Some people require more mobility with storage than others, however. Let’s take a look at who benefits most from portable storage, as well as what to look for in a portable storage container.
Who Benefits from Portable Storage
The need for portable storage can depend on where you’re located, what your lifestyle is like and what stage of life you’re in as well. In fact, anyone could potentially benefit from portable storage depending on their circumstances. But here are a few types of people who tend to benefit the most from portable storage containers:
- Frequent movers: Some professions require employees to relocate more than others (such as the military and flight attendants). If you find yourself moving every one-to-three years, a storage solution that can move with you is ideal.
- Apartment dwellers: Building off the first point, people who live in apartments tend to move more than homeowners, and they also don’t have as much space. So, a storage solution that is easily accessible is ideal.
- Recently married: When two people come together as one, they often have twice as many items to think about. A portable storage container can help you store these items while you figure it out, then be delivered on site once you do.
- Younger people: Younger people don’t tend to settle down in one place as often as older people. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average age of a homeowner is 56 and the average age of a renter is 40. For a younger person who is always on the go (like a college student), a portable storage container makes sense.
What to Look for in a Portable Storage Container
Obviously, a container should have enough room to store your belongings. It should also be fairly affordable. But what other factors should you look for in a portable storage container? Here are a few for you to consider:
- Simplicity: It should be easy to schedule the delivery and pickup of the container. Just give the company a call and they’ll move it where you want or store it remotely, or bring it back to you).
- Flexibility: Whether you prefer your container at your location, at a warehouse or an entirely new location, there should be flexibility where you use your container. Also the number of containers you can rent should be flexible.
- Convenience: You should be able to pack and unpack on your timeline.
- Safety: The containers should be designed with safe loading and unloading in mind. They should also sit level to the ground.
- Security: Look for well-built containers constructed with weather-resistant materials. Tie-down rings are also helpful to keep items from shifting.
If you think you could benefit from a portable storage container, contact the 972-GET-A-SAM team today for a quote.