In today's trying economy, more people in the U.S. and throughout Canada are trying to down-size their homes in order to spend within their current means. When attempting to sell a home, there are certain tricks to up the buyers' interest, such as placing clutter in storage, or putting a fresh coat of paint on [Read More]
More businesses are being run online these days, as the cost of retail space continues to go up. With online businesses, owners are able to increase their profits without having to pay for storage, or upping the marketing costs, Off the Grid News reports.
According to the source, many companies nowadays are looking into cross-selling – [Read More]
With the self storage industry continuing to thrive, some might be wondering what all these renters are actually using the space for. According to SelfStorageBlog.com, portable storage containers are a valuable commodity for a number of reasons.
The source reports that everyone can benefit from de-cluttering their homes. Whether people are getting ready for a move, [Read More]
As the self storage industry continues to grow, more people in the U.S. and Canada may be hearing more and more about affordable portable self storage containers. However, because of the increased popularity from shows like A&E's Storage Wars, some think such facilities have become a bigger target for criminals and thieves, The Salt Lake [Read More]
Many people enjoy going for a bike ride during the warmer months, however finding storage for these two-wheeled rides off-season can pose certain challenges, The Independent reports.
According to the source, bikes are some of the most difficult items to store as they are very awkwardly shaped. They also need to be protected against the elements [Read More]
With hit shows like Storage Wars on A&E and more realtors looking for safe spaces to store people's valuables during house staging, the self storage industry is currently on cloud 9, The Wall Street Journal reports.
There may be a recession in the U.S. and Canada but one market that continues to grow due to consumer [Read More]
Most women dream about their wedding day from the time they are young girls, fantasizing about the location, the decor and most importantly the wedding dress. When the time comes for the big event, many brides see some of their visions come to life, however after the event is over, it's back to reality, and [Read More]
Many within the self storage industry might refrain from checking over their inventory during the winter months, as most people prefer to avoid moving boxes and updating facilities until the weather is nice. According to InsideSelfStorage.com, staying away from units can mean big trouble when it's time to go through items in the spring, as [Read More]
Open houses and for sale signs can be seen more frequently in Canada during January and the reasons behind it are surprising, The Globe and Mail reports.
More sellers list their homes and condos during January if they live on a busy street. The reason, according to the news source, is because holding an open house [Read More]
As the lull in the economy continues, more families in Canada are deciding to downsize or relocate for better work opportunities. In order to sell faster, some sellers may opt for an open house, though this can mean finding a quick storage solution to hide those knick-knacks and valuables, Moneyville reports.
According to the source, there [Read More]
