For 2017, the solar eclipse visible across most of the country represented the last hurrah of summer as students and parents prepared to head back to school. Some of the teachers I know are already back in the classroom. So did you put storage on your back to school shopping list? You didn't? I know your children's teachers probably didn't remember it, but you might want to think about … [Read more...] about Back to School Storage?
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Choosing a Lock: Best Measures for Storage Unit Security
Customers don't always think about the lock for their storage unit other than a vague idea that they need to stop and buy one. When we explain that customers must use the locks we provide, and that there is an associated cost, customers sometimes bristle a bit. That's my cue to explain how choosing a lock creates better safety for your storage unit. All locks are not created equal. Many … [Read more...] about Choosing a Lock: Best Measures for Storage Unit Security
Why Can’t I Store My Car in a Storage Unit At Spacemall?
Here at Spacemall Storage, we offer indoor car storage and outdoor car parking, but you can't keep you car in a storage unit. We understand the appeal of putting a car in a storage unit. It's a private space where no one else can access or even see you car, unlike our indoor car garages. However, there are a few reasons why it's less than optimal for you and can't be done at 422 Spacemall … [Read more...] about Why Can’t I Store My Car in a Storage Unit At Spacemall?
Five Things to Do Before Renting Storage
essentials-596fad2442687 When you are considering renting a storage unit, it pays to do your homework. Storage unit pricing can vary wildly depending on the size and amenities you need and the location of the storage unit. If you do these five things before you rent a storage unit, you can save yourself time and money. Purge Even the most affordable storage units can get expensive if you fill … [Read more...] about Five Things to Do Before Renting Storage
Using a Storage Unit to Plan Your Move
One of the newer ways that storage customers are using storage units is to help them plan and organize before a move. For people who are planning a move three to six months in the future, renting a storage unit BEFORE the move can be a great way to declutter their home before listing it for sale and to organize the belongings they intend to take to their new home. The process is fairly … [Read more...] about Using a Storage Unit to Plan Your Move
Can You Afford NOT to Have a Storage Unit?
Articles like this one tell people on a regular basis that a storage unit is an unnecessary expense and is contributing to the "clutter" in your life. And that might be true if you are living in a home with lots of space and have storage space in it. But the reality is that buying a bigger home for your children, your spouse and all your stuff is outside of many people's budget. So what do you … [Read more...] about Can You Afford NOT to Have a Storage Unit?
What to Do When Your Storage Provider Changes Hands
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
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
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