Remember the debate about paper and plastic in terms of grocery bags? The debate rages on in storage and moving with paper actually being cardboard and plastic being plastic totes. Which one is better for moving and storage? Here are some facts and factors that should help you decide which is better for you personally. Like grocery bags, the rights answer is not necessarily … [Read more...] about Storage Options: Paper or Plastic?
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What NOT to Store:Personal Information or Things You Can’t Replace
As a storage manager, one of the worst things I ever have to do is auction a storage unit. It always means the facility is losing money, because no one ever pays as much for your stuff as you would, and it means that someone is losing their stuff. And it's heart-breaking But it is even worse when the person whose stuff was sold comes back a few months later and asks about the things they lost and … [Read more...] about What NOT to Store:Personal Information or Things You Can’t Replace
Five Things to Do Before Renting Storage
essentials-596fad2442687 When you are considering renting a storage unit, it pays to do your homework. Storage unit pricing can vary wildly depending on the size and amenities you need and the location of the storage unit. If you do these five things before you rent a storage unit, you can save yourself time and money. Purge Even the most affordable storage units can get expensive if you fill … [Read more...] about Five Things to Do Before Renting Storage
Caring For Your Outdoor Storage Unit This Winter: Preventing Mildew
One of the biggest complaints storage facilities receive from customers is that their items inside an outdoor storage unit smell like mildew. That almost always includes the accusation, "Your unit lets water in and my stuff got wet." However, with a basic understanding of thermodynamics customers come to understand that Mother Nature herself is responsible for that stale, mildew smell and you, as … [Read more...] about Caring For Your Outdoor Storage Unit This Winter: Preventing Mildew
How to Organize Your Storage Unit to Discourage Theft
No one wants to think about someone breaking into their car, home or storage unit, but it happens. So you take precautions to make your property less attractive. When you park your car, you park under a light pole. You lock the doors and put valuables in the trunk. Or, at least, you should. Police routinely, every holiday season, warn people to make their home look occupied to prevent … [Read more...] about How to Organize Your Storage Unit to Discourage Theft
Using Self Storage to Prep for a Move
Moving can be one of the single most stressful events a person faces, but there are ways to make the move a little bit easier. The first step is to downsize as you prepare to move. Take a good look through the house, the garage, and even the storage shed to determine what things will be necessary or useful at your new home. Now's the time to get rid of those clothes that are too small, the fondue … [Read more...] about Using Self Storage to Prep for a Move
Back-to-School Storage
August is here and that means it's time to start thinking about back-to-school! As you start getting the kids ready for early mornings and start buying all those school supplies, it's also a good time to think about preparing stuff for fall storage. While it might not quite be time to put away the swimsuits and grills for the year, it is definitely time to think about what you need to store and … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Storage
How to Organize Your Storage Unit
Most of the time, when people want a storage unit it's because they are moving. By the time you get to the storage facility, you've often been packing all day and just want to be done. But improperly organizing your storage unit can lead to time wasted hunting for things in storage or simply being unable to find things you need, the inability to access the things you need when you need them and … [Read more...] about How to Organize Your Storage Unit
Packing Artwork and Photographs for Moving or Storage
Moving is a stressful event with so many details to pay attention to and one of the worst parts is packing your stuff. Last year, when we moved to Pennsylvania, one of the biggest nightmares we faced was trying to figure out how to pack so that our stuff would make the trip intact. Some things are easy, like using small square boxes for books and using bubble wrap to protect glassware, dishes and … [Read more...] about Packing Artwork and Photographs for Moving or Storage
Storing Winter Clothing
Even if they don't stay there for long, temperatures are supposed to hit close to 70 degrees this week. Come on Spring! For many of us, that means time to start putting away winter clothing and breaking out the shorts and short sleeves. Winter clothing is bulky and takes up a lot of space, so storing it for the next six months makes perfect sense, especially if you have small closets or limited … [Read more...] about Storing Winter Clothing