Self-storage locations and storage containers that can be delivered right to your home can solve a multitude of space-limiting issues. Listed below are some of the most common reasons for renting storage space.

* When you're planning to sell your home, storing some of your furniture and personal belongings is a vital part of the home staging process.

* A storage unit can be an asset when you take on a major spring cleaning, de-cluttering, or downsizing project. It's a great place to put items you are indecisive about until you have time to sale or donate them.

* Storage units can eliminate a lot of stress and congestion during a home renovation project.

* If you know you will be moving frequently, storing a lot of your furniture can be a smart move. When moving often, traveling light is a bonus.

* Storage units can be an ideal way to deal with limited storage space in a small home. Seasonal storage can eliminate over-stuffed closets, cabinets, and rooms.

* Storage units can be a beneficial business expense. Renting a storage unit may enable you to rent a smaller office space. Storage units can be an extension of your business space.

* Students often choose storage units as a place to put their personal belongings during a spring, semester, or holiday break.

* A storage container can be a quick fix for a shortage of space when you need a nursery or guest room. You can store all of the stuff you've piled into a spare room and transform the room into a beautiful space.

If you have been renting a storage unit for quite some time for a reason other than one similar to those listed above, it might be time to assess your reason. Are you an obsessive collector? Are you a procrastinator that never got around to the yard sale you were going to have? Have you forgotten what you have stored? If so, you probably don't need those things. Storage rentals can be a tremendous help but you should be comfortable with your reason for paying for extra storage space.