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April is a special month when we celebrate Earth Day and take time to appreciate the beauty of our planet. It’s also a time to renew our commitment to protect and preserve it for future generations. In today’s world, where environmental awareness is becoming increasingly important, embracing eco-friendly practices is easier than ever. To help...

Say, what? You are no doubt asking, “How is it possible to reduce, reuse, & recycle on Earth Day with a storage unit?” It’s a legitimate question because according to the media America has a serious problem with consumption. Even Slate weighed in to tell us how we have become a self storage nation. But the reality is that [...]

We all know Christmas can be a little chaotic, and with the addition of new toys, gadgets, and other goodies, your home can start to feel cluttered and disorganized. Now is the perfect time to declutter and make room for the New Year. Why not donate the things you no longer need or use? You [...]

When getting organized for the holidays in 2020, budgeting is certainly a consideration. Adding to the uncertainties facing families this year, the Coronavirus pandemic is putting a damper on celebrations. So whether you need to make room for over-the-top Christmas decorations this year, in lieu of family and friends, or to hide presents from your [...]

Whether you have a techie dad, an early adapter dad, or an outdoorsy dad, all fathers have one thing in common: they cherish their kids. One of the best gifts you can give dad is your time. The second best gift is a self storage unit because what dad wouldn’t like to have a little more [...]

This year we proudly commemorate the 50th Anniversary of our first self storage facility in the vibrant Chicagoland area. In our previous blog, Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary: The Metro Self Storage Brand Launches in the 1970s, we explored the remarkable journey of our visionary founder, Karl Nagel, who was a pioneer in the self storage...