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Moving Into Your Mini-Storage in Winter? Tips to Help

Mike Weber March 28, 2019

Moving into a storage unit in winter can be stressful. Extreme weather and poor road conditions can make transporting boxes a hazardous activity. Knowing what to do to keep your stuff safe and to avoid accidents is important. These tips can help.

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Yard Tools and Patio Furniture: Tips for Safe Storage

Mike Weber November 30, 2018

As fall turns into winter, this is when many homeowners put away patio furniture and yard tools. For homeowners who lack a garage or who lack space in their garage, a mini-storage unit can be invaluable. Have somewhere to store your patio furniture and outdoor tools over the winter. Especially here in Minnesota, protecting your […]

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Quick Guide to Safe Carpet and Rug Storage

Mike Weber November 15, 2018

Whether you’ve temporarily moved into a small apartment or you have a too-large collection of valuable oriental rugs for your current home, you need a safe place to store your carpets, rugs, and fabric floor coverings. Follow these storage tips to ensure that your favorite carpets and rugs remain intact while in storage. Prepare Rugs […]

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4 Unique But Very Smart Ways to Use Self-Storage

Mike Weber October 25, 2018

As a nation, most Americans really love their stuff. In fact, some recent estimates say that the average American home may contain as many as 300,000 items. This astounding figure makes it easy to understand why there is such a need for quality self-storage options. However, storing excess clothing and household goods away from the […]

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4 Little-Known Facts About Self-Storage That Could Help You

North Star Mini Storage September 11, 2018

Although self-storage seems like a basic concept, renting a unit for the first time can be a little intimidating. In addition to figuring out how much space you need, you might also be concerned about calculating your costs and deciding how long to reserve the unit. However, interesting information about the storage industry as a […]

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Using Commercial Storage To Reduce Trade Show Costs

Using Commercial Storage To Reduce Trade Show Costs

North Star Mini Storage August 28, 2018

Trade shows provide business owners with the opportunity to network, present their ideas, and expand their client base. You may spend an entire year preparing for the largest trade show in your industry due to the importance of this single event. Many of the items you use at a trade show must be purchased in […]

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6 Tips for Storing Upholstered Furniture

6 Tips for Storing Upholstered Furniture

North Star Mini Storage July 30, 2018

One of the most common reasons for homeowners to use storage facilities is to get large furnishings out of the way. Whether you need the extra space while deep cleaning, want to protect your furniture during a remodel, or have an upcoming move, a storage unit can offer the ideal solution. However, you can’t just put your […]

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Tips for Moving and Storing Large Furniture and Appliances

Tips for Moving and Storing Large Furniture and Appliances

North Star Mini Storage April 13, 2018

If you’re planning on moving out of your home or moving some items into storage, the process of packing up and getting everything out the door can be daunting. Unfortunately, nothing is more trying than attempting to move a large, cumbersome piece of furniture or appliance without damaging it, your walls, or your furniture. Additionally, […]

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From A to Z: How to Store Your Personal Library

From A to Z: How to Store Your Personal Library

North Star Mini Storage April 6, 2018

When displayed on a bookshelf or placed on a nightstand between readings, your books can be portals to other worlds, tools to expand your mind, and foolproof forms of entertainment. When you face spring cleaning, moving, going away to college, or a similar situation, however, your personal library can be your greatest challenge. Unlike all […]

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Packing a Storage Unit: A Winter Guide

Packing a Storage Unit: A Winter Guide

North Star Mini Storage January 8, 2018

Winter weather makes everything more challenging, including moving your possessions into a storage unit. But because you can’t always wait until spring or summer to move, the best approach is to minimize the impact of the cold, snowy weather on your storage packing efforts. Here are nine tips to keep you and your possessions safe […]

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Short-Term Storage: A Practical Solution For In Between Moves

Short-Term Storage: A Practical Solution For In Between Moves

North Star Mini Storage October 3, 2017

When you need to move before your new house is ready, it can put you in a bind. If you’re making a local move, you can arrange to stay with friends or relatives for a while. But that still leaves you with the problem of storing your furnishings and other personal belongings. Not all moving […]

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Use a Self Storage Facility to Fulfill Your Home Business’s Online Orders

Use a Self Storage Facility to Fulfill Your Home Business’s Online Orders

North Star Mini Storage September 11, 2017

With the widespread use of the Internet, almost anyone can start their own business from home. However, as a business grows, it can start to take over the entire house. One way to solve this problem is to rent a storage unit to use for fulfilling orders. This type of unit is typically cheaper than […]

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Unplug: 6 Tips for Storing Electronics

Unplug: 6 Tips for Storing Electronics

North Star Mini Storage August 30, 2017

In this digital age, households have more individual electronic devices than ever before. While this increase in technology makes it easy to entertain, connect, and innovate, electronics can also complicate routine tasks like moving and placing items in storage. While electronics do not necessarily look like your most fragile belongings, storing them incorrectly could cause […]

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Increase Employee Productivity Through Effective Storage Planning

Increase Employee Productivity Through Effective Storage Planning

North Star Mini Storage August 8, 2017

As a business owner or manager, you know that time is money. Unfortunately, cluttered office spaces and disorganized storage areas add up to a tremendous waste of precious resources when your employees spend time searching for important items that is better spent working toward meeting their goals. Storage planning is an often-overlooked part of increasing […]

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Answers to 4 Common Questions About Storage Unit Security

Answers to 4 Common Questions About Storage Unit Security

North Star Mini Storage July 14, 2017

When you need a place to put items that you can’t currently use in your home or business, self-storage is the obvious solution. However, it’s just as important to keep your belongings safe while they’re in storage as it is to keep the items organized and protected from damage. When it comes to security, not […]

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Protecting Your Space And Your Stuff – Items To Avoid Putting In Storage

North Star Mini Storage June 29, 2017

Renting a storage unit can be a great way to hang on to more of your memories and not be forced into making compromises over which valued possessions you’re able to hang on to. However, if you’re going to put important items into your unit, it’s important that you take steps to make sure you’re […]

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4 Ways to Expand Your Home Business Without Shrinking Your Profits

4 Ways to Expand Your Home Business Without Shrinking Your Profits

North Star Mini Storage June 15, 2017

Running a small business from home allows you to be your own boss while still keeping costs as low as possible. However, there comes a time when most businesses begin to outgrow the confines of a spare room or home office. If this time has come for you but you can’t really afford to move […]

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8 Steps to Prepare a Car for Storage

8 Steps to Prepare a Car for Storage

North Star Mini Storage May 31, 2017

Whether you’re going on an extended business trip or simply need to put your seasonal vehicle somewhere safe over the winter, you want to ensure that your car is ready to drive when you take it out again. One of the most important aspects of successful vehicle storage is preparation. In this blog, we list […]

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How to Keep Your Art and Supplies Safe in Storage

How to Keep Your Art and Supplies Safe in Storage

North Star Mini Storage May 16, 2017

If your artist’s studio is so jam-packed with brushes, mixing agents, canvas, and more, then you may find yourself so crowded you can’t even think, let alone create. Placing your artwork and supplies in storage until you’re ready to use them is a terrific way to get the most out of your craft. When choosing […]

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What Every College Student Needs to Know About Storage

What Every College Student Needs to Know About Storage

North Star Mini Storage May 2, 2017

As you start packing your stuff to move for summer break, you start to realize how much you’ve accumulated. There’s no way you have the room or the money to move it all home for summer. And you can’t exactly leave your stuff in your old apartment or dorm. This situation is all too common […]

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