Americans love hoarding and they love TV, which is why shows like Storage Wars are so popular. However, there are a lot more storage auctions happening than what you see on television. Every storage facility has a procedure in place for what to do if a tenant stops paying for a certain number of months—after […]
Have you ever watched a design show and been amazed at how much larger a room can look with the right furniture and layout? There’s a reason homes get staged for sale—surprisingly, furniture placed correctly in a room can actually make it look larger. There’s also a plethora of furniture that doubles as extra storage, […]
Storage units are great things (most of the time). As long as you do your research and choose a site that’s secure, temperature-controlled, and has solid security, you won’t have to worry much about break-ins or extreme temperatures harming your property. It’s an excellent option for those lacking storage at home, people who travel frequently, […]
What happens when a storage unit is abandoned? Eventually, the items might be sold individually at an auction, or the entire unit (and its contents) might go to the highest bidder. The second option is sometimes very popular, but risky for the buyer who can only hope that the unit has worthwhile items. Surprisingly, abandoned […]
Everyone seems to be moving to cloud storage, but what happens when a business really needs to store tangible stuff—and a lot of it? There are a few industries with massive storage needs, and with the price of storage inflating every year it can be tough to keep up. It will require some negotiation, creative […]
Sometimes home is where your belongings are—like when you’re traveling, in the middle of moving, or simply have too much “stuff” to fit it all into your current digs. When you need a self-storage unit, you can’t afford to take a gamble. Not all self-storage facilities are created equally. You (and your belongings) deserve the […]
There’s a big difference between moving your property into your new home and moving it into storage. Whether you’re setting off to travel the world for a year, are downsizing temporarily, or need a storage unit long-term for your collectibles, do your research. You wouldn’t blindly sign the lease of a new condo without checking […]
