How Self Storage Can Help Event Planners
When you attend a great event, you rarely think about the choreography happening behind the curtain or after the last guest leaves. Unless, of course, you’re an event planner — an industry that has grown 8.6% per year on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025. It shows no signs of slowing down either, as small businesses and event planners continue to carve out their place across America.
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StorageCafe Now Has a Dedicated Car Storage Directory – Here’s Why That Matters
If you’ve ever searched for car storage and ended up wading through listings for 5×5 climate-controlled units, you know the problem. Most storage search tools are built for boxes, not vehicles – and filtering your way to relevant results takes more effort than it should.
Self Storage Sales Hit $5B in 2025: Pricing Surged Amid Steady Deal Volume
Slow and steady wins the race, and self storage — an industry that quite literally carries its “home” on its back — proved the point again last year. While the number of transactions barely moved (up just 1% year over year), the value of those deals climbed sharply. Total transaction volume rose 39% from 2024 to nearly $5 billion in 2025, pointing to sustained confidence in the sector’s long-term value.
How To Find the Right Storage Unit Fast: A Look at StorageCafe’s Search Experience
Whether you’re in the middle of a move, clearing out a garage, or just starting to shop around, finding the right storage unit doesn’t have to take long. StorageCafe’s search is built to take you from “I need storage near me” to a real decision – with filters, pricing, and direct contact options all in one place. Here’s how it works.
The 10 Largest Home Décor Brands in the U.S.
Home décor is more than a shopping category in America — it’s part of how people shape their everyday lives. From small seasonal updates to full living room makeovers, Americans continue to invest in their homes, and the country’s biggest home décor brands have grown alongside that demand.
2026 Self Storage Supply Report: Florida Leads A Strong National Expansion
Self storage development is stepping down from its boom-era highs and settling into a more deliberate rhythm. Roughly 55.4 million square feet of new space is expected to come online in 2026, closely mirroring 2025 and signaling a market that is no longer sprinting, but still far from standing still.
Second Acts With Roll-Up Doors: The Most Unexpected Self Storage Conversions In The U.S.
You probably don’t expect to stash your holiday decorations in a former armory. Or tuck away old photo albums where moviegoers once lined up for popcorn. But across the country, some of the most unexpected buildings are getting a second act — as self storage facilities.
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