How to Pay Your Storage Unit

How to Pay Your Storage Unit

You've signed all the paperwork and have packed your storage unit full, but how do you make your monthly payments? U-Haul storage facilities have options that make paying for your storage unit easy! In Person If you'd like to pay for your storage unit in person, you...

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Storage in Philadelphia

Storage in Philadelphia

Whether you're moving to Philadelphia or just need more space, finding storage in Philadelphia is relatively easy with a little planning.  Philly is a densely populated city with several colleges and universities right in the center of town.  Students tend...

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Storage in New York City

Storage in New York City

Whether you live in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or the Bronx, there is a good chance you dream of more storage space! The lack of storage space in New York City homes is just a small set back that is easy to overcome, especially when you live in one of the greatest cities!...

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Motorcycle and Dirt Bike Storage

Motorcycle and Dirt Bike Storage

Motorcycle and dirt bike storage is something you might want to consider during the winter. Ice, snow and freezing temperatures don't make for the best riding conditions, so storing your bike is a great alternative to letting your bike sit outside and rust, or clutter...

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Moving to Chicago

Moving to Chicago

Getting ready to move to Chicago is an exciting adventure.  You're moving to the city known for its mouth watering deep dish pizza, beef sandwiches, hot dogs, history, culture and die hard sports fans!  Preparing for your Move: Whether your moving to Chicago...

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Choosing the Right Box for Storage

Choosing the Right Box for Storage

Placing your goods in storage is a great way to de-clutter your home. It'll open up plenty of closet, garage and shelf space too. Deciding to place items into storage means they're important enough for you to keep, and that means placing them in the right boxes that...

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Decorating the House for Halloween

Decorating the House for Halloween

Whether it's the first Halloween in your new home just a few days after the final box came off of the moving truck, or your twentieth box, here are some ideas to help with decorate the house for Halloween. Organization Take all boxes out of storage, whether you've...

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Do You Need Storage Protection?

Do You Need Storage Protection?

Safety -- it's one of the most important items you should look for when selecting a rental storage unit. When we put our stuff in storage, roll the door down and lock the lock, we expect the items to be exactly the way we left them when we open it the next time. And,...

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Storage Wars: Myth Busted

Storage Wars: Myth Busted

After reading our last two posts about our storage auction adventures, chances are you are already soured on the idea of storage auctions all together. If you don't mind grimy, dusty piles of junk, then maybe you aren't. After seeing (and smelling) the unit from the...

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5 Things to Look For in Your Next Self Storage Unit

5 Things to Look For in Your Next Self Storage Unit

In most cities, there are several self-storage locations to choose from. So, the question when looking for storage may not be 'where to find a storage unit', but rather 'what features to look for in a storage unit and facility' when its time to rent. Here are 5 key...

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Storage Wars: The Reality of an Auction

Storage Wars: The Reality of an Auction

Last week we shared an interview with an individual in the storage auction business.  He warned us that, unlike it appears in Storage Wars,  the storage auction business is difficult and not always profitable.  Here at Moving Insider, we like to see for ourselves so...

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‘What Will U Store?’ Self Storage Contest

‘What Will U Store?’ Self Storage Contest

‘Tis the season for spring cleaning. If you need extra space to clear out the clutter in your home, self storage is a great option! U-Haul is sponsoring a contest this month to help you make room for what matters. So, take a deep breath and relax, you can...

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