Moving Storing possessions while moving to a new home, transitioning between leases, living in temporary housing, and relocating across the country are some of the most common reasons for renting self storage. Life Transitions Whether its downsizing for retirement, caring for a family members estate, or working through a natural disaster, self storage can ease the burden when sudden life changes arise. Decluttering The best way to avoid moving to a larger home or office while also keeping your space clutter-free is to move items that you want to hang on to but dont necessarily need at the moment to a storage facility. Storing a Vehicle Cars, motorcycles, RVs, boats, trailers, commercial vans, and more can be stored safely at a storage facility, freeing up your driveway or garage space at home or the office. Home Renovations Remodeling a home or office can take several weeks or months and may require you to move furniture and appliances out of the way. Moving these items to a storage unit temporarily is a convenient solution. Business Storage Small to mid-size businesses and contractors often use storage units for additional space where they can store inventory, materials, files, equipment, or business vehicles. College Storage Freeing up space in a dorm room, heading home over the summer, or studying abroad for a few months are all reasons why college students rent storage close to their university campuses.