Whether you’re looking to downsize and declutter your home or store a boat or other bulky items you don’t use frequently, renting a storage unit may be the answer. Storage rental can get pretty pricey ...

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StorageCafe’s survey of nearly 18,000 people reveals that one in five (21%) of Americans are currently using self-storage. The self-storage sector, though not the most glamorous, is essential for ...

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January is here, folks, which means that now that the fanfare of the holidays is behind us, it’s time to whip our homes into shape. Studies have shown that not only do super-organized spaces look ...

With five computers in my home/office, I told myself, the last thing I need is to add a shared network storage device to the clutter. But I had been eyeing these systems with interest for some time, ...

Annual spending for improvements and repairs to owner-occupied homes is expected to decline by 7.7% through the third quarter of 2024, according to the Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity (LIRA) ...