SEATTLE- Storage units go up on the auction block after their renters stop paying the bill. And there are plenty of people ready to take advantage of their misfortune. The owners of Hansen Bros.

A man once received much more than he bargained for from a simple $500 (£390) purchase. It all started when the lucky buyer bought a storage unit from Storage Wars auctioneer Dan Dotson. The US show ...

For people in need of extra space for their belongings, storage companies offer the opportunity to stow a wide array of items in a rental unit. The units vary significantly — from indoor units as ...