Storage is something we never seem to have enough of. Over time homeowners collect a myriad of things , some we need, some we don’t. We inevitably end up with too many things , not enough space, and either end up throwing things away or in many cases renting a garage storage unit to keep things in while valuable storage space right in our own homes goes to waste. The average one car garage has about 60 linear feet of wall space and is 250 square feet. In most cases garages are underutilized or even completely empty . It is a terrible waste of space that if used properly could end up saving you a lot of money over time.
We conducted a search online for monthly garage storage unit rentals and obtained pricing from a number of leading companies. We looked at different cities around the country to try and get an average cost and ended up with a range of prices. The pricing listed here was done in August of 2010. A simple 5’ x 5’ garage storage unit will typically run between $45.00 - $65.00 per month, while a unit comparable in size to the typical one car garage, 10’ x 25’ will run anywhere from $150.00 to $250.00 per month (Not Including Taxes and Fees). At $150.00 per month in two years time you will have spent over $3600.00 to $6000.00 and would have absolutely nothing to show for it. Even if you don’t need the full 10’ x 25’ space and opted for the smallest 5’ x 5’ unit you still will have spent over $1080.00 to $1560.00 over two years. Over a period of ten years you can see how this can easily add up to considerable dollars.
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I hope you've been enjoying my posts lately. I thought I might do something different today and rustle up a few bits of info from around the WWW. These are some of the news items and blog posts that have been popular over the last few weeks. Leave me your thoughts.
Dull tool blades can turn an easy chore into a tough task
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When I hear people say that bedroom décor doesn’t matter because you only sleep there, I have to wonder what whose people do. I must go into my bedroom about 40 times a day.
It’s also the place that you dress, and for most people if they feel comfortable in their surroundings they will take time and care in themselves.
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If you've been keeping up with my blog posts lately you'll know I've come to adding a few news posts from around the web on this subject. I've got a couple more today that are new and updated, so let me know what you think of em...
Ask the Organizer column by Vali Heist: Attack the garage this spring
•Consider a garage storage system; go to Lowe's or Home Depot. Read more...
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The garage space was originally meant for the mundane but utilitarian purpose of providing a safe shelter for your car. However, nowadays the use of the garage is not limited to just providing a cark parking space. Not just the car but also the various tools and equipments needed for routine maintenance work around the house can be stored in this space. You can keep Read more...
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Hey Readers! I've been comin across some crazy stuff the past few days from a few different blogs around the web which I just had to share with you. Check em out below...
5 bed house in Reading University area, marketed by Haslams Estate Agents.
Located on a large plot, the well-maintained property on Allcroft Road also features a garage, driveway parking for several Read more...
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Can I create my own overhead garage storage space?
I have exposed rafters in my garage. I thought about the overhead storage cages by Hyloft or similar, but I wondered if since the rafters are exposed I could simply buy the wood (maybe 4x8 size) and create a shelf over the entire width of my 2-car garage.
If so what type of wood?
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