National Storage Blog

Few tasks are as daunting as buying a first home. The list of everything you need to check and double-check feels endless. Between all the aspects involved in pre-approval to interrogating your credit score to considering your loan options, house-hunting can be a lot to juggle. Because of this, some things might fly under the...

The snow is finally melting away (at least for now), and spring has sprung. Now that warmer weather has returned, make the most of it with an RV road trip around the Great Lakes. From checking out historic sites in Midland, MI, to enjoying the breathtaking sights of Isle Royale National Park, there’s plenty to...

Whether you need a storage unit to simplify a life transition, as a safe place for seasonal decor, or as a quick holding place for some spring cleaning, you’ll first need to check whether or not your local facility requires insurance. Though not every storage facility requires insurance, many do, and we recommend getting tenant...

In addition to moving away from home and taking more challenging classes, one of the biggest adjustments students face when they move to college is limited living space. Whether you rent a student apartment at Western Michigan University, live in the dorms at the University of Michigan, or rent a house with several roommates elsewhere,...

After a particularly difficult 2020, it might be time to consider a New Year’s resolution—or maybe even more than one. But large resolutions are more difficult to carry out than smaller ones. That’s why the National Storage have compiled some minimalist tips to help you with your New Year’s resolutions ideas for 2021. Declutter Your...

Here we’re going to cover long-term car storage, but if you also have questions about other types of storage like you’re not sure what kind of storage you need or how the whole process works, Then our Ultimate Self Storage Guide can truly be of service to you. Whether you’re storing household items during a...