2024-04-23 17:01
6 Types of Business Storage: Best Uses and Features
Looking for the perfect spot to stash your business stuff? It’s a jungle out there with options ranging from units the size of a clo… Read More
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2024-04-23 15:06
Securing Your Jet Ski Off-Season: Essential Preparation and Winterization Tips
Owning a jet ski offers endless fun in sun-soaked waters, but what happens when it’s time to tuck your wa… Read More
2024-03-18 16:33
Vehicle Storage: Where and How To Store a Car
Vehicle storage includes more than just your car. It’s also common for people to use self storage for their motorcycles, boats, ATVs, and… Read More
2024-03-18 15:15
Climate Controlled Storage vs. Non-Climate Controlled – Which One Is Right for You?
Not sure whether you need climate-controlled storage or not? Check out the important differences bet… Read More
2024-03-18 13:28
Mold and Mildew Prevention in Storage Units – Tips and Strategies
When using self storage, climate-controlled storage units is going to be the best way to protect against mold and mild… Read More
2024-03-18 11:00
Self Storage Security Features – Importance and Overview
Depending on what you’re storing, you may or may not need all of the security features available. But first things first… Read More
2024-03-12 15:47
What Needs Climate-Controlled Storage
Ever wonder, “Do I need climate control for storage?” Self storage can be a great way to store your items, but learn which items need climat… Read More
2024-01-26 07:20
Self-Storage Pricing Guide: How Much Should You Pay For a Unit?
People have a lot of stuff, often more stuff than they can comfortably fit in their homes and still live an uncluttered life… Read More
2021-03-19 12:28
Storing a Motorcycle in Self Storage
Running out of room in the garage for your motorcycle? Are you being deployed oversees for a while? Do you live in an area with snowy months? Whatever th… Read More
2021-03-16 13:31
Jet Ski Storage Tips
Jet skis are great fun for the summer, but need to be stored in cooler temperatures. Learn how to store your jet ski with preparations, features, and self storage.
fr… Read More
2021-02-02 15:49
Andover Properties Closes on “StoreSmart Self Storage” in Rockledge, FL
Andover Properties, LLC (dba Storage King USA) has recently acquired StoreSmart Self Storage, located in R… Read More
2021-01-25 22:52
Five quick things to know about Pearland, TX
In the southern part of Houston lies the wonderful city of Pearland, which is appreciated for its diversity, convenient location, and all-around… Read More
2021-01-20 14:28
Andover Properties Closes on “Security Self Storage” in Pace, FL
Andover Properties, LLC (dba Storage King USA) has recently acquired Security Self Storage in Pace, FL, marking i… Read More
2021-01-07 19:51
Andover Properties Closes on “Texas Storage of Rosenberg” in Rosenberg, TX
Andover Properties, LLC (dba Storage King USA) has recently acquired Texas Storage of Rosenberg, locate… Read More
2021-01-06 15:05
Four quick things to know about Brandon, FL
Just east of the City of Tampa, and a part of the overall Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater Metropolitan Statistical Area, is the commun… Read More
2020-12-31 16:12
Five Things Only Found in Lewisville, TX
In Dallas-Fort Worth, things are big. There is business, attractions, international travel—all the benefits of that big city life. But sometime… Read More
2020-12-31 16:07
Downsize your space in 2021
Each year, people start out with well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions. Among the most common include getting into shape, spending less money, and maybe o… Read More
2020-12-31 16:01
Six Things to Know about Life in Honolulu
Tropical settings, great beaches, year-round pleasant weather and more—it’s no small wonder that a Hawaiian vacation can quickly become… Read More
2020-12-30 16:25
What to Know before moving to Tacoma
Tacoma, WA, is a great place to live, work, and play—and now people are getting to know it. If you’re looking to relocate to this wonderful c… Read More
2020-12-29 19:01
Seven Quick Facts about Chandler, AZ
The sprawling metropolitan area of Phoenix is full of unique communities, neighborhoods, and even cities, among some of the best is Chandler. If you&rsqu&hell…Read More
2020-12-23 19:15
Five Things to know about Gilbert, AZ
Located southeast of Phoenix, Gilbert, AZ is a rapidly growing and popular choice for new residents and locals alike. With great home options, a family… Read More
2020-12-17 14:49
Andover Properties Closes on “Life Storage (Managed) Haslet” in Haslet, TX
Andover Properties, LLC (dba Storage King USA) has recently acquired Life Storage (Managed) Haslet, mar… Read More
2020-12-10 20:30
Andover Properties Closes on “Life Storage (Managed) Galm Road” in San Antonio, TX
Andover Properties, LLC (dba Storage King USA) has recently acquired Life Storage (Managed) Gal… Read More
2020-12-10 14:35
What you need to know about McKinney, TX
Are you looking to move to McKinney, TX? Located just north of Dallas, this city is a powerhouse of its own and has caught national attention with it… Read More
2020-12-08 16:25
Four Things to know about life in Boynton Beach
Nestled among the many cities of Palm Springs County in Florida, not far from West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, and Lake Worth, and with direct acc… Read More
2020-12-07 14:14
What to Know Before Moving to New Orleans
New Orleans is widely known for its culture and unique southern creole charm, but did you know this big city is also widely affordable as well? In f… Read More
2020-12-03 17:50
Five Things about Reno, NV
The Biggest Little City in the World offers its residents some amazing amenities, attractive locales, and some of the best natural settings you’ll find aroun… Read More
2020-12-02 17:15
What is Life Like in Frisco, TX?
Wallethub recently released a report about the fastest growing cities in the United States, and among the top ten sits Frisco, TX. This suburb of Dallas was… Read More
2020-12-02 16:58
Andover Properties Closes on “157 Self Storage” in Euless, TX
Andover Properties, LLC (dba Storage King USA) has recently acquired 157 Self Storage in Euless, TX, marking its six… Read More
2020-11-30 14:21
6 Quick Things You Need to Know About San Francisco
Famous for its Golden Gate Bridge, the Tanner Family and its house, a booming tech industry, and so much more, San Francisco is both an in… Read More
2020-11-30 14:15
Andover Properties Closes on “Fig Garden Self Storage” in Fresno, California
Andover Properties, LLC (dba Storage King USA) has recently acquired Fig Garden Self Storage in Fresn… Read More
2020-11-18 14:12
5 Reasons You Should Move to Clearwater
Located on the barrier island between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay sits the wonderful city of Clearwater. Known widely for its amazing beaches, id… Read More
2020-11-17 21:54
Andover Properties Closes on Multi State Portfolio
Andover Properties, LLC (dba Storage King USA) has recently acquired 18 properties in a multi-state portfolio transaction. Combined, the pr… Read More
2020-11-17 14:35
Five Things to Know about Humble, TX
Located north of Houston, just east of Spring and The Woodlands, is Humble, TX. The city, which was originally an oil boomtown, offers proximity to the H… Read More
2020-11-16 22:12
Why should you move to Huntsville, AL?
Once a sleepy little town in northern Alabama, Huntsville literally rocketed on to the scene in the 60s and hasn’t stopped growing since. So why… Read More
2020-11-12 16:39
Seven Things to Know about Greenville, SC
Conveniently located in northwestern South Carolina, just among the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the City of Greenville and its surroundin… Read More
2020-11-11 21:45
Six Things About Life in Round Rock
Just north of Austin is the wonderful city of Round Rock, TX, offering residents and newcomers alike a great place to live and work, while still enjoying… Read More
2020-10-30 13:52
Four Reasons to Move to Montgomery, AL
The capital city of Alabama offers its residents a great mix of history, charm, economic opportunities, and a great cost of living. However, the city… Read More
2020-10-29 13:23
Five Quick Facts About Lawrenceville
Roughly 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, near the heart Georgia’s Gwinnett County, sits the city of Lawrenceville. Its residents love the ci… Read More
2020-10-28 20:10
How to Store Antique Furniture
Whether as a keepsake from your parents, an inheritance from your grandparents, or perhaps you just appreciate the finer things from yesteryear, antique furnit… Read More
2020-10-15 16:01
Andover Properties Closes on “Olive Road Mini Storage” in Pensacola, Florida
Andover Properties Closes on “Olive Road Mini Storage” in Pensacola, Florida Andover Prop… Read More
2020-10-07 12:43
Top Five College Towns Hit by Covid—and how it’s impacting students
A recent study by USA Today found that of the 25 largest outbreaks in the U.S., college towns make up 19 of th… Read More
2020-09-17 21:30
Andover Properties Closes on “Cliffdale Mini Storage” in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Andover Properties, LLC (dba Storage King USA) in partnership with Angelo Gordon, has recent… Read More
2020-09-09 15:43
Why You Should Move to Pensacola, FL
Located as far west in Florida as you pretty much can get, Pensacola has seen explosive growth in recent years, with new developments and opportunities i… Read More
2020-09-03 21:57
Six Things that make Riverside awesome
Located in the Inland Empire metropolitan area just east of Los Angeles, Riverside is one of the many cities nestled in this amazing community. But wit… Read More
2020-09-02 21:24
Five Aspects of Life in Bradenton, FL
About 45 miles south of Tampa among the North Port–Sarasota–Bradenton metropolitan area is the city of Bradenton. Appreciated for its beauty… Read More
2020-09-02 17:13
Andover Properties Expands Acquisitions Team
Andover Properties, which operates self-storage facilities throughout the United States, has recently expanded its acquisitions team with the add… Read More
2020-08-31 16:10
Four Quick Things to Know Before Moving to Alexandria, VA
Just across the Potomac River and a little south of Washington, D.C. is the rapidly growing city Alexandria. As with most cities wit… Read More
2020-08-27 17:15
Five Things to Know about Carrollton, TX
In the sprawling metro of DFW, there are more than 200 cities and towns to live in, explore, and enjoy, each with its own set of attractions, eaterie… Read More
2020-08-25 14:57
Three Ways College Students can use Self Storage
The 2020 class year may look entirely different in the face of Covid-19. Online classes are being put to the test, masks are aplenty, and eve… Read More
2020-08-21 18:33
Andover Properties Closes on CubeSmart property in Virginia
Andover Properties, LLC (dba Storage King USA) in partnership with Angelo Gordon, has recently acquired a CubeSmart-managed proper… Read More
2020-08-17 14:14
Andover Properties Announces Chris Runckel as COO
Andover Properties, which operates self-storage facilities throughout the United States, has hired Chris Runckel as Chief Operating Officer… Read More
2020-08-13 17:32
How to store a drum set in a storage unit
Owning a drum kit is both a blessing and a curse. A blessing in that you can play music whenever you want, and a curse in the size it may take up&md&hell…Read More
2020-08-11 14:36
Six of the Best Things in Newport News
The gateway into Southeastern Virginia and the front access to the Atlantic waterways, Hampton Roads makes up 16 cities and many other smaller, unique… Read More
2020-08-06 15:40
How Pompano Beach Stands Out
Greater Miami is among the largest metropolitan areas in the country and is home to more more than 6,000,000 residents and more than 20 cities, towns, and countl… Read More
2020-07-30 14:23
5 Reasons Pittsburgh is the Best
Pittsburgh is the second largest city in Pennsylvania, with a large portion of its population both living in the city proper and among its many suburb cities… Read More
2020-07-29 15:19
Four Things to know about Life in Lafayette, LA
With a strong and diverse economy, being the hub of the state, and a thriving Cajun culture, Lafayette offers its residents a great place to l… Read More
2020-07-28 14:09
Five Things Only Found in Irving, TX
The massive Dallas-Fort Worth metro area is easily one of the largest metros in the country and home to more than 7.5 million people and more than 200 di… Read More
2020-07-10 13:44
Andover Properties Closes on “U-Stor-All Self Storage” in Colorado
Andover Properties, LLC (dba Storage King USA) in partnership with Angelo Gordon, has recently acquired U-Stor… Read More
2020-07-07 18:31
Four Reasons to Move to El Paso
Right along our nation’s southern border in Texas is the great city of El Paso, a rare bi-national metro area with neighbors in the bordering state of N… Read More
2020-07-06 13:39
Six Reasons You Should Move to Decatur
While part of the sprawling Atlanta Metro, Decatur, GA offers its own unique and distinct flavor and experience for its residents. Long recognized as a… Read More
2020-07-03 14:09
Four Things Only Found in Lake Worth, FL
Among the Miami Metropolitan Area, though roughly an hour’s drive north of Miami itself, is the city of Lake Worth, FL. Being a part of this sp… Read More
2020-07-02 14:39
Four Quick Tips for Moving to San Bernardino
Just east of the ever-encompassing Los Angeles metropolitan area is the Inland Empire. Not quite on the coast, cities in this area such as San Be… Read More
2020-07-01 05:00
Andover Properties Closes on “Prestige Self Storage” in Titusville, FL
Andover Properties, LLC (dba Storage King USA) in partnership with Angelo Gordon, has recently acquired Pre… Read More
2020-06-27 01:11
6 Things to Know Before Moving to Oklahoma City
In the past year, Oklahoma City has grown significantly, moving up six spaces and breaking into the top 25 largest cities in the country. With… Read More
2020-06-25 16:03
Self storage and home renovations
Despite the economic impact of coronavirus, you may still find yourself among the many homeowners going through a home renovation. In fact, according to a r… Read More
2020-06-04 13:09
5 Things You Can Only Find in Chesapeake
The Seven Cities consist of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, Newport News, and Hampton. And while this collective overall ma… Read More
2020-06-03 14:15
What is life really like in Long Beach?
Just south of the major city Los Angeles is what many refer to as a place with a heart of a small town and the body of a big city: we’re talking… Read More
2020-06-02 12:43
5 Things to Know about Albuquerque
Are you moving to Albuquerque? The largest city in New Mexico offers its residents a low cost of living, a wealth of southwestern culture, and year-round w… Read More
2020-05-29 12:40
What Makes Garland stand out in Dallas-Fort Worth?
In the sprawling metropolitan area that is Dallas-Fort Worth, you can get easily lost in the shuffle of millions of people the same way a s… Read More
2020-05-28 14:37
Four reasons to move to Littleton, CO
Not even half an hour south of Downtown Denver lies the city of Littleton. Now, this town is not just some suburban city, but a great place to live, wor… Read More
2020-05-27 17:10
What can’t I store in a storage unit?
Whether you’re looking to clean out your apartment a bit, are in the relocation process, expanding a business, or maybe find yourself needin… Read More
2020-05-14 05:00
Andover Properties Closes on “West Side Storage” in Ohio
Andover Properties, LLC (dba Storage King USA) in partnership with Angelo Gordon has recently acquired West Side Storage… Read More
2020-05-06 12:34
6 Reasons Why Naples isn’t just for snowbirds
Sandwiched between the Everglades and the Gulf of Mexico sits Collier County and its cities, including Naples. Long known as a retirement… Read More
2020-05-05 14:47
Pros and Cons of Life in Irvine
Amongst the sprawling metropolitan of Los Angeles sits the master-planned city of Irvine. In the last two decades, the city has nearly doubled its population… Read More
2020-05-04 13:50
What You Need to Know about Milwaukee
Milwaukee is home to nearly a third of Wiscon’s residents live within this massive metropolitan area, with 10% of the state’s citizens livin… Read More
2020-04-30 17:55
6 Quick Things to Know about San Diego
San Diego is comfortably nestled along the Pacific Coast and offers its residents great climate, ideal job opportunities, and a coastal way of life tha… Read More
2020-04-30 05:00
Andover Properties Closes on Acquisition of Two Self Storage Properties in Phoenix, AZ
Andover Properties, LLC (dba Storage King USA) has recently acquired two self storage properties in Pho… Read More
2020-04-29 15:59
How to Become an Atlanta Local
Not only is Atlanta one of America’s most populous metros, it’s actually the fourth fastest-growing metropolitan area in the country. That’s… Read More
2020-04-28 21:01
How to clean your storage unit
Many and most storage facilities will take time to ensure a clean environment throughout their entries, parking lots, and hallways to reduce the rate of bugs… Read More
2020-03-31 21:07
Four Things to Know About Sacramento
With a relatively affordable cost of living, awesome employment opportunities, and—frankly—convenient access to all some of the great locatio… Read More
2020-03-30 14:45
Four Things to Know Before Moving to Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas, makes up half of the truly massive Dallas-Fort Worth metro, but it’s definitely a major city in its own righ… Read More
2020-03-27 19:55
Four Things that Make Brooklyn Unique
New York City is one of the most famous cities on Earth, if not the most famous of them all. With more than 20 million residents calling the NYC metro h… Read More
2020-03-26 17:58
Seven Quick Facts about Jacksonville
Located in northern Florida along the Atlantic cost, Jacksonville is home to more than 900,000 people and is expected to keep growing. And wheth… Read More
2020-03-24 21:21
Quick Tips to becoming a Memphis Local
Memphis offers its residents some great attractions, amazing BBQ, tasty and clean tap water, and a cost of living that’s significantly lower than… Read More
2020-03-24 16:41
How to quickly find and use self storage
Sometimes our life is laid out ahead of us, and we have the luxury of time and planning to make transitions and steps smooth and easy. Other times th… Read More
2020-03-24 14:59
Can you use a storage unit for survival supplies?
A recent study from Finder.com found that 20% of Americans, or roughly 52 million people, admitted to buying emergency supplies in the last… Read More
2020-02-28 14:50
Five Quick Things to Know Before Living in Tucson
While Phoenix is a massive city worthy of the attention it gets, but it’s not the only powerhouse in the state of Arizona. Tucson offe… Read More
2020-02-27 16:56
Four Easy Reasons to Move to Columbus, OH
In 2019, Columbus, OH, was ranked among the 15 fastest growing cities in the country, surpassing San Francisco in the process. According to lo… Read More
2020-02-26 14:50
What You Need to Know Before Moving to Philadelphia
For more than a decade, Philadelphia has seen a slow and steady growth in its population. With ample job opportunities in the legal realm… Read More
2020-02-25 22:22
Six Tips from Tampa Locals
As any Tampa local can probably attest to, the city has experienced a rapid population growth over the past decade. In fact, the U.S. Census Bureau shows a populat… Read More
2020-02-24 16:44
4 Quick Things to Know about Life in Indianapolis
A 2019 study done by United Van Lines showed that last year, more people moved into Indianapolis than out, which is the first time this has… Read More
2020-02-20 15:14
4 Tips for Self Storage in Winter
While some parts of the country offer great weather year round, many do not, and if the frigid months are new to you, then you’re about to learn all t… Read More
2020-01-28 22:12
5 Things Millennials Need to Know About Denver
The Millennial generation is still a coveted prize for most cities, and as many in this age range are still establishing themselves in their ca… Read More
2020-01-24 15:37
5 Quick Things You Need to Know about Charlotte
Charlotte continues to grow, overtaking Indianapolis as the 16th largest city in the United States, adding more than 13,100 residents… Read More
2020-01-23 15:56
How to quickly become a Phoenix local
Between 2017 and 2018, Phoenix gained 25,288 new residents, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the country. And while this may seem like dus… Read More
2020-01-22 15:42
4 Things to Know about Austin
Austin, TX, is routinely among the fastest growing cities both in Texas and the United States with a roughly 16% growth rate between 2010 and 2018. Long known f… Read More
2020-01-22 15:29
5 Quick Tips for Moving to Orlando
Orlando, FL, is among the top ten cities people moved to in 2019. Outside of being home to seven of the world’s top theme parks, lakefront bungalows… Read More
2020-01-21 15:57
5 Quick Tips for New Self Storage Renters
Renting a storage unit can be a great solution to a number of space-related problems. And whether you’re looking for ways to get more space in… Read More
2020-01-02 14:03
How to organize your home or apartment in 2020
Now is a time where people are setting and even already breaking their new year’s resolutions. Common resolutions include getting fit, ma… Read More
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