Metro Self Storage is excited to announce our newest storage facility in Franklin, TN. You’ll find us conveniently located off Columbia Pike near Winstead Park on Werthan Circle. Our new location boasts a variety of superior features including covered loading areas, interior climate-controlled units, and drive-up units to make any move or life transition more manageable. Nestled a mere 21 miles away from Nashville, Historic Franklin, TN, consistently appears in "The Best Places to Live in America" lists. Our beautiful city is brimming with Southern charm, hospitality, and class act amenities including Whole Foods and LifeTime Fitness Gym and Spa. And now, Metro Self Storage a leader in the storage industry for more than 45 years. Our family owned and [...]

  Living an active lifestyle requires a little planning and a lot of organizing. It seems every outdoor activity requires recreational gear. From ski gloves and goggles to tents and fishing poles, keeping track of everything can save you time when your next adventure calls. Thanks to Metro Self Storage, we’ve put together a few tips to help you get organized and on to your next adventure! […]

  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 life. It’s no understatement to say that medical records storage plays an important role in all of our lives. Whether we move to a new town, change physicians, or see a new healthcare provider, it’s imperative our medical records are with us. […]

  The two most popular reasons people choose to live in big cities like Chicago or Atlanta are for career opportunities and lifestyle. From tiny apartments to historic homes, self storage can make it easier and cheaper to live in a big city. How? It all comes down to price per square foot. Whether you’re paying rent or a mortgage, there is going to be a price-per-square-foot premium for apartments and houses. […]

  If you are one of the many Brooklyn contractors helping to keep our city beautiful and livable, we want to begin by saying thank you! You most likely have many valuable tools and other types of equipment that you need regularly. Building and remodeling in a big city like Brooklyn are both rewarding and challenging. Not everyone is suited for traipsing up 30-story buildings! Whether you renovate Brooklyn brownstones or are the repair professional people rely upon to keep their plumbing working correctly, you want your tools to be in working order and handy whenever you need them. But what about the times you don’t need all of your tools, or you want to go on an extended vacation. [...]

  Self storage is useful for so many situations, and it would be hard to imagine what they all are! Even so, that doesn’t stop us from trying. This blog is dedicated to helping our visitors understand how self storage can help make life more manageable during life transitions such as moving, selling a home, or expecting a new baby. The possibilities are endless. We work hard to bring you moving and storage tips, tricks, and expert advice. Our goal? To help you create more space and make life more manageable in ways you never imagined. Whether you are rolling up your sleeves for a little spring cleaning or taking on an ambitious endeavor like moving across the country for [...]

Metro Self Storage New Addison, Illinois Indoor Climate Controlled Facility   If 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 unit? What if I change my mind? These are just a few of the questions people ask when deciding whether or not to rent a storage unit and why your friends at Metro Self Storage have put together a helpful list of some of the commonly asked questions we hear from current and prospective tenants. Keep in mind, no matter where you decide [...]

  Even though storage unit sizes are standardized, most people wing it when choosing a self storage unit for the first time. Naturally, this usually results in renting (and therefore paying for) more space than they need. Even so, budget crashing disasters are avoided every day at Metro Self Storage thanks to our highly trained Property Managers. […]

  The turn of the seasons is an ideal time to reevaluate your closet and its contents. Did an entire summer pass by without wearing your orange swimsuit? Or that floppy straw hat you’ve had since you were in college? Or maybe your style preferences have changed, so you don’t like or wear certain items anymore. Rather than using valuable space in your closet or storage unit, make some room by donating to those in need! Here are five Chicago organizations that deserve your hand me downs. […]