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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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How to Get Your Home Ready for Spring: 8 Basic Tips to Transition Seasons

spring flowers on a table-check out our how to get your home ready for spring blog to find ideas to prep your home

It might seem premature to start thinking about birds chirping, bees buzzing and flowers blooming while snow is still on the ground (somewhere in America anyway), but you better start thinking about how to get your home ready for spring before it creeps up on you!

Who wants to stay inside and check smoke alarms when you could be enjoying the fresh air? Don’t waste vibrant springtime days doing things you could have done ahead of time. Get your home ready now!

We’ve put together a list of our top tips on how to get ready for spring, so when the warmer weather rolls around, the snow melts, and the colors reappear, you can embrace it.

Here are 8 ways to prep your home for spring:

  1. Get ready to cover your ears!
  2. Your dryer may look harmless…
  3. What about my filters?
  4. Leaks are no funny business
  5. What can you see out of a dirty window?
  6. When is the last time you cleaned your faucet?
  7. Ciao clutter
  8. It’s a great time to plan

How to Get Your Home Ready for Spring

As silly as it sounds, you can’t just start spring cleaning in the spring. You must prepare for the season before it actually starts! Make a plan for tackling your spring-cleaning chores and stock up on supplies. (You don’t want to wait until March and realize they’re sold out of your favorite Pine-Sol scent.)

There are also a number of maintenance tasks and chores to complete before spring arrives. Especially if you didn’t check your alarms, vents or filters on the first of the year (like you were supposed to).

1. Check the smoke alarms

Checking your smoke alarms is fast and simple, but super important! You should test your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors once a month and replace the batteries once every 6 months. Check out these tips for testing, replacing and caring for your alarms.

Pro tip: it’s also a good idea to check or replace the batteries in your thermostat once a year.

2. Clean out your dryer vent

Even though you regularly clean out the lint trap filter in your dryer (you do, right?), it’s also important to clean out the whole dryer vent to avoid a fire hazard. Once or twice a year, disconnect the dryer, vacuum and brush out the vent, then reconnect it.

Pro tip: Find more detailed steps to clean out your dryer vent in this blog.

3. Replace filters

You should also get ready for spring by replacing your water, furnace and range hood filters. If you’re not sure how to replace any of these filters, you can research a solution online or hire a professional.

Pro tip: here are tips and tricks to replace different kinds of air filters.

4. Check pipes for leaks

Pipes can freeze during the winter (unless you live in a warm climate like Florida). So, if you can see them, this is a great time to check your pipes nearest the walls for any leaks or cracks, before you pressurize them in the spring.

Hint: If your water ever stopped flowing or trickled out of the tap on the coldest days, it's a strong possibility your pipes were frozen; if so, call a professional to come by and look at your plumbing and pipes.

5. Wash interior and exterior windows

Don’t you want to look outside and enjoy blossoming flowers, green grass, and sunshine in the spring? Well, clean windows would make it that much easier.

Pro tip: if you have high windows on the outside of your house, hire a residential window cleaning company so you don’t risk a fall!

6. Clean faucets and showerheads

This may seem more like spring cleaning and less like getting ready for spring, but you’ll thank yourself later when you have one less chore to do.

Pro tip: Use a plastic bag filled with this do-it-yourself cleaning solution to clean your faucets and showerheads. It may sound crazy, but it works.

7. Declutter

Don’t save decluttering until you’re ready to start spring cleaning! Declutter beforehand so you have less to clean, less to carry or move, and fewer items collecting dust. It’ll be much easier to clean without any clutter in the way.

8. Make a plan for spring cleaning

Well, you could’ve guessed this one. Getting ready for spring cleaning is a big part of getting ready for spring. Make a to-do list, map out when you’re deep-cleaning each room, and set a plan with a spring cleaning checklist. Oh, and don’t forget to buy cleaning supplies before the mad dash in the middle of March.

Bonus tip: self-storage!

Seasonal storage makes the transition from winter to spring much, much easier. Instead of keeping all your winter coats, scarves and boots in the back of the closet, clear out some space for your spring wardrobe.

You can even store holiday decorations (if you still have those up) or home décor in a storage unit to make room for sporting equipment and outdoor gear! Just check out our storage guide for all the ways you can benefit from self-storage.

FAQS: How to Get Your Home Ready for Spring

Q: How do you prepare for spring?

A: It’s easy to get ready for spring with this blog! Get your home ready for spring by checking your alarms, filters and vents, cleaning and getting out spring decorations!

Q: How do you prepare for spring cleaning?

A: Prep for spring cleaning by decluttering, planning and doing some tasks ahead of time! It’s also helpful to wash everything beforehand and purchase all your supplies early.

Q: Is spring cleaning necessary?

A: Spring cleaning isn’t absolutely necessary, but it’s still a great idea! Deep cleaning in the spring will remove allergens from the air, improve your mood, and encourage decluttering. Plus, who doesn’t love a clean house?

Q: How can I declutter my house quickly?

A: It can be overwhelming if you try to declutter your home quickly. Instead, take it one day, one room, and one trash bag at a time! Try to remove at least one item a day, or even make a decluttering checklist and cross out tasks when completed.

Wrapping Up: How to Get Your Home Ready for Spring

Whether you can’t wait for warmer weather and spring cleaning, or you love the snow and dread tidying up—spring will be here before you know it. So, you might as well plan ahead! Here is a list of tips on how to get your home ready for spring:  

  1. Check the smoke alarms
  2. Clean out your dryer vent
  3. Replace filters
  4. Check pipes for leaks
  5. Wash interior and exterior windows
  6. Clean faucets and showerheads
  7. Declutter
  8. Make a plan for spring cleaning

While you’re getting your home ready to go for spring, don’t forget about self-storage! We make the transition from winter to spring a breeze. Just find your closest facility with our storage location finder.

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