The Cost of NOT Renting a Storage Unit

Some money experts may tell you that paying for a storage rental to house your stuff is a waste of money. That may be true if you are paying storage fees on items you don’t want but have not taken the time to get rid of. They may even suggest that at least for the belongings you want to keep, you seek out the kindness of a relative and use their extra space or basement. While the intention is honorable, there are times when it is not practical. Instead, you may find that leasing a storage unit near San Mateo for a few months is a much better option for your season of life.

Avoid trying to take an “easy” route when stashing your belongings. Utilizing a storage unit near San Mateo is a convenient, less stressful way to handle your stuff. At 5A-Rent-A-Space, we have a variety of sizes available to house seasonal gear, decorations, and other items you do not need frequently.

3 Reasons Why NOT Renting a Storage Unit is a Bad Idea

Spending a few days or even weeks at a buddy’s house while you are between apartments is one thing. Storing your furniture, clothes, and other belongings is another. Here are three reasons not renting a storage unit is a bad idea:

1. It is inconvenient and stressful: If you are housing your belongings in your old bedroom at your parent’s house, you may find the stress more than you want to handle. Mom may get a little nosey and peek in your boxes. Dad may drop some not-so-subtle hints that it is time to clear your stuff. Besides being stressed, you face the added inconvenience of driving across town to pick up some items you want in your new abode.
2. You may bring home more than your stuff: Let’s say a buddy has offered his basement to you to house some of your belongings. These areas of the home are ripe with other “friends” that may want to come with you, like mice, termites, and roaches. Why take the chance of bringing pests into your home?
3. You can’t properly pack and set up your belongings: Using a family or friend's basement, garage, or spare room, may mean that you have to tuck your boxes and furniture in nooks and crannies. By renting a storage unit near San Mateo, you can set up storage shelves, utilize proper packing supplies, and even have your stuff hauled in a free moving van.

Keep Control of Your Belongings with a 5A Storage Unit

Why add stress and inconvenience to storing your stuff when you can take advantage of a storage unit? Gain peace of mind and lease a unit from 5A Rent-A-Space near San Mateo. We have a wide range of sizes and plenty of packing supplies for your needs.

Reserve your self-storage unit online now. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 650-338-0016 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online Space Calculator to estimate the best unit size for you.