Human wants can never be satisfied and this can be substantiated from the fact that almost all of us, at some point of time feel a need for extra space in our homes. Every year, billions of dollars are spent on home improvement with homeowners opting for swimming pool constructions, pavement repairs, and lawn mowing. One of the most economical and simplest ways to improve your living space is by storing your belongings at a self storage facility. For households, the most common items that go into a self storage unit include unused furniture, seasonal clothing, electrical appliances and holiday decorations. Businesses also make the most of their spaces by storing documents, tools and equipment and inventory and stock in a self storage facility. The US had almost 48,500 self storage facilities in 2012 with the total self storage rentable space accounting to 2.3 billion square feet. See the infographic below to know more about the self storage industry in the US.