Things in Your Home That Should Be in a Storage Unit (But End Up Taking Over Your Closet)
We all have those items that seem to linger in our homes, taking up precious space, but we don’t have the heart to let go of them. That one closet overflowing with stuff we might use again someday, but let’s face it, probably won’t. Whether it’s the dusty dumbbells you swore would change your life or the box of cords you’re scared to throw away “just in case,” it’s time to get real. Let’s face it, you’re never going to reference that college textbook ever again. Google exists for a reason. Whatever the reason, they’re cluttering up your closet, attic, or garage.
That’s where Personal Mini Storage comes in. We’re family-owned and operated, proudly serving Mid-Florida with a customer-centric business philosophy and best-in-class managers who care about your items. Whether you need drive-up access, ground-floor storage, or a climate-controlled unit, we make it easy to store the things you’re not ready to part with. Plus, with one-stop shopping (yes, we have U-Haul truck rentals and moving supplies on-site), moving your belongings has never been more convenient.
Here are some of the perfect items you should consider moving to a storage unit, so you can declutter and regain your sanity:
1. Clothes You Keep Meaning to Sell But Never Do
We’ve all been there… You had every intention of flipping that jacket for cash; you even took pictures, and three months later, it’s still hanging in your closet, unsold and gathering dust. Do your closet (and your sanity) a favor. Pack it all up, put it in one of our easy-access, ground-floor units, and it will be out of sight until Depop or Poshmark decide to cooperate.
2. Old College Textbooks You Swear You’ll Reference Someday
Ah, yes, the pile of $200 textbooks you promised yourself you’d reference again for “research.” But let’s be honest, you haven’t cracked them open since graduation. Free up your bookshelf space by moving them into a Personal Mini Storage unit. Plus, with first-floor access and climate-controlled storage units, your books will stay in great shape while you rely on Google.
3. Sentimental Items You Just Can’t Let Go Of (But Won’t Display)
We all have that box of sentimental items from our childhood: your first teddy bear, high school mementos, old concert tickets… These things matter, but not enough to take up prime closet real estate. Keep them safe in a storage unit with easy access for when you want to reminisce.
4. Holiday Decorations (Yes, Even the One You’ve Used Once)
Holiday decorations are notorious for cluttering up closets and garages. Instead of tripping over storage bins all year, keep them in one of our ground-floor storage units. Wondering how to store your massive 12-foot skeleton? When the season rolls around, simply rent a U-Haul truck on-site and retrieve your festive decor hassle-free.
5. Your Gym Equipment (That’s Collecting Dust)
That set of dumbbells you swore you’d use daily that you bought during COVID? Move them to a drive-up unit, so it’s there when you’re finally ready to relaunch your fitness journey, or when your college-aged son or daughter asks to borrow them.
6. Seasonal Clothing You Only Wear a Few Times a Year
That bulky winter coat that belongs to a Florida resident? The Halloween costumes that sit in your drawer for 11 months of the year? Store them at Personal Mini Storage so your closet stays organized year-round. With AC and non-AC options, your clothes will stay fresh until next season. For more tips on how to organize your closet, check out this blog post.
7. Your Kids’ Baby Clothes (That They’ll Never Fit Into Again)
They may be tiny, but they’re taking over your hallway closet. Store them safely in a secure unit so you can pass them down someday, or cry into them when your child goes to college. We get it. Personal Mini Storage is family-owned and operated, remember? Read more about who we are as a company here.
8. Old Furniture You’re “Just Not Ready” to Part With
If you’re holding onto furniture that doesn’t fit your current space, a storage unit is the perfect solution. No stairs, no elevator, no hassle. Once you’re ready to display that couch again, take advantage of Personal Mini Storage’s on-site U-Haul rentals for easy moving!
9. Home Improvement Supplies You’ll “Use Someday”
Half-finished DIY projects, extra paint cans, leftover tiles… they’re useful to keep around, but do they need to take up your entire garage? Store them away until you’re ready to finish the project.
10. Old Electronics You Keep Telling Yourself You’ll Recycle
The floppy disks. The GameCube. The printer that still doesn’t work. You’re not using them, but you’re not throwing them away. Tuck them into a storage unit and call it “tech preservation.” Your future grandkids will think it’s a museum.
Make Storage Simple with Personal Mini Storage
Your home is meant to be a place of comfort, not a storage unit for everything you “might” use someday. With Personal Mini Storage, you get more than just extra square footage. You get:
- Best-in-class managers
- A customer-centric business philosophy
- One-stop shopping with U-Haul trucks and moving supplies
- A trusted family-owned and operated team serving all of Mid-Florida
Ready to declutter? Rent a storage unit with Personal Mini Storage today and free up space for what truly matters!
