pristine condition for when you need it next.
Many people choose the new year period to make some improvements to their home, whether this be redecorating, renovating, or simply giving your walls a fresh lick of paint. If you’re planning to make upgrades to your space, then investing in a self-storage unit can be an excellent way to store your belongings away from paint, dust, or debris. For those more extensive projects where building may occur, then it keeps your items out of the way and protected whilst the work commences. Once your home improvements are completed, you can easily access your self-storage unit to retrieve your belongings.
Self-storage units offer a flexible and convenient way to store your items, for whatever reason. At Kangaroo Self Storage, our lease lengths start at just 14 days, and you just have to give us 2 weeks notice when you would like to leave your unit. If you’re transporting lots of items into your space then we offer a complimentary forklift service, so a member of our team can help you with all of those heavy boxes. If you’re in need of any packing materials, our box shop has everything you need from boxes themselves to packing tape.
Self-storage units have a higher level of security than standard houses. If you currently store all those excess items in a garage or similar space, then your belongings can be subject to theft, especially if they are valuable. Our storage units have 24/7 CCTV security cameras both inside and outside the main building, an alarm system, as well as padlocks on each individual unit. Some of our locations even offer coded electronic gate access. We also have vehicle storage available in some of our storage facilities, if you’re after that extra security for your car or caravan.
We offer units in a range of sizes depending on how much you need to store. If you’re just looking to store a couple of suitcases or boxes, then our shared pallet space option may suit your needs, or if you are planning to store larger items, we have unit sizes all the way up to 500 ft2. That means if you’re needing to transport a whole room’s worth of belongings or furniture into storage, we’ve got you covered.
For many people, the new year brings an opportunity to move house. Whether you’re planning a move or are already in the process of moving, then self-storage can make the whole moving procedure much more stress-free. A storage unit offers a safe place to keep your belongings until you’re ready to move them to your new space. This also helps if you’re downsizing or decluttering before your move, so that you can assess exactly what you’d like to take to your new property.
As families grow, so do their belongings. Whether it’s baby furniture, clothes, or toys, accumulating these items over time can make your home feel cluttered. A self-storage unit gives you the space to store excess items and keep them organised without sacrificing space in your home. If you have a growing family, then a storage unit can help you manage your expanding collection of possessions.
One of the major advantages of our self-storage units, is that we offer simple and easy access – so you can get to your belongings whenever you like. We offer 24/7 access to our units, so if you suddenly need to get something out of storage, then that’s no problem.
If you’ve been considering acquiring a self-storage unit but haven’t been sure whether to take the plunge, then we hope this blog has given you some ideas as to how a self-storage unit can be beneficial to you. Whether you’re planning a move or renovation, planning a new year declutter, or are just in need of some extra space, then our flexible and convenient storage options are perfect for you. Browse our locations and get your quote today to get started on your self-storage journey.
