When you're sizing up summer storage options, size really does matter. How much space do you need to store a motorcycle? What kind of square footage can handle the flag football team's gear? We offer a definitive guide to the best storage unit dimensions in Edison Park, IL.

Small Spaces, Big Convenience

Enjoying self storage doesn't mean leasing something large. A 5-by-5 unit gives you enough space to store fishing rods, tackle boxes, and assorted sporting gear. If it all fits in a walk-in closet, it fits in this compact unit.

Plenty of Room for Wheels

Stop crowding your car in the garage. Give it breathing room by parking your motorcycle in a secure 5-by-10 space that's easy to access. With 50 square feet of storage, you have room to spare for a dirt bike, too.

Summer Storage for Students

Direct students on summer break to the nearest storage facility. A 7.5-by-10 unit holds books, bedding, boxed belongings, and more. You hold on to clean closets and drawers. Point out the convenience of having all their stuff in one spot when they head back to the dorm.

A Place for the Home Team

Round up the kids' sports gear and organize everything in a 10-by-10 space featuring cool climate control all summer long. Keep the team on track with room for equipment, jerseys, and cleats. Keep up team spirit by designating the unit as their 100 square-foot team locker space.

A Home for Big Water Toys

With so many ways to enjoy the waves on Lake Michigan, summertime self storage makes sense. Make it fit your plans with a 10-by-15 unit big enough to hold your biggest water toys.

Water toys you can store include:

• Stand-up paddle boards
• Snorkel and scuba gear
• Single and double kayaks
• Skiffs and surfboards

Summer Storage That Always Fits

We understand how much size matters. Let us help you find your summertime unit here at Edison Park, IL, or any of our other 15 Chicagoland Locations. When you need self storage that always fits, you can always count on Safeguard.

You see it on reality TV all the time. Why couldn’t it happen to you? You might have valuable antiques stashed at your Miami Shores, FL, storage facility. Look through your unit for these 10 hidden treasures and have fun uncovering their real value!

10 Valuable Antiques You May Have Stashed Away

Retro Video Games

Video games from the 1990s are today’s hot collectibles. Liberate yours from storage, check online listings for similar titles, and score big bucks.

Vinyl Records

They’re making a comeback because of their “warm” sounds. If they’ve been kept in climate-controlled storage, vinyl should be ready to play for profit.

Card Collections

From Star Wars to baseball legends, collectible card sets gather dust in storage. Dig yours out and compare current prices on different auction sites.

Old Comic Books

If they date back to the 1960s, they may have powerful resale potential. Many old comic books in storage are valuable antiques prized by collectors willing to pay a premium.

Classic Toys

From Barbie dolls to Super Soaker guns, classic toys are always a fun way to cash in on stored treasures. Anything in original packaging is usually worth extra dollars.

Timeless Books

First editions by J.K. Rowling, Dr. Seuss, and A.A. Milne are great examples of valuable finds in storage. Check online sites that track the prices of old books.

Antique Furniture

That 1950s dining set in your storage unit is officially an antique. Rummage through old furniture and show promising pieces to a local antique appraiser.

Heirloom China and Silverware

Dust off stored china and silverware. Compare their marks to online examples. You may have heirloom tableware highly valued by collectors.

Costume Jewelry

It doesn’t have to be real to be valuable. Unbox those bracelets, brooches, and rings. Look for designer names like Trifari, Haskell, and Sarah Coventry.

Commemorative Newspapers

In 2010, a box of newspapers published the day Elvis died sold for $90,000. Did you save copies of a special edition that might be considered history today?

Keep Your Valuable Antiques From Harm

As you begin to uncover treasures hidden in storage, don’t make the mistake of taking them home. Leave everything in your climate-controlled storage unit here in Miami Shores, FL, or any of our 8 other Miami Area Locations. Let your valuable antiques age gracefully until it’s time to sell. Count on Safeguard to keep them secure!

The tiny house movement in Pompano Beach, FL, gets bigger every year. It's a lifestyle that comes with some restrictions, but it's an alternative that offers freedom too. If you're on your way down the road to ultimate downsizing, get ready for an amazing experience.

The Benefits of Living Small

Living small doesn't mean giving up the good life. Your focus on getting by with less comes with a surprising number of advantages. Get ready to enjoy the benefits of living in a little house:

• Lower utility bills and maintenance costs
• Significantly reduced energy consumption
• A smaller carbon footprint in an eco-friendly home
• Renewed commitment to decluttering with self storage
• The satisfaction of living large with just the essentials

Downsizing Before the Move

The things you think you want aren't always the things you really need. The transition from a traditional house to 400 square feet puts it all in focus:

• Start downsizing by tackling one room at a time.
• Lease a self storage unit to hold things as you organize the move.
• Give old belongings new life by donating to local charities.
• Sell extra valuables through online listings and auctions.

Organizing Your Tiny House

You don't have a single square inch to waste in your new little home. Turn that constraint into a creative force for organizing every space from floor to ceiling.

• Max out closets with double-hung clothes rods.
• Mount single shelves over windows and doors.
• Save space with bench storage and sofa beds.
• Hang pots and pans from the kitchen ceiling.
• Make extra space with floor-to-ceiling corner shelves.

Tips That Make Tiny Easier

As you turn your tiny house into a tiny home, don't let old habits clutter up new interiors. Keep your small spaces wide open with these room-saving tips.

• Ask friends to donate house-warming gifts to charities.
• Zone rooms into areas that serve multiple functions.
• Move one thing out for each new thing you move in.
• Use self storage as a backup for seasonal decluttering.

Storage Solutions That Fit

Enjoy keeping things simple and living large in your new small space. We're here to help with affordable storage units in Pompano Beach, FL, and all across the Broward County area. When you need storage solutions that always fit, we're always just around the corner.

It's not a routine change of address, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. You can conquer a cross country move with Miami, FL storage units, pre-planning, and smart packing. Tap into your hidden talent for logistics with these power tips for making the big move.

Organize How You Organize

Get ahead of organizing by organizing your time. First, inventory everything in your home. Make notes about which items can be boxed now and moved to self storage. Plan on using your unit to hold things you want to sell or donate.

Second, combine a to-do list with a schedule. Decide on which rooms can be packed up in advance. Developing a timeline lets you organize pre-move chores with strategies that divide and conquer.

Pack for the Long Haul

Make sure your belongings secure by preparing them for the long haul. Pack everything for a cross country move with extra care and plenty of bubble wrap.

• Invest in new, sturdy cardboard boxes.
• Make box lids stronger by sealing with packing tape.
• Clearly label and color-code boxes by room.
• Fill spare suitcases with first day move-in essentials.
• Keep clothes fresh for arrival in wardrobe boxes.

Lay Out Your Last Day

Plan now for that last day before the movers knock on the door. Decide on how you want to clear floor space for a smooth exit. Think about box placement. This is a good time to get non-essentials out of the way and into self storage.

Keep home cooking light and easy. Plan menus around emptying the fridge and cabinets. Spend your last night at the old place packing a small suitcase with fresh clothes, essentials and important documents.

Promise to Do These Things

Promise to make your cross country move easier by taking good care of yourself. Don't try to do everything at once. Do make sure you get these important jobs done before the big day arrives.

• Scan all important documents for cloud storage.
• Take care of utilities at both the old and new addresses.
• Make time to spend with friends and family before the move.
• Get to know your new community through its website.

Celebrate Being Prepared

You have a plan. You're finally prepared to be prepared for that big change of address. Celebrate with a nice dinner out. When moving day arrives, relax. You always have Safeguard Self Storage here in Miami, FL to back you up.

With each change of the season here in Miramar, FL, local storage units stay busy with people moving things in and out. It's a great way to keep the house decluttered, but it's a quick way to turn your unit into a jumbled mess. If you're having trouble keeping your self storage options organized year round, we can help. Our storage pros are happy to share smart strategies that work with every season.

Resolve to Reorganize

It's never too late to make resolutions that make a difference. Focus that positive attitude on reorganizing your storage unit. Go through all your boxes, and make sure seasonal items are grouped together. Turn the job into an opportunity to take stock of exactly what you have in storage. As you sort through things, develop an inventory list, and use markers to color-code box labels with your system.

Rule Your Stacks

Once you've organized box contents, make it all easier to access by following these stacking rules:

• Designate four separate areas for stacking boxes filled with seasonal items.
• Store things you don't need often on the bottom of your stacks.
• Avoid avalanches by keeping stacks below shoulder height.
• A brick-wall pattern stack lets you move one box without moving them all.

Plot an Easy Layout

Don't let the storage unit turn into a maze that challenges your navigating skills. As you create different sections for different seasons, leave pathways with enough room to turn around while carrying boxes or pushing a dolly.

Freestanding shelving breaks up banks of boxes, gives you a view through the unit, and helps with air circulation. Keep things you use most often near the front, and post a copy of your inventory just inside the unit door.

Sail Through the Seasons

Now you're set to easily retrieve summer vacation gear, fall gardening equipment, and winter holiday decorations. You can head out for spring camping trips while you keep clutter under control at the house. Quarterly self storage inventories are all you need to sail through the seasons and keep your unit in top shape.

Count on Us Year-Round

You can count on us here at Safeguard Self Storage all year long. We offer a wide selection of convenient and affordable storage units in Miramar, FL, and we're at your service with 13 other locations across the Miami Metro area. Stop by soon to let us set you up with smart storage solutions that fit every season.

Nothing can put a damper on moving day quite like not being equipped with all the packing supplies you need. Whether you're relocating out of state or just across Pompano Beach, FL, our self storage experts recommend getting ready for the move with these essential packing supplies.

Make Moving Easy: 10 Must-Have Packing Supplies

Fresh Cardboard Boxes

Moving boxes should be like storage units: clean and secure. Old cardboard boxes hide problems like mold, mildew, and bugs, so buy fresh containers at your nearest storage facility.

Plenty of Bubble Wrap

This packing essential comes in a variety of configurations. Stock up on perforated sheets, pocket-shaped pouches, and bags with self-sealing tops.

Tissue and Wrapping Paper

Tissue paper is ideal for fragile treasures while wrapping paper works best with non-breakables. Avoid newspaper because its print can stain belongings.

Cardboard Dividers

Cardboard separators turn moving cartons into portable self storage units for small items. The dividers add strength to boxes while they keep breakables protected.

Packing Tape, Dispensers and Box Cutters

When you buy packing tape, invest in tape guns and box cutters. These simple tools let you securely seal and quickly open packed moving cartons.

Labels and Markers

Apply large, clearly marked labels to all your boxes. Use bright felt-tip pens to color-code packed cartons by room.

1. Wardrobe Boxes: Take care of clothes during the move with these sturdy cardboard closets. Each unit features a hanging rack and front access panel. Many models include attached carrying handles.
2. Mover's Stretch Wrap: Wrap this plastic around furniture to secure drawers and seat cushions. Use it to bundle, fasten, and bind boxes and belongings. The versatile wrap sticks to itself without leaving any residue.
3. Furniture Pads and Blankets: Moving can be rough on oversized items, so protect fabric and trim with furniture pads and blankets. Use your mover's stretch wrap to secure pads around couches, chairs, and even appliances.
4. Cotton Mattress Bags: When you finally get to the new address, you want a good night's sleep. A cotton mattress bag keeps your bed fresh and dust-free even through a long-distance move.

Make Us Your Moving Supply Source

You don't have to travel far to get ready for a move. We carry everything you need at our Pompano Beach, FL facility and multiple locations across the state. When you need the best moving supplies and storage units in Florida, you can count on us here at Safeguard Self Storage. Rent a unit today, and make your move an easier one.

If your car had a Twitter account, would it be posting sad emojis? How many tweets would you have to read describing the mess in your garage? That trusty vehicle needs room out there, and you can help. It's time to get organized with Metairie, LA self storage.

Declutter That Garage

Storing your car in your garage preserves it from the elements and makes it easier to navigate your driveway or street. And without stuff cluttering everywhere, you can navigate your garage easier, too. Start decluttering your garage with these five tips:

1. Don't try to do it all on the first pass. Start with one corner of the garage or one type of clutter.
2. Clean out cobwebs, shop vac the floor, and haul off trash. If it's old or broken, toss it.
3. Sort through what you want to keep, donate, or turn into cash with a garage sale. Box it all up and label it.
4. Locate affordable storage units near your home. Pay the site a visit, lease a unit, and move your boxes.
5. Finish by establishing zones in the garage. Designate areas for things you really want to keep around.

Put Spare Space to Work

You can use your garage as a home for your car and as storage for you at the same time as long as you use what space you have efficiently. Try one of these smart DIY storage system installations.

• Sliding Box Systems: Parallel tracking racks support bins that slide in and out like drawers.
• Pulley Racks: A fixed pulley system lowers and raises storage racks for easy access.
• Ceiling Racks: These clever storage units hang from the garage ceiling like upside down tables.

Keep Your Car Happy

Reclaiming your garage is only the first step; it can be easy to let clutter creep slowly take back your garage and banish your car outside again. Keep it that way by ensuring the area is permanently organized. Make a promise to stash things like extra lawn equipment and seasonal gear in self storage.

Make another promise to clean out and reorganize the garage twice a year. You always have extra floor space in your storage unit, and that gives you and the car plenty of room to enjoy each other's company.

Keep Loving That Garage, Too

If you finish up with enough space for a new boat, let us take care of it at our Metairie, LA facility. Show that garage some love and park your boat, kayak, or RV at any of our six locations across the area. Here at Safeguard Self Storage, we're proud to always earn your thumbs-up. Start to reclaim your garage for your car by reserving a unit today!

Your special keepsakes take up too much space. You love them, but you need to make room for new treasures or something that’s simply useful. You have plenty of self storage solutions here in Chicago, IL, but how do you prep, pack, and stash favorite things? This quick guide offers keepsake storage tips and tricks.

Protect Precious Things

Whether it's Star Wars action figures or memorabilia from Chicago's 1933 World's Fair, everything stays sheltered in climate-controlled storage units. Protect your precious belongings with smart packing strategies.

• Blanket keepsakes in bubble wrap before boxing.
• Pack heavier items first and lightest treasures last.
• Don't overstuff boxes with delicate things that break easily.
• Keep larger fragile keepsakes on shelves in your unit.
• Clearly label boxes and then make an inventory.

Preserve Paper Treasures

Paper keepsakes might be old photographs, family records, or even a vintage comic book collection. Preserve your paper treasures in self storage where everything stays protected from humidity and temperature extremes.

• Slip photos into individual acid-free sleeves.
• File important records in archival folders.
• Store valuable comics in mylar bags.
• Place protected paper keepsakes in lidded plastic bins.
• Keep bins off the unit floor on palettes or tiered shelving.

Curate Favorite Artwork

Your favorite images may not be museum quality, but to you, they're irreplaceable. Climate-controlled storage units are essential for curating oil paintings, watercolors and pastels. These tips keep artwork protected in storage.

• Cover oil painting canvases with wax paper.
• Wrap individual pieces in archival tissue paper.
• Cushion frames and glass with acid-free mat board.
• Elevate artwork on palettes, and drape with light muslin sheets.

Secure Holiday Treasures

Stashing holiday decorations in self storage protects the fragile ornaments, mantel decorations, and special heirlooms that make the season sparkle. Preserve family traditions and save closet space by securing your holiday treasures.

• Store small, delicate ornaments in egg cartons.
• Pad individual boxes of decorations with bubble wrap.
• Keep boxed collections in plastic bins with snug lids.
• Label bins with lists that make it easier to sort through decorations.

We Keep Your Keepsakes Sheltered

Don't worry about your Cubs bobblehead collection. Your John Hancock Center tree ornament is protected with us, too. If you love it but you don't have room for it, we have 13 convenient facilities across Chicago, IL. You can depend on Safeguard for storage units that keep your keepsakes covered. Reserve a unit today!

What happens if you need Bronx, NY personal storage but don't live anywhere near New York City? You're not alone. People rent Safeguard Self Storage units sight unseen all the time, and they do so for all kinds of reasons. A long-distance move is a possible reason for people to choose a storage unit without seeing it first. Regardless of why you need a Bronx, NY storage rental sight unseen, take heart: It's a lot easier than you probably think. You just need to take your time and do a little research beforehand.

Find a Bronx NY Storage Rental from Afar

Thanks to the internet, it's easy to find the different self storage options available in various parts of the country. Don't choose the first facility to pop up on the list, though. Make a list of the top contenders, and then perform more in-depth research to figure out the kinds of amenities and features that are offered by each. Price comparison can also be done online but make sure you are comparing apples to apples. Determining the size of unit you will need can be trickier. Safeguard Self Storage has a variety of tools online – including a space estimator – that can help you determine the best size storage unit for your storage needs.

Contact Top Self Storage Facilities

Contact the top Bronx, NY personal storage facilities on your list before choosing one. The staff can help you decide the appropriate size of locker or unit, and they can answer any questions you may have about the available security and convenience features. This will also give you a clearer idea about the quality of the services that are provided. Some of the questions to consider are:

• Does the storage facility have air conditioned & heated units?
• What kind of security does the facility offer?
• Where is the facility located?
• What are the terms of the lease agreement? Are leases long-term or on a monthly basis?
• Is the storage unit equipped with a unit door alarm?
• Does the facility provide a drive in loading area to keep you and your items out of the elements?
• Does the facility provide carts & dollies and cargo elevators to make it easy to move your items in and out of the property?
• Does the facility offer payment plans and\or online payments?

By taking a methodical approach, you'll find that choosing a storage unit without seeing it first is actually quite simple. Safeguard Self Storage units can be reserved no matter where you are. Contact your near-by Safeguard Self Storage facility and rent a storage unit today.