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Valentine's Day Boxes

10 Creative Valentine’s Box Ideas for Kids

Needing a fun valentine’s day box for your child? check out these 10 DIY ideas that can be done with U-stor boxes!

Valentine’s Day as a kid is so fun! Remember the afternoon Valentine’s party you would get to have with your classroom? It was the best! Now as a parent, you are in charge of creating your kids’ Valentine’s Day box for school to collect all their Valentine’s Day cards and treats. Turn this year’s box into a fun project you can do together with your child! We’ve gathered 10 of our favorite designs here to spark your child’s imagination.

Don’t have …

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Dropping Pounds in 2024? Shed Bulky Items with Cheap Storage!

Do Your New Year’s Resolutions Include Losing Weight? U-STOR Can Help!

We might not be a personal trainer, but we certainly have a place for you to drop off excess bulk from around the house ;). We also have a few tips and fun facts about dropping actual pounds while you’re moving into storage.

Moving isn’t the most fun, but at least there’s a workout involved! Did you know packing moving boxes and loading a moving truck (preferably a Penske moving truck;) can be better exercise than going to the gym?

So how many calories can you burn moving? We found some …

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how to choose the right storage unit size from ustor wichita

Storage Unit Sizes: Which Is Right For You?

So Many Storage Unit Sizes & So Much Stuff Can Be So Overwhelming!

Storage units come in a variety of sizes to accommodate your needs. So which size do you need? Keep in mind how long you’ll need the storage unit. Is it short-term storage or long-term storage? You don’t want to have to reorganize later or move everything to a bigger unit if you need more space!

5×5 storage unit – Small storage unit (size of a small closet) & fits smaller furniture items, small boxes
5×10 storage unit – Small storage unit (size of a walk-in closet) & fits mattress …

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boat storage at ustor wichita

Cheap Boat Storage

Summer Fun Will Soon Come to an End. Do You Have a Place to Store Your Toys? Get Wichita Boat Storage Near You!

Your boat is your investment…so be sure you keep it protected for years of fun to come! U-STOR offers boat storage near you with 7 Wichita storage locations. Our boat storage perks include:

24-7 Security: In addition to our surveillance cameras and gated access, our onsite managers provide extra eyes to keep your boat safe from theft or vandalism.
Convenience: Storage for boats frees up space at home, in your driveway, or your dock – giving you more room …

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troy, manager of ustor wichita celebrates his birthday, and 40 years at ustor

Troy Celebrates a Birthday & 40 Years at U-STOR Wichita

Our Fearless Leader celebrates his Birthday and 40 years at u-stor self-storage!

Being that his birthday is July 26, we thought we’d sit down with our awesome Property Manager for a quick Q&A with Troy, the birthday boy!

How long have you been with U-STOR? I’ve been with U-Stor since 1983. I originally filled out an application to work maintenance at Buttonwood Tree Apartments. I started working for the company in construction, helping to build storage facilities and office buildings.
What made you start working in this industry? I eventually went back to school. During that time, I worked both construction and …

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ustor car storage in wichita ks

Cheap Car Storage in Wichita

Protect Your Ride With Cheap Car Storage Near You!

Hot rods are cool, but is yours literally too hot?! Whether you have a classic car, convertible, or vehicle that you only use during certain seasons, car storage can provide a safe and secure place to keep your vehicle during the off-season. Keep your ride cooler and shaded to protect paint, upholstery, and that precious engine!

With triple-digit temperatures in Kansas this summer (and this is just the beginning), here are a few reasons to consider covered car storage in Wichita at any of our 7 U-STOR self-storage locations:

Short-term car storage: Traveling …

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why climate controlled storage

Why Climate Controlled Storage?

Spring is Here! On Top of Spring Cleaning, Climate Controlled Storage Should Be at the Top of Your List. Here’s Why!

While traditional storage units are great for protecting valuables, climate-controlled storage units maintain a consistent temperature and humidity level. This protects your belongings from extreme temperatures (by the day for us Kansans:), moisture, and pests. Here are just a few of the many reasons why air-conditioned storage is worth considering this spring:

Protects Your Belongings

Climate-controlled storage units provide the ideal environment for storing delicate items such as antique furniture, electronics, artwork, instruments, fabric, or important documents. Extreme Kansas temperatures & …

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cheap student storage wichita ks

Student Storage is In Session

School’s (Almost) Out for Summer – So cheap Student Storage is in Session!

It’s that time again. Flowers are blooming, the smell of freshly cut grass is in the air…and nearly freed students will flock from their dorms for summer break. So, what to do with all that stuff? Get cheap student storage at U-STOR Self-Storage!

If you’re a college student, you know that finishing (and acing) finals and being freed for summer break is one of the best feelings! But if you live in a dorm, you know the dreaded feeling that follows…getting moving boxes, moving supplies, packing up, then …

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ustor maize review

U-STOR Maize Celebrates Great Review!

In 2022, U-STOR celebrated our highest occupancy rate in years (thank you for choosing local storage, Wichita)! We were also awarded as one of the Best Storage Unit Companies in Wichita and received so many kind customer reviews to validate our award.

One U-STOR Maize review in 2022 really stuck out to us. We’d like to give a big shoutout to our longtime U-STOR Maize Manager, Whitney, and our Property Manager, Troy for their amazing dedication to our customers. Here’s to great reviews in 2022 and making more customers happy in 2023!

“Just wanted to say that Whitney …

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Cheap Christmas Decorations

Use Moving Boxes for DIY Christmas Decorations

We understand that budgets can be stretched thin for many families during the holidays, so U-STOR has come up with a handy DIY fun project for the whole family to create cheap Christmas decorations together using non-other than something we know a lot about: moving boxes!

DIY Christmas Presents Using Moving Boxes

Keep it simple and find festive ribbons to wrap around cardboard boxes for a natural look. Candy cane stripes or plaid ribbons with a sprig of greenery tucked under make a good contrast!
If these will be outside holiday decorations, be sure and place …

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