My friend, Gregory, of CityStash Storage, on clutter, purging and where to “stash” it all – a new class of storage companies that offer an alternative to self-storage
by Gregory Youngblood, Founder, CityStash
Our friend Nancy asked us to weigh in on our opinion of how storage fits in for someone looking to declutter and organize their life. The answer is Nancy’s mantra: balance. We’re big believers in starting by whittling down your belongings to the bare essentials of what actually gets used regularly. Beyond that, we see a gray area. There are often many items that get used seasonally (i.e. seasonal wardrobes and skis), or sentimental or valuable items (i.e. china or furniture you inherit) which you need to keep but won’t get deployed until you move up to a bigger apartment, condo, or home. Now, these are the items for which you might consider using storage. The benefit, of course, is that you clear space in your home, which will lead to an immediate increase in your peace of mind and well being!
Assuming you don’t have adequate storage in your apartment, condo, or home, then you have two main options. The first is a self-storage unit. These work well if you have a lot of items to store, so you can fill an entire unit (and not pay for wasted space). They are also a good option if you have a large vehicle and some friends to help you do the transportation of your items yourself. Finally, storage units are a smart option if you need frequent and 24 hour access to your items.
But there is a new class of storage companies cropping up that offer an alternative to self-storage. These services typically provide you free boxes and containers, and do all of the pickup and delivery. Some of these companies will transport and store only containers, while others, such as CityStash, will take anything: furniture, boxes, sports equipment, etc. You track everything in your online account, and can request a redelivery of any or all items with just a few clicks.
We are CityStash Storage, and we’re one of the companies bringing this alternative to self-storage to San Francisco. We’ll store just about anything, and we’ll make the whole process very convenient for you! Visit us at www.citystash.com. Our business office is at 524 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94133 (415-992-6188) and facility is at 435 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107 (415-675-8017).