If you use a storage facility to store your excess or rarely used belongings, you are in good company. Almost 9% of households in the United States currently use self-storage and nearly nine out of 10 individual storage units are in use. It only makes sense that maximizing the space within your unit is crucial in order to get the most significant benefit from renting the space. Therefore, the following options will help you store as much of your stuff as possible within the space found in self-storage units. [Read More]

If you've ever rented a unit at a self-storage facility, you know the benefit of having extra space to store your possessions. What you might not realize, however, is that many storage businesses do not ask their customers to sign minimum contracts, which means you don't necessarily need to be in a unit for a specific length of time. This approach can come in handy at a number of different times in which access to a storage unit for just a couple months or even a period of weeks can help you. [Read More]

It makes sense to keep baby things and childhood toys. Not only can you use them down the road if you are planning to have more children, your own children may also want some of their things back later when they begin having babies of their own. Preparing and packaging everything properly ensures they survive a stint in your personal storage unit, at a location like Econo Storage, unscathed and in good condition. [Read More]

If you are planning on placing items into a self-storage unit (such as one from Pearl Street Self Storage), keeping out pests will be important so your belongings do not suffer from any damage. Most self-storage units will be structurally sound in keeping pests on the outside, but there is still a risk they can run in while you are tending to your items or you can even bring them in yourself. Here are some steps to take in minimizing the risk of a pest problem inside your storage unit. [Read More]