Looking for a convenient way to handle your next move? Whether you’re moving locally or across the country, portable storage makes the process simpler and less stressful. Here’s what you need to know about using portable storage, also known as mobile storage, for your move.

How Does Portable Storage Moving Work?

Unlike traditional moving methods, portable storage eliminates many of the usual hassles. Here’s how it works:

1. We Deliver the Containers to You
   Portable storage containers, like Big Box containers (8 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 7 feet tall), are delivered directly to your driveway or preferred location.
2. You Pack at Your Own Pace
   Take your time loading your belongings into the container. There’s no rush or tight timeline like with a rental truck.
3. We Handle the Driving
   Once your container is packed, we pick it up and transport it to your new residence. You don’t have to worry about navigating a large truck or dealing with fuel costs.
4. Unload at Your Convenience
   After the container is delivered to your new home, you can unload it on your schedule. Once you’re done, we pick up the empty container.
5. Storage Options Available
   If you’re downsizing or need extra storage, you can load a separate container for items you want to store. We’ll take those to our secure storage facility for safekeeping.

Why Choose Portable Storage for Moving?

• No Driving Required: We handle all the transportation, saving you time and reducing stress.
• Flexible Packing: You can pack and unpack on your schedule, without the time pressure of a rental truck.
• Great for Downsizing: Easily combine moving and storage if you need extra space for belongings you’re not taking to your new home.
• Convenience: With portable storage, you only load and unload once, and no repeated handling of your items.

Simplify Your Move

Portable storage is perfect for both local and long-distance moves. Our team makes the process easy by taking care of the driving and providing secure storage solutions when needed.

To learn more about BigBox’s competitive rates and shipping destinations, check out the Long Distance Moving section on our website. Ready to schedule your move? Contact one of our representatives or use our convenient online scheduling tool today.

Two great services—moving and storage—all from one great company!

How did self-storage begin?

While self-storage is now a staple of American life, its origins can be traced back thousands of years to ancient China. Around 6,000 years ago, the Chinese stored their possessions in clay pots placed in public underground pits. These storage pits were supervised to ensure only owners could access their items, laying the foundation for the secure storage we know today.

Fast forward to the 1850s, when Martin Bekins, the son of a Dutch immigrant, brought the storage concept to the United States. Bekins recognized the need for household goods storage as Americans migrated west. In 1906, he built the first reinforced steel and concrete warehouse in Los Angeles, followed by another in San Francisco. Notably, the San Francisco warehouse survived the devastating 1906 earthquake, proving its durability and utility.

Modern self-storage as we know it began in 1958 with the Collum family in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Around the same time, others in Texas started constructing simple tin garage units that were quickly rented out. As demand grew, more facilities popped up across the country.

By the early 1970s, large national self-storage players like Public Storage, Shurgard, and Storage USA entered the market. The 1970s also saw a cultural shift, with factors like increased divorce rates, transitions between households, and consumer habits driving the demand for self-storage.

The Self-Storage Industry Today

Self-storage has grown into a massive industry in the United States, driven by a variety of factors like urban living, downsizing, and convenience. Here’s where the industry stands today:

• There are over 50,000 self-storage facilities nationwide.
• The average facility has around 566 storage units.
• The typical storage facility spans approximately 51,119 square feet.
• The most common unit size is about 90 square feet.
• Most U.S. self-storage facilities are operated by mom-and-pop businesses.
• The industry employs approximately 172,000 people.
• There are 2.3 billion square feet of rentable storage space in the U.S.
• 1 in 10 Americans uses a self-storage unit.

Why Self-Storage Is Here to Stay

As more individuals choose apartment living over homeownership, the demand for self-storage continues to grow. Whether for storing seasonal items, downsizing, or making space during transitions, self-storage offers a flexible and secure solution.

From ancient clay pots to modern facilities, the history of self-storage highlights its timeless relevance and adaptability to changing needs.

This week has been incredibly tough for many families across San Diego. Wildfires have swept through neighborhoods, forcing countless residents to evacuate their homes. Tragically, one of our own employees and their family were among those who had to leave everything behind. While the fires continue to burn, today’s cooler weather and higher humidity are helping firefighters in their brave and tireless efforts to control the flames and protect our communities.

At times like this, we understand how overwhelming it can be to figure out your next steps. If you’ve been affected by the wildfires and are struggling to find a place to store your belongings, we want to help. We’re offering one month of free storage to families displaced by the fires. This includes waiving all delivery and pickup fees for our “Big Box” storage units, no matter where you’re located in San Diego County. We want to make this process as simple and stress-free as possible for you during this difficult time.

Our portable storage units are designed to give you the flexibility and convenience you need right now. Whether your car is packed to the brim with household items or you’ve had to leave your belongings behind, we can bring a storage unit directly to you. Once you’ve packed it, we’ll securely store it for you until you’re ready to have it returned.

To take advantage of this offer, just give us a call at (619) 353-5995. Our team is ready to assist you and help you navigate this challenging time. We understand how important it is to have one less thing to worry about while you focus on your family’s safety and next steps.

Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by these devastating fires. We are incredibly grateful for the firefighters, first responders, and volunteers who are working around the clock to protect our communities. Their bravery and dedication are nothing short of inspiring.

We’re committed to supporting our neighbors and helping San Diego recover. If you or someone you know has been displaced by the wildfires, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Together, we can get through this.

Stay safe, San Diego.

Americans Spend Billions on Holiday Decorations

$6 billion dollars. That’s how much Americans are expected to spend on holiday decorations this year, according to the National Retail Federation. While Christmas decorations make up the bulk of this amount, other holidays like Hanukkah, Halloween, the 4th of July, St. Patrick’s Day, and more also add to the total. With so many festive items purchased every year, one challenge stands out: where do you store it all when the holidays are over?

The Problem with Storing Decorations

For many, finding storage space for holiday decorations can be a real hassle. Garages, closets, and other storage areas are often already packed with everyday items, leaving little room for seasonal decor. This is especially frustrating for people who love to decorate but don’t have the space to keep it all organized.

Big Box Storage: The Perfect Solution

Big Box Storage offers a convenient and stress-free way to store your decorations. Here’s how it works:

• Delivery to Your Doorstep: After the holiday season ends, a Big Box storage unit is delivered straight to your home. Each unit measures a spacious 8’ x 5’ (7’ tall), providing plenty of room for your holiday decor—even for the most enthusiastic decorators.
• Pack at Your Convenience: Once the unit arrives, pack your decorations at your own pace.
• Secure Storage: When you’re done, a professional driver will pick up the Big Box and transport it to a secure storage center in San Diego.

Affordable and Hassle-Free

Big Box Storage makes it affordable to keep your holiday items safe and out of the way:

• Free Pickup and Delivery: Both the initial delivery and the pickup are provided at no extra cost.
• Low Monthly Rent: No hidden fees, no surprises. Contact us for pricing!
• Easy Access: When the next holiday season rolls around, simply call Big Box Storage, and they’ll deliver your unit back to you. Once the holidays are over, you can pack it up again, and they’ll return it to storage, all with free delivery and pickup.

Stay Organized This Holiday Season

Big Box Storage makes it easy to keep your decorations organized and accessible, so you can focus on enjoying the holidays. With your seasonal items safely stored, your home can stay clutter-free year-round.

Get Started Today!

Schedule your Big Box delivery online now and save your money instantly. From all of us at Big Box Storage, we wish you a happy and organized holiday season!

Are you lucky enough to call La Jolla home? If so, and you’re in need of extra storage space, Big Box Storage has you covered! With convenient home delivery, easy pickup, and a best-price guarantee, we make storage in La Jolla simple and stress-free.

What is Big Box Storage?

Big Box Storage is a portable storage delivery service based right here in San Diego. We’re not your average storage company—we bring the storage to you! If you’re in La Jolla, we’ll deliver a storage unit directly to your front door for easy access. Once you’ve loaded it, our professional team will return to pick it up and transport it to our secure storage facility nearby.

Need access to your belongings? No problem! Our facility offers free 7-day-a-week access to your storage unit. If you ever need your items redelivered to your home, office, or even a new location, we’ll handle that too. In fact, we provide same-day delivery on new orders to make sure your storage needs are met as quickly and conveniently as possible.

Why Choose Big Box Storage?

Here’s what makes Big Box Storage the perfect solution for La Jolla residents:

• Hassle-Free Service: We deliver the storage unit to you and pick it up when you’re ready—no need to rent a truck or drive across town.
• Flexible Storage Options: Whether you’re moving, downsizing, or just need extra space, our portable storage units make it easy to store your belongings.
• Best Price Guarantee: We will beat any local competitor’s storage rental rate by 10% or more.
• Free Delivery & Pickup: Sign up for three months or more of storage, and we’ll waive both the delivery and pickup fees.

The only thing we don’t do is load the Big Box for you, but we strive to make every other step of the process as convenient as possible. Why? Because we know that moving or storing items can be stressful, and we want to take the hassle out of the equation.

A Quick Note on “Free Delivery”

You may have seen our billboards around town advertising “Free Delivery.” While it’s true, keep in mind that this offer applies to customers who commit to at least three months of storage. Along with free delivery, we also provide free pickup for these long-term customers, giving you even more value.

Ready to Get Started?

If you’re in La Jolla and need reliable, affordable storage, Big Box Storage is here to make your storage experience as seamless and stress-free as possible.

Don’t settle for cramped closets or a cluttered garage—store smarter with Big Box Storage.

Looking for convenient and affordable storage in La Mesa? Big Box Storage has you covered! We offer same-day delivery, door-to-door convenience, and competitive pricing to make your storage experience stress-free. If you’re in the La Mesa area and need extra space, Big Box Storage is the solution you’ve been searching for.

Spreading the Word with Billboards

One of the joys of being a locally owned and operated company is seeing our marketing efforts come to life. At Big Box Storage, we’re proud to serve the San Diego community, and seeing our billboards around town is a reminder of the connection we have with our neighbors.

In La Mesa, we currently have two billboards up: one on El Cajon Blvd. and another along Highway 8. Every time we spot one of our billboards, it’s a moment of pride for our team. For us, it’s not just about promoting storage services—it’s about being part of the community we love.

Changing Seasons and Football Excitement

As summer winds down, we’re all feeling the effects of the recent heat wave, and we’re eagerly awaiting the cooler days of fall. And what pairs better with cooler evenings than football? The NFL is back, and we’re cheering on the Chargers as the season kicks off in full force.

Whether you’re tackling game-day clutter or preparing for a seasonal cleanup, Big Box Storage is here to help with all your storage needs.

Why Choose Big Box Storage?

• Same-Day Delivery: Need storage fast? We’ll bring it to your door.
• Local and Reliable: Proudly serving the San Diego area with personalized service.
• Affordable Rates: Convenient storage without breaking the bank.

Let us make storage simple and stress-free. Big Box Storage is here to support you, whether it’s a busy football season, a seasonal transition, or just making extra room at home.

Don’t wait—store smarter with Big Box Storage today!

Hello, Big Box Storage fans! This week, we’re shining a spotlight on storage in the Solana Beach area! Solana Beach is a stunning coastal community located just 30 minutes north of Downtown San Diego. Right now, it’s a lively hotspot thanks to the ongoing Del Mar Races just a few blocks away at the racetrack.

As summer winds down and seasonal events like the Fair and the Del Mar Races come to an end, many temporary residents in the area will soon be moving on. Whether you’re a summer visitor or a local looking for extra space, Big Box Storage is here to help! Our portable storage units make it easy to safely store your belongings while you focus on what’s next.

College Students: We’ve Got You Covered!

August is more than halfway over, and that means back-to-school season is in full swing. For families and students, it’s time to get ready for the fall semester. If you’re a college student heading to San Diego State University, mark your calendar—the fall semester kicks off on August 26th!

First-time dorm residents, take note: when the school year ends and it’s time to vacate the dorms, Big Box Storage is the perfect solution for your belongings. Each of our portable storage units holds about a room and a half’s worth of items, which means the furniture and essentials from a dorm room will fit into just one container.

Here’s why it’s a game-changer:

• No Need to Ship Back and Forth: Save the hassle of shipping your stuff from the Midwest or out of state every summer.
• We Come to You: Our portable storage units are delivered directly to your dorm or apartment.
• Nationwide Delivery: When you graduate or move, we can ship your storage anywhere in the U.S.

Stay Connected with Big Box Storage

Want to save on your next order? Check out our Facebook page for the latest updates and fun happenings at Big Box Storage. Whether you’re a Solana Beach local, a summer visitor, or a college student preparing for the semester ahead, Big Box Storage makes storing your belongings simple, convenient, and stress-free.

Store smarter with Big Box Storage today!