2016

Are you relocating to a foreign country for work? Learn more about how storage units can be helpful during this process.

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Storing Things While Living Abroad

When I signed up to relocate to a new country, I had no idea what I was in for. Although I had planned to ship the contents of my entire apartment to my new digs, I realized that it wasn't going to be a possibility after I moved to my place. I realized that apartments other places were much, much smaller, and that I needed to unload my things in a storage unit. I instructed my family to go through and find a great storage facility for me, and they were able to get a great deal on storing my larger appliances and boxes of clothes. Check out this blog for more information on storing while you live abroad.

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Staying Organized: Good Packing Supplies Can Make All the Difference

9 November 2016
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When you have to move your belongings from one home to another, or you are filling up a storage space with some of your stuff, staying organized is essential. With the right packing supplies, enough tape, and markers to label everything, you will be able to keep your things properly labeled until you need them again. When you buy boxes that are all the same size, you will also make organizing a storage space much easier. Read More …

Expanding To A Self-Storage Unit? 4 Steps To Protect Your Belongings From Pest Infestation

28 October 2016
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If you've run out of storage space at home, it's time to rent a self-storage unit. Once you're rented your self-storage unit, you'll need to make sure that you take precautions to prevent pest infestations, especially since you won't be on site to stop damage caused by insects and rodents. Here are some simple steps you can take to keep pests out of your storage unit. Use Plastic Storage Bins Read More …

How To Clean House When You’re Moving To A Smaller Place

28 October 2016
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One of the biggest challenges of moving to a smaller home is figuring out what to take with you and what to leave behind. If you are able to arrive at your new place with fewer belongings, it will help you avoid the clutter that comes with cramming a lot of extras into a smaller home. Here is one strategy for clearing out the clutter. Sorting Items into Three Categories Read More …

Prepping Your Self-Storage Unit: Four Helpful Hints

28 October 2016
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Self-storage units offer a great way to declutter your home and store items you don't use often, but before you move in, you'll need to do a bit of prep work. Use this guide to get your self-storage unit organized and ready for your belongings. Add Pallets Your items should be stored off of the floor to prevent them from becoming damaged by dirt, debris, and water that might enter your unit during bad weather. Read More …

Creative Tips to Help Make Moving with Small Children During the Christmas Holidays Easier

28 October 2016
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When you learn you have to move to another house because of a financial crisis, and Christmas is right around the corner, you may suddenly feel overwhelmed and worry about how you will explain it to your small children. This can be especially tough if you have already put up your Christmas tree or other decorations that will need to be taken down and moved. Follow these tips for making a move during the Christmas holidays easier on you and your children. Read More …