Monday, November 14, 2011

Never pay for Storage

Renting a storage unit is generally a bad idea. It is almost always better to re-think storage at home for a variety of reasons. First of all, out of sight is out of mind. Second of all, it's just another bill. Do the math on this. Is anything you're putting in storage really worth it? You can't store anything of real value in a storage facility because it might get stolen. It's really not worth while storing clutter. If your house is too packed, have a garage sale or check eBay for values. Maybe you can make a little money on your stuff. Sure beats having another bill. The only time storage makes sense is if you're moving and need a place to keep your stuff for the short term. There is more than one show on cable that shows people making tons of money off storage lockers that have gone into default for non-payment. I say, beat them to it. Make money off your own stuff. Also create more storage in your own home. Take a look around the house for under utilized spaces. I like kitchen under cabinets storage. They are sturdy and can be finished to look like furniture. Also there are some very nice Ikea closets available very cheaply that can help with storage. There are plenty of storage solutions on the market. The only problem is if you're not using the stuff, then why are you hanging on to it. The rule is if it is not used in one year chuck it. Let it go so that something better can come into your life. Use everything you have.

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