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09 Feb
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5 Reasons Busy Moms Turn to Self Storage to Make Life More Manageable
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According to research, today’s mothers are more prepared than their mothers and grandmothers were. The average age of first-time mothers is now 26 because women are graduating from college and joining the workforce before having their first child. Even so, managing your time as a mother is very different than managing your time as a [...]

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23 Oct
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Prevent Pests in Your Storage Units with Metro Self Storage
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 Battling unwelcome insects and rodents in your living space is one thing—you are there to wage war on a daily basis. However, keeping spiders and other pests out of your storage unit takes special care and consideration. The most popular type of items people put into storage is furniture. Think overstuffed sofas, plush recliners, mattresses, [...]

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03 Mar
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Important Records and Patient Medical Files Storage
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Medical records are crucial to managing our health. Many of us take them for granted but part of being a medical professional is understanding how to store healthcare files—both in the short- and long-term. Medical records are required to bill insurance companies and they also play a role when unplanned things happen in a person’s [...]

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02 Dec
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Your FAQs About Self Storage Answered
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Metro Self Storage New Addison, Illinois Indoor Climate Controlled FacilityIf you’re new to self storage or need help figuring out whether or not your life transition can be made easier with self storage, you probably have questions. How much does self storage cost? Are self storage facilities really secure? Should I rent a climate-controlled storage [...]

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28 Oct
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Storage Unit Sizes: How to Choose the Right Size Unit Every Time
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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
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Here’s How 24-Access Storage Solves Busy Schedules
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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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