Renting a storage unit can be the ideal solution if you need a place to keep your stuff while moving to a new home, undergoing a big renovation, downsizing to a smaller place or just needing extra ...

Combining households, renovating your living room or turning that spare bedroom into an office often means clearing out your possessions. But not all home projects have to involve a Marie Kondo-style ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a journalist covering consumer protection and fraud. Moving is stressful enough without having to deal with the loss of ...

Storage units can be a great solution for people who are moving and need a spot to perch their stuff during the transition. Likewise, if their home is damaged in a storm or they’re doing a major ...

Seven years ago I wrote about the cost of renting a storage unit, and urged people to avoid putting things in storage indefinitely. The next year, in 2018, I downsized from a single-family house to a ...