Moving things to a storage unit seems straightforward, but many small details can trip you up. Whether doing it yourself or hiring help, a good plan can save you from headaches later. You might find the storage unit too small after you start moving things in, or your...
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The SpareFoot Blog offers tips about self-storage, information about storage auctions, advice about home organization, news about SpareFoot and much more.
10 Ways To Save Money on a Storage Rental
If you are thinking about getting a self-storage unit for your stuff, chances are you are wondering how you can make sure you get a good deal. Storage unit prices can vary widely depending on where you live, ranging as low as $22.54 a month for a 5x5 unit on average...
Sparkle & Shine: The Ultimate Guide to Jewelry Care & Storage (with Checklist!)
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,...
10 Mistakes To Avoid When Moving to a Storage Unit
Moving things to a storage unit seems straightforward, but many small details can trip you up. Whether doing it yourself or hiring help, a good plan can save you from headaches later. You might find the storage unit too small after you start moving things in, or your...
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The Ultimate 70-Day Moving Checklist: Stress-Free Relocation from Start to Finish
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...
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Get Storage Industry NewsSold! StorageMart expands with Midwest facility acquisitions
StorageMart added two new self-storage properties to its portfolio, including one in its hometown of Columbia, MO. The facility is located at 1500 Creekwood Parkway. It covers 42,200 NRSF, holds 312 units and has car parking. The other facility is located in...
The Roll Up: DXD completes Opportunity Zone project in Daytona Beach
DXD Capital completed a 731-unit self-storage facility located in a Qualified Opportunity Zone in Daytona Beach, FL. The project has two single-store buildings with a total of 731 units totaling 63,650 NRSF at 2078 Old Kings Road. It will have 45 parking spaces for...
U.S. Self-Storage Industry Statistics
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...