“Wait… You Stored What?!” – Funny Things People Actually Put in Storage
At Harwich Self Storage, we’ve seen just about everything roll through our gates. And while most folks use storage units for the usual stuff — furniture, holiday decorations, and that treadmill they swore they’d use — others have gotten a little more creative. Here's a lighthearted look at some of the most hilarious (and head-scratching) things people have stored with in self storage units:
🐓 1. A Chicken Coop (Yes, with Chickens)
One customer tried to turn their unit into a cozy home for their beloved hens. Let’s just say chickens aren’t big fans of concrete floors and limited ventilation. Don’t worry — the flock was safely rehomed before any eggs were laid!
🎅 2. 14 Inflatable Santas
Why one person needed fourteen inflatable Santas is still a mystery. Even better? They were fully inflated when we discovered them — peeking eerily through the crack in the roll-up door. One customer nearly had a heart attack opening the neighboring unit in July.
💍 3. Grandma’s Wedding Dress… on a Mannequin
This dress wasn’t packed in a box — no, it stood upright on a mannequin in the middle of the unit like a ghost bride waiting for her cue. The poor mover who opened the unit at night still hasn’t fully recovered.
🛶 4. A Canoe Filled with Canned Beans
One man’s emergency preparedness kit was… unconventional. A canoe filled to the brim with canned beans, water jugs, and a life vest. The good news: if the Cape ever floods, he’s paddling his way out — and he won’t go hungry.
👶 5. 317 Porcelain Dolls
Neatly organized and all staring directly at you. If you've ever wanted to feel the sensation of being watched by a hundred tiny glassy eyes, we’ve got stories. One customer claimed they “just couldn’t sleep with them in the house.” Understandable.
🧸 6. A Giant Teddy Bear with a Secret
A massive teddy bear the size of a refrigerator turned out to be stuffed with... smaller teddy bears. We didn’t ask. We still don’t want to know.
🎤 7. A Full Elvis Impersonator Wardrobe
Cape Cod has its hidden talents, and apparently one of them needed a secure place for jumpsuits, wigs, and a rhinestone-studded guitar. Thank you, thank you very much, Storage Unit #B12.
Final Thoughts:
Self storage isn’t just about boxes and bins — it’s about stories. Behind every roll-up door is a little piece of someone’s life… or a very large teddy bear.
Got something weird (but legal) to store? We’re here for it.
Just… maybe leave the chickens at home this time.
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🧼 No judgment. No questions. Just clean, secure storage space.
📍 Harwich Self Storage | 254 Queen Anne Rd, Harwich, MA
📞 508-430-2525 | 🌐 harwichselfstorage.com
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