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Should You Give Someone Else Access to Your Storage Unit?

Self storage can be extremely helpful, and you’ll pay a lot less for it per squa...

How to Store a Pool Table

Moving and storing a pool table is one of those things that sounds like it should be straightforward, but actually takes some...

How to Store a Sleeping Bag

You love camping, and on cold nights, your sleeping bag makes the experience even better. If you need to put it in storage be...

10 Questions to Ask Before Renting a Storage Unit

If you’re sick of keeping your sweaters in your oven and your Christmas decorati...

Storage Tips for Extremely Hot Weather

Spending time in hot weather can be exhausting depending on just how high the temperature gets, the humidity, and whether you...

How to Store a Chandelier

So, you have a classy chandelier in your dining room and you need to put it into storage. The thing is, it’s large, heavy and...

How to Store Bedding

When you need to store anything, from art, to computers, to bedding, it’s important to do it right. Here are the steps we rec...

6 Things in Your Storage Unit That Are Now Worth Money

Have you ever considered that you might have items in storage worth more than yo...

How to Store a Rug

Of all the types of household items you may need to put in storage, rugs are one that can easily become ruined if stored impr...

How to Store Tennis Equipment

Have you ever thought about how sensitive your tennis equipment is? Tennis balls and rackets are specialized equipment that h...

10 Signs There’s Something Sketchy Going On at Your Storage Facility

We’re big fans of storage facilities, but even we have to admit that they can se...

Why it’s a Good Idea to Write a Review of Your Storage Facility

Before the Internet, it wasn’t easy to find out what people thought of various p...

How to Store a Kayak

As partial as we are to the idea of using a kayak as a seating area instead of a couch, not everyone enjoys having a seaworth...

Everything You Wanted to Know About Renting a Storage Unit (But Were Afraid to Ask)

How to Store an Aquarium

Need to store your aquarium in a storage unit? First, rent the perfect one and then read on for tips on how get the tank read...

The Definitive List of Items That Need Climate Controlled Storage

Let’s talk about climate controlled self storage. Do you need it? Ultimately, wh...

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Storage Facility

First time renting a storage unit? Not sure what size you’ll need, if you have t...

How to Store Fake Plants

There’s no shame in opting for fake plants over living ones. The right fake plants look just as beautiful as the real thing—s...

How to Store a Printer

Did you just get a new printer, but might need the old one as you expand your office? Maybe you’re moving, and don’t know how...

10 More Storage Mistakes You’re Probably Making

We thought we’d covered it all last time, but it turns out there are more mistak...

A College Student’s Guide to Self Storage

As a young adult leaving home for the first time, you may never have needed self storage before. However, when you head off t...

How to Store a Lamp

Lamps tend to be delicate. Even those made of metal have parts that can break or easily take damage, so when putting one in s...

How to Store Your Motorcycle in Self Storage

When you bought your motorcycle, it may have been the last thing you thought you’d ever need to put in storage. Life changes ...

Portable Storage vs Storage Unit: What’s Right For You?

The self storage industry keeps expanding, and as it does, new services arise. W...

How to Store Luggage

Luggage is an essential part of moving and travel. It can hold so much, with various pockets to keep your clothes, toiletries...

Top Winter Storage Tips

Winter is upon us. Right now, people are bringing Christmas trees, presents, and decorations into their homes. You may be won...

The Top 10 Things to Know About Your Storage Lease

Are you the kind of person who barely scans important legal documents? According...

8 Tips for Putting Your Car in Storage

There are many reasons you might need to put a car in storage. Perhaps you have a vehicle that you use infrequently. Maybe yo...

How to Store Your Window AC Unit in 10 Steps

You know it’s officially winter when you finally turn off your AC. If you’ve been using a window AC unit to keep your home co...

The Military Family’s Guide to Self Storage

When you’re a full-time member of the U.S. Armed Forces, odds are you and your f...

How Much Does a Storage Unit Really Cost?

Thinking of renting a storage unit for the first time? If you’ve never had a storage unit before, you’re probably wondering h...

How to Store a Laptop

We’ve all been there, from students to professionals to gamers. Our software becomes more demanding, we need more storage spa...

How to Store Cowboy Boots

You don’t need to be an actual cowboy to know how to store a pair of cowboy boots. Cowboy boots are fun to wear, whether you’...

Off Belay: How to Store Rock Climbing Gear

If you store your rock climbing gear correctly, it can literally take you to great heights for years to come. Yes, your hard ...

How to Utilize Vertical Space in Your Storage Unit

So you’re about to rent a self storage unit. Great! That will give you some extr...

Four Things to Look For When Choosing a Storage Unit for Your Piano

If we had to rank the hardest items to move and store, pianos would probably be ...

How to Store a Lawn Mower

Cool autumn days will be turning into frosty winter months before you know it, and that means it’s time to store your lawn mo...

Self Storage Safety Tips Every Tenant Should Know

When you think of self storage safety, what comes to mind? Two things should: yo...

4 Ways Storage Helps You Cope With a Divorce

Going through a divorce is traumatic for all parties involved. Hostile divorces, where both parties are angry at each other, ...

30 Things to Store This Fall

Cooler days and falling leaves don’t just signal the end of summer. The autumn season is also a time to visit your storage un...

How to Store a Mattress

Mattresses are essential and expensive, and yet they end up discarded in the strangest places. You see them slumped against d...

The Dos and Don’ts of Renting Your First Storage Unit

If you’ve never rented a self storage unit before, you may be confused about wha...

How to Store Patio Furniture

The leaves are turning crimson and there’s a sudden crispness in the air. Fall has arrived, and with it the promise of harves...

11 Things to Store as a College Student

When you first move to college, it’s important to be smart about what you take with you. Find out how big your living accommo...

How To Store Trading Cards

If you collect trading cards, you know a few things. You know that collecting cards is fun, especially when you get that rare...

How to Organize Your Storage Unit

When you get a storage unit, you probably have a lot of other things on your mind—maybe you’re moving, maybe you’re adding to...

How to Store Your Washer and Dryer

Your washer and dryer have served you well, cleaning many loads of clothing, but the the time has come to move, or to put the...

The Basics of Boat Storage

When you first get a boat, you may be thinking only of the fun you’ll have out on the ocean or lake—and that’s great! However...

How to Store a Fridge

Whether you’re upgrading your kitchen appliances or moving to a new home, self storage can offer a short term solution for yo...

5 Things You Should Know Before Renting a Storage Unit With Your Significant Other

How to Store Vintage Clothing

The nice thing about vintage clothing is that it rarely goes out of style—and even if it does, it comes back around again. Th...

How to Store a Mirror

If you store a broken mirror the wrong way and break it, will you really end up with seven years of bad luck? Legends about b...

How to Store Fine China

Fine china may be a necessary fixture in many homes, but it doesn’t actually get much use. You might take it out for Thanksgi...

A Self Storage Etiquette Guide for Renters

So, you’ve decided to get a self storage unit, and you’re all set to move in. You figure you’ll need to go to the facility no...

How to Use Self Storage as a Frequent Traveler

Do you like to be on the move? Do you love traveling the country or even the world and seeing different places? Perhaps you’r...

How to Store Video Games

When it comes to storing video games, it’s important to take into account how much they’ve changed over the years. We’ve gone...

How to Use Storage as an Entrepreneur

So, you’ve been selling items online, maybe on eBay, maybe on Etsy, or maybe through your own site, and it’s going great. Or,...

How to Store The American Flag

If you like to show your patriotism on major U.S. holidays like Independence Day or Memorial Day by flying the American flag,...

8 Unusual Uses for Self Storage

So, you have important things to do, and not enough space in your home to do them. We feel your pain! This is frequently a pr...

How to Store Workshop Tools

Good tools for woodworking and home improvement are, to put it simply, not cheap. So it’s important to take good care of your...

Top 5 Summer Self Storage Tips

June 20th marked the first day of summer. If rising temperatures mean going on vacation or just going home after a semester o...

Off The Record: How to Store Vinyl

A vinyl record collection is a special thing. Unlike the music you download or stream, which is often background noise for yo...

8 Things You Must Do When You Take Your RV Out of Storage

Summer camping season is upon us, and if you’re itching to hit the road in your ...

How to Maximize the Space in a Small Storage Unit

When it comes to maximizing your storage space, a little planning goes a long wa...

12 Ways to Give Your Dad the Gift of Organization This Father’s Day

Father’s Day is right around the corner. Are you still scrambling for a gi...

How to Store Board Games

If you have a family that likes to play games, or you have guests over often, you probably have a terrific board game collect...

How to Store Golf Equipment

If you enjoy golfing, you know how valuable your equipment is, and you want to keep it in the best shape possible over the lo...

What to Look For When Touring a Storage Facility

When the time comes to rent a self storage unit—whether you’re moving, in need o...

Top 12 Items That Don’t Belong in Your Storage Unit

Your storage unit might be a dumping ground for your stuff, but that doesn’t nec...

How to Store Jewelry

Unless you’re pulling a Mr. T and wearing all of your necklaces all the time, you probably need a place to store your jewelry...

How to Use Online Reviews to Find Self Storage

According to the Self Storage Association, there are more than 52,000 storage facilities across the US. That’s approximately ...

How to Store Pool Supplies

Having a pool is wonderful, but it also comes with big responsibilities. These include encouraging a safe environment, keepin...

8 Items You’re Probably Storing Wrong

Not to storage shame you, but there’s a good chance you could be storing some of your stuff incorrectly. Renting a storage un...

4 Essential Road Trip Lessons For First Time RV Owners

You can already imagine the open road, the map spread out on the dashboard, the ...

How to Store Tequila

Despite what you’ve heard, Cinco de Mayo is not actually Mexican Independence Day (that actually happened long before the eve...

How to Store Nice Suits and Dresses

Storing, and protecting, your fanciest clothes needn’t be a mysterious process. For both suits and dresses, here are simple s...

How to Put Everything in Your Bedroom Into Storage

Let’s say you’re moving, and for the time being, you need to store the entire co...

How to Store Gardening Tools

Gardening is both a relaxing pastime and a great way to beautify your yard or grow extra food for you and your family. Someti...

How to Store a Microwave

It’s hard to imagine a world without popcorn, Easy Mac and other microwavable delights, let alone other small miracles like f...

Portable Storage vs. Self Storage

Self storage has come a long way since its early days, when your choice was to rent a unit at a facility or purchase a storag...

How to Store Shoes

Do you believe in only owning essential footwear or are you a total shoe addict? Either way, at some point you’re going to ha...

6 Tips for Using Self Storage When You’re Studying Abroad

Packing light may be overrated, but that doesn’t mean you can bring everything w...

How to Find Discounts on Self Storage

Need a self storage unit now, but don’t have enough to pay a full month’s rent? You’re not alone. It’s common when one’s life...

5 Ways to Store Your Dog’s Stuff

The furriest member of your household has a surprising amount of stuff. All of those treats, toys, brushes and other dog acce...

Why a Storage Unit is Better than Your Garage

Garages are great. They add value to your home and give you extra space. When you have things to store, you can simply put th...

4 Self Storage Features You Think You Need (But Can Live Without)

If you’re as obsessed with best self storage practices as we are, you know how i...

How to Store Furniture Safely

Most furniture is made with the following materials: wood, cloth, and plastic. Of the three, wood and cloth are the most susc...

How Exactly Do You Recycle Hard to Recycle Materials?

It’s in the name. Hard to recycle materials often seem like they’re impossible t...

How to Store a Flat Screen TV

Tube TVs—or CRT televisions—are obsolete, which is good news because they were impossible to lift, let alone store. But could...

6 Things Your Storage Facility Wishes You Knew

You can learn a lot about self storage if you ask the experts. The problem is, most of us never do. Instead, we rent storage ...

Capturing Memories: How to Store Photos

Do you have a collection of photographs that you’d like to keep in good shape? Printed photos are sadly susceptible to aging ...

Do You Need Self Storage Insurance?

So you’re filling out the lease on your new storage unit when the facility manager asks if you’re interested in self storage ...

How to Store Exercise Equipment

A home gym sounds pretty cool until you realize that you live in a one bedroom apartment. Realistically, there’s only so much...

How to Make Sure That Your Stuff Will be Safe in Storage

When looking for a storage unit, one of the most common concerns is security. It...

6 Unexpected Ways Self Storage Makes Your Life Better

You’ve tried all the #lifehacks in the world, but at the end of the day how much...

The Best Storage Advice for Every Region of the US

You put your stuff into a storage unit months ago, locked it up and now that it’...

How to Store Designer Handbags

Imagine an investment that’s literally more valuable than gold. It’s not stocks, it’s not real estate. In fact, it’s somethin...

6 Surprising Perks of Self Storage

Self storage facilities offer many useful services. While every facility has standard units, many offer climate control, vehi...

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...

Which Self Storage Feature is Right for Your Personality?

In today’s world, a storage unit is soooo much more than a 5×5 space with a...

How to Prepare Your Kitchenware for Moving and Storage

Packing kitchenware is far from intuitive. You may be tempted to buy ordinary pa...

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...

The Basics of Auto Storage

There are many reasons you might store your car, from going on an extended vacation, to going off to college, to keeping it s...

Important Things to Remember If You’re Renting a Storage Unit This Winter

When temperatures plummet, nothing feels better than staying inside, lighting a ...

How to Store Ski Gear Like a Pro

Unless you’re an olympic skier with an endorsement deal, all of that gear that you rely on to get you down the mountain doesn...

5 Reasons Why You Should Keep Your Christmas Gifts in a Storage Unit

Whether you start your Christmas shopping months in advance or wait until Black ...

The Basics of Business Storage

So, you’re running a business, and the space at your shop or office is limited. The obvious solution is to rent a storage spa...

How To Keep an Inventory of Your Storage Unit

A self storage unit allows you to pack away those belongings you need, but don’t use much. However, when you do need somethin...

A Long Winter’s Nap: Preparing Your RV for Off-Season Storage

The leaves are turning, the days are growing shorter and soon enough snow will b...

How to Store Halloween Costumes

If you’ve ever dropped more than 50 bucks on a polyester vampire costume, you know the dilemma. Halloween costumes are often ...

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 ...

Get Into Gear: How to Store Your Bike

You and your bike have had some pretty wonderful adventures together. From speeding into the city to get to work on time, cru...

10 Storage Mistakes You’re Probably Making

All you have to do is put your stuff into your storage unit, lock it up and driv...

Do You Need Climate Control?

Of all the aspects of self storage, climate control may be the most complicated. Do you need it in your area? Which belonging...

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...

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 ...

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’...

Protecting Your Books in Self-Storage Units

Books can be difficult to part with, especially if we plan to read them again or if they are part of a personal collection. H...

Hiring a Moving Company: The Day of Your Move

You searched until you found a mover with just the services you need, and moving day is coming fast! What do you need to have...

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

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

Hiring a Moving Company: A Little Work for A Lot More Peace of Mind

What are some of the things people say when they hear that someone they know is ...

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...

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...

How to Keep Your Antiques From Becoming Ancient History

When you’re entrusted with a family heirloom or you buy an antique, you want to ...

Self-Storage Makes Moving Easier

In the United States the average number of times a person moves within his or her lifetime is about 12. That’s simply moving ...

Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before Leaving Some of Your Goods in Storage

A stressful, overwhelming clutter problem can be fueled by our inability to let ...

Packing Tips to Avoid Damaged Goods

We’ve all gone to unpack a box and discovered something got broken in the move. It’s practically impossible to pack up a whol...

How to Avoid Moving (Again) During Summer Break

You’ve just finished your last final. You trek back to your apartment, exhausted and drained from the exam, the past week of ...

The Five Most Common Outdoor Gear Storage Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)

Whether you want to thru-hike the whole Appalachian Trail or simply turn that hu...

How to Properly Store Electronics

With the constant advances in technology, we find ourselves buying new electronics every few months. All of the devices are ...

5 Categories of Goods That You Should Put in Storage This Winter

Wondering how you should prep your wardrobe, house, and mind for the cold winter...

Best Methods to Storing Fur Goods

Vintage fur coats usually have a high financial and sentimental value. If you own one or more pieces that you would very much...

Time to Winterize Your Jet Ski

Cold and snowy winters are bad news for vehicles, be they cars, boats, or jet skis. Yet you can’t just take your vehicle and ...

Boat Winterization & Storage

Winterizing a boat is complicated, and you can find a variety of instructions for doing so in blogs and videos. Here, I have ...

Motorcycle Winterization & Storage

Preparing a motorcycle for winterization is a somewhat involved process, as motorcycles have many specialized components. Ove...

Secure Your Roll-Up Door With a Cylinder Lock

Many of us are used to padlocks with a locking hook and a rectangular body, or disc locks, which are padlocks with a disk-sha...

The Care and Storage of Musical Instruments

Musical instruments are delicate, expensive, and to the musicians who own them, precious. The guitar or violin you carry with...

Opinion: The Most Overrated Self Storage Facility Amenity

The opinions and ideas expressed in this article are the author’s own. StorageFr...

College Course: Self Storage 101

It’s almost the end of the semester. Here’s a short list of what’s currently occupying your thoughts. Final Exams/Projects E...

5 Signs You Need Climate-Controlled Storage

Not all storage units are created equal. The nature of your content should determine the type of storage unit you decide to r...

A Moving Performance: Hiring Movers vs. Renting a Truck [Infographic]

Relocating is a gentle balance of cost, comfort, and efficiency. One of the hard...

Leading the Pack: How to Pack Your Self Storage Unit Like a Pro [Infographic]

For many, self-storage involves indiscernible piles of junk thrown willy-nilly i...

7 Smart Kitchen Storage Ideas

Most people would agree that their kitchen could use a little boost in the organization department. After a quick examination...

Wine Storage 101

Everyone seems to be drinking wine these days, from celebrities to the guy next door. However, not everyone knows how to prop...

Moving and Grooving: A Guide for a Stress-free Move [Infographic]

Thanks to our growing mobility and the country’s expansive highway system, movin...

6 Tips for Organizing Your Storage Unit

Renting a storage unit is a smart way to keep your valuable items safe and keep your home free of excess items that you reall...

The Psychology behind Spring Cleaning

I think we can all agree that there are two different kinds of people in the world: messy and clean. You can look around your...

How To Decide What Self Storage Amenities You Need

You wouldn’t sign a lease to an apartment without making sure it had a bathroom ...

5 things you should store during your college summers at home

Moving back into your parents’ house during summer breaks from college can be ha...

5 Tips for Moving with Pets

If you’ve ever moved to a new place and have pets, you know the unique challenges moving with pets’ presents. If you haven’t,...

Ultimate Tips for Storing Valuables

Proper storage practices can mean the difference between a box of fine china and a box of porcelain shards. Following these t...

How To Turn Your Storage Unit Into a Man Cave

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

I Know I Need Self-Storage, Now What?

For whatever reason you may need self-storage (you’re moving across town or you’re feeling a bit cramped in your New York Cit...

What Questions Should You Ask Before You Use a Mover?

Whether you are moving across the country or across town, you will need a reputa...

Ew! My Books Smell of Mildew

As I stood on my tiptoes, checking the upper shelves in the attic for boxes, I stumbled across a heavy cardboard box full of ...

Packing Paper

I’m hardly a packrat, but my one weakness is newspapers and magazines. I’ve been writing for newspapers since I was in high s...

What Unit Size is Right for You?

The size of your self storage rental may not seem like a critical issue. But the wrong size can put you in a tight spot. Let’...

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Should You Give Someone Else Access to Your Storage Unit?

How to Store a Pool Table

How to Store a Sleeping Bag

10 Questions to Ask Before Renting a Storage Unit

Storage Tips for Extremely Hot Weather

How to Store a Chandelier

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6 Things in Your Storage Unit That Are Now Worth Money

How to Store a Rug

How to Store Tennis Equipment

10 Signs There’s Something Sketchy Going On at Your Storage Facility

Why it’s a Good Idea to Write a Review of Your Storage Facility

How to Store a Kayak

Everything You Wanted to Know About Renting a Storage Unit (But Were Afraid to Ask)

How to Store an Aquarium

The Definitive List of Items That Need Climate Controlled Storage

10 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Storage Facility