Tips for Packing

Packing is one of the most daunting tasks before a move. The process of taking all of your worldly possessions and stashing them in orderly boxes–without breaking or losing anything–takes forever. If you have experienced this, are dreading your next move, or are currently in the middle of one, take a deep breath. Here are…

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What to Store in Your Storage Unit

If you’ve ever looked around your home, or business, and noticed how much space you’ve lost to stuff, you probably understand the utility of having an offsite storage unit. While there are several things that shouldn’t be kept in storage (like flammable things), the list of items that can be stored is extensive. Here are…

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What Not to Keep in Your Storage Unit

Self storage can be a real life saver. It frees up space at your home or apartment, saves your business money, and gives you a place to put things during a move. Once you start storing things, the temptation to free up more space in your living area can be pretty strong. Unfortunately, sometimes people…

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The Cost of Storage Space vs Apartment Space

Everyone is looking for ways to cut their costs in one way or another. Sometimes money gets tight, and cutting corners is an inevitable necessity. There are a lot of ways to lower your monthly costs! A lot of people automatically try to figure out ways to save on their monthly utilities and lowering the…

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Reducing Moving Stress with Storage Units

Moving is a stressful experience, by the simple nature of what it is. While living in a new place is often a dream of many people, the actual act of picking up your entire life and moving it to a new location is full of challenges and obstacles. However, there are tools that you can…

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Your Moving Supplies Checklist

Even the smallest of moves can be a major endeavor, and that’s why it’s important to approach moving with as much planning and organization possible. Before you start packing up those boxes, here is a brief list of all the materials you will need for a seamless move. Cardboard boxes Of course, you’ll need plenty…

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3 Simple Ways to Pay Less for Rent

Rent expenses aren’t quite as negotiable as, say, insurance or cell phone expenses, but there are still quite a few things that you can do to ensure that you end up with a more manageable rent bill. Here are 3 simple ways to save on your rent in your next home. Get roommates. This one…

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Security Tips for Your Storage Unit

One of the most common concerns of people looking for storage space is whether their things will be secure. Whether your unit has a priceless treasure, or simply a bunch of furniture and odds and ends, your possessions are important, and you want to be sure that they’ll be there when you need them again.…

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7 Tips for a Better Move

Moving is one of the most onerous and dreaded tasks that any family has to face. It can be physically and mentally exhausting, especially when complications crop up. However, it must be done! And so, here are some tips to hopefully make your next move go more smoothly:

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Tips for Going Minimal

American philosopher Thoreau said “Our life is frittered away by detail… simplify, simplify.” The minimalist movement takes this advice to heart. Sometimes, it certainly sounds appealing to just sell all our stuff and move to Australia with nothing but a suitcase in tow. However, the practicalities of a traditional life and job usually weigh us…

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