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Storage Tips & Guides
Practical storage tips on unit sizes, pricing, climate-controlled storage, boat and RV storage, business storage, and Arkansas-specific advice from the Modern Storage® team.
Lifestyle & Household Storage
Making Room for a New Family Pet
There's something so exciting about bringing a new pet home. Maybe it's a puppy with oversized paws and more energy than you know what to do with. Maybe it's a curious kitten who's already decided the entire house belongs to them. Or maybe it's an older rescue pet who's finally getting a comfortable place to call home. Whatever your newest family member looks like, one thing is certain: life at home is about to get a little more interesting. Before your new pet arrives, though, it's worth taking a little time to prepare—not because your home needs to be perfect, but because having a comfortable, safe space ready can make those first few days easier for everyone. At Modern Storage®, we know that homes change as families grow. Sometimes that means welcoming a new baby, moving into a new place, or bringing home a four-legged family member. So whether you're preparing for your very first pet or adding another furry friend to the family, here are a few simple ways to get your home ready for the exciting days ahead.
Industry Insights / Self-Storage Operations
Are Discounts Hurting Your Self Storage Business?
Everyone loves a good deal. In the self-storage industry, discounts have become a familiar part of attracting new tenants—but are they actually helping your business or costing you more than you realize? A facility that's filling units isn't necessarily one that's maximizing revenue.
Lifestyle & Seasonal
November in Arkansas: The Little Things That Make Fall Special
There's something about November in Arkansas that just feels a little different. Maybe it's the way the trees finally start showing off their fall colors, those chilly mornings that make you want to stay wrapped up in a blanket, or the excitement of knowing Thanksgiving is almost here. Whatever it is, November has a way of making us appreciate the little things—the sound of leaves crunching under your shoes, the smell of something delicious cooking in the kitchen, a Saturday spent watching football with family, or simply noticing how beautiful the trees look this time of year.
Lifestyle & Seasonal
From the Front Porch to the Fire Pit: Enjoying Fall at Home
There's something about fall in Arkansas that makes you want to spend a little more time outside. Not the middle-of-July kind of outside, when you're looking for the nearest air conditioner after five minutes. We're talking about those beautiful fall afternoons when the sun feels just right, the breeze is cool, and sitting outside actually sounds relaxing.
Business Storage
Storage for Medical Equipment Suppliers
When you work in the medical equipment industry, there's a lot happening behind the scenes. While healthcare providers are focused on caring for their patients, medical equipment suppliers are busy making sure the right products and equipment are available when they're needed. As your business grows, so can the amount of space it takes to keep everything organized. For medical equipment suppliers with eligible, nonregulated inventory, self storage can provide extra room for certain equipment, business materials, and supplies that don't require specialized storage conditions.
Lifestyle & Seasonal
Trick-or-Treat Traditions: How Arkansas Families Celebrate Halloween
There's just something about Halloween that brings out the kid in all of us. Maybe it's the excitement of picking out the perfect costume, driving through the neighborhood to see everyone's decorations, or watching little ones run from house to house with their candy buckets. For many Arkansas families, Halloween is one of those holidays filled with traditions that stick around for years. At Modern Storage®, we love being part of the Arkansas communities where families are making memories every day.
Facility Tours
Inside Modern Storage West Little Rock: A Little Storage, A Little Magic
What makes a self-storage facility in West Little Rock stand out? In Episode 88 of Modern Storage® Unpacked, Hannah visits Modern Storage West Little Rock for a Halloween-themed tour with facility manager Mike. The tour answers practical questions about storage unit sizes, climate control, drive-up access, security, and customer amenities at this second-largest facility in Modern Storage®'s portfolio.
Storage Tips & Guides
What Happens When You Need Storage Longer Than You Planned?
You had a plan. The moving truck was booked, the boxes were packed, and you figured you'd only need your storage unit for a month or two. Then life happened. Whether the closing date got pushed back, the renovation is taking longer, or you've simply realized that having extra storage space is pretty convenient, your original timeline has changed. The good news is that at Modern Storage®, our rentals are month-to-month, which means you don't have to know exactly how long you'll need storage when you first rent your unit.
Household Storage
When the Weather Changes but Your House Isn't Ready
If you've lived in Arkansas for any amount of time, you know one thing for sure: the weather likes to keep us guessing. One day, you're enjoying sunshine and shorts; the next, you're reaching for a jacket and wondering where you packed away those cozy blankets. As the seasons change, your home goes through a transition of its own—and preparing for it doesn't have to happen all at once.
Household Storage
Before November Arrives: The Little Things Around Your Home You've Been Putting Off
Can you believe November is almost here? It feels like we were just talking about summer vacations, pool days, and back-to-school shopping. Now suddenly, the holidays are around the corner, the mornings are getting cooler, and we're wondering how the year went by so quickly. Somewhere in the middle of all that, there's probably a little list of things around the house you've been meaning to get to. The good news? You don't need to spend an entire weekend reorganizing your home to feel a little more prepared for November. Sometimes it's the smallest projects that make the biggest difference.
Storage Tips & Guides
No Tricks, Just Storage: What to Know Before Renting
There are plenty of things worth being scared of in October. Haunted houses. Horror movies. That suspicious noise coming from the attic. But renting a storage unit shouldn't be one of them. If you've never rented self storage before, the process can feel mysterious. At Modern Storage®, we believe customers should understand what they're renting, how the process works, and what to expect before moving in. So before you grab your boxes and start loading the car, let's uncover the most important things to know.
Seasonal Storage
The 12-Foot Skeleton Problem: When Holiday Decorations Outgrow Your Garage
Nobody thinks about storage while standing in the store looking at a 12-foot skeleton. You think about how incredible he's going to look in the yard. You think about the neighbors seeing him. You think about where you'll put the lights. You do not think about where a 12-foot skeleton lives in February. And the skeleton is rarely alone. Add the giant Christmas inflatables, artificial tree, wreaths, outdoor lights, pumpkins, tombstones, yard signs, garlands, Easter decorations, patriotic décor, and the collection of plastic bins you've accumulated over the years, and suddenly your garage isn't storing cars anymore. It's storing holidays. If your seasonal decorations have officially outgrown your house, self storage can give them a dedicated home between appearances—and give you your garage back.
Household Storage
Catch Flights, Not Clutter: Storage for People Who Love to Travel
There's just something exciting about having a trip on the calendar. Whether it's a beach vacation you've been looking forward to all year, a weekend getaway to the mountains, or a spontaneous road trip to somewhere new, there's nothing quite like packing your bags and heading somewhere fun. If you're someone who loves to travel, chances are you've collected favorite gear along the way—suitcases, beach chairs, camping equipment, and souvenirs from special places. Those belongings represent memories and adventures you can't wait to have again. Between trips, it's nice to have a convenient place to keep everything organized and ready for next time. That's where a little extra storage space can come in handy. Modern Storage® can help you make room for the things that go along with your love of traveling, so you spend less time looking for gear and more time enjoying your next adventure.
Moving & Storage
The Ghost of Moving Day Past: Moving Mistakes That Still Haunt Us
They say ghosts are the spirits of things that refuse to leave. Well, if you've ever moved, you know there's nothing more haunting than the memory of carrying a couch down three flights of stairs. It's the collection of moving mistakes, questionable decisions, and unforgettable disasters that continue to haunt us long after the last box has been unpacked.
Entertainment & Lifestyle
Storage Feud: Hannah vs. Kaylee | Modern Storage® Unpacked™
What do storage professionals really think about moving day, customer service, and life behind the scenes at a self-storage facility? In this special episode of Modern Storage® Unpacked™, Hannah and Kaylee compete in Storage Feud, a three-round game hosted by Brooke using real survey answers from Modern Storage® employees across Arkansas.
Business Storage
Building in Arkansas? Storage Solutions for Construction Projects Big and Small
Construction projects don't always go according to plan. One week everything is running smoothly; the next, materials arrive early, schedules change, and suddenly you've got equipment and supplies with nowhere convenient to go. For local construction companies and out-of-state contractors working in Arkansas, self storage can provide flexible, practical solutions for organizing tools, materials, and equipment between jobsites and project phases.
Household Storage
When Your Arkansas Home Has No Attic, Basement, or Garage
There are a lot of things to love about living in Arkansas. The scenery, the lakes, the small towns, and the backyard cookouts. But for homeowners without an attic, basement, or garage, finding room for all your belongings can be a real challenge. Discover practical storage solutions to keep your Arkansas home organized and functional.
Household Storage
The "I Might Need This Someday" Curse
It starts innocently enough. You find an old phone charger in a drawer. You don't know what it belongs to. You haven't used it in years. You aren't even sure you still own the device it charges. But then the thought creeps in: "I might need this someday." And just like that, the charger goes right back into the drawer. Before long, your closets are full, your garage is crowded, and your spare bedroom has become a museum of things that might be useful in a hypothetical future. This is the "I Might Need This Someday" Curse.
Household Storage
When Your Home Becomes the Family Meeting Place
Every family has that one house. The house where Thanksgiving happens. Where everyone shows up for Christmas. Where birthdays turn into cookouts, Sunday dinners somehow become family reunions, and nobody ever seems to leave hungry. If that house happens to be yours, you know exactly what comes with the title of family gathering headquarters: extra chairs, extra tables, extra dishes, extra people, and somehow, never quite enough room. Hosting family is one of the best parts of the holidays, but getting your home ready for everyone can feel like a project of its own. The good news? You don't necessarily need a bigger house to make room for a bigger gathering. Sometimes you just need a little extra space and a good plan.
Business Storage
Storage for Sign Companies & Vinyl Installers
When you own a sign company or work as a vinyl installer, your business is all about making things stand out. Unfortunately, that sometimes includes your inventory. Vinyl rolls leaning against the wall, banners waiting for pickup, extra sign panels stacked in the corner, and installation tools in the truck—sound familiar? Modern Storage® offers business storage options that can help sign companies and vinyl installers organize materials, manage equipment, and free up valuable room for the work that actually generates revenue.
Household Storage
Skeletons in the Closet? Make Room for the Actual Clothes
Everyone has a few skeletons in their closet. Some of us have actual plastic ones. Along with three pumpkins, a Halloween wreath, last year's costumes, a box of Christmas ornaments, an inflatable you bought on clearance, and a collection of mystery containers that haven't been opened since 2022. Meanwhile, your actual clothes are fighting for survival on one overcrowded hanging rod. Sound familiar? Closets have a funny way of becoming the unofficial storage unit of the house. When your closet is holding more seasonal decorations than clothes, it might be time for a little rearranging.
Seasonal Storage
Storage Would You Rather: Halloween Edition
Forget practical storage advice for a minute. It's Halloween, and we have more important questions. Would you rather untangle 500 feet of Halloween lights or pack away an entire yard full of tombstones and props? Welcome to Storage Would You Rather: Halloween Edition—where you pick one answer from every question with no loopholes, no "it depends," and absolutely no secretly creating Option C.
Storage Tips
Storage Myths That Refuse to Die
Every industry has myths that somehow refuse to disappear. Self storage has plenty. In honor of Halloween, we're digging up some of the self storage myths that refuse to stay buried—and separating the facts from the zombie myths that keep wandering around long after they should have disappeared.
Seasonal Storage
Arkansas Weather Can't Make Up Its Mind—Neither Can Your Closet
If you live in Arkansas, you've probably experienced all four seasons in what feels like the same week. Monday: coat. Wednesday: short sleeves. Friday morning: sweater. Friday afternoon: why is it 78 degrees? That makes the traditional "put away your summer clothes and bring out your winter clothes" system a little complicated. Instead, everything stays in the closet just in case—and suddenly coats, shorts, sweaters, sandals, boots, and jackets are all fighting for the same few feet of space. You can't control Arkansas weather. But you can create a better system for the clothes and seasonal household items you aren't using right now.
Seasonal Storage
Your Halloween Decorations Are Getting Out of Hand—and We Support It
It started with a few pumpkins. Then you bought the skeleton. Then the fog machine. Then a couple of tombstones. Then you found an inflatable on clearance in November and obviously couldn't leave it there. Fast-forward a few years and Halloween is no longer a holiday at your house. It's an inventory category. And we're not here to tell you to stop. If Halloween is your Super Bowl, self storage can give your skeletons, inflatables, tombstones, lights, costumes, props, and increasingly elaborate collection somewhere to live during the other 11 months of the year—without sacrificing your entire garage to the spooky season.
Household Storage
Bought New Furniture Before the Old Furniture Sold—Now What?
You found the new couch. It was on sale. It was exactly what you wanted. Delivery was available this week. There was just one tiny flaw in the plan: the old couch hasn't sold yet. Now your living room has enough seating for a small waiting room. Whether you're replacing a bedroom set, dining table, sectional, office furniture, or several rooms at once, buying new furniture before the old pieces are gone can create an awkward space problem. But that doesn't mean you have to accept the first low offer just to get the old furniture out of your house. Temporary self storage can give those extra pieces somewhere to go while you wait for the right buyer, decide what you're keeping, or figure out where the furniture is going next.
Business Storage
Storage Solutions for Flea Market & Antique Booth Vendors
If you run a flea market or antique booth, you know the problem: the best time to buy inventory isn't always when you have room for it. You find a great piece at an estate sale. Someone offers you a collection at the right price. You spot something you know will sell—but your booth is already full. So the extra furniture goes into the garage. Boxes of smaller merchandise move into the spare bedroom. Seasonal displays end up in a closet. Before long, your home starts looking like the booth's unofficial back room. Self storage can give flea market vendors, antique dealers, vintage sellers, and resellers a dedicated place to organize extra inventory, display pieces, furniture, and booth supplies between restocks.
Moving & Storage
Packing Mistakes That Cost People Money
Moving is already expensive. The last thing you want is to accidentally make it more expensive because of the way you packed. Buying way too many supplies, throwing fragile items into oversized boxes, failing to label anything, damaging furniture, or renting more storage space than you actually need can all add unnecessary costs to a move.
Life Transitions
How Self Storage Can Help During a Temporary Job Relocation
You get an opportunity to work in another city for six months. Maybe it's a temporary assignment, contract position, training program, internship, or project that could be great for your career. There's just one problem: What are you supposed to do with everything at home? Moving an entire household for a temporary assignment may not make sense—especially if you're heading to a furnished apartment, corporate housing, or another short-term living arrangement. On the other hand, continuing to pay for a larger home or apartment just to hold your belongings may not make sense either. Self storage can provide a middle ground. Take what you'll actually need for the assignment, store the rest, and make the temporary move without treating it like a permanent relocation.
Seasonal Storage
Storage for Razorback Fans: Tailgating Gear, Tents, Coolers & Game-Day Supplies
There are Razorback fans—and then there are Razorback fans with a tent, six folding chairs, two tables, a giant cooler, yard games, banners, signs, serving supplies, and enough red décor to make sure nobody has to ask which team they're supporting. A great tailgate takes gear. The problem is figuring out where all of that gear goes when Saturday is over. Instead of letting tents, coolers, chairs, tables, and game-day decorations take over the garage for the entire football season, self storage can give Razorback fans a dedicated place to keep their tailgating setup organized between games—and during the off-season.
Moving & Storage
Building a House? Don't Let Construction Delays Wreck Your Moving Plan
You sold your current house. The movers are scheduled. Boxes are packed. You've been counting down to move-in day at your brand-new home. Then comes the call: construction is running behind. Construction delays are frustrating enough without adding, "Where are we going to put everything we own?" to the list. When your current home needs to be empty before your new one is ready, self storage can give your belongings a temporary place to land—and give your moving plan some much-needed flexibility.
Business Storage
Why Your Business Inventory Doesn't Belong in Your Living Room
It usually starts with one shelf. Then you need another shelf. A few boxes move into the closet. Shipping supplies end up under the dining room table. New inventory arrives and gets stacked beside the couch. Before you know it, your living room looks less like a living room and more like the back room of a store. For Etsy sellers, online boutiques, e-commerce businesses, resellers, makers, and side hustlers, that's often a good problem to have. It means the business is growing. But your home doesn't necessarily need to grow with it. Self storage can give growing businesses a dedicated place for inventory, packaging materials, displays, seasonal merchandise, and other business overflow—without requiring your couch to share a room with 47 shipping boxes.
Business Storage
Storage for Balloon Artists & Party Decorators
Balloon artists and party decorators can transform an empty room into almost anything. A birthday becomes a jungle. A baby shower becomes a garden. A corporate event gets a completely custom backdrop. And somehow, dozens of ordinary-looking boxes turn into an entire celebration. Then the event ends—and all of those arches, stands, backdrops, props, linens, signs, tools, and reusable decorations have to go somewhere. As an event business grows, supplies can quickly take over garages, spare bedrooms, offices, and work vehicles. Self storage can provide balloon artists and party decorators with a dedicated home base for reusable event inventory, making it easier to organize supplies between celebrations and prepare for what's coming next.
Seasonal Storage
What Happens to Parade Floats After the Parade?
For a few hours, a parade float is the center of attention. Music is playing, people are lining the streets, decorations cover every inch, and someone has probably spent weeks making sure everything looks perfect. Then the parade ends. The crowds leave. The streets reopen. And suddenly someone has to answer a very practical question: What are we supposed to do with all of this stuff now? While some parade floats are completely dismantled after an event, many of the decorations, signs, props, frames, costumes, banners, and event supplies can be reused. For businesses and organizations that participate year after year, self storage can provide a dedicated place for those pieces until it's time to start building again.
Business Storage
Self Storage for Pest Control Businesses
Pest control businesses spend most of their time on the move. Technicians travel from homes to businesses, apartment communities, restaurants, and other properties throughout the day—and their service vehicles need to be ready for whatever is on the schedule. But as the business grows, so does everything behind the scenes. Self storage can give pest control companies additional room for appropriate business equipment and supplies while helping keep work vehicles and everyday operations organized.
Business Storage
Self Storage for Mobile Car Detailers
Mobile car detailing is built around convenience. You bring the service to the customer—but that also means bringing a lot of equipment with you. Vacuums, extractors, polishers, extension cords, microfiber towels, buckets, brushes, canopies, signs, backup equipment, and marketing materials can quickly fill a van, trailer, garage, or spare room. Self storage can give mobile detailers a dedicated home base for equipment and business overflow between jobs.