Category: Storage 101
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...
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,...
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,...
Where to Store Your Valuable Items: Tips for Collectors
Collecting is fun. Storing? Well, that’s where things get… interesting One day you’ve got a tidy shelf of baseball cards or vinyl records, and the next thing you know, your “collection” is staging a full-blown coup in your living room. Suddenly, you’re playing storage Tetris with bins, bubble wrap, and a suspiciously flimsy cardboard box...