National Storage Blog

Spring has officially sprung, which means it’s time to freshen up your surroundings with your yearly spring cleaning tasks. Did you know that people have actually been spring cleaning their homes for centuries? With homes being closed up tightly throughout the long, bitter winter, the warmer weather and longer days allowed people to open up...

As the warmer weather arrives, we tend to become antsy to put away all that winter-related gear and get it out of our sight until next year. In fact, as you start your annual spring cleaning, you should also plan to go through winter seasonal items and get them ready to go into storage. This...

While you’re probably excited at the prospect of a new home, it’s pretty common for people to feel a bit anxious and stressed out about their actual impending moving day. According to a report from Zillow, the main reasons people relocate are: Wanting a new home, whether they need more or less space, or purchasing...

The Henry Ford Museum is not only one of the best attractions in Detroit, but it’s also considered a national treasure! Numerous publications have mentioned the Henry Ford on their lists of museum destinations to visit, calling it “One of The Country’s Best Museums” (Conde Nast Traveler), “Top 10 Best Museums for Families” (USA Today)...

Having a baby is one of life’s greatest experiences that completely changes the way we live. However, with this big life event comes some proper planning and organization to make sure your home is ready for the new family member’s arrival. For instance, you may need to choose what room will be turned into the...

When you’re planning a move, the items you probably least look forward to moving from your home are the larger items like appliances and furniture. These big ticket items were expensive, plus they are awkward, heavy and difficult to move. Knowing the best way to prepare and move your furniture will help keep everything in...