When Huntsville residents need storage space they turn to The Storage Neighbor.  Huntsville residents know The Storage Neighbor will provide them with secure storage at reasonable rates.  Here are the top 5 reasons people in Huntsville rely on The Storage Neighbor.

1. Residents of Huntsville use The Storage Neighbor when moving.  When you need to clear out unnecessary items to help make your home look larger, moving extra furniture and boxes to one of our Huntsville storage facilities makes a world of difference.  Our Huntsville storage facilities rent month-to-month making it easy to store things for a short time while you prepare to move.
2. Huntsville residents use our storage facilities for extra space.  Many families that are downsizing to a smaller home, store non-essential items at our Huntsville storage facilities.  Of course, many of us have simply run out of closets and need additional storage space.  Our Huntsville storage facilities are here for all of your overflow storage needs.
3. Our Huntsville storage facilities are often used during military deployments.  We are proud to offer our military personnel, and their families, access to secure self storage during their deployment.  Our Huntsville storage managers are experienced in your unique needs, and are here to help with your preparations as you get ready to serve our country.
4. Our Huntsville facilities are often used during home renovations.  When you have to clear out a portion, or all, of your house, using our Huntsville storage facilities is an easy solution.  Getting things out of the contractor’s way, and the inevitable mess, makes the months of home renovations more bearable.
5. Many businesses use our Huntsville facilities for document storage.  Our secure, private and easily accessible Huntsville storage locations are perfect for businesses that need more space to store files.  With financial statements and other vital business documents needing to be stored for several years, renting one of our Huntsville storage units provides the additional space needed, at budget friendly rates.

No matter why you need additional storage space, The Storage Neighbor is your source for secure self storage in Huntsville.  Click here to learn more about our Huntsville storage facilities.

Are you in the process of moving to Huntsville, AL?  Has your Realtor told you that you need to de-clutter the house?  Are you wondering where to store all of your boxes while you are moving to Huntsville, AL?  If you are moving to Huntsville, AL, turn to The Storage Neighbor for all of your storage and moving needs.  We are your reliable source for storage when moving to Huntsville, AL.

With a wide variety of storage options, those moving to Huntsville, AL find that our storage facilities are just the solution they have been searching for.  We offer units in seven different sizes for storing those items that are not essential while moving to Huntsville, AL.  Our units range in size from 5’x5’ to 15’x30’, depending on the The Storage Neighbor location you choose.

Our smallest unit, a 5’x5’ space called The Sandbox, is perfect for those moving to Huntsville, AL whose storage needs are minimal.  This unit can hold as many as 60 small boxes and a few small pieces of furniture.  If you have many items to store while moving to Huntsville, AL, consider our 10’x10’, 10’x15’ or 10×20’ units.  Each of these storage units can hold a large variety of items while you are in the process of moving to Huntsville, AL.

One of the best parts of working with The Storage Neighbor is that one of our four Huntsville locations is sure to be close to your new home.  At The Storage Neighbor, we know that moving to Huntsville, AL, or any move for that matter, is stressful.  Let our friendly, helpful staff make moving to Huntsville, AL easier for you and your family. 

Our goal is to provide those moving to Huntsville, AL with safe, affordable, secure storage.  Call or stop by one of our Huntsville locations, and let us help make moving to Huntsville, AL quick and easy.  Click here for more information on our Huntsville locations.

At The Storage Neighbor, we are committed to providing the best self storage service in Huntsville.  Our commitment to the community is part of what makes us unique in the Huntsville self storage business.  We want to be more than just a location for self storage in Huntsville.  We want to be the place that your family relies on for a variety of needs, beyond just self storage in Huntsville.

Our unique approach to self storage in Huntsville is built on the concept of families helping families.  As a family owned and operated business, we strive to bring a personal touch to our self storage facilities in Huntsville.  We view our employees, and our Huntsville self storage clients, as members of our family.

At The Storage Neighbor, we recognize that many of our Huntsville self storage clients come to us during times of transition or change in their lives.  We also know that many of these changes can be stressful for our Huntsville self storage clients.  The managers and employees at our self storage facilities in Huntsville are ready to help ease your transition.  We want your experience with our self storage facilities in Huntsville to be stress free, so let us know what we can do to help.  We are happy to help in any way we can.

In our quest to be more than just a self storage facility in Huntsville, we are actively involved in the community.  We proudly support the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation and are active participants in many community yard sales each year.  We also offer complimentary notary services at all of our self storage facilities in Huntsville.  These services are available to anyone in Huntsville, regardless of whether they are renting a storage unit from us.

At The Storage Neighbor, you will find a family of people who want to provide you with the best self storage facilities in Huntsville.  Click here to learn more about each of our Huntsville self storage locations.

10 Cool Things in Huntsville/Madison

NOVEMBER EDITION

1. 21st Annual Huntsville Half-Marathon and Heroes Run 5K

The 21st edition of the Huntsville Half takes place on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8:00 am. The course is a relatively flat out-and-back course that starts and finishes at the Hillwood Baptist Church. T-shirts and medallions awarded to finishers.

2. Toys for Tots at The Storage Neighbor

The Storage Neighbor would like to announce our annual Toys for Tots campaign this month. You can drop off a toy at any of our locations in Alabama.

3. Galaxy of Nights Walking Nights

Don’t miss this Holiday tradition – a favorite among Huntsville Botanical Garden members! Galaxy of Lights is a magnificent mile and a half-long holiday light extravaganza featuring larger-than-life animated light displays. Nov 20-24 and an all new dog walking night on Monday, Nov 23.

4. Huntsville Swing Dance

Check out the Huntsville Swing Dance Society’s November Dance featuring Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade. Miss Tess and her band bring an incredible mix of fast, exciting music mixed, with slow, sultry swing. Nov. 21, 2009 7-11 pm. Admission: $10 / $7 Students

5. Nall – “Out the Box” in Decatur

An exhibit exploring symbolism and surrealism with no boundaries in the infamous style of Alabama native and internationally known artist, Nall. Presented by the Carnegie Visual Arts Center from Nov. 5-28, admission is free.

6. Huntsville Havoc Home Games

Check out this months Havoc’s home games at the Von Braun Center. 11/6 vs. Columbus, 11/7 vs. Knoxville, 11/14 vs. Pensacola, 11/26 vs. Louisiana and 11/28 vs. Knoxville.

7. Spirit Stroll in Madison

Every first Saturday of the month (Nov. 7) after the Madison Street Festival take a free guided stroll through the historical district of Madison. Dressed in a top hat and frock coat, SA Hale presents some of the more unique, strange, and telling happenstances of the community. The tour starts at Hale Fire Glass, 112 Main Street at 7 pm.

8. ‘Christmas Belles’s @ Theatre Huntsville

A church Christmas pageant spins wildly out of control as three sisters try to reign in the mayhem. Amidst an ailing Santa, a vengeful sheep, and a reluctant Elvis impersonator, a family secret emerges that just might derail the entire production. November 13-14 & 19-21 @ 7:30 pm & November 15 & 21 @ 2 pm. $17 for Adults. $15 for Students/Seniors.

9. Monkeyspeak

Monkeyspeak, at Flying Monkey Arts on Nov. 6th at 8:30 pm, is Huntsville’s most exciting spoken word open-mic night, held the first Friday of every month. Readers of poetry, short stories and more are invited to participate.

10. SportsMED High School Basketball Shootout

16 of the best high school basketball teams from the area including Bob Jones and Huntsville meet on Thanksgiving Weekend at the Von Braun Center in the SportsMed Shootout. Tickets are $5. $3 discount for students.

Huntsville Tidbits

Things You Might Not Know…

* John Hunt is considered the Founder of Huntsville.

* Leroy Pope is considered the Father of Huntsville.

* George Steele is considered the Builder of Huntsville.

* The land in and around Huntsville yielded 1000 pound of cotton per acre.

* Huntsville is built over a vast network of caves.

* John Hunt was Scotch-Irish and immigrated to Pennsylvania and then moved south.

* Alabama A & M was established on December 16, 1877.

* U.S. Space and Rocket Center was established in 1970.

* In 1825, there were 308 males and 170 females living in Huntsville.

* Huntsville was the epicenter of a earthquake in 1959 that spanned a 25 mile radius and caused minor damage.

1. Taste of Huntsville

The 35th annual Taste of Huntsville event is Thursday, Oct. 22 from 5:30-8:30 pm at the VBC. The 2009 Taste of Huntsville “Dining with the Stars” event will feature food and drink samplings from more than 50 Huntsville restaurants and businesses, special demonstrations by Jack Daniel’s Distillery and Beam Global and a silent auction.

2. $25 to Olde Town Brewing – Iron Bowl Q&A

$25 to Olde Town Brewing Co., maker of “Alabama’s original beer” brewed right in Huntsville, to the first person to correctly answer this question – respond to this email. In what year did the game that came to be known as the Iron Bowl first take place and how many fans attended?

3. 5th Annual Rocket City Short Film Festival

In its fifth year, the popular film festival takes place October 23rd at the Flying Monkey Arts Center, Huntsville’s unofficial arts center based in an old factory building. It’s sponsored by The Film Co-op, Admission $5 (showtime at 8 pm).

4. Scarecrow Trail at the Botanical Garden

Scarecrows in their fall glory are placed throughout the Garden through October 31st. As you walk through the Garden, you’ll be amazed by over 90 Scarecrows made by businesses, school groups, church groups and individuals. Traditional, scary or just plain fun, they are all imaginative and add a whimsical atmosphere. Even the trees take on a new look in the Enchanted Forest. On weekends enjoy hayrides, the amazing sorghum maze and some extra-special events! Open during normal Garden hours.

5. Yard Sale at The Storage Neighbor

Alabama’s neighborhood storage source invites you to be our guest and come to our Yard Sale on Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM off of Blake Bottom Road. It’s free to get in and there will be great items and treasures available for purchase.

6. The 6th Annual Liz Hurley Ribbon Run

The Liz Hurley Ribbon Run 5K (Friday, October 16, 5-7 pm) course will take runners through beautiful downtown Huntsville, including the Twickenham and Old Town Historic Districts. It’ll feature live entertainment, food and beverages, booth displays and children’s activities!

7. Bridge Street’s Twitter Feed

North Alabama’s premier lifestyle center, Bridge Street Town Centre, keeps local in the loop on everything from new movie releases to farmer’s market announcements to deals (NY & Co.) to the latest store openings (Orange Tree).

8. Five Points Walking Tour

Charming bungalows dominate the Five Points District. This is Huntsville’s newest locally designated historic district and encompasses architecture from the late 1890’s through the 20th century. Guides will share unique and interesting stories about these quaint Victorian homes and bungalows. October 3 at 10 am. Call 256-551-2230.

9. Huntsville Dragway

The next two weekends feature enough dragway racing for the whole month. The United Outlaw Racing Series is this Friday & Saturday, October 2-3. And the Super Sunday Showdown has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 10th.

10. Monday Night Beer Tastings at the Nook

The best beer bar in Huntsville has a history of rocket scientists, good music and inexpensive Cajun meals. Every Monday at 5 pm, taste some of their over 200 beers to be enjoyed. You can check out the current selection on their beer page.

Neighborhood Tidbit

Bridge Street Town Centre

Bridge Street Town Centre, located within the Madison, Alabama city limits made its Huntsville-area debut in late 2007. Since then, the upscale mall has surpassed all expectations. Bridge Street isn’t the typical mall. It is a resort styled area that boasts a five-star hotel and a New Orleans type feel. Bridge Street also features a small lake with canals running through the complex like Venice, Italy. Visitors can take a gondola ride or check out the only Apple retail store in the area. In the warm months, watch top notch local entertainers provide sidewalk entertainment, acoustic guitar stylings, vocalists, mimes, clowns, jugglers and magicians. Locals as well as tourists rank Bridge Street Town Centre in the top five places to see in the Huntsville area. There have been celebrity sightings at Bridge Street as well. In 2008, Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn were seen walking about Bridge Street Town Centre. The pair purchased one of the lavish penthouses that sit high atop the Westin Hotel at Bridge Street in order to be near their son who attends the University of Alabama at Huntsville and plays on the school’s hockey team.

10 Cool Things in Huntsville/Madison

SEPTEMBER EDITION

1. Big Spring Jam

Alabama’s Big Spring Jam is one of the largest music festivals in the Southeastern United States. Since its debut in 1993, BSJ has donated almost half a million dollars to area charities, health and human services agencies and arts and entertainment organizations. The tradition continues with a slew of great acts September 25th – 27th at Big Spring International Park in downtown Huntsville.

2. Yard Sale at The Storage Neighbor

Alabama’s neighborhood storage source invites you to be our guest and come to our Yard Sale on Saturday, September 19th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM off of Blake Bottom Road. It’s free to get in and there will be great items and treasures available for purchase.

3. $25 to Olde Town Brewing Co. – ID This Photo

2 tix to Olde Town Brewing Co., “Alabama’s original beer” brewed right in Huntsville, to the first person to identify this local picture – respond to this email.

4. Southern Bier Garden Festival

Beer lovers rejoice. On Saturday September 12th from 2-8 pm, the Huntsville Botanical Garden hosts the first annual Southern Bier Garden Festival. Beer lovers will be given a map as they enter and will be free to wander/sample the south’s best breweries at beer tents spread throughout the Garden. Bring your lawn chairs and drink up!

5. Huntsville Stars Last 5 Home Games

Hold off on football mania (at least for a weekend) and head over to The Joe for the last five games of the Huntsville Stars season. The team that produced two of this year’s MLB Home Run Derby finalists faces off against the Jacksonville Suns September 3-7.

6. 38th Annual Monte Sano 10K/5K/Fun Run

Spend this Saturday morning, September 5th running through this beautiful rolling, shady course on top of Monte Sano Mountain in the 38th running of Monte Sano. As if you need any more motivation, this year’s runners receive a tank or a t-shirt.

7. Theatre Huntsville’s “You Can’t Take it With You”

On September 11-19, You Can’t Take It With You, the Pulitzer Prize winning comedy takes a look inside the mad, mad world of the Sycamore family. Explosions, impromptu ballet, and income tax evaders abound! In contrast to this delightful family are the unhappy Kirbys, invited over for a cheap meal and a wedding proposal. You’ll be laughing til your stomach hurts.

8. Bridge Street Farmers Market

The Bridge Street Farmers Market takes place every Saturday (rain or shine) through September 26th in the mixed-use Bridge Street Town Centre. You’ll experience a variety of agricultural produce and flowers, homemade breads and baked goods. There will also be entertainment fit for the entire family.

9. Huntsville Museum of Art
The Huntsville Museum of Art in beautiful Big Spring International Park features pretty much something for everyone, one of the reasons it has been voted one of Alabama’s top 10 destinations. Take a stroll through the latest award-winning exhibitions, admire student artwork in the Children’s Community Gallery, or even sign up for an art class at the Museum Academy.

10. Sci-Quests’s Immersive Theater

Consistently one of the best family attractions in Huntsville, the Immersive Theater leads audiences through the formation of a thunderstorm and tornado-like conditions all in an interactive 3-D format. Shows are Tuesday – Saturday.

Neighborhood Tidbit
Five Points Historic District

Five Points is Huntsville’s latest Historic Preservation District, established in 1999. Initially part of the 1892 East Huntsville Addition, it developed slowly over the course of a century. The neighborhood’s significance lies in its mixture and evolution of middle-class housing in 20th century Huntsville. The houses include Victorian homes, Bungalows that experienced great popularity in the 1920’s and 30’s, Cape Cods, which were then succeeded by the Ranch style, which was fashionable in the 50’s and 60’s. The East Huntsville Addition was the first true suburb in Huntsville, made feasible by the construction of a streetcar line, which allowed working people to live farther from jobs and shopping without owning an automobile. The neighborhood still retains its 19th century grid layout of broad, parallel streets, narrow but deep lots, and rear service alleys, which permit pedestrian-oriented streets.