Storage insurance might be one of the most overlooked aspects of self-storage rentals. While self-storage facilities house your items, they are not responsible for the well being of them. The tenant is solely responsible for adequately insuring a variety of events beyond anyone’s control. You’ve gone to the trouble of finding a secure place to […]

Iron Vault Storage staff extend our thoughts and prayers to those suffering from the impact of the recent hurricane. In an effort to help, we are pleased to offer all flood victims a free month of storage at our Gillis storage facility. The facility is located at 4521 US 171, Lake Charles, LA 70611. For more […]
If you’ve ever seen Storage Wars, you know that people will hold on to just about anything. But the buyers of these auctioned-off storage units got more than they bargained for. From valuable collectibles to body parts, you just never know what you might find. After the comic book—titled “Action Comics No. 1” and worth […]

People put items in self-storage for a wide variety of reasons. But two tend to top all others: cleaning and moving. Whether you’re doing a sweep of your house to minimize clutter or packing everything up for a big move, you’ve probably realized that you have more possessions than you know what to do with. […]

Insurance: it’s one of those necessary evils in life. While many customers believe that self-storage facilities include storage insurance in their prices, this is usually not the case. Let’s get some clarification about why storage insurance is a good idea and how you can determine what kind of coverage you need. Why get insurance? Some […]
There are lots of questions surrounding self-storage. On Fridays we break down one frequently asked question to help make navigating the self-storage process a bit easier for you. As you’ve likely figured out, self-storage units come in a wide variety of sizes. On the bright side, this means there is something for everyone. The down […]

Choosing a self-storage unit can be a pretty serious undertaking. Climate-controlled self storage units offer added protection from items requiring special care—something that basic storage units simply can’t do. Here are 5 benefits that climate-controlled storage units can offer. Is this the right choice for you?

There are lots of questions surrounding self-storage. On Fridays we break down one frequently asked question to help make navigating the self-storage process a bit easier for you. A quick Google search brings up a dozen self-storage facilities nearby your home, but how do you know which one is right for you? There are a […]
5 Tips for Storing Furniture
As anyone who has renovated a home will attest to, the renovation work itself is only half the battle. It’s a huge project and can wreak havoc on your life, but what about your belongings? Your house is full of meaningful possessions that need to stay safe during a reno, and storing furniture is no […]
You know what they say: cluttered house, cluttered mind. That may not always be the case, but science shows that there are good reasons to de-clutter your space. In addition to drawing our attention away from things that truly matter, clutter overloads our senses and causes them to work overtime. By constantly signaling to the […]