The County Line Storage Blog

Let me tell you something about South Carolina - it's not all sweet tea and palmetto trees. Okay, actually it's mostly sweet tea and palmetto trees,...

Let me tell you about the time I helped my cousin move from Texas to California. We spent three months driving around this state, sleeping in crappy...

Let me tell you a quick story. Last year, my neighbor Sarah rented a storage unit for her antique furniture collection. One day, she got a call from...

I’ll never forget the time I ruined $2,000 worth of wedding decor because I was lazy about storage. I had just wrapped up a gorgeous rustic-chic...

Let's talk real life for a second. Last summer, I destroyed a perfectly good mattress trying to "save money" on storage. Wrapped it in a $5 plastic...

Let me tell you about my friend Sarah’s disaster. She stored her grandmother’s oil paintings in her garage last summer. When she pulled them out six...

Look, I get it. You rented a storage unit thinking your grandma's china would be safe, only to find it destroyed by a leaky roof or some rogue...

Let’s cut to the chase—if you’re selling online, you’ve probably tripped over a pile of inventory at least once. I know I have. Storage isn’t the...

You know that sinking feeling when the inspector walks in? I do. I once watched a pharmacy manager turn ghost-white when they opened a medication...

Let me tell you a story about my neighbor, Sarah. She stored her grandmother's vintage china in a "secure" storage facility for six months while...

Hey there! If you're reading this, chances are you're staring at a mountain of belongings wondering how it all accumulated. I've been there too -...

Look, I've been turning wrenches for 20 years and I've seen more tools ruined by stupid storage mistakes than by actual use. Last month, my neighbor...

Let me tell you about the time I found my dream 1970s suede fringe jacket at a flea market, only to ruin it by hanging it in my closet like a normal...

Hey there! If you're reading this, you're probably drowning in stuff and trying to figure out where to put it all. I've been there - staring at my...

You know that sinking feeling when you hear a crash from the moving box? I've been there more times than I'd like to admit. After moving five times...

Remember that time you pulled out your favorite winter coat in November only to find it covered in mysterious fuzzy spots? Or when you went to grab...

Look, I get it. The idea of working out of a storage unit sounds like something between a prison sentence and a last resort. But hear me out—because...

Let me tell you something you already know - finding mice droppings in your storage unit is about as fun as stepping on a Lego barefoot. I've been...

Look, I get it—nothing ruins your day like opening your storage unit and finding your grandma’s antique dresser covered in mold because some water...

Let me guess – finals just ended, you’re exhausted, and now you’re staring at a dorm room full of stuff with no idea what to do with it. Been there....

We've all been there. You're cleaning out the hall closet when - oh no - you find it. That beautifully wrapped present you bought for your sister's...

Let’s be real—home renovations never go as planned. I learned this the hard way when I decided to “just update the kitchen.” Two months later, I was...

Remember that time I moved from Fayetteville to Har-Ber Meadows? Picture this: My lease ended on the 31st, but my new place wasn't ready until the...

After fifteen years managing storage facilities, I've learned one hard truth the expensive way - fires don't care about your sentimental attachments...

Look, I get it—when you're up to your elbows in packing tape and cardboard, saving the planet might not be your top priority. But what if I told you...

Remember that time I decided to "quickly" renovate my kitchen? Yeah, me too. Two weeks turned into two months of living with a microwave in the...

Look, I get it. Storing backup equipment is about as exciting as watching paint dry. Until the day your main camera takes a dive into a river or...

You know that moment when you're digging through a mountain of boxes for one stupid item, sweating, swearing, and promising yourself you'll get...

Let me tell you about the time I learned the hard way why storage containers matter. A few years ago, I stored all my winter clothes in cardboard...

Let me tell you about the time I nearly divorced my snowboard. Not because it betrayed me on the slopes, but because it took over my tiny apartment...

Let me tell you about my first apartment disaster. I ignored a tiny drip under the kitchen sink for months. Then one day, I came home to find my...

Look, I get it—you're staring at that pile of stuff you need to store and thinking, "Do I really need to clean this? It's just going to sit in a...

Look, I’ve lived in North Carolina for over a decade, and I’ve got strong opinions about where you should (and shouldn’t) settle down. This isn’t...

Let’s be honest—picking a place to live in Arizona isn’t just about sunny weather (though 300+ days of sunshine sure helps). It’s about your...

Alright, let’s cut through the generic "top cities" lists you’ve seen a million times. I’ve moved across the country more times than I care to...

Let me paint you a picture. It's 2 AM on a Tuesday, and I'm wide awake - not because of insomnia, but because my downstairs neighbor has decided...

Let me tell you about the time I got absolutely screwed by movers. I was relocating from Chicago to Denver and got a quote for $2,800. Seemed fair....

Let me tell you a quick story before we dive in. Last summer, a guy at our storage facility thought it would be fine to store his collection of...

Hey there! If you're reading this, you're probably staring at a pile of stuff that needs to go into storage and wondering how the heck you're going...

Look, I'm not some storage expert - just a regular person who's messed up enough times to know what actually matters when choosing between...

Let's be real - your bike or RV isn't just some random vehicle. It's your ticket to freedom, your weekend escape pod, maybe even your second home....

Let me tell you about the time I murdered a $2,000 leather sofa. It was my first "real adult" purchase - top-grain Italian leather, the kind that...

Look, I get it. You're staring at storage unit prices thinking, "Do I really need to pay extra for climate control?" Let me tell you what I've seen...

Look, I'm not going to sugarcoat this - your first apartment is going to be equal parts amazing and absolutely terrifying. I remember my first place...

So you're moving out on your own for the first time? Man, I remember that feeling - equal parts terrifying and exciting. I was so clueless when I...

So you need a storage units size guide, huh? Yeah, I get it. Maybe you're moving and need somewhere to stash your stuff temporarily. Or your garage...

Alright, let's cut the crap. I worked at one of those big storage places for three miserable years, and I'm here to tell you exactly how they screw...

Look, I get it - you've got that beautiful oak dining set from your grandparents or maybe that solid mahogany dresser you scored at a flea market....