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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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Tips

The Best Way to Pack Christmas Ornaments

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While tangled strands of lights and a sea of decorations might convince you otherwise, learning how to pack Christmas ornaments is simple. By following the tips and steps discussed below, you will be able to organize and wrangle your unruly herd of Christmas decorations in no time.  

Keep reading to learn how to pack Christmas ornaments: what packing materials you’ll need, why you should save original packaging and how you can get the space you need to store Christmas ornaments.  

1. Gather Packing Materials  

When it comes to packing Christmas ornaments, there are quite a few packing materials you should have on hand. First, you should figure out what type of container you want to use to store your Christmas ornaments when Santa is back at the North Pole. There are several types of totes specially designed to store ornaments and there are also plastic containers. Plastic containers are the most common type of container outside of ornament boxes recommended by professional organizers.  

In addition to picking out what type of storage container you want to use, you should also assemble materials to wrap and pad your ornaments. These materials will protect your fragile ornaments when you go to place them in a container. Tissue paper, bubble wrap and packing paper are common materials used for this purpose. However, there are also several eco-friendly alternatives including ornament organizers and seasonal linens, as well as reusing tissue paper and bubble wrap from the year before.  

Store Space Recommendation: Large Christmas Ornament Storage Box (Amazon.com) or Red Plastic Ornament Storage Box 2 Pack (Walmart.com) 

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2. Pack Away Ornaments Using Original Boxes  

If you still have the original boxes your holiday ornaments came in, make sure to hang on to them. These boxes are great for storing ornaments. They are perfectly shaped to hold ornament, and using these original boxes is the best way to protect your fragile holiday decorations from damage.  

If you don’t have the original boxes, that’s okay too. You can get similar protection by purchasing an ornament organizer. At the very least, if you don’t have any type of organizer or the original boxes, you should pack your ornaments safely using bubble wrap and packing peanuts. However, we don’t recommend these materials as a first choice because they are oftentimes single use.  

3. Pack Away Boxed Ornaments into Plastic Containers 

Next, you should carefully place all your boxed or organized ornaments into the plastic containers or other storage containers you purchased. Make sure to roll up seasonal linens and other holiday decorations (such as seasonal hand towels, blankets, shower curtains, tree skirts, etc.) to tightly pack ornaments in the containers.  

While packing away your ornaments, make sure to also pack away the wire hooks you use to hang them on the Christmas tree. By doing this, next year you will know exactly where all your hooks are located, and you won’t have to go to the store to buy more.  

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4. Label All of Your Boxes with a Permanent Marker  

After you pack away all your holiday ornaments for storage, you should then label each container with a permanent marker. If you are packing away all your Christmas decorations at the same time, make sure to give each box a specific label. For example, write “Christmas Ornaments” or “Kitchen Christmas” instead of simply “Christmas.” By giving your boxes more specific labels you will be able to better locate specific Christmas decorations.  

Christmas Ornament Packing & Storage FAQs 

How do you put ornaments back in a container?  

If you are trying to put your Christmas ornaments back into their storage containers you should first remove all hooks (store these in a plastic bag). These wire hooks are great for hanging your ornaments on your Christmas tree, but they can make it difficult to easily store your decorations when it comes to pack them away. Next, place your ornaments in their original packaging if you still have it. If not, use Christmas ornament organizers, apple containers or egg cartons. Finally, place your boxed ornaments (and the bagged hooks) into plastic containers and label each container with a permanent marker.  

Where should I store Christmas decorations?  

You should store your Christmas decorations in a cool, dry place where temperatures remain steady throughout the entire year. Storing your Christmas ornaments in the attic or basement may seem like a good idea, but these locations are often exposed to high humidity and frequent changes in temperature. If you are looking for the best place to store your Christmas decorations, you can’t go wrong with renting a climate-controlled storage unit.  

Is it OK to store Christmas decorations in the garage?  

The best place to store Christmas decorations is in a temperature-regulated space, such as an interior closet or professional storage unit. If you must store your Christmas decorations in your garage, make sure you pack them away in a tightly sealed plastic container.  

How Should I Store an Artificial Christmas Tree? 

Most of the time, we would recommend saving the original box that an item came in, but in the case of artificial Christmas trees, this isn’t always the best storage solution. Trying to cram the tree back into the box will only lead to disfigured limbs (on the tree) and frustrated looks (on humans). Instead, if it’s a tree you plan on keeping for multiple holidays, purchase a water-resistant Christmas tree bag. Store it in a cool, dry place other than a garage or attic.

Pack & Store Christmas Ornaments with Store Space 

We get it, it can be difficult to find space around the house to securely store your Christmas tree, ornaments and other decorations. If you need additional space to get the job done right, consider renting a storage unit from Store Space.  

We offer a variety of storage solutions including drive-up storage units and climate-controlled storage units. To locate the Store Space facility nearest to you, use our storage location finder.  

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