i was considering working out of a self storage unit. i think most of them don't want you to do any actual work in their unit.

QUESTION:

i'm from the Dallas/Fort worth area of Texas and i'm going back to school soon. i'm going to live in an apartment w/out much spare space to work. i was considering working out of a self storage unit. i think most of them don't want you to do any actual work in their unit. certainly nothing w/ paint. has anyone ever handled this problem before? any personal experience with this situation (tips or ideas) you'd like to share? any info would help.

ANSWER:

Several craftsmen and service people I know use these self storage sites for warehousing of supplies or equipment. Nobody I know uses them for work because they lack power outlets, have no a/c or heat (except the more expensive units) and no windows. I have had storage space in 3 different locations over the last few years and none of them allowed on-site work
(even hobbyists)...they let you access your unit as much as you want to move stuff in and out, but no on-site work. I guess that's just one of the reasons local woodworking co-ops exist....besides borrowing tools I would look to see if there is a co-op in the DFW area.


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