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Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
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9:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday, December 31, 2022
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
FACILITY FEATURES
• 24 HOUR SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
• INDIVIDUAL GATE CODES
• 7 DAY ACCESS
• AFFORDABLE RATES
• MOST UNITS DRIVE-UP ACCESS
• SEPARATE RV LOT FULLY PAVED WITH EXTRA WIDE SPACES
• KNOWLEDGEABLE, PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY MANAGERS
• FREE USE OF DOLLY ON PREMISES
• AFFORDABLE LOCKS
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday, December 25, 2022
We Wish You a Merry Christmas with Lyrics | Christmas Carol & Song
Popular Christmas carol We Wish You a Merry Christmas beautifully sung by top talented choir.
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
How to Store Clothes Without Them Turning Yellow : Home Organizing
Storing clothes without them yellowing is all about storing them in plastic containers. Store clothes without them yellowing with help from an expert with more than 15 years of experience writing for books, magazines and online publications in this free video clip.
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Thursday, December 15, 2022
How to Pack Books
Learn how to pack books with care in this video. We'll show you a few options to protect your collection, including several ways to stack the books and the best way to prevent wrinkles and tears that could damage the pages.
Monday, December 12, 2022
Storage Auctions
In the United States, self-storage facilities may hold storage auctions or lien sales to vacate non-paying tenants according to their enforcement rights that are outlined within the lien law of each jurisdiction. In Canada, the process and legal requirements are outlined in the Repair and Storage Liens Act.
Facilities owners are generally required to first notify the tenant of the outstanding debt, commonly by certified or registered mail to the address on file with the facility. If the debt remains unpaid, the facility must then give public notice of the sale or auction, generally in a newspaper of general circulation in most states, though some states may allow public notice of sales to be done via the internet. The tenant has the right to pay their outstanding bill at any time until the moment the auction begins and thus reclaim rights to the unit and their items; those units would be removed from the auction (which, in some cases, may result in the entire auction being cancelled).
The auctions/sales are open to the general public, with most bidders buying for the purpose of reselling for profit. Once the auction for a unit starts, the door to the unit is opened and potential bidders are allowed to view the contents only by looking in from the doorway; they may not step inside, touch, or move any of the contents prior to the auction. Generally, the spaces and their contents are sold "as is, where is" with no warranties or guarantees implied or provided, and the terms of sale are cash-only upon conclusion of the auction. The purchaser of a unit takes possession of its entire contents and is responsible for removing them within a set period of time. In some cases, the facility may allow the purchaser to rent the unit and/or charge a refundable deposit for cleaning of the unit once it has been emptied.
Certain jurisdictions require facility owners to immediately confiscate controlled items such as firearms if they are in plain sight within a delinquent unit. Also, a jurisdiction may require the purchaser to turn over some items (such as family photos and tax/business records) to the facility owner.
In the fall of 2010, two new television programs featuring storage auctions, Storage Wars and Auction Hunters, were released. The popularity led to additional shows such as Storage Hunters, Storage Wars: Texas, and Storage Wars: New York which helped increase the visibility and interest of storage auctions. Storage Wars: Canada also debuted on the Outdoor Living Network in 2013.
Read more, here.
707.425.7300
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515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
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Friday, December 9, 2022
Self Storage Worldwide
Self-storage or variations on the business model are now found in many parts of the world. In 2014, FEDESSA, the Federation of European Self Storage Associations, published a report about the state of the self-storage industry in Europe. In this report, it was estimated that 975 facilities exist in the United Kingdom, 430 in France, 264 in The Netherlands, 210 in Spain, 131 in Germany, and 112 in Sweden. No other country in Europe has more than 100 facilities. Overall, the report estimates 2,391 total facilities in Europe, or about 75 million square feet of rentable storage space. This compares with over 52,000 facilities in the US (236 million square feet), and 1,100 facilities in Australia (39 million square feet). In the UK, charges are related to capacity in ft², transportation, hour/loading, with low-cost alternatives to traditional self-storage.
Read more, here.
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Website
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
So... what are your tips for storing books?
Whether it you are moving or need to put some books in temporary storage, what are your best tips for packing up books?
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Did You Know?
One in ten U.S. households now rent a self-storage unit. The growing demand for self-storage in the U.S. is created by people moving (some 40 million people move each year according to U.S. Census data), and by various lifestyle transitions, such as marriage, divorce, retirement, a death in the family, etc. Recent surveys of self-storage companies indicate a positive trend in market demand and occupancy rate.
Over 54,000 self-storage facilities currently exist in the U.S. ranging from companies with a nationwide presence to companies with regional footprints or even stand-alone independent "mom and pop" facilities.
Demand for storage space remains stable as of Q4 2015. The supply for self-storage is also relatively stable. Often, the process to build a new storage building is onerous and can take years. Additionally, this specific asset class often gets push back from communities, due to its nature.
The self-storage sector is highly fragmented, which is in contrast to other asset classes in the industry. 80% of self-storage facilities are owned by individuals or small investors.
There is a belief amongst investors that the self-storage industry is recession-proof. This belief is supported by the 5.1% total return the sector delivered to investors in 2008 during The Great Recession. The self-storage industry reported strong results during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is due to the fact that self-storage is considered to be an "essential business" in many jurisdictions so during a lockdown many facilities never closed and many people were reportedly panic buying storage units to keep valuables safe from contamination.
Read more, here.
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Suisun City, CA 94585
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Rural and Suburban Areas Storage Facilities
In rural and suburban areas most facilities contain multiple single-story buildings with mostly drive-up units which have natural ventilation but are not climate-controlled. These buildings are referred to as "traditional" storage facilities. Climate-controlled interior units are becoming more popular in suburban areas. In urban areas many facilities have multi-story buildings using elevators or freight lifts to move the goods to the upper floors. These facilities are often climate-controlled since they are comprised mostly, if not totally, of interior units. Warehouses or grocery stores are sometimes converted into self-storage facilities. Loading docks are sometimes provided on the ground floor. Also, complimentary rolling carts or moving dollies are sometimes provided to help the customers carry items to their units. Urban self-storage facilities might contain only a few floors in a much larger building; there are successful self-storage businesses co-located with manufacturing plants, office tenants and even public schools.
Read more, here.
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
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Sunday, November 27, 2022
You should know this about tapes and dollies! - Moving Tips 2022
In this video, you will find out what the simple but necessary things to prepare for moving.
What type of tape you should buy to successfully move to a new house. Which type of dollies is the best and most convenient. What role do the wheels of dollies play. The best tips for moving on our channel!
Thursday, November 24, 2022
Monday, November 21, 2022
Typical Standard of Self Storage Units
Self-storage businesses lease a variety of unit sizes to residential and business customer/tenants. Popular unit sizes (with width shown first and depth shown second) include:
- 5 ft × 5 ft (1.5 m × 1.5 m), about the size of a large Telephone booth
- 5 ft × 10 ft (1.5 m × 3.0 m), about the size of a large walk-in closet,
- 10 ft × 10 ft (3.0 m × 3.0 m), about the size of a child's bedroom (as of 2015, 10x10's are the most common storage unit size, making up 16% of the distribution in the U.S.),
- 10 ft × 15 ft (3.0 m × 4.6 m), about the size of a living room,
- 10 ft × 20 ft (3.0 m × 6.1 m), about the size of a one-car garage,
- 15 ft × 20 ft (4.6 m × 6.1 m), about the size of a large master bedroom, and
- 20 ft × 20 ft (6.1 m × 6.1 m), about the size of a two-car garage.
The storage units are typically window-less, walled with concrete cinder blocks or corrugated metal, and lockable by the renter. Each unit is usually accessed by opening a roll-up metal door, which is usually about the same size as a one-car garage door (smaller units may be accessed by a hinged metal door). A controlled access facility may employ security guards, security cameras, individual unit door alarms and some means of electronic gate access such as a keypad or proximity card. A few facilities even use biometric thumbprint or hand scanners to ensure that access is granted only to those that rent. Self-storage facility operators frequently provide 24-hour access, climate controlled storage, outdoor storage for RVs and boats, and lights or power outlets inside the storage unit as amenities to set themselves apart from competitors. Some storage facilities have open roofs i.e. a wire mesh roof which are not that secure, compared to ones that have full covered tin roofs that provide added security and privacy.
Read more, here.
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Website
Friday, November 18, 2022
Moving a couch: professional advice! 2022
Large, bulky items such as couches, sofas, and loveseats can be challenging to move. They are heavy, hard to hold, and may not always fit through doorways and hallways. But, they are an essential element to any living room layout. There is no need to re-consider your over-stuffed sectional or reclining loveseat. With a little preparation, you’ll be able to move a couch like a pro.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Self Storage Today.
At year-end 2019, there were 47,539 self-storage facilities in the United States on industrial and commercial land parcels. There is more than 1.9 billion square feet of available self-storage in space in U.S. The six largest publicly traded storage operators (four REITs, and U-Haul own or operate approximately 18% of self-storage facilities. The industry is worth $38 billion in 2018. More recently, in many metropolitan cities where competition among storage companies is fierce, better parcels of land near residential and commercial areas are being converted into self-storage once approved by zoning panels. Companies are becoming more adept at manufacturing these modular storage units, allowing operators to get up and running quickly. To support the need, businesses like PODS are expected to enter the modular construction effort as well.
Read more, here.
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Website
Saturday, November 12, 2022
How Did Self Storage Come About?
Although there is historical evidence of publicly available storage in ancient China, modern self-storage facilities (in which the tenant has exclusive access to the storage space) did not begin to appear until the late 1960s. The first self-storage facility chains opened in Texas. This was often helped by the fact that most homes in Texas do not have basements, which are often used for storage.
The first self-storage facility in Europe was started in the United Kingdom by Doug Hampson, and opened in central London in 1979. Called Abbey Self Storage, it would become the first self-storage chain in Europe. "... it was Doug Hampson who gave Britain the modern self-storage industry, with its bright, clean corridors and endless rows of brightly-coloured doors. In the industry he is widely credited with the enviable title of the "father of UK self-storage".
Modern storage facilities grew slowly through the '90s, at which time demand outpaced supply and caused a rush of new self-storage developments. From 2000 to 2005, over 3,000 new facilities were built every year in America.
Read more, here.
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Website
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Moving a pool table - How to move a pool table - Moving Tips 2022
Moving a pool table is not a piece of cake!
Sunday, November 6, 2022
Whats In Your Storage Space?
Self-storage facilities rent space on a short-term basis (often month-to-month, though options for longer-term leases are available) to individuals (usually storing household goods; nearly all jurisdictions prohibit the space from being used as a residence) or to businesses (usually storing excess inventory or archived records). Some facilities offer boxes, locks, and packaging supplies for sale to assist tenants in packing and safekeeping their goods, and may also offer truck rentals (or may allow free use of a truck for a new tenant).
Most storage facilities offer insurance for purchase; also, the lessor may be covered by their own insurance policy (if such policy has coverage for items stored off the premises of the insured) or may purchase insurance to cover the items (which the facility may offer as a service through a third-party carrier, and in some cases may require the lessor to purchase as a condition of rental).
The rented spaces are secured by the tenant's own lock and key. Unlike in a warehouse, self-storage facility employees do not have casual access to the contents of the space (and, thus, the facility is generally not liable for theft). A self-storage facility does not take possession or control of the contents of the space unless a lien is imposed for non-payment of rent, or if the unit is not locked the facility may lock the unit until the tenant provides their own lock.
Thursday, November 3, 2022
What is Self Storage?
Self storage (a shorthand for "self-service storage," and also known as "device storage") is an industry that rents storage space (such as rooms, lockers, containers, and/or outdoor space), also known as "storage units," to tenants, usually on a short-term basis (often month-to-month). Self-storage tenants include businesses and individuals.
When discussing why a storage space is rented, industry experts often refer to "4Ds of life" (death, divorce, downsizing, and dislocation; the latter can refer to either the renter relocating to another area and needing space to store items until they can be moved to the new location, or a subsequent marriage resulting in the couple having duplicate items).
Read more, here.
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Website
Monday, October 31, 2022
Storage Wars: Oldest Antiques | A&E
Check out some of the oldest antiques ever found on Storage Wars!
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Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
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Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
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Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Website
Friday, October 28, 2022
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
What People are Saying
Leave us a review, we would love to hear from you!
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Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Website
Saturday, October 22, 2022
Storage Wars: Pays Off to Party (Season 10) | A&E
Brandi and Jarrod purchase a locker fit for a party including booze, music, and nice profit in this clip from Season 10, Episode 14, "Value of the Dolls".
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Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
About Us.
We are a family owned business with 15 years experience in the self storage industry. Our number one priority is customer service and satisfaction. We provide personalized service that a large chain self-storage facility may not provide.
Our professional staff inspects our property several times each day to insure your valuables are stored in a place that is meticulously clean and safe. Our property is also equipped with video surveillance throughout our facility.
We are proud sponsors of our local Little League and the Salvation Army KROC Center.
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday, October 16, 2022
FACILITY FEATURES
• 24 HOUR SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
• INDIVIDUAL GATE CODES
• 7 DAY ACCESS
• AFFORDABLE RATES
• MOST UNITS DRIVE-UP ACCESS
• SEPARATE RV LOT FULLY PAVED WITH EXTRA WIDE SPACES
• KNOWLEDGEABLE, PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY MANAGERS
• FREE USE OF DOLLY ON PREMISES
• AFFORDABLE LOCKS
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Storage Wars: Top 3 Bidding War Pranks | A&E
Check out the top bidding war pranks where bidders trick one another into betting money on bad lockers, including Dave tricking Ivy into buying a locker with lots of tools, and Nabila running up the bids to over six-thousand-dollars, causing Darrell to lose half his money.
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Monday, October 10, 2022
Did You Know?
We also offer RV & Boat Storage on a fully paved lot.
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Friday, October 7, 2022
UNIT SIZES & PRICES : 10×30
10×30
DRIVE UP ACCESS
$360.00/Month
This unit will hold:
Standard furnishings of a four-Bedroom house with a garage
Leave us a review, we would love to hear from you!
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
REAL storage organization that's simple and practical! BEFORE & AFTER
These storage organization ideas are simple and practical.
What tricks do you use to organize your unit?
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday, October 1, 2022
UNIT SIZES & PRICES : 10×20
10×20
DRIVE UP ACCESS
$285.00/Month
This unit will hold:
Standard furnishing of a four-bedroom apartment OR three-bedroom house with garage
Leave us a review, we would love to hear from you!
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
UNIT SIZES & PRICES : 10×15
10×15
DRIVE UP ACCESS
$249.00/Month
This unit will hold:
Standard furnishings of a two-to-three-bedroom apartment
OR house
Leave us a review, we would love to hear from you!
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday, September 25, 2022
Storage Wars: Top 6 Bidding Wars | A&E
Check out some of the most intense bidding moments from across the series in "Top 6 Bidding Wars".
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Thursday, September 22, 2022
UNIT SIZES & PRICES : 10x10
10×10
DRIVE UP ACCESS
$189.00/Month
This unit will hold:
Standard furnishing of a
two-bedroom apartment
Leave us a review, we would love to hear from you!
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Monday, September 19, 2022
UNIT SIZES & PRICES : 5×10
5×10
DRIVE UP ACCESS
$125.00/Month
This unit will hold:
Standard furnishing of
one bedroom
Leave us a review, we would love to hear from you!
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Friday, September 16, 2022
Storage Wars: Coffee for Cash (Season 10)| A&E
Rene brings his daughter to work, and she bids on a locker that brings in a lot of cash in this clip from Season 10, Episode 6, "I Learned It From Watching You!"
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
UNIT SIZES & PRICES : 5×5
5×5
DRIVE UP ACCESS
$85.00/Month
This unit will hold:
Small furniture and boxes
OR washer/dryer and boxes
Leave us a review, we would love to hear from you!
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday, September 10, 2022
FACILITY FEATURES
• 24 HOUR SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
• INDIVIDUAL GATE CODES
• 7 DAY ACCESS
• AFFORDABLE RATES
• MOST UNITS DRIVE-UP ACCESS
• SEPARATE RV LOT FULLY PAVED WITH EXTRA WIDE SPACES
• KNOWLEDGEABLE, PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY MANAGERS
• FREE USE OF DOLLY ON PREMISES
• AFFORDABLE LOCKS
Leave us a review, we would love to hear from you!
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Storage Wars: Biggest Surprises that Led to Major Profit | A&E
A compilation of some the biggest discoveries that led to major profit for these Storage Wars stars, including props from a famous science fiction movie franchise, a huge steering wheel from an old ship, and a vintage board game.
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday, September 4, 2022
What People are Saying
Leave us a review, we would love to hear from you!
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Thursday, September 1, 2022
Storage Auctions
In the United States, self-storage facilities may hold storage auctions or lien sales to vacate non-paying tenants according to their enforcement rights that are outlined within the lien law of each jurisdiction. In Canada, the process and legal requirements are outlined in the Repair and Storage Liens Act.
Facilities owners are generally required to first notify the tenant of the outstanding debt, commonly by certified or registered mail to the address on file with the facility. If the debt remains unpaid, the facility must then give public notice of the sale or auction, generally in a newspaper of general circulation in most states, though some states may allow public notice of sales to be done via the internet. The tenant has the right to pay their outstanding bill at any time until the moment the auction begins and thus reclaim rights to the unit and their items; those units would be removed from the auction (which, in some cases, may result in the entire auction being cancelled).
The auctions/sales are open to the general public, with most bidders buying for the purpose of reselling for profit. Once the auction for a unit starts, the door to the unit is opened and potential bidders are allowed to view the contents only by looking in from the doorway; they may not step inside, touch, or move any of the contents prior to the auction. Generally, the spaces and their contents are sold "as is, where is" with no warranties or guarantees implied or provided, and the terms of sale are cash-only upon conclusion of the auction. The purchaser of a unit takes possession of its entire contents and is responsible for removing them within a set period of time. In some cases, the facility may allow the purchaser to rent the unit and/or charge a refundable deposit for cleaning of the unit once it has been emptied.
Certain jurisdictions require facility owners to immediately confiscate controlled items such as firearms if they are in plain sight within a delinquent unit. Also, a jurisdiction may require the purchaser to turn over some items (such as family photos and tax/business records) to the facility owner.
In the fall of 2010, two new television programs featuring storage auctions, Storage Wars and Auction Hunters, were released. The popularity led to additional shows such as Storage Hunters, Storage Wars: Texas, and Storage Wars: New York which helped increase the visibility and interest of storage auctions. Storage Wars: Canada also debuted on the Outdoor Living Network in 2013.
Monday, August 29, 2022
How to Organize a Storage Unit | Self Storage | Cary Prince Organizing
Organizing a storage unit is a simple project that only requires 3 steps! Follow these tips to organize your storage unit and make it work for you. The result? An organized storage unit where you can find things, you can access things and you are maximizing the storage space you have. The reward? The peace of mind that you know what you’re storing – and that your treasured items are safely stored!
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Friday, August 26, 2022
Self Storage Worldwide
Self-storage or variations on the business model are now found in many parts of the world. In 2014, FEDESSA, the Federation of European Self Storage Associations, published a report about the state of the self-storage industry in Europe. In this report, it was estimated that 975 facilities exist in the United Kingdom, 430 in France, 264 in The Netherlands, 210 in Spain, 131 in Germany, and 112 in Sweden. No other country in Europe has more than 100 facilities. Overall, the report estimates 2,391 total facilities in Europe, or about 75 million square feet of rentable storage space. This compares with over 52,000 facilities in the US (236 million square feet), and 1,100 facilities in Australia (39 million square feet). In the UK, charges are related to capacity in ft², transportation, hour/loading, with low-cost alternatives to traditional self-storage.
Read more, here.
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Self Storage Today
At year-end 2019, there were 47,539 self-storage facilities in the United States on industrial and commercial land parcels. There is more than 1.9 billion square feet of available self-storage in space in U.S. The six largest publicly traded storage operators (four REITs, and U-Haul own or operate approximately 18% of self-storage facilities. The industry is worth $38 billion in 2018. More recently, in many metropolitan cities where competition among storage companies is fierce, better parcels of land near residential and commercial areas are being converted into self-storage once approved by zoning panels. Companies are becoming more adept at manufacturing these modular storage units, allowing operators to get up and running quickly. To support the need, businesses like PODS are expected to enter the modular construction effort as well.
Mailstorage or on-demand storage is where customers' items are kept together in a warehouse rather than providing each customer with a storage unit.
Self-storage businesses lease a variety of unit sizes to residential and business customer/tenants. Popular unit sizes (with width shown first and depth shown second) include:
- 5 ft × 5 ft (1.5 m × 1.5 m), about the size of a large Telephone booth
- 5 ft × 10 ft (1.5 m × 3.0 m), about the size of a large walk-in closet,
- 10 ft × 10 ft (3.0 m × 3.0 m), about the size of a child's bedroom (as of 2015, 10x10's are the most common storage unit size, making up 16% of the distribution in the U.S.),[9]
- 10 ft × 15 ft (3.0 m × 4.6 m), about the size of a living room,
- 10 ft × 20 ft (3.0 m × 6.1 m), about the size of a one-car garage,
- 15 ft × 20 ft (4.6 m × 6.1 m), about the size of a large master bedroom, and
- 20 ft × 20 ft (6.1 m × 6.1 m), about the size of a two-car garage.
The storage units are typically window-less, walled with concrete cinder blocks or corrugated metal, and lockable by the renter. Each unit is usually accessed by opening a roll-up metal door, which is usually about the same size as a one-car garage door (smaller units may be accessed by a hinged metal door). A controlled access facility may employ security guards, security cameras, individual unit door alarms and some means of electronic gate access such as a keypad or proximity card. A few facilities even use biometric thumbprint or hand scanners to ensure that access is granted only to those that rent. Self-storage facility operators frequently provide 24-hour access, climate controlled storage, outdoor storage for RVs and boats, and lights or power outlets inside the storage unit as amenities to set themselves apart from competitors. Some storage facilities have open roofs i.e. a wire mesh roof which are not that secure, compared to ones that have full covered tin roofs that provide added security and privacy.
Read more, here.
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday, August 20, 2022
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707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
History of Self Storage
Although there is historical evidence of publicly available storage in ancient China, modern self-storage facilities (in which the tenant has exclusive access to the storage space) did not begin to appear until the late 1960s. The first self-storage facility chains opened in Texas. This was often helped by the fact that most homes in Texas do not have basements, which are often used for storage.
The first self-storage facility in Europe was started in the United Kingdom by Doug Hampson, and opened in central London in 1979. Called Abbey Self Storage, it would become the first self-storage chain in Europe. "... it was Doug Hampson who gave Britain the modern self-storage industry, with its bright, clean corridors and endless rows of brightly-coloured doors. In the industry he is widely credited with the enviable title of the "father of UK self-storage".
Modern storage facilities grew slowly through the '90s, at which time demand outpaced supply and caused a rush of new self-storage developments. From 2000 to 2005, over 3,000 new facilities were built every year in America.
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707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Sunday, August 14, 2022
What is Self Storage?
Self-storage facilities rent space on a short-term basis (often month-to-month, though options for longer-term leases are available) to individuals (usually storing household goods; nearly all jurisdictions prohibit the space from being used as a residence) or to businesses (usually storing excess inventory or archived records). Some facilities offer boxes, locks, and packaging supplies for sale to assist tenants in packing and safekeeping their goods, and may also offer truck rentals (or may allow free use of a truck for a new tenant).
Most storage facilities offer insurance for purchase; also, the lessor may be covered by their own insurance policy (if such policy has coverage for items stored off the premises of the insured) or may purchase insurance to cover the items (which the facility may offer as a service through a third-party carrier, and in some cases may require the lessor to purchase as a condition of rental).
The rented spaces are secured by the tenant's own lock and key. Unlike in a warehouse, self-storage facility employees do not have casual access to the contents of the space (and, thus, the facility is generally not liable for theft). A self-storage facility does not take possession or control of the contents of the space unless a lien is imposed for non-payment of rent, or if the unit is not locked the facility may lock the unit until the tenant provides their own lock.
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707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Thursday, August 11, 2022
Annapolis Moving Company Explains How to Pack Large Items
An Annapolis moving company explains how to pack large items. Pots, pans, and other various large items need to be properly packed in large boxes. In this video, A-One Moving shows you how to maximize box space while making sure that your large kitchen items are safely stowed away.
When you hire a mover, they will pack only a few large items on the bottom in order to prevent the box from breaking. Movers will also fill in any extra space with lightweight items, such as Tupperware. If you're the one doing the moving, you'll need to do the same thing.
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Monday, August 8, 2022
Self Storage
Self storage (a shorthand for "self-service storage," and also known as "device storage") is an industry that rents storage space (such as rooms, lockers, containers, and/or outdoor space), also known as "storage units," to tenants, usually on a short-term basis (often month-to-month). Self-storage tenants include businesses and individuals.
When discussing why storage space is rented, industry experts often refer to "4Ds of life" (death, divorce, downsizing and dislocation; the latter can refer to either the renter relocating to another area and needing space to store items until they can be moved to the new location, or a subsequent marriage resulting in the couple having duplicate items).
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707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Friday, August 5, 2022
Contact Us
707.425.7300
Railroad Avenue Self Storage
515 Railroad Avenue
Suisun City, CA 94585
Office Hours
Monday thru Saturday
9:00am – 5:30pm
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Saturday, July 30, 2022
About
We are a family owned business with 15 years experience in the self storage industry. Our number one priority is customer service and satisfaction. We provide personalized service that a large chain self-storage facility may not provide.
Our professional staff inspects our property several times each day to insure your valuables are stored in a place that is meticulously clean and safe. Our property is also equipped with video surveillance throughout our facility.
We are proud sponsors of our local Little League and the Salvation Army KROC Center.
707.425.7300
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
FACILITY FEATURES
- 24 HOUR SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS
- INDIVIDUAL GATE CODES
- 7 DAY ACCESS
- AFFORDABLE RATES
- MOST UNITS DRIVE-UP ACCESS
- SEPARATE RV LOT FULLY PAVED WITH EXTRA WIDE SPACES
- KNOWLEDGEABLE, PROFESSIONAL PROPERTY MANAGERS
- FREE USE OF DOLLY ON PREMISES
- AFFORDABLE LOCKS
707.425.7300
Sunday, July 24, 2022
Vertical Storage in a Small Storage Unit | Organizing Tips and Tricks | ...
Organizing a storage unit is a simple project. My unit that I use in my staging business is just 4X4 but I get so much out of it! This small storage unit has space maximized by vertical storage solutions like shelves and air-tight bins.
Even a small space can be organized! Organize with me and get ideas for your small storage unit.
707.425.7300
Thursday, July 21, 2022
What People Are Saying
The staff here is great! I showed up right at closing time and the lady went above expectations and stayed after closing just to answer my questions. She was very knowledgeable.
707.425.7300
Monday, July 18, 2022
Self Storage
Self storage (a shorthand for "self-service storage," and also known as "device storage") is an industry that rents storage space (such as rooms, lockers, containers, and/or outdoor space), also known as "storage units," to tenants, usually on a short-term basis (often month-to-month). Self-storage tenants include businesses and individuals.
When discussing why storage space is rented, industry experts often refer to "4Ds of life" (death, divorce, downsizing and dislocation; the latter can refer to either the renter relocating to another area and needing space to store items until they can be moved to the new location, or a subsequent marriage resulting in the couple having duplicate items).
707.425.7300
Friday, July 15, 2022
MOVING HOUSE HACKS! PACKING HACKS & TIPS FOR MOVING | Emily Norris
Moving House Hacks & Packing to Move House Tips! Here are some amazing packing hacks that I've found and I hope you really like them.
707.425.7300
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
10×30 Storage Unit
10×30
DRIVE UP ACCESS
$360.00/Month
This unit will hold:
Standard furnishings of a four-Bedroom house with a garage
707.425.7300
Saturday, July 9, 2022
10×20 Storage Unit
10×20
DRIVE UP ACCESS
$285.00/Month
This unit will hold:
Standard furnishing of a four-bedroom apartment OR three-bedroom house with garage
707.425.7300
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
How to pack small kitchen appliances
Our professional packer Robert shares his experience on packing various kitchen appliances.
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