Category: Storage 101

15 Nov
How Using Self-Storage Can Reduce Stress and Improve Your Well-Being

How Self-Storage Can Help You Stress Less and Feel More at Home You come home after a long day, ready to relax, and immediately notice it: the corner of the living room where that old dining set ended up, or the stack of boxes in the hallway you’ve been meaning to sort for months. Suddenly,...

30 Oct
Why More Americans Are Storing Instead of Downsizing

Let’s be honest: if you’ve ever looked around your place and thought “Where did all this stuff come from?”—you’re not alone. Across the U.S., more people are choosing to store their belongings instead of parting ways with them. Because while downsizing sounds noble in theory, it’s hard to Marie Kondo your life when everything “sparks...

15 Oct
What People Actually Keep in Their Storage Unit

The Top 5 Items We See at Personal Mini Storage If you’ve ever wondered what people actually keep in their storage units, you’re not alone. At Personal Mini Storage, we see all kinds of belongings come and go — from everyday essentials to once-in-a-lifetime keepsakes. Storage isn’t just about “extra space.” It’s about easy access,...

01 Oct
What Size Storage Unit is Best for You?

Renting a storage unit usually starts when life gets too full. You’re rearranging the house for a renovation. A child is moving back in. The guest room needs to become an actual bedroom again. The garage is overflowing. Whatever the reason, it’s not about having too much. It’s about needing some room to think, move,...