Many people love to decorate their homes for the holidays. Some people love decorating not just for Christmas, but also for New Year’s Day, Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Independence Day, and more. There seems to be one beautiful and fun relative in every family who makes the holidays come alive with their decorations for each special occasion.
You might be wondering, “Where does he/she store all of that?”
A great self-storage unit might just be the answer. As a self-storage owner/operator, it’s important to think creatively about who needs your business. Self-storage might be something that the resident holiday decorator has never considered, but their garage is overflowing with well-organized bins and boxes, and they’d love to have their parking space back.
Self-storage is the answer for all storage needs, and knowing how to communicate that message is essential. As a self-storage owner, you should be considering all the ways to market to individuals with various needs so they know that self-storage is the solution.
How can individuals use self-storage for their holiday decoration addiction? Simple. There are 6 easy steps.
- Determine how much space you need. Consider your current storage situation and how much space is being occupied by holiday decorations.
- Select a space that accommodates the decorations you have. 10×10, 10×15, and 10×20 will hold from 100 to 200 square feet of items.
- Organize your decorations by holiday. Red tubs for Christmas, pink for Valentine’s Day, white for patriotic holidays, etc.
- Invest in shelving units that fit your boxes and bins, and line the edges of the unit with shelving for ease of access and storage.
- Consider pest control within your unit. Never store food. Don’t be surprised if rodents think non-food items can be eaten. Keep rat bait stations near the exit in order to keep pests away.
- Clean out your garage and attic, and enjoy your new, beautiful, organized self-storage full of the holiday decorations you love.
As owner/operators of self-storage, it’s easy to think that people “just know” self-storage exists as an option for their needs. The truth is, many people have too much stuff and haven’t even considered what to do about it because they are simply drowning in things. Be a problem solver in your marketing and let people know – yes, you can store that. Yes, you need self-storage.
At Coastal Storage, we love everything about self-storage. Our business is built on 40 years of experience focused on self-storage. Call our team today to find your next investment property, and let’s work together.
Call 904-591-0140 today.