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Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of Your Small Space

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The ‘tiny home movement’ has done much to help people rethink how much stuff they have. All it takes is a quick look across the Internet to find gorgeous yet functional houses of less than 500 square feet. Tiny house owners are not the only ones that benefit from some strategic storage measures. Homeowners and apartment dwellers can enjoy more space when they maximize their storage options. Your only limit is your imagination. For the times when you do run out of room, utilize the convenience and flexibility of self-storage units . You’ll find what you are looking for at 5A Rent-A-Space near San Mateo. We also sell packing supplies including specialty boxes, tape, and bubble wrap. Need a lock? We have several types to help you secure your unit. You don’t need to worry about leasing a moving truck. When you rent from us, we have a free moving van to move your belongings to your space. Give us a call to find out more. Small House Hacks and Furniture Ideas to Save Space Get the most mile

Why Sell When You Can Store? 3 Benefits of Storage vs. Selling

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Why keep a ton of stuff you don’t need? Television shows are touting the benefits of getting rid of those items you don’t want any more. The logic may seem sound, but there is another side of the coin to consider. Instead of selling or donating belongings, why not keep them and find other ways to house them? We are not suggesting that you hold onto things that are not useful or are simply high on sentimental value. You can sort through and keep what your children may need in the future or things that you don’t have time to use currently but will enjoy during retirement. Keep your belongings where you can have them when you need them. Enjoy an uncluttered home when you rent a self-storage unit near San Mateo. Our units can house your lesser-used items until you are ready to use them again. We will even move your stuff with our free moving van when you lease from us. It is possible to have the best of both worlds! Weigh the Benefits of Storing Belongings Instead of Selling Are you s

When Empty Nest Nirvana Ends…How to Manage Your Boomerang Kid!

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The season of being an empty nester is bittersweet. You watch with pride as your children spread their wings and go off to college. Then you wander around the house, wondering what’s next for you and your spouse. Just as you are settling into new habits and rediscovering your better half, your kid’s four-year stint at university is up, and they are moving back home. Your son or daughter is not the only one doing this. Called the “Boomerang Generation”. Many Millennials and Generation Z adults plan to move back home after college. How do you handle this new dynamic of a grown child taking up residence in their old bedroom? What do you do with all their stuff? Take proactive steps to make the transition smoother with open conversation and storage units near your San Mateo home. At 5A Rent-A-Space, we offer a variety of differently sized units to house the extra stuff your kid brings back with them. We will even move their goods to their rental space with our free moving van. Renew your