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Have you ever rummaged through a tangled mess of necklaces, only to find your favorite one tarnished and dull? Proper jewelry storage is the secret to keeping your precious pieces sparkling and ready to wear. This guide will unveil the secrets to organizing, cleaning,...
You’re in the pharmaceutical or medical supply business, and you’re up to your ears in samples or inventory. What do you do? Well, self-storage units might just be the answer you’re looking for. Say you’re a pharma sales rep; a self-storage unit can be your go-to spot...
It’s a typical Saturday, and you’re knee-deep in your child’s room, in what could only be described as a sea of tiny clothes, well-loved toys and countless drawings. Every corner is infused with memories and you have to decide their fate. Now, shift the scene. You’re...
The “big move”. For some, it’s an exciting change; for others, a dreaded chore. But love it or hate it, it happens. Often. Americans switch addresses an average of 11-12 times throughout their lives, so they should be really good at it, right? Wrong. The seasoned...
When you think about moving, it often conjures images of cardboard boxes, bubble wrap and maybe a truck or two. But there’s a whole financial side to consider. Do you know what falls under moving expenses? Are moving expenses tax deductible? If so, then what moving...
Updated 4/16/2024 This page contains statistics about the U.S. self-storage industry compiled by The SpareFoot Storage Beat. Statistics on this page will be updated as we receive new data. If you have data that you would like to share or have a question about data on...
Spartan Investment Group, a Colorado-based real estate investment firm focusing on the self-storage sector, recently hired Melissa Robbins as vice president of marketing and Derrick Harris as vice president of operations for its national banner, FreeUp Storage....
Futura, in partnership with Linkvest Capital, completed Nona Cove Self Storage, a 90,000-rentable-square-foot-building in Orlando, FL. The four-story property is operated by Extra Space Storage Management. The facility also features 8,000 square feet of retail space...