Journal Sentinal on Self Storage

The Journal Sentinal, based out of Milwaulkee, ran a fairly long story today on the steady growth of the self storage industry during the past few years. Naming everything from a death in the family to a few overflowing drawers as common reasons American families invest in extra storage space, the article's author points out that more than 46,000 new storage facilities have been built in America since 1984. That totals up to more than 1.9 Billion square feet of space - and that's no joke. The piece quotes Paula Poskon from an equity research group. She was interviewed for a little insight into why the storage industry has gotten so big so quickly. From the Sentinal:

"It really is an American phenomenon. We acquire so much stuff, we're such a consuming society, we have to pay someone to keep it for us," said Paula Poskon, a senior analyst in Robert W. Baird & Co.'s McClean, Va., equity research office. "It's typically at a price point where most working people say they'd rather write a check than deal with it," Poskon said."

Very interesting stuff. Link to the complete article at the top of this post.

Mobile vs. Self

Since Moishe's offers our customers both self storage and mobile storage, we typically don't pit the two against one another. But today, I came across an interesting post on another storage blog about the threat (if any) posed to traditional self storage by the newer incarnation of mobile storage. The answer, as far as I'm concerned is simple - One isn't inherently better than the other.

Self storage offers a number of perks that mobile can't, like better climate control, 100% security, and a place to come and go as you please. Mobile Storage offers more flexibility with packing, as well as the convenience of not having to drive to a warehouse or storage facility every time you need your stored belongings.

Nevertheless, the blog post I mentioned earlier is worth checking out. There's a link at the top of this post to the entire entry. Enjoy.

Moishe's Pricing Guide

I know that I've mentioned this before . . . but since winter is one of the busiest times for the storage industry, I'm guessing that at least a few of you are in the market for a little extra space right now. If you search around town for prices, a lot of times companies respond with vague answers and no guarantees - but that's not how we operate.

Moishe's Storage likes to put it all out there, because we know that our customer service and rates are the very best in the NY Tri-State. If you don't believe me, just have a look at our website. We've got pricing guides, FAQ's, testimonials, and even a few promotions that can save you extra cash. So what are you waiting for? Check it out!

Another Crazy "Abuse of Self Storage" Story

Since I started keeping this blog, I've come across some pretty crazy stories about people mis-using self storage spaces. I've written about folks using their units as a place to live and a rehearsal space for their band - but I think that this story takes the cake. A US Postal employee in a Detroit Suburb was brought into police custody for storing a huge quantity of mail in her storage unit.

The mound of mail was found after she fell behind on payment, and the authorities were soon called. Apparently she'd been delivering mail for several years, and discovered that if she was behind on her route, it was easier to just stock pile undelivered mail in favor of getting into trouble. She rented out a storage unit to deal with the overflow. By the time the police found out what was happening, she had a pretty massive stack of unopened packages and letters. To read the entire article for yourself, you can visit the Detroit Paper's Website.

Fine Art Storage

Moishe’s sister company, Mana Fine Arts, offers the very best fine arts storage and handling company in the United States. Their state-of-the-art technology and highly trained art management specialists have made them the fine arts storage facility of choice for museums, galleries, auction houses and private and commercial collectors across New York City. Mana Fine Arts routinely handles professional art collections large and small across the New York tri state area.

If you're planning on going out of town for a few months, relocating to a new home, or simply don't have enough space to handle your art collection at the moment - Mana has the answer. Let them place your investment in a climate-controlled, high security storage facility conveniently located a stone's throw away from Manhattan. To learn more about the many art storage services Moishe's and Mana have to offer, please feel free to visit our Website.

Self Storage and College

I know that the school year has essentially just begun, but today I'd like to talk about how Self Storage can provide a lot of help to college students (and their parents) at the end of the year. In the past thirty years, as long distance travel has become easier and more affordable - more and more students have been attending University hundreds of miles from where they went to High School.

With all the decisions that go into what needs to be brought and how to get it there, moving a kid into the dorms for the first time can be rough. But what happens at the end of Spring Semester when your child comes back home for the first time? Does it really make sense to haul all of their room's contents back to your house, only to return them in another three months? The simple answer is, not really, and self storage provides a great chance to avoid the hassle.

There are thousands of out of towners attending school in New York each year, and Moishe's is happy to offer them a place to keep their things while they're away for the summer. Just have a look at the Self Storage Section of Moishe's website for all the details on how to rent a space for your kid this Summer.

How to Choose Storage

If you're currently in the market for some storage space (and aren't fortunate enough to live in a city with Moishe's around), we've put together a pretty comprehensive guide to choosing the facility that best suits your needs. From assessing your needs to breaking down your price points, we've got you covered through every step of the way.

All storage companies are not created equal. Finding a storage company is easy. Finding the RIGHT storage company for you will take a little time and thought. But the effort will be well worth it. If you're thinking about storage, just head over to our website for the complete guide.