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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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Downsizing

Why Downsizing is Freeing: 5 Healthy Benefits of Downsizing Your House

living smaller is one of the benefits of downsizing your house

While at first it may seem counterproductive to sell your forever home, there are quite a few benefits of downsizing your home. Living smaller often means living simpler, getting more out of your space and feeling more connected to the environment in which you inhabit.

Down below we will discuss more of the pros and cons of downsizing, when is a good time to downsize your home, and, hopefully, provide you with enough information to answer the burning question: Should I downsize my home? Should I downsize to a condo?

So, dust off those coffee table design books, channel Marie Kondo, and begin to explore the world of downsizing!

5 Benefits of Downsizing Your Home

While each one of these five benefits is composed of several smaller, individual up-sides, together they comprise a strong argument for downsizing. Continue reading to see if moving into a smaller home is right for you and your family members.

1. Functional living & calculated savings

Living in a larger home is a goal shared by many, but is such a decision always compatible with your lifestyle? After all, having more space seems essential to crafting an environment suitable for a variety of hobbies. More is more, right? Maybe not quite. What about this familiar scenario?

You just went to Ikea for the fourth time this week. You were attempting to fill the far corner of your living room with Swedish accouterments. You know the space. The four-foot-by-four-foot quadrant between your reading chair and your sofa. You haven’t known how to properly utilize the space since you bought your home five years ago. But it seemed like a good idea to purchase something. The space just looked too empty. So, you bought a black nondescript floor lamp and went home and placed it in the four-foot-by-four-foot spot.

Was there not enough light penetrating to this specific quadrant from the overhead light fixture?

No, that can’t be it. You placed your reading chair nearby because the lighting is perfect.

Oh, so maybe the floor lamp is just easier to turn on and off while you are enjoying a film or your favorite television show?

No, switching the lamp on and off still requires you to get off the couch. Plus, when it is turned on it throws a significant glare onto your television.

So, why did you buy the lamp in the first place?

We all have purchased a piece of furniture, electronic or home appliance simply because we “needed to fill space.” This tendency explains why a larger house doesn’t exactly equate to living larger.

Stop purchasing unnecessary furniture and accessories by downsizing. By deciding to live in a smaller home, you are not only giving yourself the freedom to start anew, but you are also taking the first step to living more harmoniously. Of course, if you decide to downsize, you will have less space than you did prior to making the decision. However, what some may see as a “con” oftentimes turns into a “pro.”

By living smaller, every purchasing decision you make will have to be thought out and calculated. This will not only save you money, but this may also lead to you living a more fulfilled life; especially since you are surrounded by hand-picked items which fulfill specific functions.

2. A greener existence

Let’s face it, through construction, maintenance and everyday use most of our homes develop large carbon footprints. And that is not even counting all the possessions we buy to fill them. By selling your home, downsizing and cutting down on your square footage, you will also be reducing your carbon footprint and decreasing the energy needed to power your home.

If you are curious to find out exactly how much living smaller will reduce your carbon footprint and increase your home’s energy efficiency, you should check out this guide from the Department of Energy and this article on tiny homes with a tinier footprint.

Water usage, heating and air conditioning costs, and electricity usage all typically decrease when living smaller. The exact nature of these conditions and the overall size of your carbon footprint will still largely depend upon you and your household’s habits. However, by choosing to downsize, you are taking a big first step towards living a greener existence.

3. Tiny home, minimal stress

While tidiness savants like Marie Kondo have contributed to a recent influx in dedicated minimalists, you don’t have to be a minimalist to downsize. Well, at least you don’t have to be the version of a minimalist you are picturing in your head right now.

To a host of people, minimalism is less about living with fewer resources and more about living a purposeful and fulfilled life. At first, it may be misconstrued that the number of items in one’s life determines if one is living a minimal lifestyle. However, the filter is often reversed. It is not the items in a minimalist’s environment that determine their proclivity for purpose, but rather their proclivity for a purpose that determines what items they decide they need in their life.

Furthermore, living smaller does not necessarily require you to even dive this far into minimalistic ethics. Downsizing simply requires one to take stock of the various items in their life. One may even ask, “does this spark joy?” when appraising each item. By having less space, you may need to be stricter with your purchases. What constitutes a necessary accessory or piece of furniture will likely change as you begin to live smaller. By having this conversation with yourself you are starting down a path towards less stress and a more purposeful existence.

4. Easily embrace the travel bug

Have you considered how much work your current house requires when you leave town? You probably must make sure certain areas of your home are monitored by security surveillance, keep up with landscaping and yard maintenance, and develop a heating and air conditioning plan to make sure pipes don’t freeze.

Traveling while owning a smaller home will still require some planning and forethought. However, it will be much easier when you don’t have to worry about heating your three-story mansion, mowing your two-acre lawn or monitoring the grounds for potential intruders. The savings you will achieve by living smaller could also nicely contribute to your travel fund.

5. Pay off your debt with tiny living

Chances are, downsizing your home will allow you to begin saving money on your monthly mortgage. These savings can be used in a variety of ways, but for most downsizers paying off their debt is an attractive characteristic of smaller living.

When deciding if downsizing is for you, you should calculate how much you expect to save per month. Make sure to factor in expenses such as your mortgage, utilities, design costs, capital gains taxes and anything else you can think of. Once you determine an accurate figure, it won’t be hard to see the benefits of downsizing. You should be able to make significant progress in paying off your debt in no time with tiny living.

FAQs

Q: Where do I start when downsizing?

A: The first step to downsizing is to set a timeline for your project and develop specific goals. Once you develop your goals, creating a sorting system is the next step. This sorting system should allow you to effectively place your possessions into three categories: keep, toss and come back to.

Q: When is a good time to downsize my house?

A: The best time to downsize your home is when you feel ready. Other factors, such as housing market trends and your overall month-to-month costs, may contribute to the timing of your decision. However, choosing to downsize is a big decision and you should make sure you and your household are ready for such a move.

Q: How do I downsize my home?

A: Downsizing is a process. A good tip is to start downsizing slowly and give yourself enough time to not rush any major decisions. Planning your new space and taking stock of your current possessions are two effective steps in the downsizing process.

Q: Is it worth it to downsize house?

A: Downsizing is an effective decision to lower utility bills, decrease mortgage payments and limit overall stress. Individuals who have downsized in the past often state that the decision was pivotal to the curation of their current lifestyle.

Recap: Downsizing for the Future!

Downsizing can be an effective strategy for individuals looking to limit their carbon footprint and for those looking to live a more fulfilled life. Here are the five benefits of downsizing we previously discussed.

Downsizing is a process, and it is not always in your interest to jump into it headfirst, right away. Give yourself time once you decide to downsize and enlist Store Space to help! Selling your home? FSBO? Learn how to stage your home on a budget.

We offer secure, professional storage at affordable low prices. If you are looking to move as a step in the downsizing process, you should check out our blog articles on moving across the country affordably and 11 Moving Essentials You Can’t Forget For an Awesome Move.

Also, use our storage location finder to locate the Store Space Self Storage facility nearest to you!

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