People’s lifestyles and their attitude towards housing have changed a lot in the last decade. Many delay marrying and starting a family, but still want to live in good-quality homes that offer every desirable convenience – including expansive, uncluttered layouts. Moreover, as incomes tended to rise, spending power also allowed us to live big and own more —and the need for extra storage goes hand-in-hand with that, as the more you own, the stronger the desire to keep things organized and safe. Self storage is also strongly connected to life events and necessities. Whether you’re moving to a different city in search of a better job, downsizing and in need of a safe place for some of your belongings, owning too much stuff for the size of your home,  living in multigenerational households where every square foot counts, or running a business requiring temporary storage options for paperwork or office supplies, the self storage industry is positioned to provide a solution.