by David Thompson | Feb 14, 2026 | Self Storage Guides
So you’re renting a storage unit. Maybe you’re moving, or downsizing, or your mom finally made you clean out her basement. And you’re thinking, “It’s fine—I’ll just need this for a little while. Maybe three months. Six, tops.” I’ve been there. Literally. A few years...
by David Thompson | Feb 13, 2026 | Self Storage Guides
Okay, real talk. I’m gonna tell you what not to put in your storage unit, and I’m not reading from a rulebook. I’m telling you this because I once stored a bag of potting soil and learned a very gross, very expensive lesson. Let’s get into it....
by David Thompson | Feb 12, 2026 | Self Storage Guides
Let’s be real. Storing a mattress is the worst. It’s like trying to hide a body. It’s big, floppy, and gets in the way everywhere you try to put it. Your first instinct? Probably to just shove it in the farthest, darkest corner of the garage and hope...
by David Thompson | Feb 11, 2026 | Self Storage Guides
Okay, confession time. A few years back, I moved into a place with a basement that was basically a black hole. You know the type—it swallows holiday decorations, old yearbooks, and that juicer you swore you’d use every day. Eventually, the chaos got to me. I decided...
by David Thompson | Feb 11, 2026 | Self Storage Guides
A few months back, I was helping a regular customer access her unit after a long stretch. She was excited to get her winter coats back. But when she rolled up that door, a wave of sour, musty air hit us so hard it made my eyes water. Her beautiful wool coats were...
