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Simply put, self-storage units are compartments where you can store the stuff that won’t fit in your house, apartment or place of business. 

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What is Self Storage?

Self-storage has the advantage of being affordable and convenient, giving residential and commercial guests additional options for storing their possessions rather than relocating, selling or discarding their excess.

Most traditional self-storage facilities are single-story buildings where guests can drive right up to the door of their units. Newer facilities are often constructed in multi-story buildings, where access is gained through a common loading area. Some facilities offer a mix of both types of storage.

Whether the storage unit is an outside drive-up unit or inside a building, entry is typically restricted to tenants only by having a personalized PIN. Tenants most often access their individual units via a roll-up metal door. The guest also provides his or her own lock and the facility’s workers do not have access to the unit.

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Resources to help you

  • How Self Storage Works

    If you’ve never rented self storage before, we’re here to help.

  • Making a Reservation

    Once you’ve found the right storage unit you can lock in your price by making a free reservation.

  • Moving In

    Here’s what you need to know to make the process as smooth as possible.

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Storage Features & Amentities

Thoughtful Features

Access to our properties is electronically controlled by personalized PINs, most buildings are fenced, and our interior and exterior spaces are well-lit, all to provide additional peace of mind.

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Cleanliness

Let your storage experience begin with a clean storage unit at Store Space. We keep our stores and amenities clean, too, just for you.  

Customer Service

At Store Space, we strive to provide you with the best self-storage experience possible. Our team members understand the needs of our guests and offer compassionate support throughout the rental process. 

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Speed-e-Rent

Speed-e-Rent lets you complete your rental process online in just minutes. Sign your Rental Agreement, get Tenant Protection, even enroll in our free AutoPay service, then skip the counter and go right to your unit on move-in day — it's that quick and easy!

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Billing

  • AutoPay available
  • Major credit cards accepted
  • Pay online, in-store or by phone
  • Rent due on 1st of each month

Access

  • Computer-controlled gate access
  • Customized PIN
  • Extended daily gate hours
  • Your lock, your key

Administrative

  • Call center open late daily
  • Free no-obligation reservations
  • No security deposit required
  • Sign up for text alerts

Moving

  • Designated unloading areas
  • Large doorways
  • Spacious elevators
  • Wide driveway aisles

Self Storage FAQs

Yes, it's against state and federal laws to live in a storage unit, not to mention dangerous!

You can be in your storage unit for a short period of time, such as performing inventory for a business, unloading belongings, or even searching for a specific item, but time in your storage unit should be limited. Please check your Rental Agreement for additional details. 

Yes, storing clothes is a common use for a storage unit. For short-term storage, cardboard boxes should suffice, but for long-term storage, consider a sturdy, airtight plastic bin. 

For the most part, no. You may occasionally find one, but they are not the standard.

For your convenience, bills are due on the first of each month. Take advantage of our free AutoPay automatic billing service and never miss a payment! 

Many storage facilities offer gated outdoor parking options specifically for cars and other vehicles. Sometimes, large indoor spots can be used for car storage, but check with your local store manager and consult your Rental Agreement for details. 

What Can Self Storage Be Used For? 

Self-storage can be used by almost anyone to store almost everything. Here are some of the many reasons that our guests choose Store Space. 


Personal Storage 

Many guests choose to store a wide range of personal belongings, from seasonal clothes and decorations, to extra furniture, baby clothes and many more items that hold memories and value. Just as there are many things to store, there are also many reasons to rent a storage unit. 

Moving

Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, coordinating move-ins and move-outs can be challenging. Avoid the stress simply by moving items to a storage unit instead of racking up costly storage fees from a moving company. Then, when the commotion settles down, unload your storage unit—on your schedule.  

Decluttering

Just because you’re decluttering doesn’t mean you have to get rid of everything. It’s OK to hang onto things that hold memories, or personal value, even if you don’t want them cluttering up your home all the time. This is especially true of seasonal décor and similar items that might not “spark joy” all year round but take on special meaning near the holidays. 

Downsizing

When it’s time to move into a smaller place, don’t fret about deciding which items can stay and which items need to be recycled or thrown away. Get a storage unit for all the things you’re undecided about, so you needn’t worry about trying to replace something later. This is especially helpful if you have adult-age children who might not be in a place to take back all their stuff. 

Life events

Self-storage makes a great temporary solution to help families deal with everything from a new addition to the family to divorce, even the passing of a loved one. If it’s something that holds value, but doesn’t have a place right now, store it until you’ve got a place for it or until you can make other arrangements. 


Business Storage

Successful businesses of all types have discovered that renting storage is a cost-effective alternative to relocating for the purpose of gaining additional square footage. This holds true for professional offices, retailers, contractors, manufacturing businesses and all types of commercial ventures, to name a few. 


Inventory

A storage unit is a great place for seasonal inventory that would otherwise fill up the backroom of a brick-and-mortar shop. 

Document storage

Since many professional offices are required to keep paperwork for a fixed period of time, a storage unit can serve as an effective repository for files that would otherwise crowd office space. 

Warehousing needs

Storage units can serve as ad hoc warehouses for manufacturing businesses as they ramp up production. 

Equipment storage

Businesses focused on seasonal items, like holiday lights for example, can benefit greatly from storage. Contractors, such as landscapers and arborists, might store equipment they need only a few times a year. 

Other usage

Real estate agents and stagers store furniture in between showings. Crafters store their product rather than keeping it on the kitchen table. Collectors and resellers store larger collections until they can comb through it. Sales reps keep sample product and sales materials close at hand.  


Vehicle Storage (select locations) 

Cars, RVs, Trucks, Boats 

Many storage facilities offer onsite vehicle storage options. These are often outdoors, behind the main gate. This type of vehicle storage is often a great alternative to storing an extra car, RV, or boat in your driveway or on the street, especially in locations with nosy HOAs and strict city ordinances. Check online inventory or with the store manager to see if your local Store Space offers vehicle storage options. 



What Should You NOT Put in a Storage Unit?

Of course, not everything can be placed in a storage unit. The main ones are easy to remember since they all start with the letter “f”: 


  • Food
  • Fuel
  • Furs
  • Firearms

State and local laws may prohibit the storage of other items as well, so if you’re unsure, it’s best to check with your local store manager. 


How Big of a Storage Unit Do I Need?

How big of a storage unit you’ll need to rent largely depends on how much you plan to store. Storage units are typically grouped into small, medium and large, with many different sizes and shapes from 25 square feet top 300 square feet or larger!

As a rule of thumb, a small unit (5x10 in most cases) can often take a small piece of furniture or two, plus boxes and bins. One to two rooms of furniture and belongings can generally fit within 100 sq. ft, which equates to a 10x10 storage unit. A 10x20 storage unit can be used for a three-bedroom house!

Keep in mind that many storage units are quite tall on the inside, so effective stacking is key to getting the most into your unit. 

Storage units come in many shapes and sizes, and our storage professionals are skilled at helping you pick the right-sized storage unit. Just call your local store or contact our Care Center at 833-786-7366. 

How Much is a Storage Unit?

Storage units are a cost-effective alternative to relocation for many residential and commercial guests. There are a number of factors that can contribute to the price of a storage unit, including the size of the unit, its location, plus available amenities and features. At Store Space, we shop the competition to ensure that our rates are competitive in the marketplace and we always offer valuable move-in promotions to lower your out-of-pocket expenses. 


Ready to Rent

To rent a storage unit online, use our search feature to find the Store Space nearest you. Then, simply click on the storage unit you want. Take advantage of our free, no-obligation reservations to lock in your unit. 

To save time on move-in day, complete your rental online so you don’t have to stop at the counter. It takes just a few clicks to set up AutoPay, our free automatic billing service, so you never have to worry about missing a payment. 

You’re all set! Thank you for being a valued guest of Store Space!

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5 Places to Declutter Before Christmas: Make Room for a Festive Holiday Season

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Is it your turn to host the holidays? Are you looking to tidy up your home before hanging the stockings, trimming the tree, or watching your favorite Christmas movie? Sounds like you need a list of places to declutter before Christmas.

Get ready for all the laughs, love and holiday cheer with a pre-Christmas purge. Decluttering your home may seem as scary as a visit from Krampus, but with a little help, you can look at decluttering like Buddy the Elf looks at Santa (or sugar).

We’ll take you on a decluttering journey around your home with 5 places to tidy up (plus a few tips to remember) before the holidays!

1. Entryway

Decluttering before the holidays will make it easier to maintain and keep your entry organized until the season starts. Entryways can easily collect shoes, coats and outerwear. As a result, you’ll want to tidy up so your guests have a place to hang their coats and put their shoes. Be sure to put a rug in the entryway to limit damage to your carpet.

If you have a closet in your entryway, you should go through that as well. Give away any old or rarely used winter coats, boots and other winter wear. This is also a great opportunity to ask your guests to bring their lightly used winter items for your donation pile. Find a local donation center or charity and give back this holiday season.

Decluttering tip: Check out this list of design elements to keep your entryway organized.

2. Living room

The living room is an important spot for pre-Christmas decluttering. Make room for all the festivities—from singing carols to drinking eggnog to opening presents. Go through any blankets, magazines, extra décor, games and DVDs to prepare your living room.

Plus, decluttering the living room will make space for Christmas decorations. When it’s time to set up the tree, hang garland and fluff your Christmas pillows, you’ll be grateful you tidied up first.

Decluttering tip: You can donate your board games or DVDs to children’s homes, family shelters and even schools. Here is a list of other places to donate used board games.

As you finish decluttering the living room, get ready to take on the kitchen!

3. Kitchen

Decluttering your kitchen is probably one of the most important steps before hosting over the holidays. Your kitchen will soon be full of guests, delicious food and holiday cheer! So, make room for all the cooking, baking and entertaining by clearing out some clutter.

Counters

First, take a good, long look at your counters. Do you have small appliances that haven’t been used in a while, but take up much needed space? It may be time to let them go. Cookbooks are an easily remedied source of clutter. Go digital and get your recipes online, or at a minimum, stash the ones you’re not using during the holiday season. Get some extra counter space for meal prep, incoming side dishes and home-made desserts.

Cabinets

You should also go through your kitchen cabinets. Give away or toss any old, broken or rarely used dishes. It may be time to ask yourself, “how many mugs do I really need?” We know these can add up fast, but even coffeeholics don’t need 50.

Pick out your favorite dishes, mugs and cups, and get rid of the rest. Having more cabinet space will create a less chaotic, more organized kitchen space!

Decluttering tip: After you’ve gone through your mugs, check out this list of 10 cute ways to organize your coffee cups from Good Housekeeping.

Pantry

It’s a great idea to go through your pantry before the holidays. Chances are you’ll be buying more food than usual, so you’ll need more space. Go through all the food in your pantry and throw away anything that has expired, then take stock and organize what you have left. This will make it much easier when you’re shopping for ingredients for that famous (or infamous) Jell-O salad recipe. (Let’s just hope it turns out better than Aunt Bethany’s in Christmas Vacation.)

Fridge and freezer

You can bet Cindy Lou Who’s mom cleaned out her fridge and freezer before hosting Christmas dinner, and you should, too! Completely clean and wipe down these appliances, and throw away anything that has expired or has freezer burn so you have room for the ham, turkey, sides and pies. (Or, Who-hash, roast beast and everything else needed for a Who-feast.)

Dining area

If your formal dining room table has been gathering some dust, be sure to give it a little love this holiday season. Dust and clean it, and consider pre-setting it so that guests aren’t tempted to stack things on the surface. Don’t forget to put the leaf in, grab extra chairs, or set up a kids’ table if necessary.

The dining room table is also a great place for staging food or hors d’oeuvres before Christmas dinner. You’ll be spending a lot of time at the table, so make sure it’s ready for full bellies, laughter and lots of holiday joy!

4. Guest room(s)

If your family and friends are staying overnight or longer, be sure to declutter the guest rooms. Resist the temptation to hide everything you’ve decluttered from the rest of the house in your spare room.  Make sure to get rid of anything you don’t need, including linens, holiday décor or craft supplies.

Go through the closet and dressers to make space for guests to hang up or put away their clothes. It’s also a good idea to be prepared in case your guests need to spend an extra night or two.

You’re almost done decluttering your home for the holidays! Keep reading for one more place to clean up, and a few key things to remember while organizing.

5. Bathroom

You should also declutter the bathroom. This is a great time to go through your medicine cabinet and other bathroom cabinets and get rid of anything you no longer need, like old cleaning supplies, towels and expired beauty products. You’ll also want to get rid of expired drugs (over the counter and prescription). The best way to dispose of these medicines is through a drug take back program, or you can flush or throw away certain medicines at home. Be sure to read this article from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration before disposing unused medicines.

If you’re hosting, be sure to stock the bathroom with extra toilet paper, towels, candles, soap dispensers (plus soap) and toiletries before your guests arrive.

Don’t Forget

Even though we’ve given you specific places to declutter around your house, there are a few things you shouldn’t forget. Here are some tips to get your home ready for the holidays:

Start early and make a plan

Decluttering, especially on a timeline, isn’t always easy. So, set yourself up for success by starting early! You don’t want to put decluttering off until the last minute, then rush to get everything done before the holidays. Create a plan in order to minimize stress and stick to your schedule.

Declutter toys

If you have kiddos, now is the perfect time to go through their toys and donate any they don’t play with anymore. Your home will soon be full of holiday gifts (which will probably include new toys), so get rid of a few older ones to create more space.

Decluttering tip: Check out this blog before donating used toys.

Go through Christmas décor

We understand this sounds crazy. Getting rid of Christmas décor right before Christmas? But trust us. You don’t really need four tree skirts or a garland from 10 years ago. Donate or throw away Christmas decorations that don’t have memories attached to them—like lights, broken artificial trees, old candles, etc., but keep décor with sentimental value.

Consider cleaning out the car

While you’re in the decluttering mood, go through and declutter your car. If you have family or friends flying in, you may need to pick them up at the airport or drive them around town.

Throw away those to-go cups and empty wrappers, and consider vacuuming or getting a car wash. You’ll feel much better driving your family around in a clean, fresh vehicle.

Decluttering before the Holidays FAQs:

What should I declutter before the holidays?

You should declutter toys, Christmas décor and supplies, guest linens, games, beauty products and seasonal items.

What is the best way to start decluttering?

The best way to start decluttering is to create a checklist. Then, start decluttering five minutes at a time, or give away one item each day. Decluttering can be an overwhelming process, so it’s a good idea to start small and go from there. Check out our Marie Kondo blog for inspirational decluttering advice!

How should I organize my house for Christmas?

Organize your home for Christmas by creating a schedule for decluttering, organizing and cleaning. Tidy up certain areas of your house (including the ones listed in this blog), and get the whole family involved in the process!

What should you not do when decluttering?

In order to prevent getting overwhelmed when decluttering, try not to start a major project without a plan or schedule, don’t hang on to items that should be donated or sold, and don’t try to declutter everything at once.

Wrapping Up: Decluttering before Christmas

We hope this list of places to declutter before Christmas has helped you prepare for the holidays! Make room for the holiday season and everything that goes along with it (including the classic debate, “is Die Hard a Christmas movie?”), by decluttering your home. Looking for ways to declutter after Christmas? Check out the best ways to pack Christmas ornaments for storage and what to do with unwanted gifts.

Whether you’re hosting the whole family, or just want to clean up before the festivities begin, if you need more space while decluttering, organizing and purging check out Store Space. We offer premium, secure storage at affordable rates. Even if you just need a storage unit over the holidays, our monthly leases make it easy and convenient. Just use our storage location finder to locate your nearest facility. Happy holidays!  

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