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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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Storage in the Fall: Your Guide

Fall Storage

Before we can settle down on the couch to watch the 397th airing of “It’s the Great Pumpkin Spice Latte, Charlie Brown,” remember that fall is here and winter is right around the corner. What does that mean besides endless bags of leaves and trips to the shopping mall? It means it’s time to head over to your storage unit and start stowing your summer gear and bringing your fall and winter gear back home.

3 Tips for Storing Seasonal Items

Storage units are a great place to store your holiday decorations for the other 11 months of the year, especially if you’re not blessed with an overly large basement, garage or attic. And if you’re like the rest of us, you have lots of color-coordinated totes filled with Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations. So now’s the time to get all your inflatable ghouls, gigantic pilgrim-hatted turkeys and teams of reindeer ready to fly. Even if you’re not ready to bring the winter decorations home quite yet, it’s at least a good idea to move them to the front of your facility so you can pick them up more easily.

And just remember, if you’re going all-in with a 12-ft tall giant skeleton for Halloween, we can help you store it when November rolls around.

Fall and Winter Tools

Depending on how much room you have in your garage at home, fall is a great time of year to swap the lawn mower and garden tools for the leaf blower and snow blower. The leaf blower is an obvious choice but getting the snow blower out early makes sense for a couple of reasons. First, your local hardware or small engine shop is probably running a tune-up special and can get it back to you much more quickly than after the season’s first snowstorm. And that’s the other reason. Unless you’re a meteorologist, who can say when that first surprise snowstorm is going to hit?

And don’t forget to get your rakes and snow shovels out of your storage unit. They’re stored upright in that trash can, right?

Seasonal Vehicle Storage

In many climates, it will soon be time to put away the motorcycle, roadster, RV, jet ski or boat you used every single weekend this summer. Many Store Space facilities offer drive-up units or outdoor secure vehicle parking spots.

Bicycles and motorcycles can fit in a 5’ x 10’ storage unit. Most side-by-sides can fit in a 10’ x 10’ storage unit. Outdoor parking typically ranges from 10’ x 20’ to 10’ x 30’ or larger, to handle cars, trucks, larger recreational vehicles and trailers.

Tips to remember:

  • Drain as much fuel from the tank as possible
  • If you do not have access to a trickle charger, disconnect the battery for long-term storage
  • All stored vehicles, including boats and RVs, must have current registration and insurance
  • Tires must be inflated and in good shape, including those on trailers
  • If you’re storing a car outside, a car cover is recommended
  • Tire locks are typically allowed
  • If storing indoors, such as a drive-up unit, put cardboard down to prevent damage to the unit floor

Give your vehicle a good cleaning before driving it to the facility, and make sure everything is dry (especially the carpet and upholstery) before storing it to lessen the chance of mold.

It’s also a good idea to have the vehicle serviced before going into storage, including flushing and filling the brake fluid and coolant. Remember, vehicle maintenance or repair is not permitted at your unit. And even if you’re storing indoors, it’s a good idea keep it locked and to have a dust cover. Be sure you review your Rental Agreement for other storage information. 

Now while you’re putting away the summer toys, it might be time to get the winter toys—such as a snowmobile or your hunting ATV—out of storage. Remember to bring any updated tags for your trailer, as well as an air pump to ensure the tires are properly inflated. And it’s always prudent to have an extra set of tie-downs just in case.

Better Seasonal Business Storage Solutions

This is also the time of year that many businesses look to increase their inventory in preparation for the holidays. Here are some ways that business customers might use a storage unit during fall and winter:

  • Storage units make for a great temporary inventory or warehouse space if you’re looking to make room in your storefront by getting your summer merchandise out of the way, or plan to have overstock during the holidays.
  • Contractors, especially landscapers, use storage facilities during the offseason to ensure their power tools and lawn equipment are safe and secure during the offseason.
  • Restaurants often find they need to close their patios as the seasons change, so a storage unit can be a safe place to store your tables, chairs and umbrellas to protect them from the elements.

Whatever your needs, check with your local Store Space Self Storage to find affordable self-storage solutions for all your personal or commercial needs. Use our storage location finder for the location nearest you. 

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