I am not sure when it all started, maybe in 1986 with Lionel Richie’s hit song, “Dancing on the Ceiling”. Perhaps a young child looked up and dreamt about dancing or walking on the ceiling, and though they may never have actually done that, they did realize that the ceiling had potential for other uses, like storage. Maybe someone discovered the use of ceiling space before then, I really don’t know. But I do know that there are a multitude of garage overhead storage options available today.

These options come in a couple of different forms. From shelves that hang, bolted from the ceiling, to pulley systems that you can use to lower and raise a shelf, to special tracks which allow you to hang everyday storage bins. But regardless of what type of garage overhead storage system works best for you, they all have some of the same basic advantages. Here are five reasons why you may want to use your ceiling space for storage.

Whether you own or rent a home, if you have a garage, you have space that you already “own”, so we should utilize all out space in the most efficient way possible. All garages have ceilings or rafters, so it makes sense to use them. Sure, if you have rafter, you can balance some items above them, such as skis or sleds, but a hanging shelf will hold a lot more stuff in a wider variety of shapes and sizes. Many people have so much stuff that they don’t know what to do with, that they go and rent a storage unit. If you already have a garage, this does not make sense. As mentioned above, you are already paying for your living space, why pay more to store your stuff elsewhere? If you can store items in garage overhead storage instead of paying for self storage, you will save money. After all, most garage overhead storage systems can be paid for with the cost of only a few months worth of self storage. Another great advantage of garage overhead storage compared to a storage unit, is that you can access your things at any time without leaving home. Sure, it is not as quick to access as a regular shelf, but it doesn’t take that much effort – definitely quicker and easier than traveling to a storage unit. > If you are like I have been, your indoor closet space is filled to capacity and beyond! Get things like keep sakes and seasonal items out of your closets and into garage overhead storage. They are the perfect storage solution for items that only have to be accessed occasionally. Finally, the best reason to use garage overhead storage is to free up your garage so that your car can fit inside! So many garages become a catch all, that only 32% of people with a two car garage can fit one car inside, and 25% of two car garage owners can’t fit any car into their garage! Winter is coming quick, and you know that you don’t want to have to scrape the frost and snow from your car. Reclaim your garage now, and overhead garage storage is the perfect solution for part of this problem.

So, regardless of the type of garage overhead storage system that you use, it is easy to see that there are reasons why almost anybody would benefit.

Using a self storage unit may be a completely foreign concept to you. After all, for years, you’ve been busily shoving all of your stored items into closets, attics and garages. Why make a change now? Consider these 10 reasons to try self storage and begin reaping the benefits today!

Reason # 1: Your Attic
Have you ever heard of the concept of maximum capacity? Chances are that your attic reached this phase eons ago. And yet you continue to happily shove more items into this limited space. Do you even know what is in your attic these days? Using a self storage unit can help you to unload this space, take stock of what you actually own, and bring more organization into your life. How much of your stuff could you easily throw or give away? What is hiding in the attic that you need to use? Find out today!

Reason #2: Your Closets
Closets are for clothes…not for storage. And yet so many families use the various closets in their homes to store away unnecessary items. After awhile, the articles that should go in closets start not to fit, because so much else has accumulated. Uh-oh! Time to clean out your closets, and start storing items in your self storage unit.

Reason #3: Your Garage
Can you even fit your car into your garage any longer? Too many families give up their precious parking spaces for the millions of boxes that overtake garage space in their home. If you have piles and piles of boxes, you may not even know what all your garage is holding. End the mystery today and use a self storage unit to organize your gear while reclaiming your parking space.

Reason #4: Know What You Own
Self storage units are a great way to take stock of what you actually own. If something has been stored away in your house, you may have completely forgotten that you owned it. That forgetfulness may cause you to own doubles or even triples of some items.

Reason #5: Get Organized
When you store all of your boxes together in one space, and continuously add new boxes at random times, you can quickly forget what is where. In a storage space, you can arranged all of your items so that you know exactly what is where and can access it any time you need to.

Reason #6: Run a Home Business
If you run a home business where you sell items through online portals or home parties, you may not have enough storage space in your own home to stay organized and keep the inventory you need. Instead of trying to invent space where there is none, use a self storage unit to keep all of your items in order and readily accessible any time you need them.

Reason #7: Organize a Collection
Do you have a valuable collection that is just sitting around in a dark corner of your home? Perhaps you collect massive quantities of baseball cards, or you are an antiques fanatic and have quite a few more than you can display in your home. Use a self-storage unit to safely and securely organize your collection.

Reason #8: Protect Against the Weather
If you own a motorcycle or another warm weather only vehicle such as a jet ski, you may need a place to store for the winter. If your own garage is not large enough to accommodate, you can use a self storage unit to protect your items from the cold of winter and the weather that may be damaging.

Reason #9: Saving for Later
Many parents save special items for their children to use later in their lives when they’re living on their own. Whether it is pieces of furniture, boxes of dishes or pots and pans, or even baby clothes and necessities, it can take up a lot of room to keep these in your own home. Instead, use a self storage unit to organize and store these items so that they can be enjoyed years in the future.

Reason #10: Occasional Use Only
Do you have items in your home that you might need to use only once or twice per year? They may be large and bulky and hard to store in your attic or garage. Perhaps you organize an annual parade or large event and have items related to that. Your self storage unit is the perfect solution for safely and securely storing those items that you only need access to once or twice a year.