Packing for Your Move: How to Avoid Overpacking Your Boxes

When packing for your move, don’t overpack your boxes, as exceeding safe weight limits causes structural box failure, damages fragile items, and increases the risk of personal injury. Professional moving standards dictate that standard cardboard boxes should...

Temporary Self-Storage: Clear Space for Home Renovations

Renovating your home? Temporary self-storage can help clear that room by providing a secure, off-site space to protect your furniture and belongings during active construction. By definition, temporary self-storage involves renting a secure storage unit on a...

Labeling Storage Boxes on Two Sides: Find Your Items Faster

Our storage tip of the week: Label boxes on at least two sides so you can find things quickly during a busy move or while organizing your self-storage unit. This simple yet highly effective packing technique ensures that your labels remain visible even when containers...

Can You Store Propane, Gas, or Firearms in a Storage Unit?

If you are wondering, can you store propane, gas or firearms in a storage unit, the short answer is no, you cannot store propane, gas, or live ammunition under any circumstances, and storing firearms is heavily restricted or entirely prohibited by most rental...