Skip the Storage Unit: How to Store Your Things Safely at Home

A storage unit seems like an easy fix when the house fills up. But it comes with a bill every month, and every time you need something, you have to drive across town, dig through boxes, and drive back. Over time, a lot of people realize they’re paying to store things they could keep right at home.

Most homes have two big spaces that go unused: the attic and the space above the car in the garage. Here’s how to use them safely.

Storage Unit vs. Storage at Home

	Storage Unit	Storage at Home
Cost	A bill every month	One-time installation
Getting to your things	Drive across town	Right in your house or garage
Hours	Set by the facility	Any time you want

Store More in Your Attic

Your attic can hold a surprising amount. Two things make it work:

• A safe floor. Attic decking covers the bare joists so you have a solid place to stand and stack boxes.
• A safe way up. Majic Stairs give you real push-button stairs with handrails, and the Majic Attic Lift carries heavy boxes up for you.

Store More in Your Garage

An Auxx-Lift mounts to your garage ceiling and lowers with a remote. It’s perfect for the things you’d normally send to a storage unit: holiday decorations, seasonal items, camping gear, and bins. Raise it up and park your car underneath.

Tips for Storing Things Safely at Home

• Use sturdy plastic bins with lids instead of cardboard boxes.
• Label every bin so you can find things quickly.
• Keep the things you use most closest to the stairs or lift.
• Only walk and store on decked areas of the attic, never on bare joists.
• Never carry heavy items up a pull-down ladder. Use stairs or a lift.

Get a Free In-Home Storage Estimate

We’ll look at your attic and garage, measure, and recommend the right setup for your home. Then you’ll get an accurate estimate. See all of our home storage solutions and service areas.

Pio Home Services is based in Ocala and serves all of North Central Florida, Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM.