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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...

When you invest in Napa storage units, you want to make sure your belongings are fully protected, including from pests and rodents. Fortunately, you can take these simple steps to ensure your furniture, household goods, paperwork, and other personal items don’t fall...

There are nearly 60,000 self-storage facilities worldwide, and the total rentable self-storage space in the U.S. is over 2.3 billion square feet—about three times the size of Manhattan! About ten percent of U.S. households rent a storage unit at some point in their...

Short and long-term self-storage are great ways to house and protect your personal belongings. Some people rent Napa storage units to free up space in their home, while others use them for temporary storage during a move or home renovation. Whatever your reason for...

The idea of cleaning out a self storage unit can be overwhelming. That’s why so many people put it off for so long! But there are good reasons for cleaning, decluttering, and even tossing stored items you no longer want or need. So, what are the benefits of cleaning...

Each year, Napa has about 70 days of rain. If one of those happens to be the day you’re moving, there’s no need to delay your move and wait for better weather. There are plenty of tricks and tips you can take from the experts to ace your bad weather move, whether it’s...