Shared Storage Space to Rent

Perhaps you just moved in with a friend, are sharing a dorm room or finally moved out on your own, and you find that you have a few extra items that just seem to be in the way. Self-storage is a great option for storing those boxes of out-of-season clothes, your awkward sporting gear or that odd piece of furniture that doesn't fit into the new space. But what if you don't have a lot of extras, just a few that are worth keeping but not worth tripping over on your way from bed to the bathroom in the middle of the night. When you don't have a lot of extras, should you share a storage space with a friend, roommate or relative?

In short, treat your storage partner like a roommate. Choose someone responsible and trustworthy. Clearly communicate your rules and expectations, and prepare for the possibility of problems. You don't want to lose a friend over a few items in storage.

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