2016

  • 5 Items You Should Ensure Are Not Restricted Before Placing In A Storage Unit

    Everyone from the typical resident to business owners will likely use storage at some point in their life, whether it is to clear clutter or store extra inventory. If you have in mind to rent a storage unit for whatever purpose, you should know that there are often guidelines set forth by facilities about what can and cannot be stored within the unit. Before you load up your belongings and head over to your chosen facility to store them, make sure you ask before storing any of the following items, as they could be restricted.
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  • Keep Bugs & Rodents Out Of Your Storage Unit By Following These Simple Tips

    The last thing you want getting into your storage unit are bugs and rodents; they will destroy your belongings. You can prevent bugs and rodents from getting into your unit by taking the three precautionary steps discussed below. #1 Don't Store Food Items Most storage facilities do not allow tenants to store perishable food items inside of their storage unit such as fresh fruit and meats. Some storage facilities also do not allow people to store any dry goods either.
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  • Minimizing the Costs of Self-Storage

    What do you need if you want to rent a self-storage facility but don't want to spend too much money? Many people would tell you to compare quotes and haggle for the lowest price possible. However, haggling can only get you so far, and you may need other ways to lower your storage costs further. The following tips will help. Don't Go for Features You Don't Need Self-storage facilities come with many useful features, but some of those features may be superfluous to your needs.
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  • 3 Tips For Storing Major Appliances

    It's always ideal to move your things straight from one home into the next, but every now and then, it makes sense to put large items into temporary or long-term storage. Storing furniture and boxes is easy enough – just make sure that everything is wrapped up in plastic and taped up tightly. But storing your large appliances is a different matter. Take a look at some tips to help you safely move and store your large appliances.
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  • Storing Electronics? Make Sure Storage Facilities Are Ready

    Not every storage facility can be used to store sensitive materials. Fine clothing, untreated wood, unsealed electronics and other sensitive objects can be quickly ruined by the onset of humidity or will require intense cleaning if dust settles in. You'll need to make sure that your storage facility of choice is properly equipped to keep your belongings safe. Have a look at what could go wrong and what you need to look out for when storing electronics and similarly sensitive objects in long-term storage.
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  • Downsizing Your Home? Tips For Using A Storage Unit

    If you are getting older in age and looking to downsize your home, you are going to run into a problem with where to put all your stuff. You have belongings that you have collected over many years, and there are things you don't need and things you simply want to keep. Thankfully, a storage unit can be the answer to your problem. These tips will help you manage what goes into it.
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  • Preparing Your Boat For Winter Storage

    If you have purchased a boat to use during warm weather, you will most likely want to find a place to store it during the winter. Many people will bring their boat to a storage facility, as it offers an enclosed area where the boat is not at risk for theft during the off-season. Before you place your boat into a storage unit, it is important to take the necessary steps in prepping it for its stay.
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  • Tips for Preparing Your Car for Winter Storage

    With the fall months approaching, it's time to start thinking about what you're going to do with your summer car before the snow flies. If you're putting your convertible into storage until next summer, you need to start preparing now. The more proactive you can be, the better your chances are of keeping your car in good condition for next season. Here are a few things you should do as you get your vehicle ready for car storage.
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  • Summer Coming To An End? 3 Tips For Putting Your Beach Safety Items Into Storage

    Summer is a time of warmth and outdoor activities, especially at the beach. Although you can hit the beach any month of the year, you cannot beat the sun and warm water that only happens in summer. If you have a family with several young kids that you have enjoyed the beach with all summer long, you will likely have a lot of beach supplies that need to go into storage until summer comes again.
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  • When Should You Insist On A Climate-Controlled Storage Unit

    Sometimes you need a storage unit because you are between homes. Sometimes you need a storage unit to store toys or tools that you no longer have room for in your garage or yard. There are a couple different types of storage units you can rent to accommodate your needs. For example, you could rent an outdoor unit, which has nothing more than an overhead door between it and the outside world.
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