As the ads for popular fantasy drama TV show state, “winter is coming.” And according to the Farmer’s Almanac, it’s going to be a cold one, so don’t let the relatively mild temperatures we’ve been enjoying so far fool you. Snow is supposed to hit, and hit hard, starting in January, with extremely cold temperatures headed our way in February. What does that mean for self-storage in Oklahoma?

Well, first off, it means that you aren’t going to get away with leaving those shovels, snow blowers, plows, salt spreaders, ice melt, and any of your other winter accessories in storage this year. If you already put them away because you figured we were out of the woods, be prepared to haul them back out to beat back Old Man Winter once the real cold starts.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s long-term outlook for winter weather is promising cold temperatures and wet weather across much of the southern United States this winter, including right here in Oklahoma. So while winter may be getting a bit of a late start this year, don’t count the nasty weather out just yet.

Winter in Oklahoma is an unpredictable ride in the best of circumstances, and there’s nothing worse than getting caught with your proverbial pants down when cold weather hits. It’s much better to get your snow and ice-fighting equipment ready while the weather is fine, so that it’s in good shape by the time the ice and snow arrive.

Don’t want your ice melt, snow blower, or any of the rest of your winter weather toolkit cluttering up your garage or house in the meantime? Don’t worry! You can always keep it in self-storage and get it out as needed. Fortunately, Storage ‘R’ Us is accessible 24/7, 365 days a year, come rain (or snow) or shine, so whatever you need, whenever you need it, it’ll be right there waiting for you.

Self-storage from Storage ‘R’ Us is a great resource for storing all of your winter survival gear all year round. Not just for homeowners, either. Businesses, city departments, and even HOAs that have their own snow and ice removal equipment can benefit from self-storage in Oklahoma, not to mention auto storage that can take care of snow plows and other specialty vehicles during the off-season.

Whatever your plans for self-storage in Moore, Oklahoma this winter, don’t expect to get a boost from mild weather or a nice warm blast from El Niño. This winter in Oklahoma is shaping up to be cold, wet, and snowy. Luckily, Storage ‘R’ Us is happy to be your winter weather headquarters, so that all your stuff can stay right at hand should you need it to combat whatever the coming winter throws at you!

Many people think of self-storage as a temporary solution. Maybe they’re remodeling, moving, or staging a house for sale, and they’re just looking for a place to store a few things out of the way for a while. But here at Storage ‘R’ Us, we know how useful self-storage in Oklahoma can be all year round!

Right now, we’re heading into the holiday season. That means cold weather, presents, and decorations. It’s time to haul out that Christmas tree, dust off the wreath, untangle those lights. The winter months are a great time to store summer clutter, from sports equipment to lightweight clothes. And hey, if you need to keep the kids from finding their presents, there’s no better place to hide them than in your very own self-storage unit!

But winter isn’t going to last forever. Eventually, those holiday decorations are all going to have to come back down, and the Christmas tree will be put away for one more year. When that happens, it’s self-storage to the rescue once again. Rather than cluttering up your garage, basement, or attic, your holiday décor can be neatly put away in a storage unit where it will be waiting when the seasons roll back around.

When the weather starts to warm up and the ground thaws out, it’s time for spring cleaning! Spring cleaning is all about clearing out the clutter, and that’s another moment when self-storage in Oklahoma can help. From putting away your winter clothes until next year to having a place to store things while you clean out the garage or basement, self-storage is a spring cleaning lifesaver! Plus, it’s a great place to store gardening tools until the next time spring comes around.

A lot of people move in the summer, and self-storage can be a fantastic resource if you’re planning to relocate—whether as a place to store your belongings until you’ve transitioned to the new house, or a way to stage your old home for sale. Self-storage in Oklahoma also offers solutions for summer sports equipment, hunting and fishing gear, and even boat and RV storage!

Before long, though, summer starts to give way once more to fall. A chill comes back into the air, and the leaves start to turn. Those warm clothes come back out of storage, and the kids head back to school. If you’ve got kids heading off to college, fall is a great time to use your self-storage unit to store their stuff so that it’s out of your hair while they’re gone, but easy to get to when they come back.

Before you know it, the dead leaves are gone, winter is back, and it’s time once again to dig out your holiday decorations and think about where you’re going to hide the children’s presents. Whatever your storage needs, Storage ‘R’ Us is your year-round resource for self-storage in Oklahoma. No matter what the season, you’ve always got things that could use a good, out-of-the-way home that’s still easily accessible 24/7, and Storage ‘R’ Us has always got you covered!

Here at Storage ‘R’ Us, we pride ourselves on providing self-storage solutions for people all over the northern Oklahoma area. Besides our locations here in Moore, Duncan, Chickasha, and new units opening in Newcastle, we also have three great locations offering self-storage in Lawton.

Lawton is where we got our start, and we’re proud to be a locally owned and operated company. Lawton is also the fifth-largest city in the state, and home to a number of fine military bases, armories, and support centers, including Altus Air Force Base, Vance AFB, Fort Sill, Tinker AFB, and the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant. At Storage ‘R’ Us, we understand the unique challenges that come with military life, and so we’re proud to offer military self-storage in Lawton at all of our locations.

Self-storage in Lawton from Storage ‘R’ Us offers you the same amenities, accessibility, quality, and security that you’ve come to expect, and we even offer extras like a United States Post Office and a self-service dog wash at our East Gore location!

Self-Storage in Lawton, Oklahoma:

Lawton self-storage on 7503 NW Cache Rd: (580) 536-0123

Lawton self-storage on 2310 E Gore Blvd: (580) 357-7113

Lawton self-storage on 900 NW Rogers Ln: (580) 355-9449

No matter what your needs for self-storage in Lawton, we’ve got you covered at Storage ‘R’ Us, from climate controlled self-storage to RV, boat, and auto storage. We also offer moving boxes and supplies, truck and trailer rentals, American flag sales, and everything else you’ve come to expect from Storage ‘R’ Us at every location. So whether you’re looking to store your boat or RV for the winter, find a place to put up those holiday decorations or hunting supplies, or looking for military self-storage in Lawton, look no further than Storage ‘R’ Us!

We know that when you come looking for self-storage in Lawton, you want your belongings to be safe and easy to get to. That’s why the security and accessibility of our storage units is our first priority at all of our locations, and why we offer fenced and gated perimeters, 24/7 digital video surveillance, security lighting, and after-hours access. We also have a helpful and knowledgeable staff on hand at all of our locations to help you find the storage unit that’s right for you, and to answer any questions you might have about self-storage in Lawton or anywhere else.

So if you’re looking for climate controlled self-storage, boat or RV storage, auto storage, moving supplies, PENSKE truck rentals, or military self-storage in Lawton, give us a call or drop by one of our three convenient locations to chat with one of our professional storage consultants today. We’d love to hear from you!

It may still be early in March, but believe it or not, spring is just around the corner. The holiday decorations have all come down, and by now you’ve probably even gotten around to removing the Christmas lights from the outside of your house. Plus, we’ve been having a particularly warm winter here in Moore, for the most part, so you may have already needed to pull some of the extra blankets off your bed, or dig out your cooler spring wardrobe.

The transition from winter to spring means packing away a lot of things and unpacking a lot of others. You’ll need someplace to store all those holiday decorations—and the new ones you bought during the after-holiday sales—as well as all the sweet presents you got. You’ll need to pack away your blankets and your heavy winter coats, your sweaters and your snow boots. And while we’re on the subject, that snow blower is probably taking up some valuable garage real estate, right?

Not to mention, with spring on the way, it’s time to haul out more than just your swim trunks and short-sleeved shirts. Spring means gardening supplies, kiddie pools, fishing gear, sports equipment, and maybe even boats, campers, and 4-wheelers are coming out of hibernation and getting ready for the outdoor fun of spring. Also, as the weather warms up, you’ll find yourself wanting to fire up that grill!

The advent of spring also means the coming of spring cleaning. It’s finally time to throw out some of the stuff that’s been accumulating, or find someplace to store the stuff that you still want to hang on to. What’s the solution to all this stuff? Well, you could keep trying to cram it into your garage, basement, or attic, or you could look into self-storage in Moore, Oklahoma.

Self-storage in Moore is perfect for seasonal items; whether it’s holiday decorations, winter clothes, sports equipment, gardening supplies, you name it! If it’s something that you only need for part of the year, why should it take up space in your house all year round? With a self-storage unit from Storage ‘R’ Us, you can keep all your seasonal items safe, sound, and easily accessible, without sacrificing space or convenience. And when the seasons change, you can simply change out the contents of your storage unit. Put away those winter coats and sleds, and pull out your fishing gear and lawn sprinklers!

With self-storage in Moore from Storage ‘R’ Us, you can even store vehicles like boats, RVs, campers, 4-wheelers, and motorcycles during the winter months so that they’re available for you when the weather starts to warm up. Whatever you’re storing this season, self-storage in Moore can help you transition from winter to spring and, when the time comes, back again.

When we talk about “small businesses” many of us probably think about a local restaurant or a boutique shop. But the fact of the matter is, 9 out of every 10 small businesses are what’s known as a “microbusiness,” which is a business that employs fewer than 5 people. And most of those are what’re called “nonemployer” businesses, which means that they usually only have one employee, who is also the owner. These businesses include craftspeople, artists, consultants, beauticians, and so on, many of whom operate exclusively out of their own homes.

In fact, 51.6% of all businesses in the U.S. are home-based. That means that more than half of all the businesses in America don’t have an office or a storefront, they operate from someone’s living room or den or garage. Maybe it’s sewing handmade clothes or creating unique jewelry or baking artisanal bread, but whatever the business, it’s usually a one-person operation, and often one that has to be accomplished while juggling all the stuff that goes into being a stay-at-home spouse or parent.

After all, a home-based business doesn’t have the same infrastructure or facilities as a job in a big office building downtown. Everything that you do in your home-based business has to be done in the same place where you eat and sleep and watch TV and raise your kids. The mechanics of your business have to flex themselves around the requirements of your life.

That’s where self-storage in Oklahoma for home-based businesses comes in. Self-storage can be a lifesaving proposition when your home-based business is starting to take over your life. Maybe you’ve got an inventory overflow that’s cluttering up your house, or maybe you need to store a lot of extra materials in order to be sure that you have plenty on hand for a seasonal rush. If you’ve got a business knitting sweaters and scarves, and your supplier has a big sale on yarn, you don’t want to be stuck unable to stock up because you don’t have the room to store it.

These days the majority of home-based businesses do the lion’s share of their business online, and that also means a lot of packing and shipping. Packing and shipping usually means a lot of product sitting around, either waiting to be packed up or waiting to be shipped out. It can also mean a lot of packing and shipping materials like boxes, bubble wrap, or what-have-you, and that can take up a lot of space very quickly. Self-storage for home-based businesses can be a great solution for storing and staging shipments prior to sending them out.

So whether your small business is experiencing a growth spurt and your garage or closet can no longer keep up, or if you just need more space or a better way to organize your inventory and materials, Oklahoma self-storage for home-based businesses from Storage ‘R’ Us may be the answer that you’re looking for.

Moving time is always exciting, but it can also be pretty stressful. It seems like there’s always more that you need to do, something else you forgot to pack, change of address forms to fill out at the post office, getting utilities hooked up or switched over, and so on. With so much to keep track of and so much to do, it really helps if you have the right tools.

Luckily, at Storage ‘R’ Us in Oklahoma, we’re more than just your source for self-storage in Moore, we’re also your one-stop shop for moving supplies and trucks. We’ve got everything you might need to move, from boxes and tape to packing supplies, and we’re also Oklahoma’s largest Penske truck rental representative.

When it comes to moving supplies, you can never have too many, and we’ve got all that you could want. From small to large cardboard moving boxes to specialty boxes like wardrobe boxes for your suits and dresses and mirror/picture frame boxes for moving big mirrors or art items easily and safely. We’ve also got packing tape, wrapping paper, bubble wrap, and everything else that you need to move house.

What’s more, our friendly staff can help you with moving checklists and suggestions that’ll make moving quicker, easier, and as painless as possible. At Storage ‘R’ Us, we help a lot of people move, and so we’ve seen a lot of problems come up, and we know a lot of good solutions. Here’s one that we’ve developed just recently:

Keeping track of your tools when you’re moving can be a chore. You’ve got a box that’s already packed up, but you need to add something to it. You’ll need a pair of scissors or a box cutter to get it open, so you’ve got to find those. Then you’ll need to find the marker to add the new item to the list on the box. Nine times out of ten, you’ll find that you’ve got one tool, but the other one is in another room, or someplace else entirely. Luckily, Storage ‘R’ Us has the solution: Our new all-in-one box-cutter and marker tool gives you both in one package; a handy marker on one end, a sliding box cutter on the other!

Storage ‘R’ Us can help make your move easy and hassle-free in a lot of ways, so stop by our location in Moore, Oklahoma, or give us a call at 405-794-1058 today! And while you’re here, why not check out one of our climate-controlled Oklahoma self-storage units. They can be a lifesaver when you’re moving—whether you’re downsizing to a smaller place, or just need somewhere for things to layover during the process, or until you get unpacked. Whatever you need for your next move, we’ve got it at Storage ‘R’ Us!

Summer is the best time of year for anyone who loves to entertain outdoors. Spring has its fleeting pleasures, like blossoming orchards and the cool temperatures, and autumn is great for Sunday tailgating and old-fashioned harvest festivals where you can bob for apples and enjoy the fruits of various harvests. But for people who love to be outside all day and then on into the evening, summer is king. Barbecues, picnics, weddings, parties after local sporting events, family gatherings, a fun treat for your employees… the list is endless if you prefer to celebrate in the warm sunshine or out under the glorious Oklahoma evening skies.

Of course, the big question for those with big social circles and even bigger amounts of outdoor furniture and equipment is… what on earth are you going to do with all that stuff once the guests have gone home? And once the season is over, and the snows drive us indoors to sit sipping apple cider by the fireplace, what’s to be done with tables, chairs, grills, canopies… it can be a serious problem for outdoor enthusiasts!

If you’re finding that the size of your guest list is exceeding the size of your storage space, it may be time to consider self-storage in Oklahoma.

Here’s the thing—if you really love to host parties with your friends and family in “the great outdoors,” why compromise on the size and scope of your outdoor furniture and equipment? You know that large canopy or tent you’ve been eyeing will keep your guests cool in the shade. Having plenty of nice chairs will keep your friends comfortable and lounging instead of standing around awkwardly. Large outdoor tables will hold an impressive potluck spread, and that big gas grill you want will be just perfect for feeding everyone you know. But if you’re worried about where you’re going to keep everything, you may end up having to compromise… and that means your guests might not be as comfortable as you’d like.

And even if you can temporarily store all that’s necessary for perfect outdoor summer and early autumn gatherings, there is of course the question of what you’re going to do with everything once the outdoor entertaining season ends. If you need to put your car in your garage come wintertime, or if your attic is too small or too inconvenient for your outdoor gear, self-storage is the answer. Don’t worry—it wasn’t a bad idea when you bought that bouncy house, croquet set, inflatable paintball gear, or obstacle course that all the kids loved so much. You can store it all in one of the wide range of units available for self-storage in Oklahoma at Storage ‘R’ Us.

As Emily Dickenson once said, “The last of summer is delight.” Don’t let worry over what you’re going to do with your outdoor equipment ruin those final, wonderful warm long days of summer. Storage ‘R’ Us will house everything safely until next year’s first barbecue. Contact us today!

If you’re looking for a long-term or short-term self-storage facility in Moore, Oklahoma, feel free to stop by any of our Storage ‘R’ Us locations and see what our self-storage solutions can do for you! One of our self-storage experts will be happy to recommend a self-storage unit that affords you the kind of storage you require.

Here at Storage ‘R’ Us in Moore, Oklahoma, we like to talk about self storage topics and current events quite a bit, so maybe it’s time to talk a little about a new development over at the main Storage ‘R’ Us site that has us pretty excited.

We launched the new website about 6 weeks ago, and we’ve been pretty busy setting up our social media channels during the post-launch period. But now that we have much of that under wraps, we thought that we’d take a moment and write a quick blog article about the new Storage ‘R’ Us website and tell all our readers about what they’ll find on the new site.

First off, when you visit the new Storage ‘R’ Us website, you’ll be greeted by an all-new design and layout. Rest assured that everything you need is still there on the site, but it may have moved around a little bit. For instance, our monthly storage special used to sit at the bottom of the Home page. Now, you can find it in the top right-hand corner. We thought that we’d attract more attention if the storage special was one of the first things you saw when the site loaded. The monthly storage special offers our customers something new every month—from giveaways on packing and moving supplies to move-in specials.

At the very top right-hand corner of the site—almost all the way to the top of your browser window—you’ll find the new Storage ‘R’ Us social media links. If you’ve ever wanted to stay “in the know” about everything that’s happening at Storage ‘R’ Us, you’d be well served to check out our Facebook page (like us while you’re there!) and follow our Twitter feed. Keep in mind, we’re pretty excited about adding social media to our marketing program, but not so much that we’re going to overpopulate your Facebook or Twitter news feed. We’re also planning a few more social media additions, so keep an eye on our Storage ‘R’ Us Home page for latest developments.

The new Storage ‘R’ Us site has separate pages for each of our self-storage locations in Oklahoma. Each location page features contact information, operating hours, a map, and a list of amenities you’ll find at that location. In addition, you can rent a self-storage unit or pay your monthly bill at the touch of a button.

We’re growing too! If you live in Newcastle, Oklahoma, and you’re in need of a self-storage solution, we’re ready to serve you! Newcastle residents can stay on top of all the latest developments by visiting the new Storage ‘R’ Us pages for Highway 37 in Newcastle and Highway 9 in Newcastle. And, we’ll also be posting jobs information from time to time, so please keep an eye out for self-storage job listings with Storage ‘R’ Us. We’re always looking for really great people to help us run our two new Newcastle self-storage locations.

If you’re looking for long-term or short-term self-storage in Oklahoma, feel free to stop by any of our Storage ‘R’ Us locations in Moore, Duncan, Lawton, Newcastle, or Chickasha and see what our self-storage solutions can do for you! One of our self-storage experts will be happy to recommend a self-storage unit that affords you the kind of storage you require.

Although winter is planning to stick around for another six weeks or so (according to the groundhog), many of us are already thinking about the coming of spring-like weather and all the wonderful things it brings with it. Soon enough, we’ll be out in the yard, digging in the dirt, mowing the lawn, and running the sprinklers. In fact, there’s so much to plan for, we’d better get started now!

There are few things that herald the coming of spring better than the “Garage Sale” signs that start to pop up on residential street corners around the end of March. For the garage sale shopper, each is a bit of a treasure hunt—where they can find all kinds of home furnishings and accents for cheap. And for those planning a garage sale at their own home, it’s a great way to de-clutter the house and make a little money at the same time.

Are you planning a garage sale this spring or summer? Need some help in getting prepared for a successful sale? Here’s some sage advice on how to plan and run a great garage sale.

Timing is everything. Although many like to schedule a garage sale around the same time as their annual spring cleaning, there is a real benefit to holding off the sale until the time is right. Choose your garage sale date wisely. Obviously, weather can be a big factor. If there’s rain in the long-range forecast, you can bet that you’ll see only a fraction of the browsers and buyers you’d normally have on a warm, sunny day. Also, try to schedule your garage sale around the 1st or the 15th of the month. This is when most folks get their paychecks, and they’re ready to spend a little. Good thinking, right?

Select what you’re going to offer during your garage sale. If you look around the house—especially during a spring cleaning weekend—there’s probably plenty of items you’ll find that you can put a price tag on and sell. De-cluttering the house can be a wonderful experience, making room for all kinds of new treasures you can buy with your garage sale earnings. And if you want to stage a massive garage sale and draw flocks of buyers, you might want to pool your “for sale” items with those from the neighbors and have a multi-house garage sale extravaganza!

Stage the garage sale in advance. You can work on your garage sale prep for days—or weeks—before the actual date. All you need is a little space in the garage to set things up. Move the cars out of the garage. Set up as many tables as you can find or borrow. Collect your garage sale items and organize them by room or by type. Remember: retail is detail. Even though this is a garage sale, there’s no reason that it can’t look like it was organized by a professional retail merchandiser. You’ll want all of the kitchen items on one table. All the children’s toys together. All the books, CDs, DVDs, and other media stacked neatly together. In other words, make it easy for browsers to find the things they’re looking for—just like they would expect from a retail shop at the mall. Don’t make them hunt, as it makes you look unorganized and devalues your sale items.

Be ready for the sale day. A well-run garage sale is planned and run on many levels. Aside from the earlier tips on organizing your sale items, you’ll want to make sure that each item is clearly marked with a price tag that’s tied or taped to the item in a way that prevents the tag from coming loose. Also, you’ll want to drop by the bank and pick up a stockpile of small bills and change. A lockbox for the money might also come in handy! Signage (where permitted by the city) is a great way to advertise your garage sale, but make sure to give an easy-to-read address and start time. You want people to know where to find your garage sale and you want them to know when to show up. Then, all you need to enjoy the day is a cooler of drinks, a few snacks, and a couple of little helpers to watch over things with you.

At the end of the day, pack it in. At the end of the garage sale, count your money and pack up all the items that weren’t sold. If your garage sale was a success, you may not have much merchandise left over. But if you do, it’s easy to store the unsold items in a public self-storage facility, such as Storage ‘R’ Us in Moore, for sale next season.

If you’re looking for a self-storage solution, feel free to stop by one of our Storage ‘R’ Us locations in Moore, Duncan, Lawton, Newcastle, or Chickasha, Oklahoma today, and see what our climate-controlled, secured self-storage facilities can do for your garage sale items.

Renting a self storage unit in Oklahoma is easy. Obviously, we favor the self storage units at Storage ‘R’ Us in Moore, Duncan, Lawton, Newcastle, Norman, and Chickasha because we know that each of these self storage facilities has an on-site self storage consultant who can help anyone assess their self storage needs and find the right-sized self storage unit for their property, assets, or belongings. In other words, it’s easy to identify and rent a self storage unit because there’s help available. But, of course, the next big question is how to pack your stuff for self storage. Shouldn’t there be help available in that department as well? Of course!

Packing and storing your stuff doesn’t have to be a terrible chore, especially when you think about it as a process of three simple stages. Keep this in mind: you can take a garage, attic, or basement full of stuff and have everything packed neatly away in a self storage unit by the end of a typical weekend day. Sound too easy? Not at all!

The first stage of a packing and moving process that results in a self storage unit neatly filled with your stuff is the Planning Stage. It’s here that you identify the items that need to go into storage and make a few decisions. The first decision should be how they need to be packed (for either short-term or long-term storage) and how they should be physically placed in your rented self storage unit. Obviously, if you have old dishware or children’s toys that you won’t need any time soon, these may be the kinds of items that can be stored at the rear of the self storage unit. Just make sure to wrap each group of items in paper or bubble pack and place them into labeled boxes. More frequently-used items, such as seasonal decorations, may need to be boxed and placed toward the front of the self storage unit for easy access. The next decision you need to make in the Planning Stage is what types of materials you’ll need to pack everything away neatly and safely. You may need storage boxes, packing paper, bubble pack, packing tape, and labels. All of these materials can be found at Storage ‘R’ Us in Moore, Oklahoma.

The next stage of the process is the Packing Stage. Here is when you wrap, pack, and label all of the items you’re storing. Oddly enough, of all the stages, this is the one that gets rushed more often than not. So, if you’re going to take the time to store your belongings, rather than sell or donate them to a thrift store, make sure that you don’t skimp on the Packing Stage. Wrap all your belongings separately, and pack them away in sturdy boxes with other similar items. Label every box so that you can tell what’s inside at a glance.

The last stage of the self storage move-in process is the Load-in Stage. Here is where you finally open the door to your newly-rented self storage unit in Oklahoma and begin to arrange your self storage boxes neatly in the unit. As stated earlier, frequently-used items should be stored near the front of the self storage unit. And if you have a lot of boxes to pack away, you might consider keeping an aisle open down the middle of the self storage unit that will allow you to easily access different areas without having to push your way between tight stacks. (By the way, you may want to get out a piece of paper and diagram where each box went in the self storage unit so that you can easily identify which stack and box contains Grandma’s old tea set when you’re gathering everything together for that retro tea party with the girls.)

And that’s all there is to it. With all of your seldom-used items neatly packed away in self storage, you can find something truly productive to do with all the free space you’ve just created in your home!

If you’re looking for a self storage solution, feel free to stop by one of our Storage ‘R’ Us self storage locations in Moore, Duncan, Lawton, Norman, Newcastle, or Chickasha, Oklahoma today, and see what our climate-controlled, secured self-storage facilities can do for your belongings.