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March 10, 2023
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5 Reasons Why College Students Should Use a Storage Unit

Living in a dorm room or other shared housing can be a unique and memorable experience for college students, but it’s not without its challenges. Limited privacy, messy common areas, noisy neighbors and even the occasional homesickness…students have a lot to deal with in addition to their studies. And another obstacle? Dorm rooms are usually smaller than apartments, which can make it challenging to store all of your belongings. This can be especially true if you are sharing a room with one or more roommates. 

With that in mind, you may want to consider getting a storage unit near campus. Here are five reasons why.

1. Limited space

Many college students live in small dorm rooms or apartments, which can make it difficult to store all of their belongings. A storage unit provides additional space to keep items that don’t fit in their living quarters. 

2. Moving

College students often have to move at the end of each semester or academic year. A storage unit can be a convenient place to store items during this time, rather than trying to move everything back home or transporting it to a new location. 

3. Security

A storage unit can provide added security for valuable items such as laptops, textbooks, and personal belongings. That means peace of mind, knowing that your stuff is safely locked away.

4. Climate Control

Some storage units offer climate-controlled options, which can be useful for protecting items that are sensitive to temperature and humidity changes. 

5. Convenience

Using a storage unit can be a convenient way for college students to declutter their living spaces and keep their belongings organized. Also, it can also be more cost-effective than renting a larger living space to accommodate all of their items. 

Choosing the Right Size Storage Unit

Choosing the right size storage unit can be tricky, especially if you’ve never used self-storage before. For college students, a smaller size unit like a 5′ x 5′ or a 10′ x 10′ may be your best option. If you only have a few items like textbooks, documents, collectibles or small electronics (think laptops, video game consoles, etc.) to store, you may be able to use a storage locker.

Storage Locker (sizes vary by location)

With a smaller capacity than a regular storage unit, a mini storage locker is an affordable solution for storing collectibles, personal items and documents. Sizes start at 2′ x 2′ and vary by location, but in general are about the size of a cabinet.

5′ x 5′ Storage Unit

A 5′ x 5′ unit is about the size of a small closet. It can hold the contents of a large closet, including items like luggage, boxes, clothing, and electronics. It can also store smaller furnishings like lamps, stools or chairs, side tables, and a twin or full-size mattress.

5′ x 10′ Storage Unit

A 5′ x 10′ unit is about the size of a walk-in closet. It’s ideal for holding the contents of one room, a studio, or a small one-bedroom residence, including any size mattress, sofa, kitchen table, boxes, and other smaller items.

Ready to find a storage unit for college? Start here.

Filed Under: College Life Tagged With: climate controlled self storage units, college, dorm, moving, storage, storage unit, storing

February 3, 2023
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Protect Your Treasures: Tips for Storing Favorite Collectibles [Infographic]

If you’re a collector, you know how important it is to store your collectibles properly to ensure they remain in good condition. Whether you want to make sure your treasured items hold their monetary or sentimental value, one of the best ways to protect your collectibles is by using a climate-controlled storage unit.

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Filed Under: Self Storage, Self Storage Tips Tagged With: collectibles, infographics, memorabilia, storage tips

January 23, 2023
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How to Create the Ultimate Man Cave at Home

Creating a man cave is a great way to add some extra space and personality to your home. Whether you’re looking for a place to watch sports, entertain, play games, or just relax, a man cave can be the perfect addition — and it may even increase your home’s value.

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