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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]