When life gets to hectic it often feels like we are no longer living it anymore, but are instead reacting to the trials and tribulations that come our way. Our homes can be the same way. When space becomes an issue or when cramped and cluttered becomes the norm rather than spacious and cozy it’s like our homes are no longer our own. [More]

What if you knew that there was a disease that was the leading genetic cause of death in infants? What if you knew that a doctor felt that he was on the verge of a cure for the disease and that he could find it within two years? If you were like StorageMart, you would jump at the chance to raise monies to donate to the research for the cure [More]

Years ago, a circus came to our town and my family went to it. I was enamored with two of the animals – the elephants and the giraffes. So I was delighted when I learned of about the Big Yellow Self Storage Company new project: they will be storing 112 giraffes for a month. [More]

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Owners and managers of self storage facilities are very charity minded. They do all that they can to support their communities and charitable organizations. StorageMart in Missouri is a perfect example of such benevolent work. [More]

Along with providing people with some much needed space the self storage industry the world over is known for its philanthropic endeavors. From helping raise money to collecting any of a number of things people need the self storage industry knows no bounds when it comes to lending a helping hand. [More]

Parents teach their children that if they take care of their toys the toys will last longer. Car owners know that if they regularly change the oil in their car and perform regular maintenance, the car will last longer. The same philosophy applies to the earth. Take care of Mother Earth and all of the natural resources that people use and enjoy will last longer.

San Diego Self Storage supports the philosophy of taking care of the earth. They are partnering with Recycle San Diego to host an e-waste recycling campaign to celebrate Earth Day. Earth Day this year is on Monday April 22. [More]

First there were the horrible shootings in Newton, Connecticut. Just three days ago, Boston reeled from the explosion of two bombs near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. And last night, another terrible event happened when a fertilizer plant exploded in the town of West, Texas. [More]

The self storage industry has quietly become one of the best investments in the market in recent years as the industry continues to be a reliable performer in spite of the economy. Like its bottom line, the industry’s philanthropic efforts have continued to be strong especially when it comes to fighting cancer. [More]

The self storage industry has been known to do what it can to lend a helping hand whether it is for a local charity or something on a larger scale. Rugby players have been known as much for their big hearts as well as the big hits that take place in the game. When they work together they have been known to accomplish great things. [More]

On almost any given day, you can read articles in the news about self storage businesses participating in charitable events. Self storage owners are committed to the communities where they are located. They want to improve their communities and to help those who are less fortunate.

These businesses are brick and mortar businesses. They have real buildings where customers can walk in and rent real storage units. But what about self storage business that do not have a ‘physical’ presence but rather have a business in the ‘virtual’ world? [More]