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...
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How to Store Sentimental Items: Tips for Safely Preserving Keepsakes
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...
Industry Deep Dive: What Is Full-Service Storage?
Tired of the usual storage hassles? We’re mainly talking about packing, hauling and squeezing boxes into tiny spaces without any help. If your answer is yes, then full service storage might be right for you.. Unlike traditional...
Moving Expenses: Tax Deductible or Not?
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...
Decluttering Before Moving: What to Keep and What to Leave Behind
Ever felt like moving is a mix of hopscotch and tug-of-war? As you sort through your stuff you'll probably face countless mini dilemmas such as whether you have really outgrown the neon flamingo lamp you've had since college or if donating your inherited collection of...
Back to School: Essentials for Your Dorm Room
Heading off to college? Deciding what to bring to a dorm room can be a total headache, but breathe easy. We have a packing list for dorm rooms that is going to save the day. We cover all those easily forgotten yet essential items and even some goodies that can turn...
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Get Storage Industry NewsQ&A: FreeUp Storage bolsters leadership team with key appointments
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....
The Roll Up: Futura completes storage facility in Orlando as part of mixed-use plan
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...
Sold! Houston-area self-storage facility changes hands
Houston-based Lakewood Realty Investments LLC purchased Spartan Storage, a facility in Montgomery, Texas. The property features 64 units and a total of 19,998 square feet. The facility is located 43 miles from downtown Houston. Lakewood was represented by Versal,...