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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.

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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.

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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.

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Should You Insure Your Stored Belongings?

The self-storage industry has grown a lot in recent years, benefiting people with stuff they don’t have space for. Whatever the value of the items being stored, insuring them is a good idea, as unexpected things can happen. Using an existing insurance policy may be possible, but specialized self-storage insurance can offer added benefits.

All You Need to Know about Barndominiums

You might have heard the name or you might have seen them popping up in your Pinterest feed, but you are probably still unsure what the term actually entails, especially if you’re not familiar with all the various types of buildings out there. Well, this unusual linguistic blend of words means exactly what it sounds like: a barn converted into a living space. At first, it might sound odd, but after some research you’ll find that barndos are actually extremely affordable, energy-efficient and low-maintenance homes.

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How to Store Batteries in a Self-Storage Unit

Batteries are everywhere as more and more electronic devices are manufactured, and then there are the heavyweight versions used in cars and so on. You may have come to appreciate the benefits of self-storage, but can you simply throw anything that uses a battery into your storage unit? As with many aspects of self-storage, there are some rules and words of advice you should be aware of.

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32 Most Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Self Storage for Renters

Navigating the world of self storage can be tricky and there are many aspects that require thorough understanding before an informed decision can be made about renting a storage locker. Here, at STORAGECafé, we’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions about self storage from types of storage, amenities, and different uses of storage units to help you make the best decision concerning your storage needs. Let’s take a look at what other self storage customers have been wondering about.

How to Store Your Vinyl Records

For true music enthusiasts, nothing beats the warmth, the character and the personality of a vinyl record sound, and there’s even science to back that claim up. Digital recording takes snapshots of the sound signal at a very high rate – that means it’s not capturing the complete sound wave. A vinyl record, on the other hand, is mirroring the sound’s entire waveform, so no information is lost, and the recording is more accurate.

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What Can Storage Wars Teach You about Self Storage?

Interested in renting a storage unit? Knowing the ins and outs of storage can be very helpful when you’re about to use the service. Storage Wars, a show that has put the spotlight on storage, has provided, through the years, a wealth of information on the subject. The popularity of Storage Wars has inspired many to either be more likely to rent storage or to be on the lookout for storage auctions, drawn in by the exotic and often valuable finds at the auctions depicted in the show.

How to Have All the Fun of Lego, but None of the Clutter

Lego sets have been some of the most beloved toys for generations upon generations of children and their parents, and rightly so. Lego sets are durable, fun and endlessly entertaining – children can always come up with new ways to combine and build with them. They stimulate the imagination, motor and spatial skills, patience and creativity, and they’re suitable for children of all ages.

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College Storage Solutions: 16 Practical Tips for Students

Moving-in day is both an exciting and a challenging time for students. Whether you just left your parents’ home or you’re starting a new college year, you will want to ace your organization game. At this point, things get complicated because you have to figure out how to make all your belongings fit into your new living space. Rest assured – there are many ways in which you can make organization and storage feel like a breeze. Here are 16 college storage solutions that will help you make the most of your dorm room living space.