Americans are paying more than they realize to store the things they rarely use, often inside their own homes. In this first-of-its-kind report from Storable and SpareFoot, we surveyed 1,000 Americans to uncover the true cost of clutter—both financially and psychologically.
From garages packed wall-to-wall to bedrooms converted into makeshift storage units, our findings reveal a growing demand for more efficient storage solutions—and a unique opportunity for self-storage operators to meet that need.
What’s inside:
- How much square footage—and home value—is being sacrificed to storage
- Surprising stats on clutter’s impact on stress, relationships, and decision-making
- The cost of disorganization: duplicate purchases, missed opportunities, and more
- Consumer trends pointing toward increased reliance on self-storage
- Regional breakdowns highlighting where the storage squeeze is tightest
