When you suddenly have a lot of stuff, you might not know where to put all of it. In that case, self-storage is
the solution you need! Self-storage can come in handy under a lot of circumstances.
Reasons for Using Self-Storage
- Settling a Loved One’s Estate
- Many people rely on self-storage to hold items while preparing an estate sale.
- Welcoming a New Member to a Household
- Whether a new baby or a senior adult is joining your household, you can store your items temporarily to make
space for the new member's belongings.
- Remodeling a Home
- If you are remodeling a home, it’s often helpful to store your
TV, furniture and other items so you do not have to work around them or worry about them getting damaged.
- Family Member Temporarily Leaving
- When a family member leaves for a mission, military, college, or another reason, consider temporary storage for
their belongings until they return.
- Building a New House
- Many people rent or live with extended family while building a new home. They simply do not have room for a whole
home’s worth of belongings where they are temporarily living, so they rely on self-storage to keep their
items safe.
- Seasonal or Holiday Storage
- Off-season or extra decorations can be conveniently stored in self-storage and swapped out as needed.
- Staging a Home for Sale
- You can keep your house uncluttered during an open house by putting items in storage.
- Downsizing a Home
- Any items that do not fit when moving to a smaller home can be stored in self-storage.
- Extra Space
- Self-storage can also be used as extra space for belongings that do not fit in your home.
Types of Storage Units
Outside or Drive-Up Storage Units
- Like a garage
- Can drive right up to it
- Good for bigger items
Business Storage Units
- Used for extra business inventory
Indoor or Hallway Storage Units
- Have to walk through a building to access
- Extra security of the added door
- Good for small items
- Boat and RV Storage
- Great for recreational vehicles you don't have room for on your property
- Varies depending on size, location, and other factors
- Can pay monthly or sign a contract for longer storage
- Can be fees in the contract
- Potential for late fees if not paid on time
- Clean-up fee if the storage unit is not cleaned properly upon the end of use
5'X5'
- Roughly the size of a closet
- Good for items like a Christmas tree, decorations, or small dresser
5'X10'
- Roughly the size of a smaller walk-in closet
- Good for items like a king-sized mattress or large appliances
5'X12'
- Roughly the size of a larger walk-in closet
- Good for items like couches, kitchen tables, and washers/dryers
10'X10'
- Roughly half the size of a one-car garage
- Good for items like large furniture, a grand piano, or larger appliances
10'X15'
- Slightly smaller than a one-car garage
- Good for items like compact cars, most furniture, or lots of boxes
Is Self-Storage Right for You?
For more information, check out our Storage Units Resource Guide
and our Self-Storage
Resource Guide. Contact us for more information
about pricing and to discuss your self-storage needs! Idaho
Storage has locations in Boise, Nampa, and Eagle!