When you do your holiday shopping this year, please keep Brooks Mini Storage in Kinston NC in mind. We are partnering with The Salvation Army to raise money for its Rescue Christmas initiative. This will fund community efforts to provide services to our neighbors who need financial assistance. If you are in the position to help out this year, please consider donating to the cause at our facility on J P Harrison Boulevard.

We Need Help This Holiday Season in Kinston NC

We can count on seeing many things during the holidays: Christmas trees and menorahs, holiday lights, and The Salvation Army’s red kettles. This year, however, stores will look a little different. People plan to shop more online. A large number of stores have closed their doors as a result of the pandemic. And you will see fewer red kettles, meaning the funds usually raised by them are expected to drop dramatically. Brooks Mini Storage is accepting donations for The Salvation Army at our facility to make sure assistance programs are still funded for those who need them.

The Salvation Army works on the local level to provide support to neighbors who might be unable to purchase groceries or pay their bills for a number of reasons. It serves meals to families around the country and supports homeless shelters and their resources. Help us by donating to this great cause at our Kinston NC facility.

Storing with Brooks Mini Storage

Brooks Mini Storage on J P Harrison Boulevard offers up to 300-square-foot storage units. We are equipped with all the amenities you need, such as temperature control and drive-up entry. If you ever need storage supplies or have any questions, our office is open 9-6 on weekdays and 9-3 on Saturdays. View our available storage units online!

Need help finding the right storage facility for you? Choose one that can help you every step of the way. Brooks Mini Storage has temperature-controlled and drive-up storage, as well as parking options for your vehicle. And you never have to worry about showing up unprepared because we sell storage supplies in our office in Kinston NC!

1. Write Out Labels

Labeling your boxes will make your packing process so much easier. Not only will you be able to organize your storage unit better, but you will also be able to find specific items with ease. Mark your box with the room in your house into which the items will be unpacked. Then list the contents of the box, so you do not have to go through multiple boxes before finding what you need.

2. Get Creative with Box Padding

Newspaper and bubble wrap make great padding for boxes. But if you do not have either lying around, you can use what you already have handy. Towels and blankets can be stuffed in between breakable objects, so they do not move around in the box and break. 

3. Acquire Strong Boxes

Some of your boxes are going to be stronger than others. The boxes in the best shape should be your first pick for storing your heavy items. If you have old boxes that are held together by duct tape, you can still use them, but make sure they only hold light items. This might be blankets or toys—anything that will not cause the boys to break open. If you are in need of some new boxes, we are selling storage supplies in our Kinston NC office. A portion of the proceeds for the month of October will go to Susan G. Komen for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

About Brooks Mini Storage: Storage & Storage Supplies in Kinston NC

At Brooks Mini Storage on J P Harrison Boulevard, we have everything you need for easy storage. Choose from one of our drive-up or temperature-controlled storage units or find affordable parking for your vehicle. We even have you covered if you need mattress covers. Our facility has both storage and storage supplies in Kinston NC. Rent or reserve today!

A productive area at home to do bills, run your business, or work remotely can be more than a pop up spot in the living room. Take back your home and use self storage to help make space for your home office. Brooks Mini Storage offers solutions for storing a few items while working remotely or keeping your business organized all year long as well as making a home fitness center to keep your mind and body active. Check out these tips for utilizing self storage around the house.

These solutions will get you started when organizing your home. Make an at-home office open, contemporary, and an area you want to work with every day. Find more tips for organizing your home office here!

Storing in Kinston NC

Self-storage is key to staying organized around the house whether working remotely or working out. Our Kinston NC storage facility is secure with gated access and personalized keypad codes so your household items are safe. Use our large drive-up storage units for furniture storage needs or our small self-storage options for converting the garage into a workout space for your family.

Rent or reserve online today to start storing in Kinston NC.

Are you preparing for summer with spring cleaning? Instead of saving it for the last few weeks when it gets nice out, tackle one task a day. Our spring cleaning challenge will get your home and storage unit ready for summer fun.

Cleaning Your Storage Unit

Make it easy to find what you need each season by visiting your storage unit. A little spring cleaning will help! Here are a few tips to help when spring cleaning your storage unit at Brooks Mini Storage.

1. Clean up the aisles in your storage unit.
2. Remove broken boxes.
3. Donate unwanted items. Ask about our Charity Storage auctions.
4. Move items you will need most often to the front.
5. Clearly label your belongings moving to storage.

Need A Storage Unit?

Our Kinston NC storage facility has storage units ready for rent! Choose from our selection online today or reserve for a later date.

Students need storage space for spring break? Check out our small 5×5 storage units or a 10×10 storage unit suitable for all your dorm room storage needs.

Purchase Packing Supplies Too!

Brooks Mini Storage is here to be your one-stop-shop for all things self storage. Along with storage units for rent, we offer moving supplies in our office.

Part of getting ready for spring is cleaning. Is your spring cleaning schedule starting in the garage? Maybe you want to get your garage storage in order so you can park the car inside or use the space another hobby. Brooks Mini Storage has you covered! These quick home organization ideas for the garage will get you started.

7 Garage Storage Ideas

1. Wire shelving is an economical and quick way to maximize space.
2. Make a cabinet for car care products.
3. Corners are useful for more shelving. You can DIY or purchase a system to put in place.
4. Create a barrier between studs in the wall to section off tools.
5. Use cubby shelves for sports equipment. Easy to grab and go and easy to put away.
6. Make your own customizable storage system.
7. Create wall brackets out of scrap wood to suspend chairs or tools off the ground.

The goal is to make your garage your place for projects. If you have to pull all your items out to create enough space to work, consider storing some of the nonessential belongings in storage.

Brooks Mini Storage has secure drive-up storage units so you can keep tools you need for the season at home and move the rest to storage.

Find your next self storage solution at our Kinston NC storage facility. Rent online today and start saving space.

Did you upgrade your holiday decorations this year? Where do you store holiday decorations after the season is over? Brooks Mini Storage wants to help you reclaim your space in the new year! These post-holiday organization tips and our Kinston NC storage units can be the ideal pair to solve your space-saving needs.

New year, new space! Make sure your home and business are ready for the new decade with organized space. If your belongings spread out towards the end of the year, these tips may help!

5 Holiday Storage Solutions

1. Use old coat hangers for storing wreaths.
2. Garment bags are perfect reusable coverage for hanging around wreaths.
3. Egg cartons can solve your fragile ornament storage dilemmas.
4. An empty soda bottle can house beaded garland.
5. Use a coat rack with shelves to easily store everything in the storage unit.

HGTV and Good Housekeeping are experts in creative storage tips. Find more examples to help keep the items in your storage unit organized.

Not sure what size storage unit is best? Use our storage calculator to find the ideal storage space.

Brooks Mini Storage Offers:

1. Easy To Find Storage in Kinston NC.
2. Access To Your Storage Unit Every Day.
3. Online Rental Options
4. Pay Your Bill Online
5. Drive Up Storage Units
6. Temperature Controlled Self Storage
7. Affordable Storage Prices
8. Outdoor Parking
9. Locks & Boxes Sold On-Site
10. Deliveries Accepted for Tenants

See what our customers are saying about storing with Brooks Mini Storage!

Brooks Mini Storage is also here to help businesses at the end of the year. Document storage is helpful now more than ever to keep your office presentable for customers.

Enjoy our move in specials now! Rent online or tour our property with knowledgeable staff.

Is it your year to host the family feast? Make room around the house for your extra guests with Brooks Mini Storage. Our monthly leasing options make for a simple solution to storing your gear this season. We also enjoy giving back to our Kinston NC community. To finish out the year we are accepting charitable donations for our Kinston NC SPCA, the Lenoir County SPCA.

The Lenoir County SPCA is different from other animal shelters in the fact that they do not receive funding from the ASPCA, so your donation can do a lot of good. This non-profit organization is located in Kinston NC but assists lost and lonely pets within the entire Lenoir County.

Gifts That Give Back

We are collecting…

1. Pet supplies
   1. Beds
   2. Toys
   3. Treats
   4. Shampoo
2. Grooming supplies
3. Monetary donations

You can help this small shelter take care of the many pets that come to their facility. They range about 8 stray pets come under their care per day. Stop by the office before December 13th to make a donation and help us give back to Kinston NC.

Holiday Storage in Kinston NC

Brooks Mini Storage can help you store your items during the holidays. Use our storage units to store your household boxes, keepsakes, even presents. Rent online or tour our self storage units with our professionals.

Our storage facility is fully fenced and accessible for each tenant with a personal keypad code. Your peace of mind is what matters to us!

The convenience of renting storage at Brooks Mini Storage is key. Reserve online, pay your monthly bill on our website or set your account on easy pay. We know this time of year is busy for your family and when you add moving to the mix or preparing for a celebration, our storage space can make the difference.

Whether you need a storage unit for the holidays or you want to make charitable donations for our Kinston NC fundraiser, let Brooks Mini Storage the season cheerful.

Brooks Mini Storage is working with Charity Storage to take a positive spin on storage auctions in Kinston NC. How can a storage auction help our community? Charity Storage is a nationally known organization that is giving back to multiple charities and you can help. See how you can be part of the event by talking with our Kinston NC storage team today!

Founders Barry Hoeven and Lance Watkins began Charity Storage to bridge the gap between storage and the community.

How You Can Partake

1. After cleaning out your house or storage unit, drop off unwanted items during office hours.
2. Mention our partnership with Charity Storage to the on-site storage manager.
3. We will set your items aside in a designated storage unit until the space is full.
4. Once the storage unit is full we will host an online storage auction.
5. After the bidding has closed the proceeds will go to several organizations.

Customers storing at Brooks Mini Storage can help too! Moving out of your storage unit? Donate items you no longer want!

Anyone in the Kinston NC community can donate as well! After your yard sale or seasonal cleanup, pack everything up and drop it off with our store manager.

Our Partnership

Who are we giving the proceeds to? After the online storage auction is complete, we will be donating to 3 charities through Charity Storage.

60% goes to the American Heart Association

20% to Kure It Cancer, also founded by Barry Hoeven

10% will be giving to the Self Storage Association Foundation Scholarship

Charity Storage: What It Is All About

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Brooks Mini Storage is proud to be working with the community and this organization to take a positive turn for storage auctions in Kinston NC. You can participate all year long.

Donate today and support more than one great cause with our Kinston NC charity storage location.

Check back next month to see what local business we are working with to finish out our charity season.

From choosing your Kinston NC storage supplies to renting your storage unit, Brooks Mini Storage can help you move and store your gear. How many boxes will you need? What are the must-have storage supplies? We are guiding you through your storage supply purchase this month and making this hectic time a little easier.

Reserve online or stop by the office on J.P Harrison Boulevard near the Potter’s Service Center, to purchase moving supplies and rent your storage unit.

5 Must-Have Tools to Move

1. Locks – Choose from a variety of locks on-site to secure your storage unit after moving. This weather-resistant lock lasts through extreme weather conditions.
2. Gloves – Our sure grip gloves make moving box after box a little easier.
3. Tape – Secure the top and bottom of each box easily with a dispenser and enough rolls for the number of boxes you have.
4. Covers – Protect your items from dust while in storage with a cover. We also recommend mattress covers!
5. Bubble Wrap – Make sure your breakables come out of storage looking like the first day you put them in the storage unit.

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Brooks Mini Storage is going pink for breast cancer awareness month! When you purchase your Kinston NC storage supplies with us we will donate a portion of the total to the Susan G Komen Foundation. Together we can work closer to a cure. October starts our season for giving back, check back next month to see which local organization we are supporting for the holidays.

Moving & Storage Resources

Check out U-Haul’s supply calculator to add moving supplies to the budget and not go over.

Use our storage calculator to figure out which storage unit will suit your belongings best.

Brooks Mini Storage is your Kinston NC storage solution and we are happy to help with everything that goes with storing your possessions. Give us a call today or find our available self storage options online.

Whether the kids are headed back to school or you are, being organized can make a difference. With our local storage in Kinston NC, Brook Mini Storage can help you get your belongings situated at home and in the storage unit.

Storing Seasonal Items

1. Consider putting a boat rack in your storage unit to keep your personal boats off the ground.
2. Store camping gear, after properly cleaned, in clear plastic bins. Give kitchen items special attention so you do not attract critters while in storage.
3. Beach toys should be completely dry before storing them.
4. If you swap your lawn mower out for more space in the garage, make sure to replace the oil, and put air in the tires.

Find storage space for seasonal items here at Brooks Mini Storage. Rent online today to get ready for cooler days.

Organizing the House

Help the kids with homework, get dinner ready, prep lunches for the week, the start of school can be a challenge. With these quick tips for around the house, you will be ready!

1. Start the family command center with a calendar, menu, grocery list, and even a few bookbag hooks to get out the door every morning.
2. Prep lunches at the start of the week rather than every morning. Reuseable containers make it easy to portion meals and go green!
3. Buy school supplies early and keep extras around the house for homework time.

Useful Apps

We use apps all the time in our personal lives, why not use them to help with school! Check out some of the apps parents found helpful.

1. Cozi – a shared calendar for a mobile family command center.
2. Here Comes the Bus – track the arrival of your bus so the kids are never later or running to the stop.
3. Brainscape – an easy way for kids to study for tests using virtual flashcards and reducing clutter around the house.

Brooks Mini Storage is your local storage solution in Kinston NC, but we can be so much more! Our storage ideas and units help with seasonal storage as well as organizing your house. Talk with us today or rent online anytime!