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Insuring Your Storage in NYC in Case of Emergencies or Calamities
There’s no telling when the items in your storage unit will have survived certain weather conditions in one piece. Bankrate.com’s Jay McDonald tells the story of someone who found out the hard way: When IT program manager Dan Renfroe moved to Washington, D.C., he...
Avoiding the Temptation of Hoarding by Getting a Brooklyn Storage Unit
There will be times in life that you feel constrained at home because of the sheer amount of items inside, and you need to “breathe” or “detox.” As an article on the Apartment Therapy site states: Over the years we've been tenants in several storage units, because...
Letting Go: Releasing Grief Helps Cut Expenses in Storage in Queens
Ten years ago, when my mother was in the throes of dementia, I left New York, bought a home in North Carolina near my brother, and moved her in with me. Mama Jo, as she was known, was a hoarder who had been living in Virginia with a collection of more than 700 dolls...
Don’t Let Your Manhattan Storage Space Be Costlier Than Your House
It’s a cellar’s market. New Yorkers are spending more than the price of the average American home — on storage units. Tribeca’s 56 Leonard just sold a 200-square-foot unit for $300,000. That’s $1,500 a square foot for a metal cage in the basement of the future luxury...
A Guide to Properly Choosing Facilities for Self Storage in Queens
Why do some people keep things that they don't seem to actually need? The reasons may vary, but not everybody who stores things is necessarily a hoarder—which has a negative economic connotation. Most people keep things of personal value to them which can accumulate...
Manhattan Storage Facilities: Keeping All of Your Belongings Safe
A number of people just can't seem to part with some of their belongings. It's not a matter of hoarding but a matter of sentimental value. The result is clutter—not enough room to store all those valuables! However, there's a solution to this problem that not only...
NYC Storage Companies: The Perfect Places to Keep Your Resale Goods
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — With spring having arrived, it’s time to clear out the cobwebs and make a big sweep – but experts say you shouldn’t just throw away all your clutter. As CBS 2’s Kristine Johnson reported Tuesday, it has never been easier to turn your spring...
Secure Storage in Brooklyn a Rising Necessity as Robberies Increase
The armored truck was waiting near a Pay-O-Matic check-cashing store in south Brooklyn, when the driver heard a knock on the rear door. So he unlocked it. He later told investigators that he had assumed that the vehicle’s guard had been knocking, having finished his...
Storage in NYC is Stronger than Before, Thanks to Consistent Consumer Activity
The self-storage industry is experiencing a boom not just in New York, but across the country as well. According to an article on Inside Self-Storage, the industry is exhibiting signs of continuous growth due to an improving economy and a growing number of consumers...
Self Storage in Brooklyn: Solid Growth Prospects for 2013
A news article from Inside Self-Storage proudly proclaims that the self-storage industry in the United States remains quite strong despite the 2008-2009 recession that hobbled the nation's economy. The article cites a recent report from Moody's Investors Service which...
As Needs For Convenient Storage in Queens Evolve, Reliable Self-Storage Companies Step Up Their Services
Beth Mattson-Tieg reports that self-storage investors are now looking at markets other than the major metropolitan areas like New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. These investors are targeting secondary urban markets which exhibit job growth and attractive housing...
Reliable Manhattan Storage Companies Help Provide Breathing Room in Today’s Modern Living Spaces
Place North West, a publication for U.K. property professionals, has reported that the economic downturn has benefited the public storage sector in the United Kingdom, as residents find the need for outside storage spaces while they move to smaller apartments. The...
The Emerging Importance of Outsourcing in the NYC Storage Industry
A recent Inside Self Storage article tackles how self-storage companies can benefit from outsourcing some important business functions to reputable external parties. The article specifically recommends working with third-party providers for help with marketing,...
Everyone Needs Space: Why the Brooklyn Storage Industry Is so Resilient
If there is one industry that has withstood the fallout from the recent economic recession and continued to enjoy substantial consumer demand over the years, that would be the self-storage sector. A Daydaily.com article reports that the self-storage industry generated...
Make Micro-Living Possible with Convenient Storage in Queens
CTV News recently covered the launch of a unique exhibit in the Museum of the City of New York that features a 325-square-foot studio apartment where visitors can stay for a single day. The micro-unit features small yet comfortable accommodations, with not a single...
Mind-blowing Facts and Figures on the Manhattan Storage Industry
Albany's Business Journal website posted a report on August 21, 2013 that revealed interesting details regarding the self-storage industry. While self-storage doesn't get as much publicity as other more “interesting” businesses, recent exposure on certain reality TV...