Aug
25

How to Set Up Your Rental Storage Units For Easy Access

Is your home becoming overcrowded with things you don’t use? Storage units can help you save space and your belongings! Rental storage spaces offer surveillance, vehicle storage, climate control, and easy access to your belongings. However, storage units can become over cluttered even for those who aren’t pack rats! People who don’t prepare typically dig through their boxes to find what they’re looking for. This can take hours, so preparation is crucial. If you’re accessing your rental storage units regularly, having an access plan is key. Here are tips for how to set up your rental storage units for easy...

Aug
10

How Ecommerce Companies Run Their Business From Personal Storage Space

In the days of old, business owners would have a brick and mortar store to stockpile their inventory.

But with the rise of e-commerce businesses, owners are finding they're not able to find a place for their inventory.

If you're one of these business owners, you are looking for an efficient and convenient way to keep all of your items in one place. You may currently be using an unused room in your home, or stockpiling things in random places throughout your personal space.

But there are other options. Read on to learn how personal storage spaces are the ideal...

May
01

5 Creative Uses for Your Storage Unit

It's impressive what you can do with a small, box-like space when you add a little creativity into the mix. A self-storage unit is a great example of this. Does an oversize closet really just have to be used for storing the things you no longer have room for?

Actually, no! Self-storage can offer more than just extra space for your things. With a little bit of out-of-the-box thinking, you can find many uses for self-storage that don't have anything to do with the storage part.

Keep in mind, how you use a unit depends on your needs and...

Apr
21

How Self Storage Units Can Save You Money

Is your home getting too small because of all of your possessions?

You are not the only one who is in the same overcrowded boat. Businesses, students, and families are now using storage units to save money while keeping their belongings safe.

Now your are probably wondering, "How will investing in storage units actually save me money?"

The answer is quite simple. While living expenses are getting bigger, so is rent. Storage units are a cheaper alternative to keeping all of your possessions without being forced to pay for a bigger rent just because you have...

Mar
17

9 Safe Storage Tips for Long-Term Trips

Adventures are best when they are long. Longer than a month, preferably. If you spend more time in a place, you can get to know the people and the cultures better. And, who knows, you may even make some lasting friends.
But when you go on long adventures, especially ones that last longer than a year, you may want to keep your belongings in a safe place. Safe storage exists. And you can definitely keep your stuff dry and safe from many kinds of liabilities.
But what are the ins and outs of storage, especially if you...

Feb
23

How to Organize to Get More from Your Storage Space

1. Get rid of your stuff. Your storage space goes further when you have less to put in it.

Whether you subscribe to the Marie Kondo The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up ethos of everything you own should bring you joy…

… or opt for the more ruthless "well, this is big and heavy. Definitely not storing this" approach, you want to try and get rid of as much of your stuff as possible before you even get to your new storage space.

Why?

Well for starters, it’s going to make your life a lot easier. The less...

Jan
05

5 Security Factors To Consider When Choosing A Padlock For Your Storage Unit

It is no easy task to choose the appropriate padlock for your storage unit, so this action should be treated with the utmost importance. The padlock that you choose to secure your storage unit will effectively help determine just how safe your belongings are. I am sure that there are people who think that a padlock will not be necessary, especially if the storage facility you are using already has safety precautions in place. However, one can never be too certain, which is why it is necessary to employ the use of a secure padlock. In order to find...

Dec
19

The Light Side of Storage - Christmas Storage Cartoon

Do you think they know? Come on... of course they do. Or do they? After going through the attic, the garage, your bedroom closet,  and looking under every single bed. They think they know you have use your self storage unit to hide all those presents. But don't flinch, because they will know it right away. Keep a straight face and make they wonder... you will have the last laugh.

Nov
02

How to Organize Your Business Inventory in Storage

Whether your business is large or small, you may find that you are unable to accommodate the bulk of your inventory at your retail location. Alternatively, you might not have a dedicated retail location if you merely manufacture products and you contract with distributors to sell it or you rely solely on an online store for sales.

Of course, maintaining a storage warehouse may be beyond your means, and you simply may not need that much storage space. In this case, using a self-storage facility could provide the perfect solution. It will certainly save you money over leasing or buying...

Sep
29

How to Take Inventory and Categorize Your Stored Items

We live in a consumer society. This means we are encouraged to spend our disposable income on products designed to make our lives better, fuller, and more convenient. Over time, this could lead to a house full of items you rarely use, but that you don't necessarily want to get rid of because you know you'll use them at some point.

This can leave you with a very cluttered home interior. What is the solution to this problem? Do you need to find more creative storage solutions in your space, or is it time to upgrade to a larger home...

Aug
24

4 Untold Secrets to a Successful Self-Storage Business

There’s no denying that the self-storage industry is booming as of late, but its commercial development began all the way back in the 60s. After all, real-estate was and always will be a premier asset for businesses, households, and the government. However, just like any other commodity, it is affected by the economic law of supply and demand. Thus, opening up a self-storage business is not a guaranteed success.

Below are the essential factors you need to consider for your self-storage business model:

1. Cashflow Analysis

The cashflow analysis may determine the total profit potential of any business, which is...

Jul
25

The US Self Storage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

If you are interested in getting a self storage unit take a long look at self storage REITs. An REIT is a real estate investment trust, and there are dozens of real estate investment trusts in the US. One type of REIT is self storage. In the market of public self storage REITs a typical storage facility is 70,000 sq. ft. that is available to rent. As smaller storage companies move into the market they are quickly taking up 90 percent of customers. On the other hand the public self storage REITs comprise the remaining 10 percent of the market....

May
22

Storing Valuable Artwork: 5 Factors to Consider

It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and this definitely holds true for artwork.  Even those who admire the skill of a painter or the relative value of a piece of art may not see the beauty in the same way as other viewers, or appreciate it enough to purchase a masterpiece and turn it into a priceless family heirloom.

If you happen to be an art lover, chances are you have plenty of pieces that you need to store for later use.  Perhaps you rotate your collection periodically or maybe you collect art as...

Mar
10

How to Protect Fragile Items While in Storage

There are a number of reasons why you might have to place items in storage.  Perhaps you are selling your home and you need to stage it, removing personal items so that you can make your home more appealing to potential buyers.  Maybe you're just in the process of moving and the transition is taking longer than anticipated.

You might decide to travel for an extended period of time.  Or it could be that you're moving in with a partner and trying to figure out how to blend your households and dispose of items that you have in duplicate.  Maybe...

Jun
03

6 Ways in Which the Ideal Self Storage Option Could Help You During Your Relocation

Vacating a certain location is no easy task, especially when you don’t have a solid plan and don’t know what the future may have in store for you. Even so, recent statistics introduced in a previous post indicate that no less than 43 million Americans choose to change their current location on an annual basis. Furthermore, 33% of all renters move each year and 31% of American residents decide to rent or buy a new home in a neighborhood that is closer to their office.

Self Storage Eliminates the Hassles...