How to Drive a U-Haul Truck in Texas: First-Timer’s Guide
If you’ve never driven anything bigger than an SUV, the idea of piloting a 26-foot U-Haul down I-35 probably feels intimidating. I’ve watched thousands of first-time renters pull out of our lots over the past five decades, and most of them feel the same anxiety you do right now. Here’s what actually matters when you’re […]
What You Can’t Store in a Storage Unit: Prohibited Items List
Before you load that truck, you need to know what’s actually allowed in a self storage unit. Some items are banned for safety reasons, others for legal ones, and a few might surprise you. Getting caught with prohibited items can mean losing your deposit, terminating your lease, or worse. Here’s the complete list of what […]
Climate Controlled Storage Benefits Texas: What It Protects
If you’re storing anything made of wood, fabric, leather, electronics, or paper in Texas, you need to know what 95-degree heat and 80% humidity do to those materials over time. Climate controlled storage isn’t marketing fluff-it’s the difference between opening your unit six months later and finding everything intact versus finding warped furniture, mildewed boxes, […]
Storage Unit Size Guide Texas: How to Pick the Right Size [2026]
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Picking the wrong storage unit size costs you money. Too small and you’ll pay to upgrade mid-move. Too big and you’re throwing cash away every month on space you don’t need. After 55 years in the storage business, I’ve seen people make the same sizing mistakes over and over. Here’s how to get it right […]
How Texas Businesses Benefit From A-American Storage
Texas businesses of all sizes trust A-American Self Storage for their commercial needs. Here’s why business storage makes sense. Free Up Valuable Office Space Stop cramming inventory, files, and equipment into expensive office space. Storage units cost less per square foot than renting additional office space. What Businesses Store: Flexible Business Solutions No Long-Term Contracts […]
Seasonal Storage Ideas For Texas Homes
Living in Texas means dealing with extreme seasons. From scorching summers that hit 100°F to unexpected winter freezes, your home fills up with seasonal items you only use a few months each year. That’s where smart storage solutions come in. The Texas Storage Problem Most Texas families struggle with the same problem: where to put […]
U-Haul Moving Tips: Choosing The Right Size
Choosing the wrong truck size means multiple trips, wasted money, and added stress. At A-American Self Storage, we’ve helped Texans move since 1970. Here’s how to get it right the first time. Quick Truck Size Guide 10′ Mini Mover – Studio or 1 bedroom 15′ Truck – 1-2 bedrooms 17′ Truck – 2-3 bedrooms 20′ […]