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New Year, New Space: Why Your Resolutions Fail Without Room to Breathe

By Nicolas Rincon

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  1. Resolution 1: The Fitness Commitment
  2. Resolution 2: The Home Renovation
  3. Resolution 3: The Minimalist Mindset

Welcome to 2026! The confetti has settled, the champagne toasts are finished, and now you are staring at Day One of your New Year’s resolutions.

You likely have a list of goals for this year. Maybe you want to finally turn the garage into a home gym. Maybe you are planning to start a small business from your dining room table. Or perhaps you simply want to feel less stressed when you walk through your front door.

But most resolutions fail by February for one simple reason: friction.

If you have to move three boxes of old clothes to get to your yoga mat, you won’t do yoga. If your desk is covered in household clutter, you won’t work on your business plan. The secret to sticking to your goals this year isn’t just willpower. It is about creating the environment you need to succeed right now.

Here is how a Personal Storage unit can be the tool that helps you keep your promises this year.

Resolution 1: The Fitness Commitment

This is the most popular resolution every year. You bought the treadmill, the weights, or the stationary bike with the best intentions. But now that it is here, you realize it dominates your living room or gets buried in the garage.

To build a habit, you need a dedicated space. Use a small storage unit to clear out the “maybe I will use this someday” furniture and boxes from your spare room or garage. By moving the clutter out, you create a dedicated fitness zone. When your workout gear is accessible and inviting, you are far more likely to use it. Check our Size Guide to see how little space you actually need to rent to free up an entire room at home.

Side-by-side comparison showing a cluttered garage transformed into a clean home gym, illustrating a New Year's fitness resolution achieved through decluttering.

Resolution 2: The Home Renovation

If 2026 is the year you finally redo the floors or remodel the kitchen, do not try to live around the chaos. Living in a construction zone is stressful enough without tripping over stacked chairs and dusty sofas every morning.

Rent a unit specifically for the duration of your project. Moving your furniture into Climate-Controlled Storage protects it from construction dust and paint fumes while giving your contractors the space they need to work faster. A faster renovation means you get your house back sooner.

Resolution 3: The Minimalist Mindset

You do not have to become a minimalist overnight to enjoy the benefits of a tidy home. Sometimes, you just need a reset button.

Treat a storage unit as a “sorting center” for the year. Move the items you are unsure about into storage today. If you haven’t gone to the unit to retrieve that old armchair or those boxes of college textbooks by July, you know it is safe to donate or sell them. It allows you to declutter your home immediately without the anxiety of throwing things away permanently right now.

Start the Year Light

You cannot fill a cup that is already full. If you want to bring new energy, new hobbies, or new habits into your life this year, you first have to make space for them.

Let us help you start the year with a clean slate. Visit one of our storage locations today to find the perfect extension of your home.

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Size Guide

Small Storage Units
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5' x 5'

Equivalent to a standard walk-in closet.

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5' x 10'

Equivalent to a large shed.

Medium Storage Units
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10' x 10'

Equivalent to half of a standard garage and good for a one-bedroom apartment.

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10' x 15

Equivalent to a large bedroom and good for a small house.

Large Storage Units
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10' x 20'

Equivalent to a small garage and good for a mid-size house.

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10' x 30'

Equivalent to a large garage and good for a large house.

Vehicle Storage Units
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Covered Parking

Varying vehicle storage sizes can accommodate cars, boats, and RVs.

5' x 5'

This storage unit is small but mighty! Our 5x5, 25-square-foot spaces are about the size of a walk-in closet and great for holding household clutter, small furniture, and seasonal items.

Ideal for storing:
  • Boxes of offseason clothing and old toys
  • Small furniture or appliances
  • Seasonal decor or equipment such as garden tools and camping gear
  • Office supplies and business records and files

5' x 10'

This storage unit size is popular because it’s so versatile and functional. Our 5x10, 50-square-foot spaces are about the size of a large shed and great for holding various items from a small apartment or all the furnishings of a bedroom or office.

Ideal for storing:
  • Mattress sets, dressers, and coffee tables
  • Artwork, musical instruments, and mid-size electronics
  • Seasonal decor or equipment such as garden tools, skis, and camping gear
  • Business supplies, records, or inventory

10' x 10'

This storage unit is not too big, not too small, but just right for bulky furniture or equipment. Our 10x10, 100-square-foot spaces are about the size of half of a standard garage and can fit the contents of a one-bedroom home.

Ideal for storing:
  • Household furniture such as sofas, tables, dressers, mattress sets, and coffee or bedside tables
  • Electronics and musical instruments
  • Seasonal decor or equipment such as garden tools, bicycles, skis, and camping gear
  • Office equipment such as desks, chairs, and shelves

10' x 15'

Another popular choice, this storage unit is great for small families or households. Our 10x15, 150-square-foot spaces are about the size of a large bedroom and can fit the contents of a two-bedroom home.

Ideal for storing:
  • Bulky household furniture such as sofas, dining tables, dressers, bedroom sets, and bookcases
  • Major appliances such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators
  • Outdoor equipment such as grills, bicycles, skis, and camping gear
  • Commercial inventory and office equipment such as desks, chairs, and shelves

10' x 20'

If you’re in between moves, staging your home for selling, or planning a big remodel, this storage unit might be the one for you. Our 10x20, 200-square-foot spaces are about the size of a small garage and can fit the contents of a three- or four-bedroom home.

Ideal for storing:
  • Bulky household furniture such as sectional sofas, dining tables, mattress sets, dressers, and entertainment centers
  • Major appliances such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators
  • Large musical instruments or equipment such as pianos and TVs
  • Outdoor equipment such as lawnmowers, grills, bicycles, skis, and camping gear
  • Commercial inventory and office equipment such as desks, chairs, and shelves

10' x 30'

This storage unit is about the size of a large garage for those seeking a major space solution. Our 10x30, 300-square-foot spaces offer enough room to fit the contents of a four- or five-bedroom home.

Ideal for storing:
  • Items that aren’t easily boxed up
  • Large household furniture such as sectional sofas, entertainment centers, and mattress and dining sets
  • Major appliances such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators
  • Outdoor equipment such as lawnmowers, grills, bicycles, and canoes or small boats
  • Commercial inventory and office equipment such as desks, chairs, and shelves

Covered Parking

Parking spaces and covered vehicle storage for your car, boat, or RV can keep your ride from consuming valuable space in your garage, all while shielding it from the elements—like sunshine, rain, or hail. Some of our covered parking units even include electricity, too. Find and contact a self storage facility near you for location-specific car storage availability.

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