How to Store the Declaration of Independence
Not so fast Nic Cage. Written on parchment — or animal skin – the original copy of the Declaration of Independence is encased in a titanium and aluminum frame and secured behind bulletproof glass and…
Fun Uses
Need a Place to Get Away? 10 Tips to Create Your Own “She Shed”
That decrepit storage shed in your back yard could very well be your new favorite place to unwind, get creative or escape from the world. More women are turning to backyard sheds, dubbed “She Sheds,” to…
5 Creative and Unconventional Ways to Use Your Storage Unit
In the 2016 movie The Accountant, Ben Affleck’s character has what we’ll call an “ill-advised” use for his storage unit. It sorta makes you wonder what uses people have for their space, other than, well,…
How to “Gamify” Home Organization and Conquer Your Goals
Sometimes getting motivated to get organized and declutter your home is the hardest part. Just like when you were a kid, sometimes tricking yourself into making chores a challenge is the only way to get…
How SparePups is Giving Back to Animal Rescue Orgs
The SpareFoot office has been dog-friendly since 2008, and many a legendary canine has wagged its way through our cavernous halls. It’s not uncommon to feel a wet nose or soft tail on your leg…
8 Craigslist Stories You Must Read Before You Post
Craigslist is the ultimate fulfillment of the belief that “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” I’ll admit it: I am a total Craigslist junkie. Even though my husband would prefer that I either store…
20 Moments Every Person Who Has Moved Can Relate To
We all move at some point or another. Some of us more than others. In fact one in six Americans move every year, according to the Census Bureau. The average American will move almost 12…
Moving, Storage and Delicious Girl Scout Cookies
Normally, the day-to-day pace of life at Blocker Transfer & Storage in Clearwater, FL resembles a stately waltz, with maybe the occasional tango or foxtrot thrown in during end-of-month move-outs. But on one particular weekend…
10 Incredibly Valuable Contents Found In Self-Storage
If you’re a follower of storage auction reality TV shows like “Auction Hunters” and “Storage Wars,” you probably share with the randy collective of onscreen bidders the excitement and anticipation that behind every rollup door…
Want to Run a Business Inside a Storage Unit? Read This First
Tenants nationwide use their storage units for the intended purpose: to store their excess belongings. But the rules breakers that ignore their lease agreements and operate businesses from their units provide the best stories in…