Staying Safe While Using Your Storage Unit

Because of the valuable items within them, storage facilities can attract thieves. Learn how the facilities and you can deter them here.

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Staying Safe While Using Your Storage Unit

After I started using my storage unit to house extra business supplies, I realized that there were a few precautionary measures that I needed to take. In addition to keeping pallets from being stacked too high and installing lighting to avoid trip and fall hazards, I also asked the management team to install a light outside of the unit to fend off intruders. I felt silly at first when I asked for the changes, but they made a big difference when it came to my overall comfort at the facility. This blog is here to help keep you safe, so that you can store without being nervous or damaging your property.

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Tips That Will Help Make Packing Easy

13 April 2016
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While you may be excited about moving to your new home, the moving process can be very time frustrating. These tips can help make the move a breeze by helping with packing. Get Used Boxes To Save On Moving Costs Don't feel like you have to go out and buy brand new boxes for your move. Not only are they expensive, but are completely unnecessary. Check online on sites like Craigslist for people that are selling or giving away their old moving boxes. Read More …

3 Myths About Self-Storage

28 January 2016
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At its core, using a self-storage unit seems simple. However, making the wrong decisions about aspects of self-storage, such as the type of unit you choose, can have an adverse effect on your belongings. Part of storing your belongings correctly is knowing the truth from fiction about storage. To help ensure you do, here are some myths and what you can really expect from storage. Climate Control Is Unnecessary Some people mistakenly believe that climate control storage is unnecessary for their belongings. Read More …

Important Questions To Ask Before Hiring Movers

20 January 2016
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Are you planning to move to a new home? Have you decided to hire a moving company to get your belongings safely from your old home to your new one? While you may be tempted to pick the first movers you find or to select randomly from a list, that may not be the best idea. Each moving company is slightly different and one that is right for someone else may not be the right one for you. Read More …

Moving Into Your First Apartment: Three Ways A Moving Company Can Make Your Move Easier

18 January 2016
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Whether you are moving out of your childhood home or you are moving out of a college dorm, getting your first apartment can be both exciting and stressful. Fortunately, there are many services moving companies can provide that will make your transition to your new apartment go smoothly. Here are three ways your moving company can help you make your first apartment feel like home. Furniture Assembly Chances are, you'll have at least a few pieces of ready-to-assemble furniture for your new apartment. Read More …

Preventing Square Tires When Your Car Is In Storage

15 January 2016
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If you're planning to put your car in storage for a while, you have to think carefully about what you'll do regarding the tires. If a car sits in the same place for a long time, the weight of the car can bear down on the tires and actually cause the tires to take on a flatter edge. This is sometimes referred to as having square tires because the new edge is so straight. Read More …