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Self Storage

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 Genius Tips for Storing Paper Like Michael Scott

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Paper clutter can take form in a variety of ways around your home and office. Your counter may be crowded with junk mail, one of your kitchen drawers may be flooded with receipts, or your file cabinet may be overflowing with outdated projects and personal documents. Fortunately, this doesn't have to be the case. There is even an easy way to clear this clutter: by developing a system to properly organize important documents and eliminate unnecessary papers. 

To help you get started, we've compiled a list of seven ingenious tips to help you properly sort tax returns, certificates and just about every other type of paper you are having trouble storing. Along the way, we will consult everyone's favorite paper expert, Michael Scott (Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin Inc and CEO of The Michael Scott Paper Company), for reassurance and a few laughs. 

"You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take"

— Wayne Gretzky — Michael Scott 

With apologies to The Great One, you're likely to misplace 100% of the important documents you fail to store properly. 

Follow the steps listed below to get your paper storage back in shape and once and for all curb paper clutter in your home or office. 

How to Store Paper Like a Pro 

1. Gather important documents and other papers 

The first step to taking control of your paperwork is to search for all your papers and gather them in one place. While doing so, make sure to collect all the various types of documents you have lying around: bills, mail, important documents, receipts and others that may hide in plain sight. 

It is incredibly easy to justify hanging on to one or two receipts, but once you have all your papers assembled and laid out in front of you it will be harder to put off organizing your paperwork. 

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2. Develop categories to sort your papers 

"And I knew exactly what to do. But in a much more real sense, I had no idea what to do."

– Michael Scott 

Next, you will want to take this pile of papers and sort it into various categories. Starting out, you can sort your paperwork into four broad categories: pending (documents that require a future action or relate to upcoming events), important (documents you need to save), memorable (documents you want to save), and extraneous (documents you will recycle). 

After sorting your paperwork into these broad categories, you should separate the pending and extraneous documents from the documents you are set on keeping either out of necessity or desire. Once you have set the pending and extraneous documents aside (you will organize them later), sort the remaining documents by type. Keep all your personal documents together and do the same with projects, school papers, and other records. 

At this point, you should also consider scanning your important documents. Make sure to consider the accessibility guidelines of any links included before choosing to store a document digitally. 

3. Recycle outdated documents 

Once you establish an organization system that works for you and have all your documents arranged into categories, you will then want to recycle your outdated documents and the ones you have determined are extraneous. By converting your files and other records to digital storage, you can also cut down on the number of papers you need to store. 

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4. Utilize file folders and/or a filing cabinet 

“I am running away from my responsibilities. And it feels good.”

– Michael Scott  

After recycling outdated documents and moving forward with the records you have decided to keep, it is important to store your papers in acid free file folders. Acid free file folders will protect your papers and prevent yellowing. Make a file folder for each category of document you need to store. Keeping project proposals, presentations, reports, invoices and other document types all separate from one another is key to effectively organizing paperwork. Once organized, these folders can then be stored within a plastic tote or similar box. 

Filing cabinets are also great for organizing large collections of paperwork, but if you only have a few files to organize, one may not be necessary. A filing cabinet may also likely take up significant space, whereas a record sorter or plastic tote can easily be stowed away in a closet or office. 

It's important to consider what system will work best for you. How often are you going to access these files? Will your paperwork grow as the year progresses? 

5. Start hanging files vertically 

By sorting your documents and other papers into a file folder, you will be able to start hanging files upright, which will make it easier to distinguish between forms and see exactly how many files you have on hand. Storing your documents horizontally in a stack would make it very difficult to quickly access a particular file when needed. 

Most file sorters and containers will possess internal rails, which can be used to hang folders. This will effortlessly create a file system that you can easily access on a regular basis. 

6. Use a filing box for pending documents 

It is also necessary to keep pending documents organized while you hang on to them. Make sure to purchase an additional filing box or mail organizer to keep related items organized and achieve more space on your desk. If you are looking to access your materials quickly, make sure to purchase a file box without a cover or lid. 

You can also print labels for your desk organizer to make it easy to quickly identify which category you should store items in. Paper clips can also be helpful to keep related documents together. 

7. Organize your books and magazines 

Finally, after getting your certificates and other documents organized, you will want to move on to organizing your books and magazines. Make sure to scan your home once again for all the books you have on hand. Once gathered, pare down your collection by donating or selling titles you never read or forgot you had on your shelves. 

Here are a few ideas to help you get rid of books when it feels overwhelming: 

  • Ask yourself which books you would save first in a fire. 
  • Ask yourself which books hold sentimental value. 
  • Ask yourself which books you would take on a deserted island. 
  • Ask yourself which books you were going to read next. 

Long-Term Paper Storage

How do you store paper long term? Important documents should always be stored in a cool, dark place. Heat and humidity can damage sensitive documents and sentimental items, while light can fade paper. In general, if you are renting a storage unit, paper documents and other fragile items should be stored in climate-controlled storage to mitigate the long-term effects of humidity and extreme changes in temperature. Read more about the 6 golden rules for packing for long term storage.

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Paper Storage FAQs 

How do you organize papers without a file cabinet? 

You can organize papers in several ways without a file cabinet. Whether you are looking to organize paper materials, such as envelopes or sheets of craft paper, or organize bills and other important documents, you can use plastic totes, mail organizers and several additional methods. 

Is it better to store paper in a plastic or cardboard box? 

Plastic totes or plastic boxes are better. Cardboard boxes will attract insects and other pests. Also, cardboard boxes will provide less protection from moisture and miscellaneous damage. 

Is a filing system good for home paper storage?  

Filing systems are a great way to sort a large quantity of records, reports and certificates. These systems can be used in a home office to neatly arrange personal documents and other records. If you only have a minimal quantity of records on hand, you may only need a few folders and plastic totes to create a system that works well for you.  

Start Conquering Your Paper Clutter With Proper Storage

Now that you have conquered your clutter, you can rest easy knowing that you have purged your home of all papers. In the future, make sure to use your pending box to sort incoming mail, bills and invoices. Once you are finished with a document and it requires no future action, recycle it.  

If you are having trouble safely storing a large quantity of important documents, such as the invoices of a small business, consider renting a climate-controlled storage unit. We have facilities located across the country. Visit our storage location finder for the facility located nearest to you.  

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