Storage for your collectibles, from comic books to fine art, can have a huge impact on the long-term value of your collection. Sure, storing it in your old bedroom at your parents' house or in your parents' attic might be convenient, but if you're hoping to maintain or even increase the value of your collection, you may want to choose preservation over convenience. Here are some tips on the best … [Read more...] about Storage for Your Collectibles, Art to Comics
DIY Closet Improvement for Better Storage
Sometimes when you move into a new house, or even when you live in the same one for years, you know that the closet could use a makeover. Maybe it is too small for what you need or just not well divided for your usage. Whatever the reason, when you are ready, a do-it-yourself closet makeover is a great way to improve you storage and organization. In our case, the manufactured home we live in had … [Read more...] about DIY Closet Improvement for Better Storage
What to Do When Your Storage Provider Changes Hands
The storage industry is big business, so sometimes when you start renting with one storage company you quickly end up with a different company as your new landlord. So what should you do when your storage provider changes hands? Examine the New Contract When your storage operator sells the facility to someone else, whether it's a national company or just a new mom-and-pop operation, there are … [Read more...] about What to Do When Your Storage Provider Changes Hands
Celebrate the Holiday Weekend with Spring Cleaning!
We have sort of a weird holiday tradition at our house. Almost every major holiday, especially if they come with an extra day off, includes some big cleaning project. Maybe it's cleaning out a closet or maybe reorganizing the bathroom, but with no family nearby locally, we find that holidays are a great time to steal a few minutes out of our normal lives and get some cleaning done. On the agenda … [Read more...] about Celebrate the Holiday Weekend with Spring Cleaning!
Five Types of Clutter to Get Rid of Today
One of the reasons many people need storage units is because they simply have too much stuff. If you're like me, the idea of searching the entire house for clutter and removing it can seem overwhelming. Heck, some days I'm not sure I can get the clutter off my desk. But I don't mind it when I tackle one thing, or one area at a time. Spring seems to have sprung, at least for the next couple days … [Read more...] about Five Types of Clutter to Get Rid of Today
Three Self Storage Amenities You Think You Need, But Maybe Not
When people are looking for self storage there are a lot of questions that they ask, but more often than not what they don't ask is, "Am I paying for things I don't need?" Here are three self-storage amenities that people often base their buying decision on, but may not necessarily need. 24 Hour Access Almost every new tenant we have asks about our access hours. Many of them start with, "So … [Read more...] about Three Self Storage Amenities You Think You Need, But Maybe Not
Best Ways to Organize Your Storage Unit
The absolute best way to organize your storage unit depends on what exactly you are storing, but here are some tips that an help you make the most of your storage and help keep it safe. Store Larger Items to One Side or At the Back If you have furniture to store, putting it into the unit first can help you on several levels. First, the big pieces are the ones that will be the hardest to make … [Read more...] about Best Ways to Organize Your Storage Unit
Navy Veteran Living In Denver Storage Unit
According to news reports, a Denver veteran has spent the last two years living in a climate controlled storage space there. In fact, the report from Denver's KMGH says that there are at least three people living out of the storage facility where Chris Cline and his dog spend their days. Though what Cline is doing is illegal, and is problematic for the storage company because of the legal risks … [Read more...] about Navy Veteran Living In Denver Storage Unit
How Renting a Storage Unit Saves You Money
There's a fair number of financial advice sites that will tell you that renting a storage unit is a waste of money, but the truth is that renting a storage unit can save you money, if you do it right. How does that monthly fee save you money? You might be surprised. Your storage unit allows you to keep things you only need occasionally. While my house isn't exactly small, I don't have space to … [Read more...] about How Renting a Storage Unit Saves You Money
Five Things Worth Paying to Store
It's not uncommon for finance gurus to tell people that there is never a reason for a storage unit, but there are good reasons to pay for storage when your house is just not quite big enough to keep the things you need. Here are five things worth keeping even if you have to pay to store them. 1. Anything You Will Use Again within 6 Months One of the single most common uses of storage is to have a … [Read more...] about Five Things Worth Paying to Store