You’ve decided that The Storage Neighbor in Madison, AL is the right location to meet your storage needs.  We are happy to welcome you to The Storage Neighbor family.  We are certain that you are going to enjoy your storage experience with us.  Our team in Madison, AL is here to meet all of your storage needs, so just let us know what we can do to help!

As you prepare to move your belongings into your Madison, AL storage unit, we offer you these tips to make your move more enjoyable.

1. Visit The Storage Neighbor Madison, AL location of your choice to purchase the high quality boxes and packing supplies you will need to protect your belongings.  Choosing quality boxes and packing supplies ensures that the items you pack will be properly protected throughout their stay in your Madison, AL storage unit.
2. Label all boxes with a description of the items stored within. We suggest labeling more than one side and the top of each box.  If you are moving, consider labeling the box with the room it should be delivered to in your new home.  
3. Use large boxes for lighter, bulky items such as pillows and blankets.  Smaller boxes should be saved for books, dishes and other heavy items.

When stacking items in your Madison, AL storage unit, consider these tips:

1. Stack like sized boxes together, this will keep them from tipping over inside your Madison, AL storage unit.
2. Place labels facing out, so you can quickly and easily identify which box you need.
3. Store boxes of heavy items closer to the floor and lighter items higher up. Heavier items are also better stored at the back of your Madison, AL storage unit.
4. Don’t forget to leave an aisle in the center or along the sides of your Madison, AL storage unit so you can easily access all your items.

With these tips, and the friendly staff at The Storage Neighbor, your storage experience in Madison, AL should be a good one.  Please let us know what we can do to help!

Everyone knows that Madison, Alabama self storage facilities are used by homeowners to clear away the clutter.  If you haven’t used a Madison, Alabama storage unit to store items during a move, you probably know someone who has.  You may have even used a Madison, Alabama storage unit to store items that you don’t use anymore, but aren’t quite ready to sell or donate to charity.  But have you ever thought about all of the other ways that you could use a Madison, Alabama storage unit? 

What many people don’t realize is that there is a whole world of other uses for Madison, Alabama storage units.  Did you know that many businesses in Madison, Alabama lease storage units from The Storage Neighbor?  The Flex Storage program from The Storage Neighbor is extremely popular with Madison, Alabama businesses.  Providing Madison, Alabama businesses with low cost, easily accessible storage space for excess inventory, product samples, equipment and seasonal items is one of the hallmarks of our Flex Storage program.  Madison, Alabama businesses love that this storage program provides them with flexible leases, space sizing and automated billing.

Many businesses also take advantage of our climate controlled Madison, Alabama storage units to store historical documents offsite.  Our secure Madison, Alabama storage units provide the perfect opportunity for businesses to move important documents that cannot be destroyed to an offsite location, freeing up valuable square footage within their offices.

Of course, our Madison, Alabama storage units are also a great way for landscapers, handymen and construction companies to store their expensive tools.  Our secure Madison, Alabama storage units provide the peace of mind that businesses require for their valuable tools, equipment and supplies.

If your Madison, Alabama company is looking for additional storage space, please visit our website to find the location nearest you.  Our friendly, knowledgeable team will be happy to explain how The Storage Neighbor can be a valuable partner in your success.

When you need storage in Alabama, you need The Storage Neighbor.  The Storage Neighbor is the leading source for self storage in Alabama.  We have seven self storage facilities in Alabama for you to choose from. With four storage locations in Huntsville, Alabama and three more in Madison, you are sure to find a facility that is near your home or office.

The Storage Neighbor’s Alabama locations have an array of storage options.  All of our storage facilities in Alabama have a minimum of five different sized storage units to choose from.  The smallest storage units at our Alabama facilities are either 5’x5’ or 5’x10’ depending on the location you choose.  The largest units are either 10’x30’ or 10’x40’.  With additional sizes in between, you are sure to find a self storage unit at any of our Alabama locations to meet your needs.

If the items you are storing need to be protected from temperature and humidity changes, consider leasing a climate controlled storage unit in Alabama.  Five of our seven storage facilities in Alabama have indoor climate controlled units for you to choose from.  With varying sizes of climate controlled units, you can store a little or a lot and still ensure those items are protected from temperature changes.

The team working in our Alabama storage facilities is focused on customer service and your complete satisfaction.  Simply come to one of our Alabama storage facilities and let our team show you the many options we have available.  We carry a complete array of moving and packing supplies at each of our facilities.  The dedicated staff at our Alabama storage facilities is also well versed in meeting the needs of businesses.  Let them show you how our Flex Storage program can benefit your business.

For more information about each of our Alabama storage facilities, please visit our website.

If your company is in need of extra storage space, consider The Storage Neighbor’s warehouse storage in Madison.  Long known as a leading resource for personal storage, The Storage Neighbor also provides businesses with vital warehouse storage in Madison.  Our Flex Storage program is perfect for any business in need of additional space and looking to reduce overhead.

Our budget friendly warehouse storage in Madison provides your business with a cost effective way to store items not in frequent use.  Moving out of date files, overflow of inventory and unused product samples to our Madison warehouse facilities allows you to reclaim valuable square footage in your office.   Whether you opt for our dry outdoor storage, or a climate controlled indoor unit, you are sure to find the right size warehouse unit at our Madison facilities. 

When you lease a Madison warehouse unit from The Storage Neighbor, you will be able to take advantage of a host of benefits.  Our Madison warehouse clients enjoy the full security measures we have in place.  Each of our warehouse facilities in Madison has gated security access and digital video surveillance to ensure the safety of the items stored in our Madison warehouses.  We also have onsite property managers who are always available to answer your questions and assist you with your storage needs.

Our warehouse facilities in Madison come with flexible lease terms for your convenience.  If seasonal storage is all you need, we can accommodate you at all of our Madison warehouse facilities.  For those businesses with long term storage needs, we offer discounts for long term lease commitments at our Madison warehouse facilities.  We also offer the option of having your vendors deliver directly to our Madison warehouse facilities, without you being onsite to accept the delivery.  Let our Madison warehouse property managers explain how this valuable service can work for you.

Contact The Storage Neighbor for more information about how our Madison warehouse facilities can benefit your business.

When the closets are full, and it seems there are boxes in every corner, it is time to investigate self storage in Madison.  Renting a self storage unit in Madison is easy to do, but finding the best self storage facility in Madison can be more difficult.

Here’s what you need to know when you are evaluating self storage facilities in Madison.

• Look for a self storage facility in Madison that has gated entry with key code access.  This type of secure access allows the management team to track who comes in and out of their self storage facility in Madison.
• Self storage facilities in Madison should rent on a month to month basis, giving you the flexibility to meet your specific storage needs.  Be sure to ask for available discounts if you plan a long term lease of your Madison self storage unit.
• Consider whether you need an outdoor or indoor storage unit.  Indoor units typically are climate controlled offering protection from extreme temperatures.  For most, an outdoor self storage unit in Madison is perfectly acceptable.
• Find out what sizes of storage units are available.   Getting a unit that is too large or too small isn’t a great option. You should be looking for a unit that meets your specific storage needs, with a little bit of room for growth as you accumulate more things.

These are just a few things to consider when evaluating self storage facilities in Madison.  You will be pleased to know that finding all of these features is as easy as calling The Storage Neighbor.  We offer three self storage locations in Madison, and four additional locations in Huntsville, for your convenience.  The Storage Neighbor is dedicated providing the best self storage facilities in the Madison-area. You simply won’t find a company more dedicated to top notch self storage than The Storage Neighbor.

There are many options for self storage in Madison, but no company has better facilities than The Storage Neighbor.  For more information on our self storage facilities in Madison, click here.

The Storage Neighbor’s Madison locations are known for their superior customer service and attention to detail.  At The Storage Neighbor, our goal is to provide you with more than just a secure storage unit in Madison.  In addition to providing secure storage in Madison, we offer a variety of services to make transitioning items into your unit easier. 

Madison residents need storage facilities for a variety of reasons, but most of those reasons are related to some sort of change in their life.  Our dedicated staff is ready to help make these often difficult transitions easier.  When you come to one of our Madison storage locations, we will help you find the right sized space for your needs and budget.   Our Madison storage units come in a variety of sizes to meet your storage needs.  Our Madison storage facilities at County Line Road and Research Park also offer climate controlled storage options for your convenience.

Each of our Madison storage locations also carries a wide variety of moving supplies.  Having all the supplies you need to box up items for storage, takes one more thing off your list and makes the move that much easier.  Our Madison storage facilities also sell the locks needed to secure your specific unit.  No need to waste time at the local hardware store wondering which lock is best for your Madison storage unit.  Simply visit our office, and pick up a lock you know will provide security for your Madison storage unit.

From the moment you call one of our friendly, onsite storage managers in Madison, throughout the length of your lease, our team is ready to make your storage experience as low stress and carefree as possible.

Click here for information on our County Line Road, Madison storage facility.

Click here for information on our Nance Road, Madison storage facility.

Click here for information on our Research Park, Madison storage facility.

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.

10 Cool Things in Huntsville/Madison

OCTOBER EDITION

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). see the feed

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. [more]

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.