Every business requires storage space, and schools are no exception. It takes a tremendous amount of supplies and equipment to operate a school and all of these extra items create a large demand for storage. Since many schools do not have the excess funds to expand their buildings, they can save money and solve their storage problems by renting portable storage containers. Storage containers are an extremely efficient and cost-effective way for schools to house and organize all of their belongings. Here are just a few of the ways in which portable storage containers are useful in schools. ​

Summer is a time when school administrators and teachers get to enjoy the quiet hallways and empty classrooms but it can also be the perfect time to start getting everything organized for next school year. There is plenty to sort through and organize and one thing every school could use a little more of is storage. Portable storage containers are the perfect solution for helping any elementary school get more organized. They provide ideal storage space at a price that won’t cut into the school budget. Many schools have found portable storage containers to be useful for a variety of purposes.

Teachers are natural-born multitaskers who are expected to wear many hats. The demands of the job can oftentimes be overwhelming and leave teachers feeling stressed and crunched for time. It only makes matters worse when teachers have to work around cluttered closets, messy desks, and disorganized drawers. Unfortunately, teachers are so busy that they typically don’t even have a moment to spare during the school day to organize or clean their room.

We are always amazed by the generosity and since of community that our franchisees exhibit. Last year in Charlotte, Fox 46 ran a story about a charity called Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP). They consist of volunteers in 137chapters in over 40 states. They are dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need.

Portable storage containers are useful for a variety of purposes other than just moving and personal storage. Hundreds of charitable organizations have benefitted from the portability, convenience, and accessibility of storage containers to help them carry out their missions. Here are just a few of the important ways in which storage containers can be used during charitable and outreach events.

Summer is every student's favorite time of the year! The three to four month window when you do not have to worry about reading one hundred pages a night, solving linear equations, or pulling another dreaded all-nighter to study for a chemistry exam. Yes, this time of year is commonly referred to as summer. Before you get too excited about the summer months ahead, a few important questions need to be answered before your summer can truly begin. What am I going to do about storage over the summer, and more importantly, what exactly do I need to store during this time period? At SMARTBOX, we understand the life of a college student. In fact, many of our customers are college students. Our goal is to help college students with their storage needs as much as we possibly can. Below you will find tips on what to store over the summer break.

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Studying abroad is a great learning opportunity, but if you are wondering what you should do with your belongings while you are away, storage provides an easy solution. Whether you live off campus and ...