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Stokarea Blog

Moving, organising, e-commerce, renovation, travel, practical guides to make the most of your space.

Comparison · 6 min

Storefriendly vs Extra Space Asia: self storage in Singapore and Hong Kong

Asia's two biggest names, with opposite philosophies. Storefriendly bets on scale and robotics; Extra Space Asia on premium and variety. Which makes sense in Singapore, HK and beyond.

Guide · 5 min

What fits in a 5m³ unit (really, with concrete references)

5m³ is Brazil's most-rented size, and the most misunderstood. It's not a box: it's a 1.7m cube, floor to ceiling. Here's what actually fits, without optimism or fear.

Travel · 5 min

Travelling on holiday? What to do with your home while you're away

Long holidays, study abroad, months of backpacking. Leaving the place empty wastes rent; renting it out means clearing your stuff. Self storage solves both, if you plan before you board.

Analysis · 6 min

Is climate control worth it? The math operators won't do for you

Every operator offers climate-controlled units for an extra $20-40/month. Sometimes it saves your stuff; sometimes it's money down the drain. The difference is what you store, not fear of damage.

Cities · 5 min

Self storage in Curitiba: what changes in southern Brazil

Curitiba has a mature self storage market with prices ~20% lower than São Paulo. But the southern climate shifts a few decisions, mainly around humidity. The lay of the land in Paraná's capital.

Comparison · 5 min

MultEspaço vs Storage Guarda-Tudo: the Vila Leopoldina duel

Two traditional operators compete in the same São Paulo west-side neighbourhood. One bets on size flexibility; the other on nearly 30 years of track record. Where each wins.

Comparison · 6 min

Public Storage vs CubeSmart: scale or savings?

The largest US network against the price-transparency favourite. Public Storage has a unit everywhere; CubeSmart rarely hikes the price later. Which to choose.

Comparison · 5 min

U-Storage vs SAFE Storage: self storage in Mexico City

The market leader against the challenger. U-Storage dominates Mexico by customer count; SAFE Storage bets on specific niches. How to decide in CDMX.

Comparison · 6 min

Kennards vs National Storage: self storage in Australia

Two Australian giants with opposite strategies. National Storage has more units and lower prices; Kennards bets on technology and premium facilities. Which pays off.