Creative uses for storage
There comes a time in everyone’s life when the house starts getting too cluttered. Or maybe you were moving and needed a storage unit. Well, now, all that has passed and you have an empty storage unit at your disposal. What should you do with it, you ask? You certainly do not want it to end up on one of those “storage unit auction” TV shows, right? Well, if you put in some creativity, only the sky is your limit! There are so many creative uses for storage units Baltimore, you just need to put some work in! In this article, we will talk about what you can do with your storage after the move. So, without any further ado, let’s dive in!
Finding creative uses for storage
Finding ways to use your storage unit can be difficult if you do not have a plan. And a plan comes with your will to do something with it. Maybe it can be your workshop, a gym, or a music practice studio. We will now list some options, and it is up to you to decide which one to go through with. Stuff like this makes renting long-term storage worth your while!
Make it your gym
Have you ever had trouble exercising in your own house? For example, doing jumping jacks and constantly worrying if you may hit the chandelier with your arms. Well, that worry has come to an end! You can make your storage unit into a gym!
Take all of your equipment there, and be sure to pack it properly. Get your yoga mats and fold them from one side to the other and then stack them inside the box. Your weights should be properly packed with bubble packaging and placed carefully into padded boxes. You should pad your boxes with old pillows or cloth. Do not put too many weights inside your box because it can break due to all the excess weight. If you have any electric workout devices, make sure to disassemble them as much as you can and put them in their original box. Make sure to measure the storage unit prior to bringing everything in! There may now be enough space inside for all of your workout equipment.
Make it into a workshop
A storage unit can be many things. It can even be the place of your long-time dream coming true. If you never started learning woodworking because of lack of space in your house for all the equipment, your storage unit can be the perfect place for that!
Or make your storage unit a place of art and relaxation by taking all of your equipment there and beginning to work on your artworks. If you get crafty, you can even start creating your own furniture in there. The possibilities are endless, you just need to be creative! Another benefit of turning your storage unit into a workshop is that woodworking equipment can get loud. When you take all of your woodworking equipment to your storage unit, your family and neighbors will not hear your constant drilling and cutting anymore! Just make sure to hire reliable movers Laurel MD, because woodworking equipment can get heavy and hard to pack and move.
Art galleries are creative uses for storage
Making your storage unit into an art gallery is something many people do. If you cannot find any peace and quiet in your home, or just lack the inspiration, maybe changing the setting can help. It has been proven that artists who experience a “writer’s block” usually go back to their creative ways when they change the setting in which they create. Well, this can be just what you needed.
If you are not an artist, maybe your child is. If the kid shows potential, the only thing you can do is support them in every way. A great way to support your child’s artistic path is to turn your storage unit into an art gallery. Just make sure to protect your storage from condensation. Condensation has been proven to be an art killer if the art is exposed to it for too long. Getting a climate-controlled storage unit can solve this issue, and you may even uncover some of your untapped potential!
Music studio
If your neighbors are constantly complaining about your loud band practices, then maybe it is time to switch to a storage unit. However, you should also make sure that it is climate controlled just as if you are creating an art gallery. This is because musical equipment is mostly electric and wooden. Wood is prone to bending and cracking due to extreme temperatures and you do not want your recorders and amps to get frozen. A storage unit is also the perfect place to make a recording studio. Provided you have the material and the permission of the storage unit facility to make changes on the inside of the storage unit. You will need to get sound isolation, and some storage facility owners do not like when people add their own features inside storage units.
Office space
If you are working from home, you may sometimes experience not being able to work due to all the distractions in your home. If you cannot find peace and quiet in your home to work at your heart’s content, then you can turn your storage unit into an office space. It has been scientifically proven that dedicated workspaces yield more productivity than working at the same place that you live in and is mostly related to relaxing activities. It is the same as sleeping. Some people find it hard to sleep in a bed that is in the living room, however comfortable it may be. Dedicated spaces mean a lot and you should consider one of these creative uses for storage.
With all that said, we hope that this article was helpful to you. Good luck with your storage unit endeavors!