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7 days a week, 365 days a year, 7am – 7pm

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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Storage Wars: Best of Ivy | Top Moments | A&E

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FAQ : Are there any restrictions to the length of stay?

We have a month-to-month rental agreement with a one month minimum.

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Combing Through HIPPIE-TOWN Seventies Keepsakes (S1, E19) | Storage Wars...

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Bidders Compete for a 27 THOUSAND DOLLAR Locker (S2, E2) | Storage Wars ...

Darrell Sheets tries to bat down his competition when a locker with a twenty-seven thousand dollar payoff opens up. Dave Hester bids on a unit with a stockpile of antiques, in Season 2, Episode 2, "Buyers on the Storm."

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Our 10×30

10×30

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$340.00/Month

This unit will hold:

Standard furnishings of a four-Bedroom house with a garage

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Our 10×20

10×20

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$295.00/Month

This unit will hold:

Standard furnishing of a four-bedroom apartment OR three-bedroom house with garage

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Storage Wars: Darrell Bids For Rene's Sister's Unit | A&E

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Our 10×15

10×15

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$235.00/Month

This unit will hold:

Standard furnishings of a two-to-three-bedroom apartment

OR house

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Our 10×10

10×10

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$175.00/Month

This unit will hold:

Standard furnishing of a

two-bedroom apartment

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How to Move Furniture: How to Properly Wrap a Couch or Sofa

How to Move Furniture: How to Properly Wrap and Protect a Sofa or Couch for a move. 

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Happy Thanksgiving

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Our 5×10

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$120.00/Month

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Standard furnishing of
one bedroom

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Our 5×5

5×5

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$80.00/Month

This unit will hold:
Small furniture and boxes
OR washer/dryer and boxes

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Small Town FILLED With Small Wonders (S1, E9) | Storage Wars | Full Episode

Stashed away in these lockers is the potential for collectables, heirlooms, and jewels. Barry looks for a piece to add to his collection of oddities. Brandi and Jarrod are in a heated battle against Dave, in Season 1, Episode 9, "Collector's Last Stand."

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How to Pack Books

Pack your books strategically...

First, consider how much weight you can lift. While some moving guides say to pack no more than 25 pounds of books in a single box, not everyone can manage this amount of weight. If someone else is responsible for lifting the boxes, stay under this weight limit. However, if you have back or other health issues, pack smaller boxes for yourself that hold fewer books. Boxes to pack books will usually be no more than 12″x12″. After you’ve determined how many boxes you need, and found free boxes or purchased them, reinforce the bottom with extra tape — one piece along the seam and two pieces placed perpendicular to it.

Then, begin grouping books together. Assemble groups of books that stack about as high as the boxes are tall, and label each one with a numbered sticky note (making sure to place it so that you can still see the titles). For the first box, for example, mark a No. 1 on the spines of the books that will be packed inside. Take a picture of the book spines and sticky note in one shot on your phone for reference later.

Start with the largest books, laying them flat against the bottom. Rather than setting them upright as you would on your shelf, stack them like a deck of cards. Align the spines at one side of the box; you’ll have uneven edges on the other side. If you can’t fit a final book to fill the space at the top, don’t try to force it! Add some packing material around the loose spaces, such as brown paper or clean T-shirts. Be sure nothing you add to the box is damp, since this can encourage rapid mold growth.

After closing the box, tape the top — mirroring the bottom side, place one long piece down the seam and two to hold the sides. Finish the box off with a clearly written label displaying the same number that appears on the stack of books inside.

Repeat this process until your bookcase empties, making sure to number all your books and boxes. This will come in handy as you unpack: Labeling simplifies the process of organizing the books in your new home, so you can avoid those notorious boxes that sit around for years after a move.

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So, how much does it cost to rent a storage unit?

• Estimate what size storage unit you need.
• Take a look at the prices listed above. If you’re in a city, plan for a higher monthly rental fee. You can anticipate a slightly lower monthly payment if you’re in a rural area.
• Decide if you need climate control. If so, increase the cost by an additional 20-50% to see what you can expect to pay as a premium for climate control.
• Check if your renters or homeowners insurance is sufficient to cover the value of the belongings you have in storage. If not, add $6-$24 for storage insurance to your monthly cost estimate. The final price of storage insurance will depend on the value of the items you have in storage.

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11 moving tips and hacks from professionals - 2022

We compiled 11 useful moving tips from professional movers having years of experience. You will get to know all the hacks from booking a moving company to loading tricks in this video.  If you are planning a move in the near future, here're the best ways to keep your change of home organized and budget-savvy. We hope you find it helpful for your future painless moving! And some BONUS 5 things that will drive your movers insane. So come along with us and lets watch.

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Do you need insurance to cover belongings in a storage unit?

Storage providers typically require you to insure your belongings before storing them. They often provide the option to purchase insurance during the process of reserving a storage unit. Depending on the provider, the cost can be as low as $6 per month. However, it’s more likely that you will have to choose from insurance starting at around $12 per month for $3,000 worth of coverage. The highest storage insurance available is typically $15,000 worth of coverage at about $24 per month.

If you don’t choose to purchase insurance while reserving your unit, you will have to show proof of insurance to the storage unit provider before you move in. In some cases, you can use your renters or homeowners insurance as storage insurance. However, be sure to check your policy to see what kind of limitations are listed.

Look for “off-property” or “off-site” insurance clauses. Insurance coverage for belongings outside your home may be significantly less than the value of your policy. For example, if your insurance policy covers up to $75,000 worth of damages, the policy may only cover $7,500 worth of damages to belongings in storage.

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Happy Halloween

Have a safe and fun Halloween!

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How to Protect Furniture When Moving - How to Pad and Wrap a Dresser Pro...

How to Protect Furniture During A Move - How to Pad and Wrap a Dresser Professionally

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Do you need full-service storage or are you fine with self-storage?

Full-service storage usually has a higher monthly fee than self-storage, but depending on your situation, the cost difference may be worth it.

Self-storage is usually best for long-term storage. You’ll move things into storage yourself by renting a U-Haul or paying for movers, and you’ll put your own lock on the storage unit. You can access it whenever you want and get things out as you need. However, that also means it’s not the most secure storage option since members of the public can also easily access your storage unit. If you choose self-storage, just make sure you invest in decent security for your unit.

Full-service storage is a little more pricey than self-storage. However, the benefit is that full-service storage providers take care of your belongings from the beginning to the end of the process. Movers will pick things up from your home, sometimes even packing them for you, and then bring them back on demand.

The caveat is that you have limited access to your belongings once they are in storage, unlike the 24/7 accessibility of self-storage. Suppose you’re storing valuable items or leaving belongings in storage long-term (while you’re out of town or traveling overseas, for example). In that case, full-service storage is the most secure option available.

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How long do you need to rent a storage unit?

Rental length also impacts how much it costs to rent a storage unit. As a general rule, long-term rentals are always cheaper than short-term rentals.

When you store your belongings long-term, the monthly cost to rent a storage unit often decreases because storage providers offer discounts to long-term renters. If you agree to rent a storage unit for six months, for example, most storage providers will offer a 15-30% discount on the monthly rate.

For short-term storage, the cost to rent a storage unit will be slightly higher. However, watch for “first month free” or “first month discounted” deals at storage providers. These deals can often decrease how much it costs to rent a storage unit. Just make sure you’re aware of the fine print — if there’s a first-month discount, you have to agree to rent storage for two months or more.

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Why You Need Moving Blankets When You Move - Moving Tips 2022

Moving Blankets: Why You Need Them When You Move

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Does your storage unit need to be climate controlled?

When determining how much it will cost to rent a storage unit, you must consider if you need a climate-controlled unit. Climate and humidity-control features typically keep a storage unit at temperatures above freezing and below 90 degrees and at a humidity of about 45% to 50%. This protects items at risk of mildew, mold, corrosion, or rust.

Before choosing a climate-controlled storage unit, be aware that this feature usually comes at a 20-50% premium. That means if it costs $50 a month to rent a regular storage unit, a climate-controlled unit would be closer to $60-$75 per month. If you’re renting storage long-term, this additional cost could add up quickly.

So how do you know if you need climate control? If you are packing your storage unit with photos, electronics, wooden or leather furniture, or documents, renting a climate-controlled storage unit is worth the extra cost.

If you’re storing belongings for an extended period, climate control is also essential to protect items from weather and humidity fluctuations. If you’re storing items for one month, it’s usually fine to disregard climate control. However, you may still need climate control even for short periods if you’re storing items during extreme outdoor temperatures, like during summer in the South).

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Where does your storage unit need to be?

How much it costs to rent a storage unit is determined by more than just size. Geographical location also significantly impacts how much it costs to rent a storage unit. For example, a unit that costs $30 a month in suburban Pennsylvania could cost double or even triple in downtown Philadelphia.

If you’re storing your belongings for several months while you travel overseas or transition between homes, you could save hundreds of dollars by choosing a storage provider farther away from a major city. However, if you need to access what you’re storing regularly, you may need to go with a more expensive, convenient option within your city or town. Ultimately, just be sure to compare prices in your area and choose the best option for your needs and budget.

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How to move with seniors - Moving Tips 2022

In this video you will know what seniors fear most during a moving. Some tips for smooth and comfortable moving with seniors.

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How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Storage Unit?

1. Determine how much space you need in a storage unit.

You can save a lot of money using a smaller storage unit. Before making a choice, be sure you’ve cut down your belongings as much as possible. After that, you can find out how much it costs to rent a storage unit according to what size you need.

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Maximize your storage unit’s space by using furniture

When you pack furniture for a storage unit, take it apart as much as possible. For items like dresser drawers that can’t be broken down, pack smaller boxes and fragile items in the drawers and underneath. Get creative!

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Finding One-of-a-Kind Handcrafted Bamboo Fishing Rods (S1, E3) | Storage...

Jarrod and Dave set their sights on a locker filled with handcrafted bamboo fishing rods. Brandi tries a little wit to outsmart her macho competitors, in Season 1, Episode 3, "Melee in the Maze."

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Maximize your storage unit’s space by installing shelving

Did you know you can install shelving in your storage unit? You can purchase hanging shelves and temporarily drill them into the wall, or get large plastic or metal shelves that stand on the ground. This can help organize large or oddly shaped items that won’t fit in boxes.

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Maximize your storage unit’s space by starting at the bottom

The best way to maximize space in your storage unit is to start at the bottom and stack up. Put your heaviest boxes on the bottom layer. Then work your way up to the top, putting your lightest items there. Just remember to leave an aisle to walk through your storage unit and to keep necessary items accessible.

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Storage Wars: Ivy vs. Ivy Jr - Battle Between Father and Son | A&E

Ivy Jr. goes head to head with his father Ivy Sr., starting a bidding battle between father and son in this clip from Season 13, Episode 13.

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Organize your storage unit by creating a map

If you want to make finding what you need a whole lot easier, create a storage unit map. Before you move anything in, lay out your storage unit on a piece of paper and assign every box and piece of furniture a place. Then plan a pathway throughout the storage unit so you can easily access what you need. Keep your map and when the time to recover a sweater or book comes, you can find exactly what you need in mere minutes.

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Organize your storage unit with descriptive labels

If you want to have any hope of finding what you’re looking for in your storage unit, you’re going to need labels. For example, labels like “kitchen” are not very specific. You could easily end up with four or five different kitchen boxes and never be able to find the cookie cutters you need. Instead, label boxes with a simple list of contents: instead of “kitchen,” write “cookie cutters, pancake griddle, measuring cups, mixing bowls.”

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How To Pack A TV Prior To Moving House - Matthew James Removals

A video demonstration on how to pack a TV prior to removals.

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Organize your storage unit by priority.

Remember the inventory list from earlier? Take a look at it again and highlight those items you think you’ll need most often from your storage unit. Will you need your winter coats in a few weeks? Will you want to use your golf clubs once a month? Whatever items you might need to access regularly should be stored at the front of your storage unit. On the other hand, if you’re not going to need your grandma’s dining room table until you move into a new house in two years, it can be stored in the very back corner of your storage unit.

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What is the best way to organize a storage unit?

Now that you know how to pack for a storage unit, you need to know how to organize a storage unit.  There are multiple ways to keep your storage unit organized, so choose the methods that are the best fit for your needs.

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Storage Wars: Top 8 Most Expensive Locker Finds From Season 2 | A&E

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How to Pack Clothing For a Storage Unit

The best way to pack clothing for a storage unit is to use plastic containers with clip-on lids. This will protect clothes from dust, mildew, and moisture. You should also pack cedar balls with your clothes to prevent damage from moths and to ward off musty odors. Make sure items are neatly folded and extremely clean so that you don’t have to launder everything again when you eventually unpack your clothes.

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How to Pack Electronics For a Storage Unit

When deciding how to pack a storage unit, pay special attention to your electronics. Pack electronics properly by storing them in their original packing supplies and keeping them in a climate-controlled storage unit. Label and take photos of wires before unplugging them. Then, wrap items in packing paper or household linens to ensure that electronics will be protected if the box they are in is damaged.

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Storage Wars: Top 5 Most Expensive Locker Finds From Season 4 | A&E

Check out this compilation featuring the top 5 most expensive items found in Storage Wars lockers from season 4, including a Wizard of Oz themed chess board and a helmet from the 19th century.

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How to Pack Appliances for a Storage Unit

When packing appliances for storage, drain any remaining liquid from the appliance, remove glass shelves or fragile pieces (to be packed separately), and do not plug the appliance in once it’s in your unit. To avoid odors, you can place baking soda inside the appliance and prop the door open once the appliance has been moved into the unit. The mechanical and electronic parts of your appliances are suspect to rust and fissures, so be aware that a non-climate controlled unit may not be the best choice for these items.

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How to Pack Furniture For a Storage Unit

Take extra care as you pack your furniture for storage.  A good rule of thumb is to avoid plastic packing materials (unless you’re using bubble wrap for a lamp or picture frame) since it can suffocate the furniture and lead to mildew. Instead, drape furniture loosely with quilts, drop cloths, or old sheets. If you need to tape coverings over more fragile items, be careful not to tape directly onto furniture. This could cause accidental paint or fabric removal, ruining the furniture you’re trying to safely pack for your storage unit.

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How to get Instant Freedom from Toxic Clutter (with Dr. John Delony)

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How should I pack my belongings for a storage unit?

Your belongings can easily be damaged if you don’t know how to appropriately pack and organize a storage unit. No matter what you decide to pack in your storage unit, the tips below will help you protect everything from your flat-screen TV to your winter coat.

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How to Pack and Organize a Storage Unit: The Ultimate Guide, Inventory

Before your belongings get lost forever in a sea of boxes, write down a list of what’s going into the storage unit. With your inventory list in hand, you won’t have to spend hours trying to remember if your favorite winter sweater is hiding in your closet or packed away in your storage unit. Before you decide how to pack and organize your storage unit, write down what’s being moved and include the details below on that inventory list.

• Photos of serial numbers, model numbers, and brand logos, when applicable
• A brief description of the item, including if there is any damage pre-move
• For expensive items, their relative monetary value (in case items are stolen from your unit)
• How and where you packed the item (in a box, storage bin, or something else)
• The name and location of the storage unit facility

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How to Use a Ratchet Strap - Tips and Tricks!

Ratchet straps are incredibly handy devices, and they are even harder workers when you team them up with some helpers and clever techniques.

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How to Pack and Organize a Storage Unit: The Ultimate Guide, Clean Your Things

Clean everything that’s going into the storage unit.

If you store something while it’s dirty, it’s only going to be dirtier when you unpack it two, four, or twelve months later. Before you decide how to pack and organize your storage unit, don’t forget to scrub, wash, and dust your belongings. Here are a few tasks to keep in mind:

• Wash clothes and remove any stains
• Wipe down and wax wood furniture
• Clean leather furniture with a leather cleaner or gentle soap
• Scrub fabric-covered furniture with antibacterial cleaner and let it dry fully
• Wipe the inside and outside of appliances, and if applicable, run a final wash cycle with bleach or vinegar

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How to Pack and Organize a Storage Unit: The Ultimate Guide, Whats Clean?

Thoroughly clean your storage unit.

Before deciding how to pack your storage unit, make sure it’s clean and free of damage. Examine the unit’s walls and roof for cracks, sharp edges, and leaks. Then, sweep the floor. If you want to be extra cautious, scrub the walls and floor with soap or a disinfectant. If your unit is not climate controlled or is outdoors, you may want to lay a tarp or wooden pallets on the ground to help protect your belongings from weather and pests.

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Moving with kids. How to prepare them for a move. 2022

Moving is always stressful for kids. In this video you will learn how to prepare kids for a move.

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How to Pack and Organize a Storage Unit: The Ultimate Guide, What is the Climate?

Check if your storage unit is climate-controlled.

Whether or not you’ve rented a space that is climate controlled will have an impact on how you pack and organize your storage unit. If your storage unit is indoors and climate controlled, you’ll spend less time packing your belongings for maximum protection. The climate control technology will protect your belongings from mildew and other weather-related damages. However, if your storage unit is not climate-controlled, ask yourself if it’s worth the risk to store items like expensive clothing, electronics, and instruments in your storage unit. If you do decide to store these items, you need to be extra careful with how you pack these items in your storage unit.

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How to Pack and Organize a Storage Unit: The Ultimate Guide, Size Matters.

Make sure you have enough space in your storage unit.

If you’ve already booked a storage unit, you need to double check that your belongings will fit before you start packing the storage unit. You don’t want to start packing and organizing your storage unit only to return home with half your belongings when they don’t fit.

Create a list of how much furniture you’ll be packing in your storage unit, plus a rough estimate of the number of boxes and other items that you’ll need to make fit. Consider how much space these items will take up, and then compare it to the space available. Will it all fit, or do you need to prioritize and get rid of some things? Remember, you can fit a lot in when packing and organizing a storage unit, you just have to plan well.

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How to pack a pantry in 2022

Your pantry and your refrigerator are some of the last spots in your house that get your attention before a move. After all, you have to eat in between packing up your belongings and tidying up rooms. Still, with moving on your mind, you find yourself staring at your pantry, mentally trying to fit each item inside a moving box. Btw, do you think you can take frozen food on a move? How long can you transport it safely?  In this video you will know the right answer!

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Where Did Self Storage Begin?

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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Suisun City, CA 94585

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9:00am – 5:30pm

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Do You Need 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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515 Railroad Avenue

Suisun City, CA 94585

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9:00am – 5:30pm

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Moving Tips for Moving your art studio in 2022

Moving an art studio is a great challenge if you don’t know basic tips and hacks. And even if you do, there is always something you’ll find useful if you keep watching. Like, do you know if you can load your chemicals on the moving truck? Whatch this video and you’ll find out.

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515 Railroad Avenue

Suisun City, CA 94585

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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.

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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.

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Suisun City, CA 94585

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