No Basement? 5 Ways to Add Storage Space to Your Florida Home

If you moved to Florida from up north, you probably noticed something missing: the basement. Most Florida homes don’t have one, so there’s no big space downstairs for holiday decorations, old furniture, and boxes of keepsakes. Before long, the closets are packed and the car is parked in the driveway because the garage is full.

The good news is that your home probably has more storage than you think. You just have to look up. Here are five ways to add storage space to your Florida home.

1. Make Your Attic Easy to Reach With Majic Stairs

The number one reason people don’t use their attic is the climb. A steep pull-down ladder is hard to use and risky when your hands are full. Majic Stairs replace that ladder with push-button stairs that have handrails on both sides. They’re made locally in Ocala, and they turn your attic into a space you’ll actually use.

2. Add a Floor With Attic Decking

Most attics only have bare joists with insulation in between, so there’s nowhere safe to stand or set a box down. Attic decking adds a solid, walkable floor so you can store bins and boxes neatly and safely.

3. Let an Attic Lift Carry the Heavy Stuff

Even with good stairs, hauling heavy boxes up and down is a chore. The Majic Attic Lift is a motorized lift that raises your storage into the attic and brings it back down with the push of a button. Pair it with Majic Stairs and decking for a complete attic storage setup.

4. Use the Space Above Your Car

Look up the next time you’re in your garage. The space between the top of your car and the ceiling is usually empty. An Auxx-Lift is a storage platform that mounts to the garage ceiling. Load it up, press the remote, and your things rise out of the way. It’s a simple way to get your garage floor back.

5. Replace a Broken Attic Ladder

If you only need simple access now and then, a sturdy new ladder may be all you need. We replace worn or broken pull-down ladders with aluminum Werner attic ladders, and carry other brands for taller ceilings. Not sure yours is safe? Check these 5 signs your attic ladder needs replacing.

Find the Right Storage Plan for Your Home

Every home is different. Pio Home Services will come out, look at your attic and garage, and recommend what fits. See all of our home storage solutions, or learn what affects the cost.

We’re based in Ocala and serve The Villages, Lady Lake, Wildwood, Belleview, Marion Oaks, Dunnellon, Gainesville, and Inverness. We’re available Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM.