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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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7 Things NOT to Bring to College: How to Thrive in Your First Year Away From Home

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Even though you're probably focused on building your " things to bring to college" list, a list of things NOT to bring to college is just as important! As you're packing for college, leaving the nest, getting ready for adventure, freedom and independence, don't forget to leave some things at home.

But, if you don't, there is always self-storage. Self-storage and college go hand in hand. Summer vacay? Self-storage. Semester abroad? Self-storage. Gap year? Self-storage. It’s your freshman year, you brought too much stuff and you don’t have room for it all? Self-storage.

Moving away from home, being on your own, wanting to make friends, being social, but also learning and trying to succeed—it can be overwhelming. With all that on your mind, of course, you’re prone to a little overpacking. It’s not the end of the world.

But, to preserve your sanity, here’s a list of things that are better to leave at home. If you still bring too much stuff, we’re here for you. Just check out Store Space for student storage solutions!

Don't Overpack: Leave These at Home

If you haven’t started packing yet, keep these things on the “no-go” list. Overpacking and tiny dorms don’t go well together.

1.      Furniture

Here’s the deal. Dorm rooms come fully furnished. A desk, chair, bed and closet. Maybe even a dresser or bookshelf, too. So, add furniture to your things not to bring to college list. Many colleges won’t let you take their furniture out of the room, so even if you brought your favorite chair, there’s no way it would fit anyway.

Pro tip: Do bring a mattress pad. A lot of colleges have descriptions of what is in each dorm and what size the bed is (usually they’re the twin-XL so be sure to check). There will already be a mattress, but 90% of the time they’re not the best. You can get mattress pads at places like Walmart, Target or even Costco that will make sleeping much more comfortable.

2.      Kitchen Appliances

A toaster, a panini maker, and a blender walk into a dorm. No, no they don't—because those are things not to take to college! Most of the time, freshman living on campus are required to have a meal plan. Plus, most schools won't allow them anyway (fire hazard). So, you’ve got no business bringing kitchen appliances to your dorm because they’ll go unused, get broken by your roommate and just take up space.

Pro tip: You don’t have to ditch every kitchen appliance if you really think you’ll use it. So, if you’re a big coffee drinker, a single-serving coffee maker might be a good idea. Also, a majorly underrated college kitchen appliance is an electric kettle. It’s not just for tea (even though it’s great for tea). You can also heat up water for ramen, mac 'n' cheese, soup and so on. They’re inexpensive, not very big, and super useful.

3.      Printer

“But what if I have lots of things to print?” While more professors are making students use online tools like Google Docs, you will still have to print a few things. Fortunately, all colleges have print centers around campus. Some will have free printing, and others just charge your account. It’s a good idea to look up specific printing guidelines and info for your university. But, don’t bring a bulky printer that you won’t use.

Pro tip: When you get to campus, find out where the computer labs/printing centers are. If you’re an arts major or you know you’ll have to print in color, figure out where the color printers are as well. (Not all of the labs/centers will have color printing, and it may cost extra.)

4.      Every item of clothing you own

Clothes are so easy to overpack. The idea “what if I really want to wear this and then I don’t have it” can mess with your head. You don’t want to end up bringing a neon pink sweater from 7th grade you’ve literally never worn. A good rule of thumb is if you haven’t worn it in a year, you probably won’t wear it in the next few months.

Pro tip: Don’t bring off-season clothes. Bring clothes that would be comfortable for the next few months, because there’s no need to bring winter clothes when it’ll be warm all semester. Use semester breaks to swap out seasonal clothes when you visit home.

5.      Books on books on books

We applaud anyone out there wanting to bring their favorite books to college. But there are a few things to remember about bringing your books. First, you won’t have space for them all; second, you’ll be so busy freshman year you won’t have a lot of time for leisure reading; and third, your campus library will have plenty of options if you really need to crack open a book. So, maybe it's okay to not bring them to college.

Pro tip: These days, campus libraries are used for studying and not checking out books. But before going to the bookstore to buy all your textbooks, check the library! They may have what you need, and you’ll save a bunch of money!

6.      Random school supplies

Obviously, it’s a good idea to bring school supplies to college, but it’s an even smarter idea to wait until after your first day of classes to get the required supplies. Bring the basics with you (notebooks, pencils and pens), but don't use up valuable dorm storage space on items you might not use. Keep in mind that your professors will probably give you a list of everything required on the first day. There's nothing worse than finishing a semester and realizing you only used 3 notebooks, 2 pens and 1 folder but bought 5x that much.

Pro tip: Now that laptops and tablets are the note-taking norm, you may wonder why you would even need a pen or paper. Well, scientific studies have concluded handwriting engages your brain more than typing. So, stay old-school, find your favorite pen and ace that test.

7.      Prohibited items

It’s always a good idea to check your school website for prohibited items. These are definitely on the things not to bring to college list. Most often things like candles, hot plates, space heaters and irons are not allowed in a dorm room. Usually, you can’t nail/screw anything in the walls or hang anything that could damage the paint, so leave your longboard mount at home. Did you know, Axe body spray is prohibited at most colleges? (Just kidding, but we think leaving it at home is for the best.)

Pro tip: Command Strips are great for decorating your walls. Whether you’re looking for a hook for your jacket or keys, Velcro for posters or normal sticky strips, there’s plenty of options to choose from.

FAQs for Things Not to Bring to College

Q: What do you actually need for college?

A: As mentioned above, it’s easy to overpack for college. But if you had to pick only a few essentials to bring, they might include a laptop or notebook, backpack, first aid kit, tool kit and textbooks. You’ll also want to bring clothes, toiletries and bedding. Make sure when you’re packing you take the extra minute to consider whether you’ll need an item or not. If you do that, you’ll be just fine!

Q: How do I pack less for college?

A: Make a plan, write out a list, and stick to it. Do your research, talk to your roommate, don’t pack clothes if you haven’t worn them for over a year, and ask for help! Packing for college is a big feat, the more help you can get from family and friends, the easier it’ll be.

Q: When should you start packing for college?

A: You should give yourself plenty of time to pack for college. But whether you do that or not depends if you’ve already built a habit of procrastination—uh oh. Anywhere from a month to a couple of weeks is ample time to get ready for freshman year!

Q: What do you need for the first day of college?

A: For your first day of classes, it’s a good idea to have basic school supplies. A notebook, pencil or pen should do just fine. When packing for the semester, bring these minimal school supplies and then wait to see what professors require for each of your classes.

Q: What can't you bring to college dorms?

A: What is prohibited in college dorms can vary from school to school. Common items are candles, space heaters, or nails and screws to hang things on the wall. It's a good idea to check your school website so you don't bring anything that is not allowed!

Wrapping Up Things Not to Bring to College

We hope this list gave you a little better idea of things not to bring to college. Remember, if you end up overpacking, or bringing way more than you needed to, Store Space is here to keep everything out of the way. Check out these tips to maximize space in a small apartment (or dorm). Have a kick-butt freshman year!

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