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Have you ever had one of these storage problems happen to you or someone you know? Scenario 1: A couple in San Diego needs to downsize their residence after the kids leave home. No one seems to want their excess furniture, so they sell it at a garage sale or online. Three years later, theContinue reading “The true cost of San Diego Storage Units”

If you’re like one out of every eleven households in San Diego, you’ll find yourself, either currently or at some point in the near future, in need of a storage unit rental. A quick Google search for a storage solution will present a vast number of options available to address your space shortage needs. AsideContinue reading “Deciding Between a Portable Storage Unit and a Self-Storage Unit”

Attention all San Diego area college students! Big Box Storage has THE BEST summer savings deal in Southern California! For a very limited time only we are offering SDSU, USD, and other area college students: Initial Delivery Return Pick Up *AND* 3 months of storage For only $195! No you aren’t experiencing delusions from yourContinue reading “Summer Savings deal for area College Students”

The New Year is here! All bright eyed and bushy tailed, filled with possibilities and exciting new opportunities. Many people will be finding new jobs, moving to parts unknown, or starting new relationships. But with all the uncertainties out there, the big question is… What does 2019 have in ‘store-age’ for you? This month weContinue reading “What Does 2019 Have In Storage?”

Here in sunny San Diego, the property value (and subsequently the rent) is going nowhere but UP. This has made for a very hot button topic around town when talking about affordable housing and vacation rentals. Even the smallest of units can fetch over $2000/month! But there’s another stream of consciousness that runs along theContinue reading “Make room for fun!”

Have you ever heard the phrase, “If you want it done right, do it yourself.”? Now sure, there are some things that I most certainly would never attempt to do myself, like repairing the motor in my car or building IKEA furniture. But when it comes to moving or storage, call me weird, I justContinue reading “What is DIY Curb to Curb Moving?”

continued… Next, what is your timeline? Before setting up your reservation, be thinking about how long you might need to rent a Big Box for. We often have different promotions depending on the length of time you’ll be needing, so it’s fairly important to know your end game to get the best possible rate. NotContinue reading “Setting up a reservation: What will I need to know? Part 2”

When we get the opportunity to talk with new customers on the phone, one of the most common themes we hear across the board is stress. Stressed out about a move, a lengthy renovation, or a sudden new job that takes them out of state. Whatever the reason may be, it doesn’t take much toContinue reading “Setting up a reservation: What will I need to know? Part 1”

Spring cleaning… In FEBRUARY?! Tell that to a midwesterner and they’ll look at you funny, but here in America’s Finest City it belongs on the list of things we can do that the rest of the country can’t. As Winter is on its way out and Spring is in the air, one of the mostContinue reading “Spring Cleaning”

We love the holidays here at Big Box Storage! The parties, food, and decorations… It really is the best time of year. Nothing beats being with friends and family, eating homemade fudge, and giving presents to loved ones. (We think it always feels better to give than to receive). Over the past two months, inContinue reading “Big Box Storage Celebrates A Season Of Giving”

It’s always nice when you have a friend who will tell you if you look great, or when you have salad stuck in between your teeth from lunch. Yelp is that truthfully honest friend for us here at Big Box Storage. We truly appreciate the constructive and overwhelmingly positive reviews we have received throughout theContinue reading “We have a Love/Love relationship with our Yelpers!”

Everyone is justifiably looking to save a dollar wherever they can. With that in mind, companies are constantly offering different sales, promotions, and discounts to attract your business. Self-storage facilities, in San Diego and elsewhere, are no different. If you have been searching for a storage unit rental lately, you’ve likely noticed a wide rangeContinue reading “Discounts on Storage Units in San Diego”