With summer hitting its peak in Hampton Roads, you’re likely focused on the present rather than the coming change of season. If the Tidewater area is your second home, with a nice condo or beach house, you definitely put in the work to make it comfortable during your stay. When it’s time to return to… Read more »

When it gets too hot outside in Hampton Roads, it’s nice to have a cool spot at home with games and activities to keep you entertained. Whether you call this space the rec room or mancave, its purpose remains the same: fun and relaxation. It may be your furnished basement, your converted garage, or a… Read more »

Office environments are changing. Where some companies have transitioned to remote work, others are utilizing co-working space to keep their businesses running. If you have experienced a shift due to past COVID restrictions or other reasons, you will find that downsizing an office can lead to surplus equipment.  Self-storage offers an ideal solution for business… Read more »

With May being National Chamber Music Month, it’s a good time to remind you that Tidewater Drive Storage Center has units available if ever you need to store a large string instrument. Whether your music student is taking some time off in the summer, or if your guitar collection is growing too large for your… Read more »

April is Stress Awareness Month, though it’s an issue we should be mindful of any time of year. Too much stress can lead to headaches and other ailments, and if we don’t take a step back for self care it could contribute to long term health problems. While much of the stress we experience is… Read more »

Extreme weather can cause damage, therefore some items placed in hot attics in summer or cold garages in winter are put at risk. Climate-control helps maintain the integrity of the inventory kept in self-storage units, therefore wooden furniture, fabrics and even electronics remain in good condition. Wherever you place unused items for temporary or long-term… Read more »

Spring cleaning is coming soon once again, are you prepared? It’s amazing how much stuff accumulates around the house in a year. Much of it, we can let go before we decide what stays at home and what can sit in a Norfolk self-storage unit. What’s left, we throw out and feel lighter. When your… Read more »

Life comes at you fast sometimes. A canceled lease may force you to find a new apartment within thirty to sixty days. A new job may move you to another city, effective ASAP. Quick relocations bring challenges, especially if you have an entire house of furniture and appliances to pack. Self-storage provides some help when… Read more »

Events of the last few years have changed the way many people live and work. The 2020 lockdown resulted in many jobs turning remote, for example. Today people continue to work outside a dedicated office, and some have even taken the bigger step of downsizing and working from the road. Imagine trading it all in… Read more »