{"id":566,"date":"2016-12-05T16:19:36","date_gmt":"2016-12-05T21:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/?p=566"},"modified":"2017-01-16T16:16:55","modified_gmt":"2017-01-16T21:16:55","slug":"storage-with-metal-shelters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/storage-with-metal-shelters\/","title":{"rendered":"Storage with Metal Shelters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When most people think of storage, mini self-storage outlets are likely the first thing that comes to mind. While these are great for storing old furniture and Christmas decorations, they aren&#8217;t very practical. Rather than having to drive across town to get to the rest of your stuff, wouldn&#8217;t you rather store it in your own backyard? With a metal shelter or garage from Elephant, you will be able to keep all of your things secure and nearby, and you will be able to store so much more than you could in a rental storage unit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flea-market-1132553_960_720.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-570\" src=\"http:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flea-market-1132553_960_720.jpg\" alt=\"Metal shelters from Elephant offer the ideal storage solution!\" width=\"960\" height=\"639\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flea-market-1132553_960_720.jpg 960w, http:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flea-market-1132553_960_720-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flea-market-1132553_960_720-451x300.jpg 451w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Location, Location, Location<\/h2>\n<p>The greatest\u00a0benefit of choosing a metal shelter over a rental storage unit is location. Storing all of your belongings nearby makes them much more accessible. With such increased accessibility and the versatility offered with a metal shelter, you can store a wider variety of goods. By outfitting your building with electricity, you can store massive amounts of food and meat in freezers &#8211; perfect for the hunter or fisherman. You can also stockpile a supply of canned and other non-perishable goods to use in the event of an emergency. Prepping for catastrophes and natural disasters has become more and more popular in recent years, and making an investment in your own metal shelter or garage allows you to be ready for anything.<\/p>\n<p>Our metal shelters and garages also make great workshops &#8211; something you would never get from a rental storage unit. By utilizing storage and work space, you can get the most out of your building and customize it to meet your exact needs.<\/p>\n<h2>Metal Shelters from Elephant<\/h2>\n<p>We have been manufacturing high-quality, American made metal shelters, garages, and carports for decades. Our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">online build tool<\/a> allows you to customize your own metal shelter and see the price in real time. If you&#8217;re <a href=\"http:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\">considering<\/a> a building project, call us to see why choosing metal is the best option\u00a0for any homeowner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When most people think of storage, mini self-storage outlets are likely the first thing that comes to mind. While these are great for storing old furniture and Christmas decorations, they aren&#8217;t very practical. Rather than having to drive across town &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/storage-with-metal-shelters\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":722,"featured_media":570,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[43,72],"tags":[5,97,54,96,91],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v15.9.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Rather than renting a tiny storage unit, invest in one of our versatile, high-quality metal shelters for all of your storage needs.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/storage-with-metal-shelters\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Est. reading time\">\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"2 minutes\">\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"http:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"http:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Metal Shelters\",\"description\":\"Metal Shelters, Steel Covers and Metal Buildings\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":\"http:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\",\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/storage-with-metal-shelters\/#primaryimage\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"url\":\"http:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/flea-market-1132553_960_720.jpg\",\"width\":960,\"height\":639,\"caption\":\"Metal shelters from Elephant offer the ideal storage solution!\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/storage-with-metal-shelters\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.metalshelters.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/storage-with-metal-shelters\/\",\"name\":\"Storage with Metal Shelters - 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