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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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What to do with Unwanted Christmas Gifts: 5 Ideas to Make Lackluster Xmas Gifts Merry and Bright

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Are you already anticipating what to do with unwanted Christmas gifts you will receive this holiday season? Or maybe it has been a few years since you have been with your family for the holidays, and everyone has forgotten everyone’s favorites. Either way, the following guide will help you take gifts Scrooge would scoff at and turn them into holiday cheer. Keep reading for several repurposing ideas and to get reunited with family Christmas traditions.

Picture this: you just spent two days traveling home for the holidays; one missed flight, two rough landings, and a chatty Uber driver later and you’ve arrived. Your entire family has gathered under the same roof for the first time in a year. The food was delicious, mom even made your favorite mac and cheese from scratch. Uncle Rick hasn’t even said anything inappropriate yet. Everything appears to be going great. A swell evening, and what better way to end a holiday gathering than with a little Christmas gift-giving?

Aunt Sue walks over and hands you a beautifully wrapped box she knows “you are going to love.” You unwrap the green paper decorated with laughing Santas carefully, taking time to shake it and estimate what could be inside, which amuses Aunt Sue, the rest of your family, and seemingly the laughing Santas you are dismembering. You get down to the cardboard box and undo the last piece of tape. The big reveal: a pair of bright pink slippers that are four sizes too small.

What do you do?

Yell at Aunt Sue, making a point to emphasize how little she knows about you?

Of course not. Be grateful. Smile wide and tell her they are perfect, exactly what you wanted, and lie through your teeth in hopes of protecting the “perfect” evening your family has constructed.

But what do you do days later when you still hate the shoes? Well, here are several options for unwanted gifts:

5 Ideas to Recycle, Repurpose and Return Unwanted Xmas Gifts

  1. Visit a donation center
  2. Return the slippers
  3. Regift them to Aunt Sue next year
  4. Sell them as “limited edition” on eBay
  5. Swap them with someone with “different” taste

Charity shops & donation centers

This is the most obvious solution to your Christmas dilemma. Not only will you be able to rid yourself of the dreaded pink slippers, but you also will hopefully be able to spread a little Christmas cheer by supporting a good cause and giving someone else the chance to own them. However, it is important to remember that not all unwanted gifts can be donated. There are several items charity shops and donation centers can’t take. Goodwill, for instance, will not take the following items:

  1. Personal Care Items: shampoo, body wash, shavers, holiday shaving packs, etc.
  2. Fragrance Items: cologne, perfume, etc.
  3. Weapons: guns, bows, ammunition and arrows, etc.
  4. Exercise equipment

An independent or local charity shop might have different guidelines as to what they will and won’t accept. It is best to call ahead if you are unsure, but when trying to figure out what to do with unwanted Christmas gifts, donating them is a worthy option.

Return the gifts

We know, it sounds impolite. But honestly, Aunt Sue will most likely never know, and even if she did, she did gift her 25-year-old nephew pink slippers after all. She had it coming.

Furthermore, returning unwanted Christmas gifts has become more common in recent years, and more and more retailers are starting to loosen their return policies as they expect returns sometimes up to 30 days after the holiday season. If your unwanted Christmas gift was wrapped with a gift receipt, you should hold onto this and bring it with you when negotiating your return.

Most likely, if you don’t have a gift receipt, the retailer will be able to offer you store credit, which could allow you the freedom to see all the perfectly reasonable gifts Aunt Sue could have picked out for you. Though occasionally, if you don’t have a gift receipt, the retailer might only be able to credit the card the gift was purchased with by locating the transaction using internal methods.

This would be a great option if you are not worried about Aunt Sue seeing the money bounce back on her account, but if you are trying to save face, you might want to try another repurposing method!

Regifting at its finest

Regifting gets a bad wrap (see what we did there?), but there are several positives to support the practice. At the forefront, regifting enables you to take a product that would otherwise gather dust in your closet and productively gift it to someone you know who will enjoy it.

When should you not regift a Christmas present?

When you know the person you are regifting to is not going to like the present any more than you did. Don’t be Aunt Sue. In the case of bright pink slippers, it might be difficult to find someone whose style could support such an outlandish footwear decision. Would your little sister be fond of them? If not, those slippers might just have to be donated, returned or sold?

Sell your unwanted gifts on eBay

Yes, selling your unwanted Christmas gifts is an option. Resale websites like eBay or apps like OfferUp are perfect platforms for conducting such a transaction. Chances are you are already familiar with the platform and several others like it.

However, if you are not, all you need to do is set up a listing for the item you are looking to sell. Characteristics of a stellar digital commerce listing, according to eBay, are as follows:

  1. Clear, descriptive, and complete title: Cozy Pink Men’s Slippers size 11.5
  2. Item specific details: SZ: 7 Brand: slipperco. Color: Pink
  3. Be honest about the condition: Brand new, never worn
  4. Add effective pictures to the listing
  5. Choose a reasonable starting price: $20 obo

Swapping Xmas gifts

Similar to regifting, swapping your unwanted Christmas gift with another is also an option. This option works well if you already know of a friend or family member who is also looking to repurpose an unwanted gift that you had your eye on. Did Aunt Sue really give your little sister a pair of retro Jordan 1s?

Maybe she would love a pair of pink slippers, they might even be her size. Wait, are those Jordans size 11? You might even find out that Aunt Sue couldn’t distinguish between the two gifts once they were adorned with the same laughing Santas. Maybe the pink slippers were not even intended for you.

Anyway, if you do decide to swap gifts with a friend or family member, you should try to do so as discreetly as possible. There is no need to hurt Aunt Sue’s feelings or the feelings of the person who gave you the gift. Try doing the swap after the party is over or even a few days later.

Unwanted Presents can be Positive!

Holiday gift-giving doesn’t have to be stressful. It’s only natural that some presents simply don’t fit within our expectations. This doesn’t mean you have to make your holiday party awkward, or that you must keep the unwanted present forever. Donating, returning, regifting, selling and swapping are all acceptable means to get the most out of an unwanted Christmas gift.

FAQs

Q: What do you do with unwanted Christmas presents?

A: The best ways to positively reuse an unwanted Christmas gift are donating, returning, regifting, selling and swapping. Make sure to keep the gift giver’s feelings in mind when utilizing any of these.

Q: What is the most unwanted Christmas gift?

A: Clothing, shoes and accessories are the most returned Christmas gifts. Improper sizing, style preferences and brand affiliation all contribute to the high return rate of these Christmas gifts.

Q: Where can I see unwanted Christmas gifts?

A: Facebook Marketplace, eBay, OfferUp and Gumtree are all great platforms to sell unwanted Christmas gifts.

Winding Down from the Holidays?

Okay, so maybe you just couldn’t convince yourself to sell Aunt Sue’s gift and you are worried about her asking about those slippers next year.

Once Christmas comes and passes, pack your Christmas ornaments and store them together, along with your 6-ft.-tall inflatable gingerbread men and other holiday decorations.

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