Growing
Outgrowing a garage or a storage unit
When the garage fills up, a private warehouse bay gives the inventory, the tools, and the loading a room of their own.
From the team
Notes from the buildings
Eight practical articles on space, leases, and tours. Written by the GridShare team.
Comparing space
Small-bay warehouse vs self-storage vs a traditional warehouse
How a GridShare bay compares with a self-storage unit and a traditional warehouse lease, and why the bay fits a growing operation.
What's included
What all-inclusive means at GridShare
Utilities, Wi-Fi, and the building costs a traditional warehouse lease usually bills on top of rent.
Leases
Lease terms explained
How 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2+ years let you match the bay to the work in front of you.
Trades
A warehouse guide for trades
How contractors use a private bay for tools, materials, and the hours between jobs.
Comparing space
Choosing a size from 500 to 2,000+ square feet
How to choose among 500, 1,000, 1,500, and 2,000+ square feet so the bay fits the goods and the aisle.
Tours
What to expect on a warehouse tour
How a Long Island City tour works, what to look at in the bay, and how a visit to every other building gets set.
Inventory
Using a bay for inventory
How sellers and wholesalers use a private bay to keep inventory in one room, with an aisle and a dock.