Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

For people in need of extra space for their belongings, storage companies offer the opportunity to stow a wide array of items in a rental unit. The units vary significantly — from indoor units as ...

Ashlyn is one of Forbes Home's in-house writers and a former civil engineer-turned content writer with over six years experience. Until recently, Ashlyn focused on creating content for Forbes Home as ...

The overall picture for the self storage sector remains favorable, although rent rates and existing supply have continued to temper what has been strong growth in the industry. In January, the average ...

Renters insurance will generally cover personal items kept in a self-storage unit away from your main dwelling, but at a lower limit. If you are concerned about adequate insurance for belongings in a ...

StorageCafe’s survey of nearly 18,000 people reveals that one in five (21%) of Americans are currently using self-storage. The self-storage sector, though not the most glamorous, is essential for ...