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    Which is Better: Moving Trucks or Portable Storage Containers?

    If you want to avoid the hassle of loading a rental truck and driving it…

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    How To, Storage Tips + Uses

    How to Store a Mattress in a Storage Unit the Right Way

    Everybody needs a good night's sleep. If you plan to sleep well after your move,…

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    How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Self-Storage Unit?

    Storage unit prices can vary widely, even within the same market. There are many factors…

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    A Complete Guide to Picking the Right Size Self-Storage Unit

    Choosing a self-storage unit doesn’t have to be like “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” where…

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    Moving, Storage Tips + Uses

    How to Use Temporary Storage During a Move

    Planning a move involves juggling a lot of tasks – and it’s not easy. “Almost…

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Recent Stories

How to Properly Store and Maintain Outdoor Furniture

Michael Chotiner/January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 /6 Comments
There is nothing quite like having a large outdoor living space and filling it with outdoor furniture. Patio furniture creates a space for you to comfortably enjoy the natural sights and sounds of your own...
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What Everyone Needs to Know About Self-Storage Contracts

Alexander Harris/December 17, 2020December 17, 2020

The Truth About Bidding on Self-Storage Unit Auctions

Rachel Hartman/December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 /26 Comments
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How to Cut the Clutter and Have a Gift-Free Christmas

Alexander Harris/December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 /4 Comments

How to Completely Clean Out Your Storage Unit Step-by-Step

Emmet Pierce/November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 /3 Comments

How to Store Your Wedding Dress for Years to Come

Tamara Holmes/November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 /1 Comment

Home Organization

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How to Cut the Clutter and Have a Gift-Free Christmas

Alexander Harris/December 5, 2020December 5, 2020 /4 Comments
Christmas shopping season is in full swing, but you might want to pump the brakes before you hit the mall. That funny or cute gift you are thinking about getting? It might just end up...
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New Bundle of Joy? Here’s How to Prepare Your Home For a Baby

Liz Wolf/November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 /1 Comment

How to Declutter a Kid’s Bedroom

Rachel Hartman/October 15, 2020October 15, 2020 /Leave a comment

A Practical Guide to Room-by-Room Decluttering

Deb Hipp/September 30, 2020October 1, 2020 /Leave a comment

Storing and Organizing Camping Gear When You’re Short on Space

Stacy Erickson/September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 /2 Comments

How to Store Purses

Anne Wynter/September 8, 2020September 8, 2020 /2 Comments

Moving

What You Need to Know About Moving Over the Holidays

Rachel Hartman/November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 /Leave a comment
While summer generally tops the list for the best time of year to move, December and early January are often solid options as well. “Relocating during the holiday season is actually a popular time,” says...
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Staging a Home to Sell During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cathie Ericson/October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 /Leave a comment

8 Savvy Ways to Solve Your Affordable Housing Problem

Dyanne Harvey/October 12, 2020October 12, 2020 /Leave a comment

18 Things to Rid of Before Moving to Your New Home

Rachel Hartman/October 8, 2020October 3, 2020 /Leave a comment

Best 10 Cities in America to Find a Cheap House

Jonathan West/September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 /Leave a comment

8 Tips for Finding a Roommate in a New City

Paula Pant/August 31, 2020January 13, 2021 /2 Comments

How To

How to Completely Clean Out Your Storage Unit Step-by-Step

Emmet Pierce/November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 /3 Comments
The task of cleaning out a storage unit you haven’t visited in awhile can be overwhelming, but experts have strategies in mind to help you attack the job. Professional organizer Julie Naylon of Los Angeles said many people...
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How to Store Your Wedding Dress for Years to Come

Tamara Holmes/November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 /1 Comment

New Bundle of Joy? Here’s How to Prepare Your Home For a Baby

Liz Wolf/November 12, 2020November 12, 2020 /1 Comment

How to Invest in Self Storage Real Estate

Kerry Curry/November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 /Leave a comment

How to Winterize and Store Your Motorcycle

Emmet Pierce/November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 /Leave a comment

How to Make Room For an At-Home Art Studio

Hollie Brown/October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 /Leave a comment

Storage Auctions

The Truth About Bidding on Self-Storage Unit Auctions

Rachel Hartman/December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 /26 Comments
If you go to a storage auction in your area, will the bidding resemble the storage battles you see on TV? Generally speaking, it won’t, Arizona auctioneer Casey Jones said. Like most things, the “reality” you see...
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Calling All Collectors: These 9 Things Just Aren’t Worth It

Jay MacDonald/February 26, 2018February 26, 2018 /Leave a comment

What Is John Luke of Storage Wars Up to Now?

Troy Anderson/May 30, 2017May 31, 2017 /1 Comment

Storage Wars: Mary Padian’s Journey From Junk Collector to TV Star

Troy Anderson/April 5, 2017March 9, 2020 /1 Comment

10 Valuable Storage Units Sold Online That You Won’t Believe

Cheli Rosa/August 4, 2016May 9, 2017 /1 Comment

10 Incredibly Valuable Contents Found In Self-Storage

Jay MacDonald/February 17, 2016June 8, 2017 /1 Comment

Storage News

Self-Storage Goes “Contactless” in Response to Coronavirus

Alexander Harris/April 16, 2020May 4, 2020 /Leave a comment
The response to the COVID-19 coronavirus has drastically changed a lot of things about daily life lately, but one that hasn't changed is our need for space. As most places in the United States continue...
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The SiteLink, storEDGE, and SpareFoot Family of Companies Acquires the Select Merchant Solutions Self-Storage Portfolio

SpareFoot/March 29, 2019March 29, 2019 /Leave a comment

SpareFoot Wins Silver at Level Up Games Debut

Alexander Harris/January 29, 2019January 31, 2019 /Leave a comment

SpareFoot Awarded PR Daily Corporate Social Responsibility Award for Diversity and Inclusion Initiative

Christine Walsh/October 25, 2018October 29, 2018 /Leave a comment

SpareFoot Donates $20,000 to Austin-Based Nonprofit Organizations

Christine Walsh/September 13, 2018March 9, 2020 /Leave a comment

SpareFoot and SiteLink merge with storEDGE

Alexander Harris/August 30, 2018 /Leave a comment

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