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If the time comes, for whatever reason, to place your electronics in a self-storage unit, take necessary precautions to ensure your equipment survives its time away from home. While many electronic devices have an outer “shell” that seems relatively invulnerable, the...

At various times in the year, we pick through those holiday decorations that may have been hurriedly stowed following last year’s festivities. Invariably, as we hold our collective breaths, we hope everything will still be in decent shape, lighting, twinkling,...

When planning to store your electronic devices, either for a short time or much longer, it is crucial to remember how fragile these devices can be. Today’s PCs and desktops, smartphones, cameras, sound equipment, printers, and more consist of loads of delicate...

Self storage is an excellent option for protecting your personal belongings, but only if you pack them properly to ensure they stay in great condition. Whether you’re clearing out your home, have inherited some family heirlooms, or are relocating and need to store...

Lack of sufficient storage is one of the top reasons people invest in self storage units. But there are some clever solutions you can try when you have items you want to store at home but lack the space to do it. One such remedy is to add storage beneath a staircase....

Are you looking for a cost-effective way to keep your household or business belongings in a safe and secure location? With seven different storage unit sizes that range from 5x10 square feet to 12 x 40 RV parking and the flexibility to store for as short or long a...

People rent self storage units for any number of reasons. They might have limited storage where they live or want to temporarily stash valuable items while they take an extended vacation. At Southgate Storage, we make storing your belongings convenient, secure, and...

Summer’s here, and for many homeowners, that means throwing open the windows and letting the sunshine in. However, enjoying all that natural light comes with one downside: it can fade your furniture and furnishings. Sunlight’s UV rays cause photodegradation to occur,...

Cluttered closets seem to happen no matter how hard we try! And once we run out of room there, we store stuff in cupboards, on shelves, and under the stairs. Are your closets so cluttered that you spend far too much time looking for the things you need? Getting them...

Self storage units are a great way to store your belongings before moving, downsizing your home, or decluttering your garage, attic, or shed. That’s why our Napa storage units are such a popular choice for so many homeowners! But sometimes, you want to keep things...