Storing Christmas decorations after the holidays can sometimes turn into a dreaded hurried chore because you often have more to pack than you remembered and suddenly not enough storage space. If you don’t have a plan in place the process can drag out until you find yourself deciding between watching the Rose Bowl or packing up your Christmas decorations. Let …
How to Store Camping Gear During the Off Season
Every camper needs to learn how to store camping gear during the off season. You might use your gear all summer, but where do you keep it during the winter? We’re coming at you with our best methods for keeping your camping gear in great shape — and ready for your next adventure. Clean Your Gear First things first. After …
6 Essential Long-Term Storage Tips
There are a variety of reasons you might need long-term storage. Maybe you need to store a classic car for several years. Maybe you’re deployed or living abroad for a while. Maybe you’re saving some furniture for when you move into a bigger house. Whatever the reason for long-term storage, it’s important to have peace of mind in knowing that …
Seven Self-Storage Tips to Relieve Stress When Moving
It may feel impossible, but believe it or not, it’s actually possible to reduce stress when moving. Let’s face it, packing a house is not anyone’s favorite job; but we’re here to show you how easy it is to remove some stress during your move. If you’re in the middle of a temporary housing situation, here are seven tips to …
FIVE FAQS ABOUT CLIMATE CONTROL STORAGE UNITS
Are you trying to decide between climate-controlled storage units and traditional storage units? There can be a lot of information to sort through as you make your decision. Hopefully, we can make it easier for you by breaking it down here. 1) Climate-Controlled Storage Units Provide Regulated Temperatures In climate-controlled storage units, the temperature is consistently regulated. This eliminates temperature …
7 Tips on How to Clean out a Storage Unit
When you hear the words “clean out a storage unit,” does it make you want to scream or run far away? Whether you’re cleaning out your own unit or a unit you inherited, we know it’s not a fun job. Fortunately, we’re here to help wash away those storage-unit-cleaning blues! We’ve compiled seven simple steps to make your job as …
Best Practices on How to Store a Kayak
There’s nothing better than spending a weekend on the water sharing time with your friends in your kayak, and the best way to continue those memories is by learning how to store a kayak so you can enjoy it for many years. To keep your kayak in great shape year after year, it’s important to learn how to store a …
5 Ways to Organize Kids’ Toys
If you’re a parent, then you already understand the ongoing struggle of toy management. (Does it ever feel like toys somehow multiply? Or is it just us?) It’s difficult to organize kids’ toys and perhaps even harder for them to stay organized. We’ve compiled a few tips and tricks for organizing your kids’ toys and letting self storage come to …
Short-Term Storage To Improve Your Home Sale
Ready to put your home on the market? If you’re dying to sell your house and take advantage of the hot real estate market, we’ve got you covered with tips on short-term storage as you get ready for your open house. Where to Start The importance of decluttering and staging should not be underestimated. Buyers, frequently influenced by shows on …
Why Is Climate-Controlled Storage So Important?
You may have decided you need a self-storage unit, but now you’re wondering — why climate-controlled storage? What are its benefits? Here’s the short of it: If kept in a conventional storage unit, your belongings can become damaged over time from extreme temperatures. Our climate-controlled storage spaces preserve the quality and value of your items by helping to eliminate temperature …