Andrei Popa
Andrei Popa is a writer and editor for StorageCafe. After writing real estate copy for two years, he made the jump to editorial writing and data-driven storytelling with a focus on the self storage industry.
Self storage facility sales

Q2 2025 Self Storage Sales Hit $755M As Prices Jump 19%

The self storage sector held its ground in Q2 2025, even as deal pipelines narrowed. Despite higher borrowing costs and tighter credit conditions, self storage continues to prove resilient as an “all-weather” asset class. The market’s trajectory is less about rapid expansion and more about precision — capital is flowing into dense urban infill locations with high replacement barriers and into fast-growing suburbs where household formation consistently outpaces new supply. These dynamics are helping sustain occupancy, reinforce pricing power, and support disciplined cap rates.

Minimalist home organization in a mid-century apartment

Minimalist Home Organization: From Mindset To Storage

Before you give your home the minimalist organization treatment, let’s start with a question: What makes you enjoy life? Is it what you own or what you do? Because at its best, minimalism gives you the clarity of mind to make the most out of the things you love. Put simply, in freeing your home of clutter, you just might find the freedom you’re looking for.

Jewelry storage

How To Store Jewelry: From Security To Climate Control

“Diamonds are forever” — that sounds good in a James Bond movie, but let’s not forget what makes all jewelry last: proper storage. If you can’t have an MI6 spy keeping your stash safe, you have to learn how to store your jewelry. It’s easier than it sounds, but you do need to follow the right steps. Here’s all you need to know.

Doctor checking medical records in storage

Best Practices For Medical Record Storage

These days, medical record storage comes with higher stakes and tighter margins. Patient data continues to grow quickly, but paper records remain part of the parcel in medical practices. Many systems are still a mix of old and new, which makes storage more complicated and less forgiving.

11 Fabric Storage Ideas For Small Places

Let’s be real: You can’t get the most out of a fabric without knowing how to store it. If your fabric stash is starting to outgrow your space, you’re in the right place. Here are 11 fabric storage ideas that’ll help you get organized, feel inspired and get back to creating.

Highway intersection in Asheville, North Carolina, in the fall.

North Carolina Migration Map: Which Counties Attract Gen Z Renters, Which Draw Boomer Buyers?

North Carolina continues to shine as one of the top destinations for people relocating across the U.S. In 2023 alone, the state welcomed about 900 new residents every day, while 660 moved away — leaving a net gain of roughly 240 people daily, or over 87,000 new residents throughout the year, according to our latest migration study based on U.S. Census data.

Best digital nomad cities in the US. Austin, Texas. Outdoor Concert Festival

Between Tethered Nomads And Slowmads, Digital Nomadism Gains Speed: St. Louis Tops The List For Best Live-Work-Play Destinations

Digital nomads now count over 18.1 million workers in the U.S. — and the lifestyle keeps growing fans.

Storage unit security. Padlock on self storage door.

Who’s Responsible If My Storage Unit Is Broken Into? Here’s What To Know

While rare, break-ins can happen — and when they do, one question often comes up: Who’s responsible if your storage unit is broken into?

Outdoor car storage. Covered parking lot.

Car Storage Insurance Explained: Costs, Laws & Storage

Some cars stay parked for long stretches. Maybe it’s a second car, a seasonal one, or a vehicle you’re not using for now. In these cases, you can update your insurance to reflect that.

VHS-tapes-on-the-table-with-vintage-background

How To Store VHS Tapes: All Your Questions Answered

VHS tapes are quietly making the comeback they’ve always deserved. Chasing the authentic grainy feel that new media can only mimic, “tapeheads” are turning back to VHS movies and their warm, organic color (you haven’t seen Evil Dead until you’ve experienced it on tape). And with a VHS player at hand, it’s that much easier to revisit old family recordings, from back when capturing the good times meant more than turning on your mobile camera.

Student preparing to move out of dorm

Storage Units For College Students: Why They’re Worth It And What To Know

College is all about finding your true self. Sometimes, it’s also about finding the right self storage unit.

Backyard swimming pool surrounded by pine trees, foliage

Planning a Pool? Here’s How to Get From Daydream to Dive-In

Thinking about building a swimming pool? You’re not alone. For many homeowners, the idea starts as a passing thought — something along the lines of “Wouldn’t it be nice to have a pool back here?” Fast forward a few Google searches and a quick look at your backyard, and suddenly that daydream starts to feel possible.