The Renter's Bent (Blog)

New to self storage and looking for solutions? Curious about this relatively modern trend in American life? Want to know what motivates the StorageFront team? StorageFront's blog is a helpful mix of tips and tales for renters, conjured up by our own diverse team of writers.

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Earth's existence is a miracle in itself. How would life as we know it thrive on another planet? Here, we've created illustrations which demonstrate how New York City would appear if it existed on another planet.

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Oh no! The semester is coming to a close, and you have no idea what to do with your belongings before you’re kicked out of your dorm and have to return to your hometown. Have no fear, scholars—spend your time worrying about finals, not storage—because StorageFront breaks down all of your options for you.
A)   Parents’ [...]

Read more about your furniture storage options between semesters.

Families, residents and businesses rent storage units when they're low on space – whether they're running out of room in their home or need to clear out the office to make more room for new employees. Space is limited, not just for our belongings, but for the places in which we live. How will the rising sea levels affect the area of livable land on the coasts of America?

Read more about how rising sea levels will impact our surroundings.

In today’s internet-based economy, consumers rely heavily on “word-of-mouth” advice through websites, directories, blogs and more when deciding which products and services to purchase and use.

Read more about the importance of leaving online feedback for your fellow renters

Valentine’s Day is a very exclusive holiday. You’re either in a relationship and you eagerly await (or detest) its arrival, or you’re single and you pretend you couldn’t care less.

Read more about the most practical gift to give your Valentine.

With Super Bowl XLVII fast approaching, many people find the party as enticing as the game itself.

Read more about transforming a storage unit into a football-watching paradise.

In 1973, the Public Broadcasting System (PBS) aired a television program titled An American Family. The show was the first of its kind, and by the 90s and early 2000s, reality television was clogging the airways with shows like The Real World and Survivor.

Read more about Dave Hester's accusation that items are planted in storage units during "Storage Wars"

Recently, paparazzi photographers have captured several celebrities at storage facilities. Katie Holmes was recently spotted at Manhattan Mini Storage in New York City.

Read more about the reasons celebrities love using storage units.