Storage ‘R’ Us has been designated an essential business, so we’re still working to help keep your belongings safe and secure during these unprecedented times. While you can still access your storage unit whenever you need to, all of our self storage offices in Lawton, Moore, Duncan, Chickasha, Norman, and Newcastle will be closed to customers until after the “safer at home” order is lifted.

Until our offices reopen, we’ll be taping lines at 6-foot intervals inside our offices and retail stores, installing plexiguards at registers, adding hand sanitizer stations, and fitting our employees with protective wear so that we can stay safe and help keep you safe.

Here at Storage ‘R’ Us, we’re committed to the safety of our customers and the safety of your belongings. We are still protecting your belongings using security features such as gated access, fenced and walled perimeters, 24/7 monitoring, and more. During this time of social distancing, we’re doing everything we can to help keep you safe, too, which is why our offices won’t be open until after the “safer at home” order is lifted.

In the meantime, here are some things that you can do to stay safe when accessing your stuff in Lawton self storage or when renting a new storage unit.

1. As you know, “safer at home” means just that, so it’s a good idea to visit your self storage unit only when it’s necessary and keep trips out to a minimum.
2. The CDC has issued helpful guidelines about what sort of personal protective equipment you should wear when going out.
3. If you want to rent a new unit or pay your bill, you can do so online or over the phone. Once you’ve completed your paperwork online (or printed it out and mailed it in), we’ll send you an access code, and you can go straight to your new unit!
4. If you have any questions or concerns while you’re on site, you can call or text the posted number to reach one of our self storage specialists!
5. Planning to move out? We understand, but we’d appreciate it if you’d let us know. Just give us a call or drop us an email and let us know when your last day will be!

We know that these are difficult times for everyone. If you’re experiencing a hardship and believe that you may have difficulty paying your rent for a month, please contact the manager to ask what payment options may be available. At Storage ‘R’ Us, we want to help keep you and your belongings safe and sound until the need for social distancing is passed and well after. We’ll do all we can to work with you.

Whether you’re taking the time to do some spring cleaning, need to make some space for your home office, or just want to de-clutter or find a place for those holiday decorations that have been taking up space in the garage, Storage ‘R’ Us is here to help! We’ve been offering self storage in Lawton since 1972, and we’re always here to answer your questions and provide you with the very best self storage solutions around!

Spring is almost here, and that means most homeowners are also planning their annual spring cleaning! For some it may be a quick sweep; for others, it could be a deep dive into the stacks of stuff that have been growing out of control in the basement and garage all winter.

If it’s the former, lucky you! If it’s the latter, though, we have some tips on self storage essentials that you might want to pick up. They’ll help you to be better organized when you pack some things into your new self storage space in Lawton.

Shelves – Shelves are handy. They keep things organized, out of the way, off the floor, and, maybe best of all, easy to retrieve! Fortunately, because shelves are so useful, there are a lot of shelving options available. You probably have decorative shelves around your house that are functional but also match your home décor. Luckily, you don’t need to worry about the look of your shelves in your Lawton self storage unit, and you can pick up sturdy metal shelving for practically nothing at most of the big box stores in the area.

Clothing Racks – There’s a reason we keep clothes in the closet at home. Clothes create a bulky mess that can be hard to untangle when it’s been put in a box. Plus, it’s tough to find what you’re looking for when you have to dig through a bunch of similar-looking clothes. The good news: When you’re putting your winter coats into self storage in Lawton, you can pick up some garment racks. These are portable closets where you can hang your clothes. It’s also a good idea to pick up clothing storage or garment bags to help keep your clothes fresh and free from pests, even if you’re going to be keeping them in climate-controlled self storage.

Storage Boxes – As handy as shelves and clothing racks are, the number-one item on your self storage packing prep list should be sturdy cardboard boxes, followed by tape and labels. You’ll probably need boxes of every size and shape. To get an idea of what you need before you buy, make piles of what’s going into boxes to get a clearer picture of how much space it will take up. Resist the urge to re-use old boxes. Old boxes can easily break while you’re in the midst of moving and create a big mess.

Pallets – Ever wonder what you could do with that unused wooden pallet? It’s a good way to keep boxes off the floor of your self storage unit. Keeping boxes up off the floor helps protect them from moisture, mildew, and pests, and it also makes them easier to access.

Plastic Bins – For most things, cardboard boxes are great. Some stuff is more sensitive to moisture and humidity, though, and for those things, there are plastic bins. You can hit Walmart or other major stores to pick these up. Plastic bins are a great place to safely store books, papers, and other things that need climate-controlled self storage in Lawton.

Packing Supplies – We already mentioned labels and tape, and those are the key components of your packing supplies. You may also want permanent markers so that you can write on boxes and labels. Have breakable items? Get some bubble wrap or sheets of packing foam, which is perfect to put between dishes or framed pictures.

If you’re going to be putting items into self storage in Lawton, it pays to have them properly packed beforehand. Doing the job right means having the right tools, which is where proper packing supplies come in.

The next step is keeping your belongings in a safe, secure, reliable self storage facility in Lawton. That’s where Storage ‘R’ Us comes in. We’ve been serving the community since 1972, and we’ll be happy to help you with your spring cleaning this year!

Having a place all to yourself is a dream that most of us cherish for years while we’re in school. Now that you’re a high school or college grad, it’s time to make that dream a reality! You can settle into your first home and live by your own rules!

Hey, a home is a home. It doesn’t have to be a castle or even a house. An apartment is still a first home. Whatever it is, your first post-grad home is probably going to be a bit on the small side. Here are some tips from your friends at Storage ‘R’ Us self storage in Lawton on how to overcome space limitations in your new place.

Only Keep the Important Things. It feels great to get out on your own, and you may be in a hurry to move everything that you can from your old life into your new one. But if your new place isn’t that big, you’re going to have to stick to the essentials and the things you want and need every day. Everything else can stay at your mom’s place or be boxed up put into Lawton self storage for a later date.

Shop Smart. When you’re just starting out, not only are you low on space, you’re probably also operating on a restricted budget. Fortunately, you can save both space and money by buying small things and only filling up your new place with the stuff you need. Don’t need it? Don’t buy it.

Downsize Your Wardrobe. Small homes have small spaces for storage. This means you’re going to have less closet space, and clothes can take up a LOT of room. Fortunately, many articles of clothing are seasonal items. Coats and jackets don’t need to be cluttering up your space during the summer; shorts and swimsuits can safely be put away during the winter. That’s where climate-controlled self storage in Lawton comes to the rescue!

Think Versatility! When you’re short on space and dollars, too, everything you own can probably be repurposed to serve dual uses. A dresser can be a media storage unit in the living room. A bookcase can be a TV stand. Versatility isn’t just about repurposing things you already own, either. It’s about keeping your most useful items handy while putting others in storage. This goes for kitchen gadgets, which take up a lot of space but, in many instances, only get used a few times a year. If you don’t use ’em all the time, put ’em in storage rather than cluttering up your counter!

If you’re moving into a small place, keep in mind that sometimes less is more. More stuff means more clutter. More space means more to clean. More rooms mean higher utility bills. But even in a small space that’s more economical, you can’t always let go of everything that you don’t have room for. That’s when Lawton self storage becomes really handy.

Whether you need moving and packing supplies or a place to put that extra stuff that you can’t fit into your new place, Storage ‘R’ Us has you covered. With locations in Lawton, Moore, Duncan, Chickasha, Newcastle, and Norman, there’s bound to be a Storage ‘R’ Us near you!

Any move is stressful, but that stress factor increases when you’re partway through a move and haven’t quite figured out exactly where you’re going to end up. Maybe you’ve taken a new job in Lawton, and you’re living the apartment life while shopping for a new home. Maybe you were just transferred to the Lawton area with the military, and you’ve squeezed the family into a temporary space. Maybe you just sold your home but haven’t found a new one yet, so you’re camping out in your in-laws’ basement for now.

House hunting, adjusting to a new area, and living in a much smaller space than you’re used to is a recipe for stress and anxiety. The last thing you need to worry about on top of all of this is what to do with all of your stuff. That’s where self storage in Lawton comes in handy. Here are a few ways self storage can create peace of mind when you’re between homes:

Self storage in Lawton helps you stay organized. Knowing where everything is, whether it’s at your place or in self storage, is a huge help. At the beginning of your move, you’ll want to pack carefully, keep a list of what is in what box, and place items that you won’t need on a daily basis into self storage. This will save you from climbing over mountains of boxes in your temporary home and having to dig through them and make a mess every time you need something. The next time you need that tool or document or suit coat, you’ll know exactly where to find it. The better organized you can be, the less stress you’ll experience between homes.

Self storage in Lawton gives you flexibility and time. When you don’t know how long you’ll be staying in your temporary place, you don’t want to be locked into a rigid agreement with your self storage company. A home search takes time, especially when you’re working and taking care of a family. Did you think you’d need just six months, but it’s turned out that you’ll need six months more? Storage ‘R’ Us in Lawton offers flexible, month-to-month plans, so you can take all the time you need before moving your belongings into your new home.

Self storage in Lawton helps reduce costs. Renting a larger apartment just so you can store unopened boxes of stuff or extra furniture is a waste of money. Renting a self storage unit in Lawton is much less expensive than renting a huge living space. You’ll have plenty of expenses once you become a homeowner again, so save your money now!

Whether you’re looking to store your stuff for a few months or for a few years, Storage ‘R’ Us in Lawton has a flexible solution that’s right for any situation and any budget. We offer military self storage, a climate-controlled space, specialty vehicle storage, and much more. We’re a Class-A-designated storage facility with three Lawton self storage locations, and we pride ourselves on our dedication to security, customer service, and providing the very best self-storage in Lawton!

Security has been an important part of self storage for as long as the industry has been around. After all, who would want to store their stuff if they didn’t know that it would be safely waiting for them when they needed it again?

The best self storage facilities are always looking for ways to increase security and ensure that customers can expect their belongings to be safe and sound. Here at Storage ‘R’ Us, we’re big believers in security, and we’ve recently added a new security option for our renters in the form of new self storage smart units. But there are also lots of things that you can do to help keep your items safe in self storage!

1. Invest in a Good Quality Padlock. Most Oklahoma self storage facilities let you choose the lock for your unit’s door. Don’t just grab the cheapest lock available. Look for something solid and reliable that will stand up against bolt cutters.
2. Keep a Record of What You Have in Storage. Not only is this a good security measure, it makes your storage unit a lot more useful! Make a list of everything that you have in storage. Know where it’s located within your unit. Mark boxes well. Some renters find it helpful to use apps for tracking what’s in boxes or even creating scannable barcodes, while others make maps of their unit’s contents.
3. Ask About Video Surveillance. The best self storage facilities should offer 24/7 video surveillance of the premises. This does more than keep an eye on the area; the presence of cameras can even deter would-be thieves. Plus, if a crime is committed, video surveillance makes it easy to review footage after the fact.
4. Good Lighting is Essential. Think about it: If you want to get into your storage unit at night, which is especially likely during the cold winter months when it gets dark early, you’ll want plenty of bright light around the facility. What’s more, good lighting deters thieves by making everything visible.
5. Gated Access Prevents Unauthorized Access. You want to be able to get to your stuff any time, day or night. But you don’t want unauthorized people wandering around the place. The solution is gated access, which grants entry to tenants and keeps out everyone else when the facility isn’t open.
6. On-Site Management Keeps an Eye Out. Good management is worth a lot. They answer questions, provide expertise, and help you out when you’re on-site. But they also help to keep an eye on your stuff when you’re not around. Before you choose a self storage unit, chat with the managers at your facility, learn when they’re on-site, and find facilities where you feel comfortable.
7. Get Storage Insurance. No matter how well-protected your stuff is, there are events that no amount of security can prevent. In the event of a natural disaster, having your stuff insured can help keep you protected, even if your belongings are lost.
8. Ask About Smart Units. “Smart units” are the latest in self storage security technology, providing an additional level of assurance. A “smart unit” has a monitor that sends a text alert to your phone when it detects motion inside your unit. We’ve recently rolled out “smart units” at several of our self storage locations in Lawton, Duncan, Moore, and Newcastle, with other locations on the way!

At Storage ‘R’ Us, the safety and security of your stored belongings is one of our top priorities, and we offer a range of security features to help give you peace of mind. Visit one of our public self storage locations in Lawton, Duncan, Moore, Chickasha, Newcastle, or Norman, Oklahoma today and ask about security, storage insurance, or “smart units,” or reserve your self storage unit online.

It’s not officially winter quite yet, but we’ve already had some pretty wintry weather here in Oklahoma, and there’s more on the way. By now, you’ve probably already started preparing your home and yard for inclement weather. After all, we get our fair share of it here in Lawton: freezing rain, plummeting temperatures, snow and ice. It can all take a toll on the things we own. Fortunately, self storage in Lawton can keep your outside items cozy and safe during the harsh winter months. Here are a few items you should consider storing for the winter:

Patio Furniture. Even if your furniture says that it’s “all weather” or “all season,” it probably wasn’t built to withstand the kind of punishment that an Oklahoma winter can throw at it. A little rain or snow is one thing, but sub-zero temperatures and freezing rain can do a number on outdoor furniture. Because your patio furniture may cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars to replace, you’ll be saving yourself a bundle by keeping it out of harm’s way in self storage over the winter.

BBQ Grills and Smokers. If you’re serious about the Oklahoma tradition of grilling and smoking, you’ve probably already invested in a waterproof cover for your BBQ grill. That’s a good start, but it doesn’t protect your investment against moisture from below. To completely protect your grill from the elements, bring it down to Storage ‘R’ Us. After all, that gas grill probably set you back around $500. May as well keep it safe.

Mowers and Garden Supplies. These are probably kept in the garage—or a garden shed, if you’re lucky enough to have one—so they aren’t as likely to be exposed to the elements as some of the other things on this list. But garage space comes at a premium, especially in the cold winter months. If you’d rather be parking your car in there, why not bring those mowers, leaf blowers, and gardening supplies to self storage instead?

Pool Supplies. You’re not going to be using that backyard pool during the cold winter months, but you’ll need someplace to keep all those pool supplies. The pool itself should be drained and covered or packed away to avoid ice damage, something that could result in thousands of dollars of repairs. All your other pool supplies can go into self storage in Lawton.

Boats and Recreational Vehicles. The average cost to maintain a boat is already around $350 per month. There’s no need to pay even more to repair damage caused by snow and ice. A cover can help keep your boat, jet ski, or ATV safe from mild weather, but if moisture gets under it and freezes, you could find yourself with all kinds of damage. Better to turn to vehicle storage during the off season.

Whatever you’re storing this winter, we’ve got a home away from home for it at Storage ‘R’ Us self storage in Lawton, Duncan, Newcastle, Norman, Moore, and Chickasha. Just come see us at any of our convenient locations, and we’ll be happy to help you find the self storage solution that’s perfect for you!

No matter how small or simple they may be, all businesses need space. From an Etsy seller hawking crafts online to a manufacturing hub supplying an entire industry all over the map, businesses of all types have inventory, equipment, and supplies that need to be stored somewhere.

Sure, you can keep them at “the office”—whether that’s your home office or some commercial real estate that you rent or own—but space at home and at the office sometimes comes at a premium. If you’re looking for a little extra space for your business, look to self storage in Lawton first. Here’s why:

1. Self Storage is a Benefit to ANY Business – Big or small, straightforward or complicated, businesses of all types can benefit from self storage in Lawton. Some types of businesses that can benefit are obvious. For example, construction, landscaping, and other contract businesses can store tools and supplies and even take advantage of vehicle storage for work trucks and equipment. But every type of business has stuff, and that stuff can always find a home away from home in self storage. Even e-commerce businesses and restaurants have inventory, supplies, and furniture to store!
2. Self Storage Units are Cheaper than Warehouse Space – When it comes to storing business supplies, inventory, equipment, office furniture, and more, many businesses think of commercial warehouse space first. However, warehouses can be as small as the size of a room or as large as an entire building. Maybe your business doesn’t need that much space. Even if it does, a commercial warehouse usually costs more per square foot than self storage, because your money goes toward maintaining that whole building. Instead of paying for that, you could put that money toward advertising and growing your company.
3. Speaking of Growth, Self Storage is Scalable – Rather than renting out a whole warehouse, you simply start with the smallest self storage space you think you’ll need. You can always add more space or scale your space down in the future. Plus, if your business is growing or moving to a new location, self storage is a great way to house stuff during the transition. Some businesses have different storage needs at different times of year or during different years. Speaking of that:
4. There are No Long-term Contracts with Self Storage – Renting warehouse space (let alone commercial office space) can often come with a lengthy contract period. Break your contract, and you’re out a significant amount of money. With a month-to-month self storage lease, however, you can upgrade or downgrade your self storage space at any time with no penalty!
5. Self Storage is Secure – Self storage units are locked (bring your own padlocks or buy them from us), and gate access to the entire facility is restricted to those who have the access code. The premises are protected by gates, fences, walls, 24/7 video surveillance, and on-site managers, to name just a few of the security measures that help keep your stuff safe in self storage. It’s much better than shared warehouse space, that’s for sure.
6. Self Storage Affords You More Access – All that security also grants you more access. With warehouse storage, you may have to call ahead to get your stuff. But thanks to 24/7 gate access, your self storage units are always available to you, day or night. You may not be using that piece of office equipment right now, but who knows what tomorrow might bring? You never know when you might need that old file.
7. You Can Shop Around for Self Storage – When you get right down to it, there aren’t too many commercial warehouse spaces for rent in a given area. But there are quite a few self storage facilities close by. Of course, we’d love to have your business at any of our eight Storage ‘R’ Us locations in Oklahoma, but with self storage, you’re free to shop around and find the storage space that’s the perfect fit for your business!
8. Self Storage Offers Your Business More Help – Sure, you can get to your stuff in self storage 24/7 without ever talking to a soul, but when you do need help, self storage also offers friendly on-site staff and management who can answer all your questions. Plus, we sell packing and storage supplies, and we have trucks and dollies available for your use.
9. Self Storage is Climate Controlled – Well, it can be, anyway. If you’re storing office equipment or paperwork that may be susceptible to high or low humidity or changes in temperature from one season to the next, climate controlled self storage can help keep it all safe and sound. After all, here in Oklahoma, the weather sure does change. Even if warehouse space is air conditioned, that’s a lot of space to regulate, and temperatures within such a big open area can fluctuate quite a bit.
10. Self Storage Offers Peace of Mind – When you put your business supplies, inventory, or paperwork in self storage, we’ll work to keep it as safe as we can. For real peace of mind, it’s a good idea to make sure that your stored assets are insured in the event of tornados, floods, or other natural disasters. Fortunately, the friendly staff at your local self storage facility can help with that. 

If your business has just outgrown its current digs or if you just need a little extra space for old files, inventory, or supplies, consider self storage before you go shopping for warehouse space. No business is too small to benefit from a little extra space. If you sell Mary Kay or other products from your home, you can store excess inventory. If you do online fulfillment, you can pack stuff for shipment right in your storage unit. If you plow driveways in the winter, vehicle storage may come in handy.

Whatever your business, we’ve got the storage solutions you need at one of our eight locations across Oklahoma. Storage ‘R’ Us got our start offering self storage in Lawton, and we’ve since expanded to locations in Moore, Duncan, Chickasha, Newcastle, and Norman. We’re a local company with roots in the community, and we love helping local businesses grow and thrive in Oklahoma!

Every day, around 10,000 Baby Boomers hit the age of 65. That’s a lot of people, many of whom are looking to downsize their lifestyle, simplify their lives, and just enjoy more with less hassle. Downsizing helps save significant amounts of money, as well. Letting go of a larger home with larger utility bills, upkeep costs, taxes, and so on can really help the retirement fund. Of course, when it comes to downsizing, there’s always the question of what to do with all that stuff you’ve accumulated over the years. Fortunately, that’s where self storage in Lawton comes in!

If you’re moving away from Lawton, Oklahoma to be closer to family (or farther away from them!) or just because you always wanted to live in Florida or California or New England, we’re sorry to see you go, but we wish you well! If you’re moving to the Lawton area, we’re happy to welcome you to our community! Storage ‘R’ Us has been a part of the Lawton business community since 1972, and our family has lived here even longer than that, so we can vouch that it’s a great place to live. Whether you’re moving to Lawton or away from us, there’s a lot that goes into downsizing your lifestyle. First things first:

Begin the Decluttering Process Early.

There are plenty of books, articles, TV shows, and YouTube videos on the subject of decluttering and downsizing your home, so you can find the one that works for you. To make your downsizing go as smoothly as the ones portrayed on those shows or in those books, however, you need a game plan before you start. Find a process that works for you, make a game plan, and then get started!

Handy Downsizing Tip: If you have heirlooms or other belongings that you’re planning to leave to your children or grandchildren, consider giving them as gifts today instead. That way you get to see your family enjoy them, and you’ll have one less thing you have to move, dust, or otherwise worry about.

Keep Only What Matters to YOU.

If you’ve been following organizing consultant Marie Kondo in her books or on her popular Netflix show, you know that she recommends keeping only items that “spark joy.” This means that anywhere from 30-70% of your stuff can go to a garage sale, Goodwill, the church, eBay, Craigslist, and so on. Chances are, you also have a lot of stuff in the basement or attic that belongs to your kids or other extended family members. Remind them that your home isn’t a warehouse and give them a deadline. Remind them that if they don’t have space for it in their own homes, self storage in Lawton can help!

Handy Downsizing Tip: When you’re downsizing, think about the rooms you won’t have in your new place. A smaller house may have fewer bedrooms, and may not have an office, a garage, or an attic. Look at what is in those rooms now and decide whether you really need it after you move.

Find a New Place to Call Home.

Before you know what you’re going to need in your new home, you need to know where you’re planning to live. Are you hoping to rent or buy a smaller home or condominium? Do you want to enjoy the benefits of a senior living community? Will you be living with one of your children, another family member, or a friend, or are you moving into an assisted living facility or retirement community? All of these living arrangements will bring different variables to the downsizing process. If you’re moving into a smaller home of your own rather than moving in with friends or family, you’ll need to hang onto more of your utility items, such as kitchen utensils.

Get Help When You Need It.

It’s important to ask for help when you need it—not just during the planning and decluttering stages, but throughout every step of the process. Your kids, family, friends, neighbors, church members, and even the staff at your friendly neighborhood Lawton self storage facility will be happy to help. Just be sure that you only ask for help from people you know that you can trust. If your family or close friends aren’t around or available, the managers and staff at Storage ‘R’ Us are always happy to help folks pack, move, and store their belongings. And with three convenient locations in Lawton, as well as others in surrounding communities, there’s bound to be a Storage ‘R’ Us near you!

Handy Downsizing Tip: There are even folks who call themselves “senior move managers” that you can hire to help you with all the details. They’ll contribute as much or as little help as you need. Not sure where to start? The National Association of Senior Move Managers has lots of member companies and can help you find one near you!

Self Storage in Lawton for the Overflow.

Just because you don’t always have room for everything in your new place doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re ready to let it go just yet. Maybe you’re trying out the “six-month test.” What’s that? If you’re not sure whether you’re ready to part with something, put it someplace out of the way—such as Lawton self storage—for six months to see if you miss it. If you decide to hang on to it for good but don’t have enough space in your new home, go ahead and keep it in Lawton self storage along with all of your other overflow, from seasonal decorations to your mother’s dining room furniture that you simply can’t part with and none of your kids can use.

With different-sized storage units and climate-controlled self storage in Lawton, Storage ‘R’ Us offers all the self storage options you need, not to mention some of the friendliest managers and staff around. With three convenient self storage locations in Lawton, we’re eager to help you move into your new home or simply find a home away from home for some of your most treasured belongings.

Every new year begins with such promise and so many opportunities to try new things, change bad habits or form good ones, and improve our lives. But it can be difficult to get started when you’re faced with a lot of clutter in your way or a lack of space in which to stretch and grow. That’s where self storage in Lawton comes in handy, helping you to declutter your life, find new opportunities, and stick with those New Year’s resolutions!

Recover from the Holidays. The holidays are a time of family, friends, togetherness, and fun, but let’s face it, the holidays can also be exhausting. Recovering from them doesn’t happen overnight. If you’ve still got holiday decorations that need to be put away such as Christmas lights, those huge inflatable lawn decorations, or even the tree itself, you can find room for them in Lawton self storage. You can keep them safe until next year without cluttering up your attic or garage. You’ll find you have even more space for all those new presents you got this year!

Get in Better Shape. One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, get in better shape, start that new diet, or hit the gym. Of course, one of the reasons that’s a perennial New Year’s favorite is that it can be a tough resolution to stick to. After all, there’s a reason you stopped going to the gym in the first place, right? It’s hard to find time to drive over and work out in the midst of everything else you have to do. Plus, those monthly gym dues aren’t cheap. Maybe it’s time to try a home gym, instead! Don’t think you have the space for some weights and an exercise bike around the house? Lawton self storage can help you clear out that spare room so you can set up a home gym in no time!

Unplug the Whole Family this Summer. Maybe this is finally the year that you drastically reduce the amount of time you and your family spend in front of screens. Take those flat-screen TVs, tablets, and gaming systems and put them all into self storage so that you and the family can focus on spending some quality time together. Visit the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Sequoia National Park, or any of this country’s other scenic attractions. Go camping, fishing, hiking, canoeing, you name it! Just be sure that you’re putting your electronics into climate-controlled self storage in Lawton, because the kind of extreme temperature shifts that we experience here in Oklahoma can ruin those flat screens and tablets in a hurry.

Complete that Home Repair or Remodel Project. Do your New Year’s resolutions include finally getting that home repair or remodel off the ground? One of the problems with fixing up the place is not knowing what to do with everything while you’re doing the work. You don’t want to get paint or dust all over your couch, after all, and if you’re planning on buying a new bedroom set, what do you do with the old one in the meantime? Self storage in Lawton can help with all of that; just remember to invest in climate-controlled self storage if you’re storing furniture that can be damaged by changes in humidity.

Make that Move to a New Home. Are you moving to a new home this year? Whether you’re downsizing or upsizing, there are a lot of ways that self storage in Lawton can help make your next move easier. Staging a home for sale takes a lot of work, and if you haven’t moved out yet, it can be tricky to find a place to put everything. Self storage to the rescue! Plus, if you’re moving into a smaller place or simply want to use your move as an opportunity to declutter your living space, self storage can help keep your items safe and accessible while also keeping them out of your hair.

De-Clutter the Home Office. It is a known fact that clutter decreases productivity. You may insist that there’s a system to all your home office clutter, but those piles of documents, end-of-year financials, old tax records, stress-relieving knick-knacks that you got as Christmas presents over the years, and everything else in your office is a drain on your productivity and an invitation to procrastinate. Sure, you could get to work, or you could finally rearrange that pile of paperwork in the inbox. If it’s time to cut down on the clutter and up your productivity, you can find the perfect home office storage you need with self storage in Lawton.

Get Started with that New Hobby. If you resolved to finally start a new hobby in the new year, you may find that hobbies take up space. Many popular hobbies include jewelry making, scrapbooking, or learning to play an instrument. All of those come with supplies and materials and require a space to work on them, and not everyone has enough space around the house to store all the ephemera that comes with a new hobby. Fortunately, climate-controlled self storage in Lawton is great for scrapbooking and crafting supplies, musical instruments, or whatever else your hobby entails!

Hold a Garage Sale. While we’re in the grip of cold weather in Oklahoma, it can be tough to think about spring, but before you know it, garage sale season will be upon us once again. If you’re decluttering your home during the cold months and need someplace to store all those unwanted items until it’s time for the big sale, look no further than self storage in Lawton! You can even share a storage space with a few family members, friends, or neighbors to get the most out of your garage sale prep!

Whatever your plans for the year, self storage in Lawton can help you find a perfect solution! Storage ‘R’ Us has been serving the community since 1972, and our friendly self storage experts have all kinds of suggestions for creative ways that you can use your self storage space to meet your goals this year! Contact us today or stop by one of our convenient self storage locations to get started!

Depending on how you do your math, there are more than 80 million Millennials (here defined as those who were born between 1981 and 1996) in America right now. They’re in the workforce, graduating from college, buying things, and, of course, many of them own homes. In fact, around 35% of Millennials own their own homes already, and millions of others are just entering the years of peak household formation. What does that mean? Among other things, it means that Millennials need storage space.

After all, home ownership comes with clutter. No matter how big your house is, it probably isn’t big enough to keep all your stuff, and it’s definitely not big enough to store things the way you want to store them. That’s why self storage in Lawton from Storage ‘R’ Us offers self storage solutions that suit your needs, so that you can store your stuff how you want to store it. 

Help with the clutter. Let’s face it, clutter is stressful. While the big movement toward decluttering may be relatively new, people of every generation have come to the conclusion that having too much stuff lying around detracts from your enjoyment of life, rather than adding to it. Many people have even taken the minimalist movement a step farther and embraced life in tiny houses, where storage space is really at a premium.

But even if you just want to cut down on clutter in your living space, self storage in Lawton can help immensely. After all, just because you don’t have room for something doesn’t necessarily mean you’re ready to let it go, especially if it’s something with sentimental value or something that was handed down in your family.

Keep your options open. These days, we’re accustomed to having a lot of choices about where we shop, what we buy, and so on. When it comes to self storage, that means more than just choices about location; it means options in how you pay, what kind of security you can expect, and the storage solution that you choose. At Storage ‘R’ Us, we’ve got self storage options to fit all your needs, and you can do whatever suits your lifestyle and budget: pay online, put a card on file, or pay in advance.

Ultimately, when you put your stuff into self storage in Lawton, you expect convenience, security, and peace of mind. Storage ‘R’ Us has all of the above. With three convenient locations in Lawton—not to mention other locations throughout Oklahoma—there’s bound to be a Storage ‘R’ Us location that’s close to you. All of our locations offer the security and ease-of-use that you demand.

Available 24/7. Part of keeping your options open means being able to get to your stuff when you need it. After all, Millennials are more mobile than any previous generation. They’re used to doing things on the go, including changing jobs more frequently than previous generations and moving more often to be closer to their work or families or simply to find better or more affordable housing. In fact, Millennials experience these kinds of major life transitions approximately three times more frequently than Baby Boomers or Gen Xers. And of course, these days, everyone is used to being online and on the go day or night.

Part of being mobile means having your stuff available to you when you need it. That’s why self storage in Lawton from Storage ‘R’ Us has gated access that puts your stuff at your fingertips 24/7, while still providing the security you need to sleep well at night (or whenever you sleep). We can also provide staging space that can help you with a move, keeping your belongings safe and out of the way while you stage or sell your house or until you’re ready to move into the new place.

Online Services. Of course, at Storage ‘R’ Us, we would love to see you in the office, but we also know that, like many people today, you may prefer to do your research online, check our reviews, visit the mobile version of our website, use our online self storage calculator tool to figure out how much space you need, get in touch through social media (we just added a new Instagram account!), learn how to make the most of your self storage experience by reading our monthly blog, and even check rates and reserve your rental online! With Storage ‘R’ Us, you can do just about everything this side of actually moving in right from the palm of your hand.

On-site experts. When it is time to move in, help is available at any of our Lawton self storage locations. Whether you come by our original location on East Gore Blvd or visit our locations on Rogers Lane or NW Cache Road, you’ll find friendly, knowledgeable staff who’re happy to answer your questions, supply you with time- and labor-saving tips and tricks, and walk you through ANY aspect of your self storage experience. You can even strike up a conversation with us through social media any time!

Budget-Friendly Storage Solutions. We get it. Money is tight. You need every dime that you get, and there’s no reason to spend it when you could be putting it into savings. That’s why Storage ‘R’ Us offers plenty of options, so that you only pay for the self storage solutions that you need.

We already talked about our online self storage calculator, which can help make sure that you rent only as much space as you need. You’ll also have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that if you need more room down the road, it’ll be here waiting for you. If you need climate controlled self storage, we’ve got that, too, along with packing and moving supplies and just about everything else that you might need for your next move.

We’ve been in the self storage business since 1972, which means that we’ve spent the better part of the last five decades refining and improving our self storage facilities and processes. We know what works and what doesn’t, but more than anything else, we want to know what works for you.

From Millennials to Baby Boomers and beyond, at Storage ‘R’ Us, we know that all of our customers have specific needs and ways they want to store their stuff. We’re here to satisfy those needs and help you find the self storage solution that’s perfect for you.