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Climate Controlled Storage: What It Is, Why It Matters, and When You Need It

What Does 'Climate Controlled' Actually Mean? Climate controlled storage maintains a consistent indoor temperature — at MyCube Storage, that's between 55°F and 80°F year-round. These units are housed inside a fully enclosed, insulated building with active heating and cooling systems. Standard (non-climate controlled) units are typically drive-up units that are exposed to ambient outdoor temperatures. In Lyndhurst, NJ, that means baking heat and high humidity in July and August, and below-freezing temperatures in January and February. Over weeks or months, those conditions take a toll on sensitive materials. The Science of Storage Damage — What Heat and Humidity Actually Do Most people don't realize how much damage temperature swings cause over time. Here's what happens inside an unregulated unit: • Wood expands and contracts with temperature changes, causing joints to loosen, surfaces to warp, and finishes to crack or peel. Antique furniture is especially vulnerable. • Humidity above 60% creates the perfect breeding ground for mold and mildew. Fabric, upholstered furniture, mattresses, books, and clothing can develop mold in as little as 24–48 hours in high-moisture conditions. • Electronics fail due to condensation. When a cold unit warms up rapidly, moisture forms on circuit boards — the same reason you shouldn't turn on a cold laptop immediately after bringing it inside. • Paper and photographs become brittle, yellow, and stick together. Documents stored in heat and humidity deteriorate permanently. • Leather dries out, cracks, and peels when exposed to low humidity, and can grow mold in high humidity. • Musical instruments — especially guitars, violins, and pianos — are highly sensitive. The wood swells and contracts, pulling strings out of tune and cracking bodies and soundboards. What Should Be in Climate Controlled Storage? Use this as your checklist. If you're storing any of the following, climate control is worth it: • Wood furniture (tables, dressers, bed frames, cabinets, antiques) • Leather furniture (sofas, chairs, ottomans) • Electronics (TVs, computers, gaming consoles, speakers, cameras) • Artwork, paintings, prints, or photographs ...

Jimmy Buffett
March 16th, 2026

What Size Storage Unit Do You Actually Need? A No-Nonsense Guide

Self Storage

The Storage Unit Size Chart — What Actually Fits Most storage facilities list unit sizes but never tell you what they really hold. Here's an honest breakdown of every size we offer at MyCube Storage in Lyndhurst, NJ: • 5×5 (25 sq ft) — Think of a large walk-in closet. Fits 10–15 medium boxes, a small dresser, a TV, and a few bags. Perfect for: college students storing over summer, seasonal décor, small business document archives. • 5×10 (50 sq ft) — The size of a small bathroom. Fits a queen mattress, small couch, a few boxes, and a dresser. Perfect for: studio apartment contents, a single room's worth of furniture, short-term moves. • 5×15 (75 sq ft) — A good mid-size option. Fits a one-bedroom apartment: full bed, couch, dining table, 15–20 boxes. Perfect for: one-bedroom moves, storing during a renovation. • 10×10 (100 sq ft) — Our most rented unit. Fits the contents of a two-bedroom apartment including appliances. Think: couch, two beds, dining set, fridge, washer/dryer, and 20+ boxes. Perfect for: two-bedroom moves, home office storage, medium business inventory. • 10×15 (150 sq ft) — Fits a full three-bedroom home minus the big appliances. Great for furniture-heavy households or business storage with frequent access needs. • 10×20 (200 sq ft) — The size of a standard one-car garage. Fits the full contents of a 3–4 bedroom home including appliances, or a cargo van's worth of business inventory. • 10×25 (250 sq ft) — For major moves or growing businesses. Fits large households, contractor equipment, retail overflow, or a full estate. • 10×30 (300 sq ft) — Our largest unit. Equivalent to a two-car garage. Handles complete household moves, commercial inventory, vehicle storage setups, or multiple rooms of furniture with room to spare. How to Calculate the Size You Need (Step by Step) Don't just guess. Use this simple 3-step method before you book: 1. Write down every large item you're storing: beds, sofas, dining tables, appliances, ...

Jimmy
March 13th, 2026

Makespace vs Mycube Bins

Self Storage

Alternative for Makespace and clutter Why choose a family-owned and operated boutique storage company over other big-name options? We put YOU first! Our valet bin storage solutions are unmatched for value, flexibility, and convenience. Find out more below! REQUEST A QUOTE MYCUBE VALET BIN STORAGE Think smaller…OR BIGGER FLEXIBLE STORAGE OPTIONS When you need extra space in your home, there really should be no limit to how much or how little you can store. Our pricing options allow you to pay per bin, not per unit size. SIMPLE PRICING TIERS Storing your belongings shouldn’t be confusing. Our price scales up at $24/bin per month (min. 3 months of storage). And we don’t charge an hourly rate for your scheduled pick-ups. Your first pick-up is free; and if you need to store more of your things, future pickups and deliveries are just $59. CONVENIENT CONTRACTS When you need extra space in your home, there really should be no limit to how much or how little you can store. Our pricing options allow you to pay per bin, not per unit size. How Does MYCUBE Compare to MAKESPACE? MY CUBE Pickup 1st pickup FREE; then just a $59 flat rate Price $24 per bin per month (3-month minimum) Minimum Storage Size Signature Size Bin (27in x 17in x 12in) Convenient Online Inventory AVAILABLE Inventory Management Managed by MyCube Delivery Time 48 hrs Insurance Outside coverage encouraged but not required for service Disposal And Junking Services AVAILABLE Self – Storage Unit Option Available AVAILABLE 24 HR monitored Storage AVAILABLE MAKESPACE STORAGE Pickup $49/hr Price Starting at $72/month (for an 8 month contract) Minimum Storage Size Makespace storage provides 5′ x 5′ Storage Units Convenient Online Inventory AVAILABLE Inventory Management Makespace storage is Managed by third-party Delivery Time 10 days to 4 weeks Insurance Makespace storage requires Basic Protection Plan included; Silver, Gold, and Full-Value plans for purchase Disposal And Junking Services AVAILABLE Self – Storage Unit Option Available NOT AVAILABLE AT MAKESPACE STORAGE 24 HR monitored Storage AVAILABLE Think smaller to get the fair pricing, convenience, and personalized attention of a family-owned and operated valet + self-storage company. ...

Mycube Storage
August 24th, 2022

CLEAN, SAFE, CLIMATE-CONTROLLED STORAGE

Self Storage

CLEAN, SAFE, CLIMATE-CONTROLLED STORAGE Have you ever packed away your belongings in a “safe place” and found them destroyed later? The problem with home storage is that you can never guarantee your stuff will be usable when you need it. Moths, rats, moisture… All of these things are hazards for your stored items. But not when you store your stuff with MyCube! Keep reading to find out why! CLIMATE-CONTROLLED STORAGE It’s easy and safe to store your furniture, photographs, electronics, artwork, and other items with MyCube! Our storage units are climate-controlled to protect your items from extreme temperatures. Your belongings are housed in an indoor finished building where dirt and dust are less likely to penetrate. PEST-FREE AND MONITORED 24-7 Rest assured your items will be returned to you in the same condition. With Valet Bin storage, we store all your items in our secured OFF-SITE storage facility location. The facilities are monitored 24/7, pest-free, and equipped with the latest in fire prevention and sprinkler systems. Find Storage in Lyndhurst Give us a call and find your clean, safe, climate-controlled storage solution today! ...

Mycube Storage
August 7th, 2022

GOT SEASONAL CLUTTER?

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When the seasons change, so does your stuff! Do you really need to keep the summer gear around all year long? Make room for pumpkins, flannel, and all the fall things you love with secure storage solutions from MyCube! How does it work? Find out more below! Store the Little Stuff We offer Valet Bin Storage so you can store a lot or a little at a cost-effective price! (As low as $24/month). Our signature bins measure 27in x 17in x 12in. Capacity: fits the contents of a large air travel suitcase. Our wardrobe boxes Dimensions are L:20 x W:24 x H:46″. Capacity: Fits 25 hangers & 10 pairs of shoes. Store the Big Stuff Our self-storage is a cost-effective option if you have more than a few bins to store. Your summer hobbies don’t have to get in the way of your plans for fall. Keep your gear tucked away for the good weather. We’ll make sure it’s ready whenever you are! Push button below to view our unit sizes and affordable rates. Prices starting at $85/month. (Ask about first month FREE!) Find Storage in Lyndhurst So what are you waiting for? Get started today! This is your season for safe storage! ...

Mycube Storage
August 7th, 2022

5 Steps for Moving a Couch Into Storage

Storage Tips

From late-night snacks to sick days, or binge-watching your favorite show, your couch is with you through it all. Now, you have decided to upgrade the furniture in your home, but aren’t ready to part with your old couch yet. We’ve all been there. If you still intend to use your couch in the future, consider storing it in a storage unit. A storage unit will help to keep your couch in the best condition until you need it next. Are you looking for tips for moving and storing a couch? Find them here! Step 1: Clean the couch- If you’ve ever dug your hands into the couch cushions, you know all of the mystery items you can find in there. Mismatched socks, empty wrappers, crumbs, you name it! Before moving a couch, it is important to give it a thorough cleaning. First, vacuum the couch to suck up any crumbs, dirt, or hair. When vacuuming, make sure you hit under the couch cushions and pillows. Next, the spot cleans the sofa with an upholstery cleaner. Before using an upholstery cleaner on your couch, test it on an inconspicuous area. Step 2: Break the couch down- Next, break the couch down into as small of pieces as possible. Remove all cushions and pillows from the couch and plan on moving them separately. Step 3: Cover the couch- One of the times the couch is the most prone to damage is when it’s being moved. To keep any dirt or liquids from staining your couch during the move, cover the furniture piece with moving blankets. This will also help to pad the frame of the couch to protect it from bumps or dings. Step 4: Get help when moving the couch- The last thing you want during the move is to injure yourself or damage the couch. When moving an item as heavy as a couch, always ask for help. Depending on the size and weight of the couch, as well as the layout of your home, you may need ...

Mycube Storage
August 16th, 2020

5 Tips for Organizing Your Self Storage Unit

Storage Tips

Renting a self-storage unit is your first step in making more space in your home, garage, or place of business. But to truly get the best use out of this extra space, you need to organize it efficiently. Here are five tips on how to stretch the space in your self-storage unit. Start at the Beginning As you’re packing up your boxes before moving them to your storage unit, be sure that you fill them. To keep them from becoming too heavy, pack them with a mixture of light and heavy items, such as books or glassware combined with draperies, cloth, or pillows. It’s also helpful if you can use boxes that are all the same size. This will make it easier to stack them and keep your boxes organized. Label, Label, Label There are one of two ways you can go about this. Either write the entire contents of each box on its side. Or put a number on each box and write its content on a list. Then, as you fill your storage unit, keep the boxes in order. This way, when you need a specific item, you can locate it on your list and then know right where to go in your storage unit. Make It Accessible Once you’ve done all that careful labeling and begin to stack your boxes in your storage unit, be sure to build a walkway by leaving a couple of feet between each row of boxes. This way, when you do need to get something from a box you can easily locate it without having to move a ton of stuff. Don’t Waste Any Space Remember that the floor of your self-storage unit isn’t the only place to store things. Use bungees and hooks to hang items from the walls and/or ceiling of your unit. All of the space between those walls is yours to use, so get creative and utilize every inch. Pack Strategically Finally, remember that no matter how well you label your boxes and organize your unit, the items ...

Mycube Storage
August 12th, 2020

Creative ways to use self storage

Storage Tips

Emergency Cache To start with, you can store food and other items there to retrieve as needed and avoid taking up precious space in your Garage or home. In fact, the key to successful emergency planning is storing items in different places so you can access them even if you can’t get home, and a storage unit is a great choice. The city of Paramus NJ, has another ingenious suggestion for storage. It encourages residents of the beachside town, which is located in a tsunami zone, to rent space and leave it empty and available to drop off items from their houses if they need to flee. Art Gallery Fridge and walls full at home? Finding a place to store your child’s artwork for posterity – you know, just in case he becomes the next Monet — is a great use of storage space. But Derek Donnelly, an artist in Miami, has elevated storage containers to an “art form,” you might say, using them as an art gallery space in the arts district of Pinellas Park. The gallery is created from three containers that include a studio space, while other containers serve as his apartment. Maker Space Why not turn storage space into a make-shift workshop? Ben R., a chef in Bergen County NJ Self Storage has a side hustle upcycling antiques and furniture to sell online. His storage space offers the perfect location for sanding, painting, and refurbishing the furniture. Having a separate space disconnected from his home has helped him turn enough of a profit that he is planning an upcoming trip to Rosedale Park NJ, Fair Lawn NJ, or even Rutherford NJ. To sum things up these are things you can do with your storage unit, don’t forget to ask the company what their policies are. Office Space. Even small, at-home businesses can benefit from a dedicated office or space to do work. … Art Studio. Art projects tend to get a bit messy during the creative process. … Personal Gym. … Music Space. … Personal Space. … Picking The Right Storage Unit. https://youtu.be/4QqEspZrTeE ...

Mycube Storage
August 21st, 2019

How to Organize a Small Room on a Budget

Storage Tips

If you’re trying to figure out how to organize a small bedroom on a budget, these 12 ingenious tips and tricks will get you there in no time! I like to have lots of baskets and shelves so that’s what I mostly added to my closet as that helped me coral my shoes, bags, and dozens of pairs of jeans. As “custom” closet solutions go, these IKEA systems are pretty cheap too. You can add as much or as little as you need and completely tailor whether you have a small or large bedroom closet, or a small or large budget! Organize your drawers with dividers Fold your clothes vertically to maximize drawer space Think outside of the box for nightstands and bedside lighting Utilize the space under your bed Utilize the space behind your door Add shelves to the walls – when you don’t have floor space, think vertical! Use basketsInstall a closet organization System DIY additional closet shelving Use felt hangers If you don’t have a closet, make one Think outside the box I’ve never had the luxury of having a huge bedroom and even now, despite the 2,800 sq. ft home we live in, our master bedroom is on the small side and definitely lacking in the organizational department. Of course, just because your Storage room is small, doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of space to utilize in order to get organized. Sometimes you have to get a little creative and even more so when you need to do it on a budget. If you’re starting from scratch with a bedroom makeover, definitely take all of these storage ideas into consideration, too! Don’t forget to sing and enjoy while packing your boxes!! Here’s a fun self-storage video for you 🙂 https://youtu.be/ZA0rOQ9zYYc ...

Mycube Storage
June 17th, 2019

10 Luckiest Storage Unit Finds

Self Storage

Gambling on a complete stranger's belongings can sometimes lead to the discovery of riches. We count down the 10 luckiest storage unit finds around the world! https://youtu.be/CRbUxnFJgjM Auctions of storage units occur after fulfilling the State lien law procedure of someone who has not made payment on their unit. Storage auctions aren’t our favorite side of the business, but they are part of it. Along with bringing cash and a valid government-issued ID, remember these three tips when going to a self-storage auction: 1. You cannot enter any units or touch anything until you pay for it. 2. We charge a cash cleanout deposit (so come prepared) – refundable once the unit is empty. 3. The number of bidders varies widely – sometimes we have 5 bidders, other times we have 50. We have people that come from all over North New Jersey, for all the local townships. Starting From and including: Allendale Harrington Park Ramsey Alpine Hasbrouck Heights Ridgefield Bergenfield Haworth Ridgefield ...

Mycube Storage
May 16th, 2019

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