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27 Most Common Self Storage Questions and Answers for Business Owners
Starting a business entails a long list of concerns you should take into account, from financing it to choosing its location, and from cost assessment to covering customer service, just to name a few. If you think you’re not sure where to begin, here at StorageCafe we have created a list of the most common questions and answers to help get you on the right track with your budding self storage business.
Hiking in San Diego: 10 of the Best Hiking Trails and Tips on Hiking Gear Storage
As one of the most visited destinations in the U.S., San Diego’s incredible geography has something to offer to all nature enthusiasts whether they love the sea or they prefer the mountains. The unique variety of hiking trails available makes America’s Finest City a particularly attractive destination.
Charlotte, N.C.: An Affordability Haven for Americans on the Move
Feeling the call of the Carolinas? If so, set your sights on Charlotte, as the city has a lot going on! In order to truly see how the Queen City fares in terms of real estate, job opportunities, self storage and some other interesting facts that make it a unique attraction, we compared it to other cities that have similar populations.
How Self Storage Operators Can Help During Coronavirus Pandemic
The self storage industry is in a better spot than other sectors such as brick and mortar retail or tourism, which have been severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
How to Pack Your Clothes More Efficiently When Moving
Packing smartly helps you reduce the number of boxes that need to be transported and also means you’ll be spending a lot less time unpacking and arranging things in your new home. Since clothes make up a big part of the stuff you need to pack and move, here’s a guide that will show you how to do that with maximum efficiency.
How to Set Up a Practical and Stylish Open Closet
Finding the perfect apartment is an almost possible task, especially if you want to stay within a budget. Most of the time, the main thing missing is enough space, and that often means that a reasonably sized wardrobe can’t be part of the deal. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t be creative and find a way to keep your clothes neat and organized, which is exactly what an open closet is for. At first it might seem like the opposite of tidy, but open closets and wardrobes can certainly be trendy and practical interior design assets. If you’re ready for a challenge, here are some tips to help you get started:
Best Containers for Self Storage
Putting things in self storage is often done hurriedly, perhaps when a person is moving home or suddenly needs to free up some space where they live. But if the items are worth storing, it’s worth making sure they remain in good condition there. One of the most important ways to ensure this is to keep them in appropriate containers in the storage unit.
How Oklahoma City Storage Operators Are Helping College Students During the Coronavirus Pandemic
We’ve only been dealing with the coronavirus crisis a few weeks, but it already feels like months – or even longer. Things are changing at a rapid pace, and we all need to keep up with the new realities, including closed schools and universities, working from home, distancing from other people and spending most of our time confined between walls.
How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Storage Unit?
Whenever you need to keep your belongings outside your home, it makes sense to look for a good deal on storage units. The cost of self storage varies according to factors such as size and location and many others. As you’d expect, rates differ depending on the size of the unit – the larger the unit the higher the price – and the city it’s located in makes a big difference too. Additional amenities also mean you’ll pay higher rates.
Choosing the Best Self Storage Facility – A Guide for Houston Residents
Renting self storage is the right answer to all sorts of logistical problems, such as moving house, remodeling, or simply needing more storage space at home. Houston residents are in luck when it comes to self storage – there are about 336 facilities in the area to choose from, and the prices are quite affordable.
How to Organize Your Photos to Enjoy Them More
Paper or digital, photos are precious mementos of your and your family’s personal history, and you should preserve them for the future – but also enjoy them now! Most people keep their old family pictures tucked away in boxes or inside photo albums, gathering dust, while the digital ones are collecting virtual dust, because we all have literally thousands of them, and most don’t even get a second look.
Top 10 Largest Self-Storage Facilities Opened in 2019 in Dallas-Fort Worth
Metro Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the country’s most dynamic urban areas, attracting plenty of newcomers annually. According to the latest US Census Bureau data, the metro area gained more than 131,000 new residents from 2017 to 2018, with its population now reaching 7.53 million.