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28 Oct
Woman carrying moving box while man loads boxes into vehicle.
Storage Unit Sizes: How to Choose the Right Size Unit Every Time
Business Storage Storage Tips

Most people wing it when choosing a storage unit size for the first time. Naturally, this usually results in renting (and therefore paying for) more space than they need. Here’s how to prevent that from happening to you.  It’s easy to rent more storage space than you need—and other than budget constraints, renting extra storage [...]

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06 Oct
A woman with a box inscribed with a face on it, with the words "Storage Makes Life Easier" on the wall
Here’s How 24-Access Storage Solves Busy Schedules
Business Storage Storage Tips

A wide variety of businesses and individuals use 24-hour access storage units to expand their storage space. But why do they choose to have 24-hour access over regular working hours? Is the extra cost worthwhile?Of course, the answer to that question depends on your situation. Some individuals can fit their schedules around specific opening times [...]

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12 Sep
A car's window has the word "Winter" spelled out in the snow that has accumulated on top of it. There is also a smiley face drawn below the word.
7 Tips to Prep Your Car for Winter Storage
Storage Tips

Summer has come and gone in almost a blink of an eye. All that time spent driving classic cars, RVs, and motorcycles in summer breezes along windy backroads are gone. But certainly not forgotten. If you need to prep your car for winter storage, here are 7 tips to get you going.For many of us, [...]

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11 Aug
A view of the inside of a Metro Self Storage office. There are boxes for sale next to the main counter.
7 Reasons to Choose Metro Self Storage
Business Storage Moving Storage Tips Your Local Metro

At Metro Self Storage, we simplify your storage experience. When it comes to choosing a self storage facility, how do you decide? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the choices around you. How do you know which is right for you?Our professionally trained Property Managers are on-site at every location to assist with selecting [...]

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05 Aug
Side profile of a RV.
How RV Storage Make Vehicle Storage Easy
Storage Tips

Boats and RVs are great for traveling on America’s endless highways and scenic byways. However, finding a place to park oversized vehicles in between trips can be a challenge. That’s why the best RV storage operators in the country provide options for storing recreational vehicles including boats, campers, motorhomes, and RVs.Market research shows that fewer [...]

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03 Aug
Exterior of a Metro Self Storage facility in North Plainsfiled, NJ.
New North Plainfield Facility Now Open
Business Storage Your Local Metro

 Would you like to keep your valued possessions at a New North Plainfield Storage Facility in New Jersey?Metro’s newly constructed North Plainfield storage facility on Route 22 is now open and accepting reservations for temperature-controlled storage units. These are ideal for storing your personal, household, recreational, and business items.The new, five-story climate-controlled storage facility features [...]

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