The self storage industry has been on television for years, but usually in a minor supporting role. Typically a self storage unit has been the place where something has been hidden or the location of some sort of crime, but in recent years the industry has stepped out and started to take a leading role in some programs. [More]

People have a variety of reason that causes them to feel the need to rent a self storage unit. It may be because they are downsizing, starting an at-home business, de-cluttering the home, and a whole host of other things. However, the same thing is true about each and every reason—they just need a little extra space. [More]

He is the guy that protects you from what goes bump in the night, dresses up for high tea with your dolls, and takes you to your first football game. He teaches you how to throw a baseball, attends every dance recital, and knows all the words to the Mickey Mouse theme song. He is the man of the house and we celebrate him on a day set aside just for him once a year. [More]

Everybody who is anybody has heard of social media. Facebook. Twitter. Foursquare. Flickr. Instagram. The new kid on the social media block is Pinterest.

According to Pinterest, it is a tool for collecting and organizing things that you love. Think of it as a bulletin board. You cut out a newspaper article and pin it to your bulletin board. Or a recipe. Or a picture of a new couch that you are thinking about buying. [More]

When it comes to the self storage industry and Hollywood more often than not self storage plays a bit part. It’s where the bad guys do their bad things, where the good guys hide their much needed supplies, or where the super-secret meeting takes place. One production company has decided to make a self storage facility a central character—and they like it so much they are ready to do it again! [More]

The peak moving season (between May 1 and September 30) is now upon us. When potential customers visit your self storage facility, give them a flyer that lists ideas that can help them through their packing and moving experience. Here are some ideas that you can include in your flyer. [More]

How often have you been watching a movie and the bad guys kept something in a self storage unit? Can you count the number of times that the police have opened up a self storage unit on a television show only to find evidence of some sort of crime? Self storage facilities and their units often have bit parts in the movies—so why not put the movies on them? [More]

The business of self storage is at its heart a very simple one. People are out of space either at home or at the office and it just doesn’t always make sense to move to a different building or find another home. You just need to find some extra space—hence the popularity of the self storage industry. [More]

When you are a kid you don’t think as much about remembering things; you live in the moment and don’t think too much about what’s coming next or what you are leaving behind. However, as you get older and live more you tend to want to hold onto some memories so that you can appreciate them and enjoy them for days, months, even years to come. [More]

The average span of an NFL player’s career is just a few years. In some cities it is unusual to see a bar or nightclub last longer than a year. Being able to last in business, whether it’s professional sports, night clubs, or the self storage industry is not easy. That is why when it does happen it should be celebrated. [More]