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U.S. Capitals of Manufactured Housing (2025): Mesa, AZ, & Largo, FL, Lead America’s Mobile Housing Movement
With costs at half the value of a standard home, manufactured housing remains a cornerstone of affordability in the U.S. While generally widespread across the US, its footprint is uneven, with some areas much better equipped than others to respond to the need for more diverse housing options.
Where Self Storage Boomed In 2025: The Sunbelt Pulls Ahead As Atlanta And Phoenix Top The Nation In New Supply
Self storage is operating in a mode of cautious optimism. After a pandemic-era construction surge that pushed several markets into oversupply, development activity pulled back in 2025 as builders focused on restoring balance between supply and demand. New deliveries totaled 51 million square feet of rentable space in 2025, marking a 21% decline from 2024 and signaling a deliberate recalibration rather than a retreat.
Tennessee Migration Trends: Knox County Leads In Net Newcomers
Tennessee remains one of the country’s strongest magnets for interstate migration. In 2023, the state added nearly 52,000 more residents than it lost, with Millennials (28%) and Gen Z (25%) driving much of the movement. A small group of counties pulled in most of the momentum — places with expanding job markets, university influence, outdoor access or simply prices that still feel attainable. These regions are shaping where Tennessee is headed next, whether we’re talking about absorbing metro spillover.
Can You Live In A Storage Unit? What To Know And How To Find Help
It’s a question many people ask: Can you live in a storage unit? The answer is simple, even if the situation isn’t. In the United States, living in a storage unit is against the law. It’s also very unsafe, since these spaces aren’t built for human needs. Most units lack climate control and proper ventilation, and many lock from the outside — all of which can put you at serious risk.
Self Storage Security: When You Need It and What It Costs
Self storage security varies a lot. Some facilities lean on the basics — locks, fences, and a few cameras — while others invest heavily in technology, alarms, and staff oversight. Each property has its own approach. If one feature is missing, you’ll often find another that fills the same role. “You should look for a combination of physical and digital security features,” explains Faraz Hemani, owner of Iron Storage. “Good fencing, lighted grounds, and gates with limited access should be part of the mix, along with cameras and smart locks that notify you of suspicious activity.”
Tips for Storage Units: How To Pick the Right Self Storage Amenities
Whatever you want to store, there’s a perfect storage unit out there waiting for it. The question is how you get to it. First, you find out how big the unit should be; for that, you can use a storage unit size guide(opens in new tab) or calculator(opens in new tab). Then, you scout the best self storage options near you(opens in new tab).
E-Commerce Storage Solutions: How Sellers Make Room To Grow
If your online business needs to square physical inventory with limited space, it is time to start implementing some smart e-commerce storage solutions. Luckily, plenty of businesses have been through this and shared their knowledge. Some online sellers rent small self storage units where they can receive deliveries, pack orders, or shoot product photos. Others make better use of what they already have – adding shelves, sorting bins, or setting up zones for packing and shipping. We’ve gathered all their insights into eight actionable tips to help you make space for your e-commerce business.
Alternative Housing In The U.S.: 15 Options For Modern Needs
Home prices are rising. Apartment sizes are shrinking. Combine a tight housing market with a fluctuating economy and the demands of modern lifestyles, and it’s no surprise that people are starting to think outside the classic single-family box. After all, necessity is the mother of invention — so why shouldn’t housing needs inspire the invention of alternative homes?
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: From Strategy 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.
How To Store Jewelry: From Security To Climate Control
Knowing how to store jewelry is the difference between a collection that keeps its shine and a drawer full of tangled chains and tarnished silver. “Diamonds are forever,” sure — but only if you don’t leave them rattling around in a bowl. The good news: proper jewelry storage is easier than it sounds. You just need to clean, sort, and stash each piece the right way. Here’s everything you need to know.
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.