If it feels like your home is slowly filling up with things, you’re not imagining it.
Fun fact: the average household is thought to contain over 300,000 items. From furniture and clothes to paperwork, tools, sports gear and those “I might need this one day” boxes, it all adds up surprisingly quickly.
And let’s be honest — most of it ends up living in the garage.
The Garage That Never Sees a Car
For many people, the garage starts with good intentions. A place to park the car, store a few tools, maybe a bike or two. Fast forward a few years and it becomes a carefully balanced game of storage Jenga.
Christmas decorations, old furniture, DIY leftovers, children’s bikes, suitcases… before you know it, the car is permanently parked on the drive.
You’re not alone. Studies suggest that more than half of UK garages are too cluttered to be used for parking at all.
Why January Is the Tipping Point
January is when we see it most. The decorations are coming down, the New Year clear-out begins, and suddenly there’s a realisation that there simply isn’t enough space at home.
But decluttering doesn’t always mean getting rid of things forever.
Sometimes you just need a bit of breathing room.
Storage Without Saying Goodbye
Self storage is often the simplest solution. It allows you to:
- Reclaim your garage, spare room or home office
- Store items you don’t need every day but don’t want to lose
- Keep belongings safe during a house move, renovation or life change
- Create space without the stress of throwing things away
At Rugeley Self Storage, we help people do exactly that every day. No hard sell, no pressure — just straightforward advice to help you choose the right space for your needs.
Making Space, Made Simple
Whether you’re tackling a full clear-out or just trying to get your garage back, a small storage unit can make a big difference.
If you’ve reached that moment where you open the garage door, take one look and quietly close it again… we understand.
Pop in and see us — we’re always happy to help.
