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If you\u2019re one of the millions of Americans who spend their leisure time participating in hobbies, you likely know that they tend to take up a large footprint within your home. All of those components, parts, and pieces that are necessary to partake in your favorite pastime can also be major space invaders when you\u2019re not partaking in your favorite pastime. The answer? Mini storage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At CubeSmart, we consider storage lockers<\/a> or “mini storage” to be an ideal storage solution. These units are typically 80 cubic feet (4\u2019 x 4\u2019 x 5\u2019) and closely resemble a closet but are only about half as high. Personal mini storage is the perfect option for hobbyists who want easy access to their supplies without the burden of keeping them at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pastimes\nThat Take Up the Most Room<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While some hobbies, like hiking or swimming, don\u2019t take up much room in your home, we can\u2019t say the same for others. Below, you\u2019ll find 7 hobbies that definitely need mini storage, but trust us: it\u2019s not just limited to the ones listed. Once you find that your hobby \u2013 no matter what it is \u2013 is overwhelming your space, it\u2019s time to improve your living arrangements by packing up and moving it to a secure, climate-controlled personal mini storage unit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading for the top 7 hobbies that need mini storage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Cooking & Baking<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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While making food is the most popular hobby<\/a> among retirees in the U.S., it\u2019s no slouch among other demographics either. With the rise of Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest, it seems everyone is channeling their inner Betty Crocker and churning out meals, cakes, cookies, and breads to rival anything you might find in a restaurant or bakery. And the pandemic just upped the interest. Sourdough starter anyone? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a home cook, you might be\noverwhelmed with the tools and supplies that are absolutely critical to make a\nspecific dish \u2013 and then sit unused until it\u2019s time to make that dish again.\nCandy thermometers, stock pots, springform pans, breadmakers, potato ricers:\nwe\u2019re looking at you. Do yourself a favor \u2013 and streamline your kitchen \u2013 by\npacking up anything that is \u201csingle-use only\u201d and depositing it in mini storage. Like ingredients, you can pick it up\nwhen needed \u2013 and put an end to kitchen clutter in the meantime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Spinning Records<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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DJing is not one of those hobbies that people think takes up a lot of space \u2013 until they start to DJ. Think about all that DJing requires turntables, mixers, speakers, cords, microphones, and\u2026records. Did we mention records? As we covered in our recent piece on how to store and sell antiques and collectibles<\/a>, records require climate-controlled storage as they can warp and be ruined at 140 degrees F. And DJs have a lot<\/em> of records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both home and professional DJs oftentimes need\na spot for their equipment and records in between gigs or parties. Search for \u201cmini storage near me\u201d to find the closest of our\n1300 CubeSmart locations, and call or visit to ask about available mini storage options. If you find you need a\nlarger space, you can always scale up to a 5\u2019x5\u2019 or 5\u2019x10\u2019 unit<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Making Artisanal Goods & Crafts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The popularity of \u201ccraftcore\u201d has inspired countless makers and artists to pursue their crafts more seriously \u2013 or at least more frequently. If you\u2019re a hobbyist painter, jewelry maker, quilter, knitter, or any of the above, you may have already realized how much room these hobbies can demand \u2013 and be looking around for a solution. If you decide to use mini storage to keep some of the items out of your home, be sure to pack anything fragile or liquid extremely carefully so that nothing is damaged or broken during the move.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Fishing <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Fishing tackle and gear can quickly overwhelm a small space. Tackle and gear is also (generally) used only in warm weather months, so they are the perfect items to store. While mini storage might work for the smaller items, you\u2019ll want to make sure any unit you choose has enough clearance for your rods. If you do decide to store your rods at home, check out this article<\/a> for cool and unique ways to do it. And remember, always clean and dry your equipment before storage. You\u2019ll thank yourself when you pull it out in the spring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Collecting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Many people look for a \u201csmall storage unit near me\u201d when they decide to store their collectibles until they appreciate in value. While that\u2019s definitely a great place to start, you\u2019ll want to make sure that any unit you choose offers climate-controlled storage<\/a>. Humidity, heat, sunlight, and cold temperatures can all wreak havoc on delicate collectibles, drastically diminishing their value and ruining any hopes you might have had for profitable resale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the size of storage unit you\u2019ll need\ndepends greatly on what you\u2019ll be storing, one piece of advice remains\napplicable to all collections: organize them to the best of your ability before\nyou store them. Consult other hobbyists or do your own research about how to\nbest sort and store your valued items and invest the time and energy to do it\nright. (If you collect sports cards, you\u2019re in luck because we recently\npublished the definitive guide to organizing baseball cards<\/a>.)  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Restoring Furniture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Nearly everyone who\u2019s interested in furniture restoration has a backlog of pieces just waiting to be worked on. While mini storage is not going to be the answer for large furniture pieces, you can easily store your woodworking and refinishing tools in a smaller sized unit. The items themselves will likely need a larger size, although you\u2019ll want to make sure it\u2019s climate controlled. Too much or too little humidity can do a number on wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Taking and Developing Photos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhotography is one of those\nhobbies that seems like it won\u2019t eat up much room . . . until you start. Pros\nand amateurs alike know how quickly printed photos (not to mention film,\ncameras, tripods, lighting, refractors, and more) start to take over living\nquarters. The solution? You guessed it: personal\nmini storage. Ideally, you\u2019ll want your storage unit within a few miles\nof your home so that you can quickly pick up your equipment on the way to shoot\n\u2013 and drop it off when you\u2019re done. One note: you cannot store hazardous,\ncombustible, or toxic chemicals in a self-storage unit, so you\u2019ll need to find\nan alternative for any developing fluids you might have. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hobbies are a great way to improve mental health<\/a> and overall wellbeing. They can also result in a lot of extra items in your household that are only used occasionally. Take our advice and opt for mini storage (or larger, depending on your needs). You\u2019ll always know exactly where your items are, and have easy access to them when you want to partake in your hobby. What could be better than that? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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