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  • Has Your Cat Recently Passed Away? Put Their Things In Storage Until You Bring Another Cat Home

    5 July 2016

    Cats and dogs make great pets, but it is always a little sad knowing their lifespan is not as long as humans. Having a loved family member pass away is never easy, so a lengthy mourning period is more than understandable. You might not feel comfortable with getting another cat right away, but you may not want to have everything of theirs inside the house while you cope with them not being around anymore.

  • Tips For Preparing Your Boat For Storage

    18 June 2016

    If you own a boat and don't live somewhere that is warm all year round, you likely need to store it over the winter. This can be difficult because you have to find a way to transport it to a storage facility and get it ready to be stored. Here are some tips to make sure that, when you retrieve your boat, that it is in as good of condition as possible.

  • Storage Safety Tips While Out Of The Country

    1 June 2016

    If you are going on a trip for long period of time, you might need to utilize a storage facility in order to keep household items safe. Since you won't be down the street from your things, certain safety precautions should be taken into account. Here are four self storage safety tips to help keep your storage items safe while you are out of the country. 1. Back up Emergency Contact

  • Self Storage Tips

    6 May 2016

    If you are planning on storing some of your personal items in a self-storage unit, you likely want them to be undamaged and organized when you return to get them. Here are some tips for making sure that your self-storage process goes as smoothly as possible and that you store everything in a manner that will leave it entirely undamaged. 1. Take Steps to Keep Bugs Away Your first step is to take dryer sheets and place them sporadically throughout all of your boxes that contain items that might be affected by bugs, especially boxes containing clothing.

  • Storage Tips That Make The Process Easier

    30 March 2016

    If you are moving your things in storage, the way you pack everything can make a big difference in how easy it is for you to get at things in the unit and how many of your things are still in good condition when you take them out. Below, you will find a few tips and tricks you can use to make the packing, storing and unpacking processes a lot easier on you.

  • Use A Storage Unit For Your Scout Troop

    9 March 2016

    Leading a scout troop can be a very fulfilling volunteer opportunity, but it can also put a major cramp on your space. What with camping and event gear, it may seem like you need a second garage to house everything. The good news is you can easily rent one at a local storage facility. The following tips can help you make the most of this space so it provides the best benefit for your troop.

  • Five Advantages Self-Storage Units Can Bring to Your Small Business

    8 February 2016

    Self-storage units aren't just for making some extra space around a home, apartment, or townhouse. They're also great for acquiring some extra space to store supplies and equipment for your small business.  If you're running a small business and you routinely face difficulties storing items you need to keep your business running, a self-storage unit might solve your problem. The following are five big advantages that self-storage units offer to small business owners:

  • Store Your Electronics In A Storage Unit Safely

    27 January 2016

    When you have to put electronics in storage for a while, there are several things to consider to ensure they come out of storage in the same condition that they went in. Below, you will find a list of things to consider before you put your electronics in storage. Choose the Facility Carefully Before signing a lease and transporting all of your stuff to the storage unit, ask for a tour of the facility and to be shown the exact unit that you will be leasing.

  • Equipment Manager: How To Keep A Sports Team Storage In Order

    26 January 2016

    If you are on an independent sports team, you will find out that managing your own team can be difficult. Whereas professional sports teams can afford a management team, touring buses, and people to run all of the ins and outs off of the field, independent teams will need to work together to stay organized. Your individual sports team will need a place to store all of the equipment so that it can be secure and always together.

  • Renting A Storage Unit? 4 Ways You Could Be Saving Money

    20 January 2016

    While you may appreciate having a storage unit to help organize and keep your belongings stored away when they are not needed, it may not fit into your budget any longer. If you want to keep the storage unit but want to reduce the costs involved, it may be in your best interest to look into how you can save money without switching from the facility you rent at. The following four ideas may all lead to savings on your storage unit, allowing you continue enjoying the additional storage space at a lower cost.