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StorageCafe is an online service that lets you search for storage space across the U.S. As the content hub of our service, the StorageCafe blog aims to be your trusted source of information on the self-storage industry, catering to customers, professionals, and journalists alike.
About Us
We’re here to help you navigate the self-storage world with confidence – so you can make smarter decisions about your space. Whether you're clearing out a closet, planning a move, or managing storage needs for your business, our insights are designed to help you make every square foot count.
From in-depth research studies to practical, easy-to-digest blog posts, our content delivers the information you actually need – right when you need it. Behind every article is a team of experienced real estate editors and analysts who turn proprietary data and trusted sources into clear, actionable guidance.
Our goal is simple: to make your storage experience easier, smoother – and a whole lot more efficient.
Our data and methodology
StorageCafe reports are based on a combination of our proprietary data and in-depth research from Yardi Matrix, a top market intelligence tool trusted by investment professionals and property managers.
Additionally, we utilize data on demographics, migration, cost of living, household composition, spending habits, and other indicators from reputable sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
We generally encourage and freely grant you permission to reuse, cite, or repost the research, graphics, and images presented in our reports. However, we kindly request that you credit us by linking to the original article hosting the information.
We strive to ensure that all data is accurate and reliable, but it may be subject to change. Please note that all information provided by StorageCafe is for informational purposes only.
PR and Communications
Bianca is a dedicated Digital PR specialist with a Master's in Marketing and expertise in link building. She has a passion for exploring the intersection between economics and real estate and collaborates with journalists to maximize exposure to consumer-relevant stories. She enjoys cooking, baking, and going to the gym in her free time.
Aura Michelle is a PR and Communications Strategist, a storyteller at heart with a passion for community building in the storage world. Her decade long experience in both teaching and marketing provided her with a savvy set of valuable skills. She is happily married with two kids and feels it is important to have a healthy balance of work and family.
Alex is a PR and communications strategist with a penchant for all things unique. His background in influencer marketing has fueled his passion for cultivating and nurturing relationships with the world's most creative minds. When he's not working, Alex enjoys diving into board games and playing a variety of musical instruments, blending strategy and creativity in every aspect of his life.
Editorial Team
Maria Gatea is a real estate and lifestyle editor for StorageCafe with a background in journalism and communication. After covering business and finance-related topics for 15 years, she is now focusing on researching and writing about the self storage industry.
Mirela Mohan is a real estate writer and lifestyle editor for Yardi. With an academic background in English and translation, Mirela now covers a range of topics including real estate trends, lifestyle and economy. Her previous experience in proofreading academic articles has inspired Mirela to choose a writing career path.
Andrei Popa is a writer and editor for StorageCafe. After writing real estate copy for two years, he made the jump to content writing with a focus on the self storage industry. He also has a passion for literature, storytelling, and economics.
Theodora is a real estate writer and lifestyle editor for StorageCafe and has a background in advertising and brand management. With a BA in Communication & PR and an MA in Social Media & Online Marketing, she is now focused on bringing her creative approach to the world of real estate. When out of the office, she can be found having an outdoor adventure.
Anca is a real estate writer and editor for StorageCafe, with a degree in Communication and Public Relations. With over six years of experience in marketing, she now focuses on real estate trends. Outside the office, she's either leveling up in the latest game or enjoying her favorite novels. You can contact Anca via email
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Should You Vacuum Seal Clothes? Everything You Actually Need to Know
Vacuum storage bags seem like the perfect solution when storage space is an issue: suck out the air, shrink that pile of winter sweaters into a fraction of the space and suddenly your closet is no longer overflowing. For the right types of clothes or other household linens, vacuum bags are actually quite handy and a great way to save closet space.
ATV Storage Guide: How To Store and Winterize Your ATV
The riding season is winding down, and that’s when most people start thinking about ATV storage. Keeping an ATV at home isn’t always easy. Garages fill up fast, sheds are rarely built for a four-wheeler and some apartment complexes and homeowners associations don’t allow one in the parking lot or driveway.
21 Garage Storage Ideas: Free Up Your Floor Space
Garage storage is more important than it sounds, because it helps you move things off the floor and onto walls, ceilings and rolling units. In time, this makes a big difference and saves you from awkwardly tiptoeing around stuff you’ve left on the ground. Use the garage storage ideas below and you’ll build a setup that fits what you own, how often you use it and how much space you have.
How to Move a Piano: Moving, Insurance & Storage Guide
Before we get into the nitty-gritty of the matter, let’s agree on the simple fact that, unlike other types of relocation conundrums, moving a piano is just a very cool thing to see, let alone accomplish. The labor that makes piano concerts possible and keeps legendary instruments alive, a piano relocation takes meticulous planning, special equipment and a crew that really knows their stuff. That is, unless you’re set on recreating the piano crash of a classic Looney Toons gag.
Hall Closet Organization: 30 Ideas for Simpler Storage
Be it built-in, freestanding, or wholly improvised, your hall closet works best when you can grab anything quickly and put it back just as fast. These 30 ideas for organizing your hall closet walk you through planning, deciding where things go, choosing the right containers and way more. By the end, you’ll even know what to do when your closet still runs out of room.
Holiday Decoration Storage: A Guide for Every Season
Taking down the holiday decorations is never as exciting as putting them up. One minute, your home is looking wonderfully festive, and the next, you’re trying to remember which box the Christmas ornaments came in while wrestling with a string of lights that managed to tie itself into a dozen knots. With every holiday bringing its own collection of decorations, a good holiday decoration storage system helps you keep a growing collection under control.
Where to Get Moving Boxes in Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s historic charm can put your patience to the test on moving day. Between cobblestone streets, narrow rowhouse entrances and the occasional pothole, you don’t want to worry about not having enough boxes on top of it all. Start gathering your moving boxes early and you’ll have one less box to check off on packing day. Luckily, you have plenty of places to get your boxes from.
Art Supply Storage from A to Easel
Paint tubes, brushes, sketchbooks, scraps of paper, beads, half-used rolls of tape and that one very specific pen you swear you just had in your hand. Building up an art supply collection is rarely a neat process, and each new material brings its own storage needs.
Scary Good DIY Halloween Decorations That Won’t Haunt Your Wallet
A few floating candles in the hallway, a family of ghosts by the front door and a suspicious number of bats climbing up the bedroom wall can make October feel a whole lot spookier. While Halloween stores are full of tempting finds, some of the best DIY Halloween decorations can come from things you already have tucked away in drawers, closets or the recycling bin.