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A close friend of mine went through a very difficult time. She had been living with someone who caused her a lot of emotional and financial stress. One Sunday night, she called me in tears saying she needed to move out quickly. After years of enduring a toxic situation, she finally decided it was timeContinue reading “A Quick Move in a Tough Situation”

While many Big Box Storage customers are homeowners and renters, the company also serves a wide range of businesses throughout San Diego. From national grocery chains and local restaurants to small accounting firms, businesses of all types benefit from flexible storage rentals. If you’re a business owner, here’s how renting storage space could support yourContinue reading “Storage Solutions for San Diego Businesses”

As highlighted in our previous article about piggyback forklifts, two essential components enable our portable storage service: the piggyback forklift and the storage delivery truck. Since we’ve already covered the forklift, let’s dive into the Big Box Storage delivery trucks! Our Delivery Truck Models We operate two delivery trucks, both manufactured by International, though theyContinue reading “The Big Box Storage Delivery Trucks”

Running out of space for your belongings can happen unexpectedly, whether you’re downsizing, renovating your home, or storing seasonal items like holiday decorations or sports gear. This is especially true if you live in a smaller home, apartment, or condo. Fortunately, Big Box Storage offers convenient solutions. Here’s how to use a self-storage facility effectivelyContinue reading “Storage Do’s and Don’ts: Best Practices for Safe and Organized Storage”

Spring Cleaning Storage As winter sets in and the days get shorter, it will seem like there’s not enough time in the day to get everything done. Winter in general is a time when most of us just want to hibernate due to a lack of energizing vitamin D that we’d normally get from spendingContinue reading “Spring Cleaning and Storage!”

As we move deeper into the digital age with music available in various formats like CDs, MP3s, and streaming services, vinyl records remain treasured collectibles. Whether for sentimental reasons or future value, preserving your vinyl collection is essential. Here’s how to store your records properly to maintain both their sentimental and financial worth. Preparing andContinue reading “How to Store Your Record Collection”

Big Box Storage is excited to partner with FM 94/9 as a main sponsor of ‘Can Diego!’, a fantastic community food drive dedicated to helping those in need across the San Diego area. This meaningful event brings people together for a common goal: to ensure that families facing food insecurity have access to essential non-perishableContinue reading “Big Box Storage Proudly Sponsors ‘Can Diego!’”

Here’s a story about how Big Box Storage helped me and my mom tackle a big challenge and came through for us when we really needed it. I come from a small family. It’s just me and my mom now. My parents divorced years ago and lost touch, and I don’t have any siblings. MyContinue reading “Mom’s Stuff: A Big Box Storage Success Story”

Big Stories – Ariana Shares Her Storage Solution Ariana has spent most of her life in the spotlight, working as a model. Over the years, her career skyrocketed, and so did her shoe collection. Downsizing her life sounded like a great idea, but parting with her beloved footwear? Absolutely not. She needed a solution thatContinue reading “Ariana’s Story: Big Box Storage to the Rescue”

While Big Box Storage doesn’t offer car or vehicle storage, we know a thing or two about storage! If you’re planning to store a car, here are some helpful tips to ensure your vehicle stays safe and in great condition while it’s not in use. Why You Might Need Vehicle Storage There are many reasonsContinue reading “Storing Your Car? Here’s What You Need to Know”

When storing your valuables or sentimental belongings in a self-storage facility, security should be at the top of your priority list. While price, location, and accessibility are all important, the security measures a facility provides will ultimately protect the items you’ve chosen to store. It’s crucial to do your research and ensure the facility youContinue reading “Self-Storage Security: What You Need to Know”

In today’s fast-growing small business sector, more people are launching their own companies than ever before. E-commerce has made it as easy as a few clicks to get started. With countless online tools and applications available, you can now launch and manage your business from the comfort of your home. From selling products to managingContinue reading “San Diego Storage Solutions for Small Businesses”