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Living in a Self Storage Space is a Bad Idea, Here’s Why

Ever wonder if you could save on rent by living in self storage? The short answe...

How to Store Fishing Gear the Right Way

It’s important to keep your fishing gear in great shape while in storage. Here’s how.

8 of the Best Books on Decluttering

Here are eight influential books to teach you how to master decluttering your home.

Want to Celebrate May the Fourth? Here Are 3 Ways How

Here are some ways to celebrate. May the fourth be with you.

8 Better Uses For Your Basement Other than Storage

Here are some fantastic uses for your basement that will enhance your life.

Make Your Small Apartment Feel Bigger With Self Storage

Self storage can help by providing you with the extra room you need for your thi...

Thinking of Storing Marijuana in Your Self Storage? Hold On

Self storage often follows social trends, but with marijuana, things get complic...

Here’s Just How Big the Self Storage Is

How big is the self storage industry and does it seem recession-proof? We cover those questions and others in this article.

How to Deal With Bed Bugs in Your Self Storage

Bedbugs are a persistent pest and more common than you think. Here’s how to keep them out of your self storage unit.

How to Bid at A Self Storage Auction

What is it like participating in a self storage auction? What do you need to know? We break it down in this article.

How a Self Storage Space Ends Up At Auction

Here’s a short story to explain the process of a unit going from good standing to being sold at auction.

How to Use Self Storage to Make Spring Cleaning Easy

Spring cleaning is a lot of work. Here’s how self storage can make it easier.

How Self Storage is Going Green

Here's how self storage companies are becoming more environmentally conscious.

How to Store a Classic Car in Your Self Storage Space

Keep your classic car in great condition while it’s in storage with these tips.

Best Ways to Save Money When Renting Self Storage

Renting a self storage space shouldn’t break your budget. Here’s how to save mon...

What You Need to Do to Safely Store Valuables

What are the safest ways to store your valuables in a storage unit? We break it down in this article.

5 Great Cities and Towns for Teleworkers

Here are five cities and towns we think would be great if you work from home.

What You Need to Know About Wine Storage

If you have a wine collection, it’s worth storing it right. We cover the right humidity, temperature, and more, as well as wh...

How Self Storage Can Save Your Business Money

Need more space for your business, but hoping to save money? Self storage can help. Here’s how.

Hoarding in Self Storage? Here’s How to Avoid It

Self storage can provide you with the extra space at home, but a self storage un...

Can You Build a Self Storage Gym? It Depends

Thinking of setting up a gym in a self storage unit? Here’s what you need to know.

Getting Your Home Office Organized for 2021

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic changed how many people in the U.S. and abroad work. Within a few weeks in March, many people ...

Secrets for Dealing with Holiday Stress

In any year, there are a handful of reasons people get depressed during the winter holiday season. Perhaps they can’t get hom...

9 Great Cities for Teleworkers

For many companies and employees, teleworking provides an excellent quality of life. Here are six cities we consider great fo...

Selling Online: Buyer and Seller Etiquette

When it comes to buying and selling online, it’s important to remain professional! You’re engaging in business, and that dema...

The 5 Best Destinations for Oktoberfest in the U.S.

Oktoberfest is a German celebration of beer, begun in 1810 when the citizens of ...

How to Store Lawnmowers

If you live somewhere that it snows, the most likely time you’ll need to store your lawnmower is in the winter. Snow will be ...

How to Throw an Online Party in the Age of COVID-19

During COVID-19, we're can't celebrate special occasions with friends and family...

How to Sell Your Clutter Online

When you declutter your home or office, you may find stuff you no longer need, but that is in good condition. Here are tips o...

Things Not Worth Storing

Use self storage wisely! Store things you need, not things you don’t know how to get rid of, and save money by renting a unit...

The Connection Between Clutter and Health

It can be tough keeping up with home organization. A couple of stressful days may be enough to make your home messy again, to...

5 Cool Things to Collect

At some point, nearly everyone collects something. Collecting connects people to their interests, such as movies or sports, o...

Gadgets to Make Your Bedroom a Smart Room

We’re living in an advanced technological age, but in many ways, our homes may still feel like they’re stuck in the 1990s. Th...

Top 4 Cities for Startups

The best cities for startups also tend to be expensive. You’ll want to hire top workers, which will cost money. Fortunately, ...

The Pros and Cons of Renting and Owning a Home

Trying to decide if you should or shouldn’t buy a home? That’s a huge decision, so it’s critical you do it for the right reas...

Digital Storage vs. The Filing Cabinet: Which Is Better?

Everyone needs to keep records. For individuals, this may be your tax paperwork,...

How to Store and Organize Makeup

Having trouble finding the right foundation or lipstick in the morning? Well, don’t worry, we have some helpful suggestions f...

Protecting Your Data

The Information Age has made our lives better in many ways. It allows us to learn about anything from our phones and computer...

5 Lesser Holidays and How to Celebrate Them

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter are great. We all enjoy dressing up, gathering around the table, giving presen...

Investing in Self Storage: a Primer

There’s a lot of advice out there about investing in real estate. If you’re good at it, you can make a lot of money and keep ...

Decorating with Personal Art

At home or work, your space should be personalized. There are many ways to do this from putting tchotchkes like figurines or ...

Working Out at Home During Shelter in Place

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has turned our society upside down in the United States and around the world. Yet, we adapt....

Working Smarter from Home During Shelter in Place

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how all of us conduct even the most basic aspe...

Staying Social During Shelter in Place

How are you handling shelter in place? If you’re finding it tough, you’re not alone. Recently, we covered lots of things you ...

How to Keep from Going Stir Crazy During Shelter in Place

This is a tough time for everyone, and it’s not going to get easier any time soo...

Security Features to Look For in a Self Storage Facility

Not all self storage security is created the same. While most have features that...

Should You Use TaskRabbit to Help With Your Move?

It’s not controversial to say that moving is hard, especially moving on your own...

How to Store a Trampoline

Need to store a trampoline? If you live somewhere with especially hot summers or very cold winters, the extremes in temperatu...

How to Purge Clothes From Your Closet

Have you noticed your bedroom closet getting fuller? That’s probably because, as adults, we often purchase new clothes withou...

Six Tips for Attending an Open House

First time home buyers, those experienced with the housing market, curious neighbors and window shoppers. These are just a fe...

How to Move and Store Firearms

Moving and storing guns, and their related equipment, can be a bit tricky. Here, we demystify the process. From buying a gun ...

How to Lift a Heavy Box

Lifting heavy boxes is an unavoidable part of putting your belongings in a storage unit. It’s also risky. The Federal Bureau ...

Four Unsung Cities for Musicians to Move to

Whether you earn a living as a musician, or making music is something you enjoy on the side, it helps to live in a city with ...

Moving an Upright Piano

So, you have a piano, and it’s time to set the challenge of playing it aside and undertake the challenge of moving it. An upr...

9 Ways to Recycle a Wedding Dress

Your wedding dress will be unlike anything you ever purchase. It’s meant for one event only. After your wedding is over, what...

How to Hold an Estate Sale

You’ve probably seen signs for estate sales on street corners. So what are they? An estate sale is like a garage sale, except...

The Ultimate Summer RV Packing List

The official first day of summer is June 21st, but if you’re like most RV owners, you’re probably eager to take your home on ...

9 Steps to Take if You Don’t Like Your College Roommate

Moving into a college dorm is a bit of a gamble. Unless you’re one of the lucky ...

6 Ways to Recycle Unwanted Gifts

Birthdays and gift-giving holidays are a lot of fun. In addition to getting to spend time with family and friends, we all get...

The Most Common Study Abroad Packing Mistakes (And What to Do Instead)

Somewhere in between getting accepted into a study abroad program and actually s...

So You Want to Attend a Storage Auction

On a good day, attending a storage auction is like opening your presents on Christmas morning. On a bad day, it’s like gambli...

The Military Family’s Guide to Surviving Relocation

Moving—and in some cases moving often—is a part of military life. In a lot of wa...

6 Unusual Places to Celebrate Christmas This Year

If the idea of another Christmas at Grandma’s fills you with boredom rather than...

5 Unusual Ways to Enjoy Thanksgiving

It’s nearly Thanksgiving, and that means big gatherings of family and friends, lots of great food, and naps on the couch. May...

How to Set up a Space for Overnight Guests If You Don’t Have a Spare Bedroom

Amazing Fall Centerpieces You Can Make Using Things You Already Have

Before we get too deep into the holiday season, we’d like to point out one unfor...

5 Signs You’ve Found the Storage Unit of Your Dreams

Thanks to the glory of the Internet, finding a storage unit is now easier than e...

The Pros and Cons of Sharing a Storage Unit

So, you have things to store, but don’t have quite enough for a 5×5 unit. Or maybe your finances are tight and you want ...

Avoid an Awful Roommate by Asking These Five Questions

The worst roommate in the world almost never starts off that way. At the initial...

The 10 Best Under the Radar Cities For Millennials

It goes like this: You decide to move to Portland, Brooklyn, Austin, San Francis...

The Super Guide to Storing Comic Books

Comic books have gone from entertainment for kids—that many adults didn’t approve of—to much more mainstream, with titles for...

4 Uses for a Prefab Barn or Storage Shed

The backyard storage shed has a reputation for being made of metal, and is usually intended for storing garden tools, sports ...

Safe, Easy Organizing for the Disabled and Elderly

Kitchens are designed with an average height, able-bodied person in mind. In mos...

10 Tech Inspired Ways to Turn Your Bathroom into a Spa

Remember your last spa day? The scent of eucalyptus, the soft bathrobe, a glass ...

Why Would You Store in a Distant City?

Right now, you’re probably asking yourself, “Why? Why would anyone want to store their things in another city?” That is a gre...

Dollar Store Finds to Keep You Organized

When it comes down to it, isn’t the point of self storage to help keep your home or office organized, spacious, and free of c...

The 10 Commandments of Self Storage

Whether you’re religious or not, you can probably learn something from the Bible. Some lessons, like the whole being a good p...

How to Use Storage to Make Major Life Changes Easier

They say the only constant thing in life is change. Like most cliches, it’s one ...

10 Tips for Storing Makeup

There’s nothing pretty about storing makeup incorrectly. Whether you’re a total makeup junkie with the Sephora Rouge card to ...

Decorating Apps for the Tech-Savvy Homeowner

Want to take your home decorating game to the next level? You don’t have to hire an interior designer; you’ve actually alread...

Energy Star: Helping the Climate, Helping Your Bank Account

In our recent article on going green, or running an environmentally friendly hom...

Funny Fridays: Pokemon Go by Kelly Kamowski

Six Things You Shouldn’t Overlook When Storing Your RV

When it comes to storing your RV, you’re not just storing an extra vehicle; you’...

Going Green! Making Your Home More Environmentally Friendly

Making your house a green home primarily means using energy more efficiently, an...

Funny Fridays: Pick Your Poison by Kelly Kamowski

Funny Fridays: Bathroom Laws by Kelly Kamowski

Six Signs It’s Time to Break up with Your Storage Facility

Unfortunately, not all storage units are created equal. If something about your ...

Funny Fridays: Man Cave by Kelly Kamowski

No More Tripping Over Baseball Bats: Storing Sports Equipment

Of all the things we own in the modern world, sports equipment may be the most a...

Why You Should Never, Ever Try to Live in Your Storage Unit

Here’s a funny joke: Studies show that you should spend less than 30% of your in...

Funny Fridays: Fireworks by Kelly Kamowski

What to Store in Your Self-Storage Unit This Summer

With summer season on the horizon, the temperature is climbing up and up and we’...

What Happens When You Don’t Pay for Your Storage Unit

Let’s travel down the road of worst-case scenarios for a moment. You’ve rented a...

Funny Fridays: Cats by Kelly Kamowski

Storage for Dummies

Putting belongings in a storage unit is a foreign concept to quite a few people. Most of us just pile our extra stuff into o...

Funny Fridays: In-Laws by Kelly Kamowski

Storing Medication Safely: How to Prevent the Cure from Becoming the Disease

When you’re sick and really need your pills, the last thing you want to do is fi...

Funny Fridays: Skinny Jeans by Kelly Kamowski

Garage Band

It may be the end of Marc Gaudet’s work day, but on the third floor of the storage facility he manages, the night is just beg...

Funny Fridays: Trick Questions by Kelly Kamowski

The Art of Preservation: How to Store Paintings, Sculptures and More

Whether you’re an art collector or an aspiring artist, finding a safe place to s...

Funny Fridays: Wardrobe Storage by Kelly Kamowski

Storage and Organization Tips to Make You Healthier and More Productive – Part 2: Decision Fatigue

Till Death Do Us Part: Store Your Wedding Stuff Forever

You’ve said your vows, danced your first dance, cut the cake and polished off th...

Storage and Organization Tips to Make You Healthier and More Productive – Part 1: Sunk Costs

This is The Era of Smart Homes

In 2015 we officially passed the future as shown in Back to the Future II. The fact is, technology is moving so quickly that ...

Aircraft Storage

Aircraft storage is not commonly talked about because not everyone is lucky enough to own a private jet. For those of you wh...

Attack of the Mold

Mold can grow anywhere, and it’s most likely to grow in enclosed spaces like your storage unit. Identifying this substance i...

How To Store Paper Documents

This probably seems like an easy one. Just stack your papers in a box and put them in a storage unit, right? Well, in most ca...

Funny Fridays: Generational Differences by Kelly Kamowski

Go Green or Go Home

Efforts to help save the environment are at an all time high, especially with the newer generation. People are finally reali...

Funny Fridays: Climate Control by Kelly Kamowski

Funny Fridays: Marriage by Kelly Kamowski

Funny Fridays: Unlabeled Boxes by Kelly Kamowski

The Basics of Self-Storage Unit Maintenance

Most people choose to rent a self-storage unit simply because they wish to manage clutter inside their homes with more ease a...

Pop Up Retail Shops

Here today, gone tomorrow… or perhaps next season. Since the 1990s, pop up shops have been appearing and vanishing in major m...

3 Tips on How to Make the Most of Your Self-Storage Unit Year Round

These days, you can rent a spacious, attractive and secure self-storage unit onl...

Funny Fridays: Box Labeling by Kelly Kamowski

Top Items to Return to Storage in the Spring and Summer

If you live anywhere with distinct seasons, then you know what it’s like to have...

Funny Fridays: Storage Hoarding by Kelly Kamowski

How To Store Storage Media

You’ve stored photographs, movies, and more on a few hard drives, a bunch of CDs, and many DVDs. What’s the best way to prote...

5 Ways in Which Self Storage Units Enable Small Businesses to Save Money

More and more business owners who count on limited resources to grow their compa...

Preparing your RV for Winter Storage

Having an RV can be a real pleasure, allowing you to visit state parks and do other traveling while bringing a small home wit...

StoreLocal Welcomes Keylock Storage

StoreLocal, parent company to Storage Front and The Renter’s Bent, is growing fast! We’re pleased to announce the addition of...

How to Add Character to Your Living Spaces Using Great Self Storage Units

Some of the most remarkable home extreme makeover projects start with a great id...

StoreLocal Welcomes Lindsey Self Storage Group

We at StorageFront are proud to announce that our parent company, StoreLocal, has just welcomed aboard a new founding member,...

Facility Spotlight: Valley Storage in Livermore, CA

Since StoragePRO took over management of this facility, Livermore has evolved fr...

Decorating Your Home with a Unifying Style: Part 3

There’s a lot that anyone can do to give their home a unified style. In Parts 1 ...

Decorating Your Home with a Unifying Style: Part 2

Decorating your home with your own style creates a comfortable blend of anti-con...

Decorating Your Home with a Unifying Style: Part 1

We’ve all seen homes with matching furniture and experienced how that confers a ...

Social Media: a Critical Part of Customer Service

I was an early Internet user starting back in 1993. I was an early World Wide We...

What Is This Magnetic Square: An EMV Chip Primer

Recently you may have received a new debit or credit card in the mail with a sma...

Prepare Your Car for Winter Storage

Winter will soon be upon us, and it’s nearly time to protect your prized sports car in storage to ride out the freezing month...

History of a Self Storage Facility: Fort Knox Self Storage in the Spotlight

This article is a guest post by Alyssa Hall, Digital Marketing Specialist for St...

Self Storage in the USA

Self storage has flown under the radar for the last 40 years, quietly becoming the fastest growing segment of the commercial ...

4 Self Storage Tips From the A-1 Self Storage Call Center

Coleton Smartt acts as a marketing intern for A-1 Self Storage. A-1 Self Storage...

Storing Your Firearms: Safe Options for Gun Storage

There are more guns in the United States than there are people, so storage is an...

Raising the Bar: How to Properly Store Liquor

If you’re like freshman-year-of-college me, you probably store your alcohol in a water bottle. Maybe a similarly cheap flask ...

Protect Your Self-Storage Business Like a Hutt: Secure Self-Storage on Tatooine

We gave you our advice for securing your self-storage business in our article 7 ...

6 Strangest Things Found in Abandoned Storage Units

If you’ve ever seen the show “Storage Wars,” then you know abandoned storage uni...

9 Best iPhone Apps for Home Improvement

Home improvement projects take a lot of sweat, cash and determination to complete. With the help of technology, however, any ...

Organize Your Finances by Organizing Your Space

What’s your number one reason for cleaning your house this spring? I’ll tell you what it should be: Money. That’s right. Clea...

10 Incredible Storage Facilities Throughout the U.S.

What do you think of when you think of a storage facility? Do you see endless ro...

Can a Storage Unit Save Your Relationship? Why You Should Clear Space for a Man Cave

Improve Dorm Life by Maximizing Storage Space in Your College Dorm Room

Learning to live small can be a useful life skill, and to make dorm life as easy...

Winter is Coming. Are Your Stored Vehicles Ready for Cold Weather?

As the old Stark sigil says, "Winter is coming." And it’s coming soon. Is your c...

Self Storage: Save Space and Money for Your Business

Business is great, and you're ready to invest in new inventory. If you move the ...

Our Favorite Oktoberfest Destinations

There is a huge selection of Oktoberfest celebrations across the United States; here are a few of our favorites to visit on t...

Last Minute Moving Tips: An Inspiring Tale

Experts say that you should take eight weeks to pack for a move. If you’ve ever been in your twenties or had to suddenly move...

A Beginners Guide to Moving to a New Country

Moving to a foreign country can be a daunting task. Using this guide as a starting point, you can get a feel for how to make ...

‘Twas the Night Before Packing

My sons below had smashed most of the drying china wear! With terror in their eyes, fleeing the scene so lively and quick ...

Surprise Your Valentine in a Storage Unit

Because my life is consumed by thoughts of the self storage industry, the prank that first came to my mind involved a storage...

Cable Storage Auction Shows Change the Way You View the Storage Industry

There was the casually curious, the ones who lost their treasured belongings, an...

Trick or Charity: Self Storage Facilities Giving Back on Halloween

“Hundreds of people have used the facility since it opened two months ago. Donat...

Info Graphic: U.S. Self Storage by State

Ever wonder how storage facility numbers pan throughout the continental U.S.? View this interactive map to find out just how ...

Welcome to StorageFront’s Blog for Renters!

The self storage industry, breaking on the horizon back in the 60’s, has become ...

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Living in a Self Storage Space is a Bad Idea, Here’s Why

How to Store Fishing Gear the Right Way

8 of the Best Books on Decluttering

Want to Celebrate May the Fourth? Here Are 3 Ways How

8 Better Uses For Your Basement Other than Storage

Make Your Small Apartment Feel Bigger With Self Storage

Thinking of Storing Marijuana in Your Self Storage? Hold On

Here’s Just How Big the Self Storage Is

How to Deal With Bed Bugs in Your Self Storage

How to Bid at A Self Storage Auction

How a Self Storage Space Ends Up At Auction

How to Use Self Storage to Make Spring Cleaning Easy

How Self Storage is Going Green

How to Store a Classic Car in Your Self Storage Space

Best Ways to Save Money When Renting Self Storage

What You Need to Do to Safely Store Valuables

5 Great Cities and Towns for Teleworkers