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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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8 Creative Ways to Store Books in Small Spaces

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Figuring out ways to store books in a small space can be challenging. But it’s not impossible. No bibliophile wants to stop reading and collecting new titles, so what do you do if you live in a studio apartment or other small living space?  

You get creative.  

Keep reading to learn more about some of our favorite creative ways to store books in a small space.  

Along the way you will find several methods to: flaunt your favorite Faulkner, store your Shakespeare,  present your Plath, arrange your Austen,  hype your Hemingway…. 

And so on. Anyway, you get the picture. Keep reading now—creative and stylish book storing awaits.  

1. Take Advantage of Your Windowsills 

Storing your favorite books on a windowsill is a great way to utilize space. Since windowsills are hardly used for storage of any kind, it is likely yours are just gathering dust. To give this storage method added flair, consider color-coding your books or placing editions with a unique spine design near one another. If your apartment is designed with floor-to-ceiling windows, you can also place books below the windowsill to capitalize on the window’s prime lighting.  

2. Store Books on Your Fireplace Mantel 

Fireplace mantels are a great place to display some of your favorite novels, collections of poetry, or nonfiction titles. You can also include other decorative items like vases, plants and candles to accompany your books. This idea may not seem that out of the box, but you would be surprised how little some mantels are utilized. Adding string lights to your mantel may also allow your books to give off a lived-in feel rather than having been seeming like they’ve been relegated to temporary storage.  

3. Sprinkle Stacks of Books Around Your Living Space 

Stacks of books can either look completely messy or fantastically stylish. There doesn’t seem to be much of a middle ground. We tend to like stacks of books that seem naturally placed instead of purposefully arranged. Look to sprinkle stacks of books around your living space to decorate nightstands, coffee tables, television stands and other pieces of furniture. You can also marry this stacking method with the previously mentioned window-sill method to achieve the result seen above.  

4. Utilize Those High-to-reach Spots 

If your small bedroom, home office, or studio apartment has high ceilings, you can take advantage of this trait for optimal book storing. Hanging shelves or installing high-reaching bookshelves is a great way to store books in a space in your small apartment that otherwise wouldn’t be utilized.  

5. Store Books in your Fireplace 

Okay, so this one only really works if you don’t plan on using your fireplace (see Fahrenheit 451). But if you live in an area where you don’t use this feature of your home, or you’re in a house where the fireplace is simply decorative, this might be a great idea. If your mantel is already overrun with other decorations, then arranging your books inside the fireplace could be an effective solution to your book storage problem.  

6. Fill Baskets and Containers with Books 

Placing a basket full of books onto a kitchen counter or small empty ledge is a creative way to carry your love for books throughout your entire living space. Smaller apartments and bedrooms can even benefit from this idea. Think about storing like-colored books or books of similar hues to create a gradient. 

7. Stylize your Favorite Outdoor Reading Spot 

Have a favorite outside reading spot? Why not store your books there? Sure, you don’t want your prized collection to get damaged, but with a little ingenuity, you can create an outdoor book house that is sure to keep each title safe and secure. Consider blending this outdoor home into nearby trees and foliage. 

8. Construct a Free Library 

On a similar wavelength as stylizing your outdoor reading spot, constructing a free library is a great way to store books outside to free up space indoors. Most of these trendy libraries operate on a take one, give one policy. Therefore, we don’t recommend placing any books in the library that you are not interested in giving away.  

Closing the Cover: Book Storage 

While these eight creative ways will get you started, there are also an endless array of other ways to store books in a small space. Get creative and tap into your inner interior designer and you will be on your way in no time.  

If you do decide to clear out your book collection before arranging them in your home, don’t worry we always have you covered with professional and affordable storage.  

Use our storage location finder to find the facility nearest to you. If you are a book worm and want to keep your favorite books from falling apart over time, check out our essential techniques for storing books.

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