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Getting Married At Home? How A Storage Unit Helps You

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Are you planning a backyard wedding? With uncertainty still on the minds of people planning to get hitched in 2021, home weddings are increasingly popular. And one investment that can make backyard nuptials as simple as possible is a self-storage unit. Why? Here are a few ways it can help you before, during, and after the big day.  Before the Wedding Every couple tends to build up a cache of stuff in the months and weeks leading up to the wedding.

18 March 2021

How Renting A Self Storage Unit Can Be Helpful During The Holidays

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The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can be quite overwhelming at times. This is especially true for those who have a large family with frequent get-togethers during the holidays. When family members come to stay for a few days, a home can seem quite crowded. However, renting a self-storage unit can make the holidays less stressful for those who are hosting the family visits. These are some ways that renting a self-storage unit can be helpful during the holidays.

30 November 2020

Why It's Often Worth Putting Your Extras In Storage

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When you are moving and you come across items that won't fit into your new home, what do you do with them? Some people would tell you to just throw them away rather than wasting your time. Others might encourage you to donate or sell the items. Neither of these approaches is really wrong, per se. However, in many cases, the best choice is to rent a storage unit and put your extras inside that unit.

19 August 2020

3 Tips For Avoiding Damage To Your Items After Putting Them In Storage

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Putting away some of your items into storage can be a great decision when your home is beginning to look cluttered and you have a lot of things that you'd like to hold onto. While simply putting away some of your things can be straightforward enough, you can quickly end up with the storage unit feeling cluttered and your items getting damaged by accident. Instead of risking damage to the condition of your items, you need to consider the following tips for preserving their condition.

2 December 2019

Tips For Dealing With Water And Moisture In A Storage Unit

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Are you planning on renting an outdoor storage unit to free up some space at home? If so, you may have concerns about water and moisture getting into the unit. Here are some tips you can follow to ensure that your belongings are protected.  Elevate Items Off The Floor You never know when a big rainstorm will cause the location of the storage unit to flood. If that happens, you could have water enter the storage unit through the bottom of the door.

2 August 2019

Eager to Find a Storage Unit Priced Reasonably? 3 Tips for Cutting Costs

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Choosing the right storage unit has a lot to do with how much money you're comfortable spending. If you're hesitant to rent a storage unit due to the costs involved, it's a good idea to look into exactly what can make the difference in ensuring that you are paying a fair price each month for the storage unit. To keep the cost as reasonable as possible, consider the following tips to make sure that you're not overspending for the storage unit you end up using.

11 February 2019

3 Tips For Putting Your Car Into Storage

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Do you own an exotic car like a convertible that might not do well during winter weather? If so, it might be a good idea to put your vehicle into long-term storage. That said, you have some work to do before you hand your car off to the storage facility if you want it to remain in great shape all winter long. Here are three tips to keep in mind when putting your vehicle into car storage.

17 September 2018

No Room For Your Piano? Know How To Put It In Storage

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Did you move to a new place and no longer have room for your piano? If so, you may be looking to store it until you have a need for it again. Here are some tips to follow for putting a piano into storage. Use A Climate Controlled Unit Self-storage facilities will have two options to pick from. While you can save money with a standard unit, you really want one that has climate controls for your pianos.

17 May 2018

3 Tips For Keeping Your Storage Unit Organized

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One of the ideal ways to help you get the most from your storage unit is by organizing it. This is something you'll need to consider doing on a routine basis to avoid a lot of wasted space. The good news is it's not too challenging to accomplish this goal when you know what to do. Being aware of tips for keeping this space more organized may be helpful to you.

20 March 2018

Find The Right Features For Vehicle And Watercraft Storage

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Not all storage facilities are built the same. If you need to store recreational vehicles, a car restoration project, a boat, or other vehicles, you'll need to pay special attention to the different features offered by storage facilities and their level of quality. Here are the features that matter when storing vehicles, along with ways to confirm the quality. Climate Control Features Most vehicles are complex mechanics with multiple materials, each with their own storage concerns.

1 February 2018