The Real Cost of Hiring Movers: What to Expect? (2026)

by John Miller | Jul 9, 2025 | Self Storage Guides

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. But when those guys showed up? They took one look at my stuff and said, “Oh no, this is way more than we estimated...

First Apartment Essentials: What You Really Need (2026)

by John Miller | Jul 2, 2025 | Self Storage Guides

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 space like it was yesterday (even though it was 15 years ago). I showed up with a futon, a TV, and exactly one...

Avoid These Moving Mistakes on Your First Move (2026)

by John Miller | Jul 2, 2025 | Self Storage Guides

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 moved into my first apartment that I literally forgot to pack a can opener and spent my first night eating...