We  are all used to the idea of storage facilities dotting the landscape. And we all know common reasons people rent a storage unit such as emptying overflowing closets or basements, temporary usage during a move, housing extra vehicles over the winter or commercial overflow of inventory. But why limit ourselves by&nbs...

 Packing a storage unit is a lot like packing a moving truck. In both cases, the goal is to maximize the use of available space and minimize the chances of damages. You may think it's a no-brainer, but without a well thought out plan, you may end up creating a mess. If this is the first time you need to pack a self-storage unit, then here are ...

Are you worried about extreme temperatures damaging your delicate or valuable items in self storage? With climate control, you can get peace of mind that your belongings are well-protected. WHAT IS CLIMATE-CONTROLLED STORAGE? When a storage facility offers storage units with climate control, this means that the unit maintains a storage environment ...

 With summer quickly approaching, college students are preparing to pack up their dorm rooms. The problem: driving a car's worth of household items to their parent's home just isn't feasible. So what's a college student to do? Thankfully, summer storage for college students is easy to find and affordable. In fact, renting a self-storage unit f...

 5'x5' Walk-in Closet This size unit yields 25 square feet of space. Although these 5x5 units are small, they are an excellent size to store all of your extra items, like garden tools, seasonal items, office supplies, or your miscellaneous boxes.  5'x10' Mid-Size Bedroom This size unit yields a total of 50 square feet of space, perfect fo...

There are so many reasons to look into self storage as a solution to your property issues. You may never have considered the idea before, but you will find the options to be wide ranging and flexible. This article will provide some ideas and scenarios, in which self storage might be a viable option.Moving Home and De-cluttering : One of the best us...

We are starting a series of giveaways! First up — this handy dandy toolbox/gearbox with all kinds of storage compartments. You don't wanna miss out! Like, comment and/or share this post for a chance to win. Winner will be chosen Sunday! (Design courtesy of KeepinItCongdon) #valleyselfstorage#keepinitcongdon 

A well lighted facility is the first step to maintaining a safe and secure facility. You never want a customer wondering what is lurking in the shadows. All the hallways, driveways, walkways, and parking areas should be well lit. Would you let your child walk in there alone? If the answer is no, add more lighting. Here at Valley Self Stor...

 For 50 consecutive years, our family has owned and operated a business in our community. It all started with the opening of Harts & Flowers in the late 60's. Living in Cortland, we are constantly meeting people who remember the extra time and care our Aunt Diane would take to make their flowers perfect, or how our mother, Sandy, had a kna...