Author: Glacier West Self Storage Content Team

25 Sep
An RV and a tarp-covered boat sit shielded from the sun in covered vehicle storage.
RV and Boat Storage 101: What Washington Owners Need To Know Before Winter

It’s the end of last weekend of boating season, the trailer is back in the driveway, and the HOA notice arrives just a few days later. For a lot of Washington owners, that’s the moment that a winter plan for boat storage stops being optional. Whether you’re on the west side of the Cascades dealing...

25 Sep
A bird’s-eye view of a peninsula with a harbor surrounded by dense forest.
Moving to the Kitsap Peninsula: A Relocation Guide for New Residents

Moving to the Kitsap Peninsula puts a lot of things in motion at once, from boxes stacked in every room to furniture pulled away from the walls. Today, Glacier West Self Storage covers what new residents typically want to know before they arrive, what the area is actually like, how to get around, and how...

12 Aug
An organized and bright living room.
Declutter Your Home Without Losing What You Love

Clutter builds quietly over time with a move here, a new hobby there, a growing family that outpaces your storage. Soon the garage holds ski gear, camping equipment, holiday boxes, and tools for a car project you fully intend to finish. The good news is effective home decluttering isn’t about throwing everything away. It’s about...

20 Mar
Military family reunion as a soldier in uniform approaches a smiling woman, child, and older couple.
How Self Storage Helps Military Families at Kitsap and JBLM During PCS or Deployment

Military life in the Pacific Northwest moves fast. One week, everything is settled. Next, you are sorting through closets and figuring out where your household goods are going. For families stationed near Naval Base Kitsap and Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), this is a recurring reality. As Naval Base Kitsap grows and increases personnel in communities...