The storage industry is big business, so sometimes when you start renting with one storage company you quickly end up with a different company as your new landlord. So what should you do when your storage provider changes hands? Examine the New Contract When your storage operator sells the facility to someone else, whether it's a national company or just a new mom-and-pop operation, there are … [Read more...] about What to Do When Your Storage Provider Changes Hands
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Celebrate the Holiday Weekend with Spring Cleaning!
We have sort of a weird holiday tradition at our house. Almost every major holiday, especially if they come with an extra day off, includes some big cleaning project. Maybe it's cleaning out a closet or maybe reorganizing the bathroom, but with no family nearby locally, we find that holidays are a great time to steal a few minutes out of our normal lives and get some cleaning done. On the agenda … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Holiday Weekend with Spring Cleaning!
Five Types of Clutter to Get Rid of Today
One of the reasons many people need storage units is because they simply have too much stuff. If you're like me, the idea of searching the entire house for clutter and removing it can seem overwhelming. Heck, some days I'm not sure I can get the clutter off my desk. But I don't mind it when I tackle one thing, or one area at a time. Spring seems to have sprung, at least for the next couple days … [Read more...] about Five Types of Clutter to Get Rid of Today
Three Self Storage Amenities You Think You Need, But Maybe Not
When people are looking for self storage there are a lot of questions that they ask, but more often than not what they don't ask is, "Am I paying for things I don't need?" Here are three self-storage amenities that people often base their buying decision on, but may not necessarily need. 24 Hour Access Almost every new tenant we have asks about our access hours. Many of them start with, "So … [Read more...] about Three Self Storage Amenities You Think You Need, But Maybe Not
Best Ways to Organize Your Storage Unit
The absolute best way to organize your storage unit depends on what exactly you are storing, but here are some tips that an help you make the most of your storage and help keep it safe. Store Larger Items to One Side or At the Back If you have furniture to store, putting it into the unit first can help you on several levels. First, the big pieces are the ones that will be the hardest to make … [Read more...] about Best Ways to Organize Your Storage Unit
Navy Veteran Living In Denver Storage Unit
According to news reports, a Denver veteran has spent the last two years living in a climate controlled storage space there. In fact, the report from Denver's KMGH says that there are at least three people living out of the storage facility where Chris Cline and his dog spend their days. Though what Cline is doing is illegal, and is problematic for the storage company because of the legal risks … [Read more...] about Navy Veteran Living In Denver Storage Unit
How Renting a Storage Unit Saves You Money
There's a fair number of financial advice sites that will tell you that renting a storage unit is a waste of money, but the truth is that renting a storage unit can save you money, if you do it right. How does that monthly fee save you money? You might be surprised. Your storage unit allows you to keep things you only need occasionally. While my house isn't exactly small, I don't have space to … [Read more...] about How Renting a Storage Unit Saves You Money
Five Things Worth Paying to Store
It's not uncommon for finance gurus to tell people that there is never a reason for a storage unit, but there are good reasons to pay for storage when your house is just not quite big enough to keep the things you need. Here are five things worth keeping even if you have to pay to store them. 1. Anything You Will Use Again within 6 Months One of the single most common uses of storage is to have a … [Read more...] about Five Things Worth Paying to Store
Mistakes People Make In Hunting For Storage Units
No one likes to think about the possibility that they made a mistake in hunting for a storage unit, but sadly many people do. Here's a look at the top five mistakes people make and how to avoid them. 1. Making Initial Price Your Determining Factor We get a lot of calls from people who say, "Your competition offers the first month free. Do you do that?" and I almost always answer, "No." For many … [Read more...] about Mistakes People Make In Hunting For Storage Units
Selling Your Classic Car? Spacemall Can Help
Spacemall Morgantown is partnering with Classic Automall to help you sell your classic car! We understand that navigating the process of selling your classic car and getting the best price for it can be intimidating. You'll need good pictures of the car, a nicely written description and a good advertising strategy to put you classic car in front of people who might want to buy it. And we know … [Read more...] about Selling Your Classic Car? Spacemall Can Help