• Preparing Your Car For Winter Storage: What You Need To Know

    Do you own a car that you only drive for a portion of the year? If so, then you most likely store your car during the winter months. This is especially common among those who own sports cars, as they typically don't make the best vehicles to drive during the winter. If you're in the process of preparing your car for winter storage--whether it be in your own garage or another location--there are some things to keep in mind.
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  • How To Experience A New City For A Year

    Sometimes, life gives us the opportunity to experience a new place for a short chunk of time. If you've been dying to break out of your routine, but want to return back to your home city, here are some tips to follow for a smooth year away.  Get a Self-Storage Unit For a shorter time away from home, it usually makes sense to pack away all of your items in a self-storage unit.
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  • Five Tips On How To Pack A Portable Storage Container

    Storage containers and portable storage containers, or storage trailers, are an excellent way to prepare for a move, or stash things until you can have them hauled to a permanent place. They can be parked right on your property allowing you the convenience of time and removing the inconvenience of hauling things to a storage building. When you finish up with a packing project, you can immediately transfer it to your storage container until time to move.
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  • How To Put Plants Into Storage

    Plants are a living, breathing part of any home and can add quite a bit to the aesthetic to the room that they are installed in. However, they can also take up a great deal of space, especially since they are the only household decoration that will slowly take up more space over time. If you want to free up some space, or simply want to move your plants into storage to keep them in a separate, safe location while moving, you may want to consider renting a self-storage unit to put your plants in.
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  • 3 Boat Storage Mistakes And How To Avoid Them

    Storing your boat, whether for winter or just for a couple of months when it won't be in use, must be done properly if you want to avoid problems down the road. Many boat owners try to self store, although this isn't always the best option. The following are some mistakes you want to avoid when storing your boat for more than a couple of weeks. #1: Storing the boat outside
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  • Easy Ways To Move In Or Out Without A Moving Crew

    You an rally up all of your friends and family and request their assistance when you want to move out or into a new abode, but when the time comes start lugging boxes disaster can happen when no one shows up. If you really need to stay on a time schedule and need to move your belongings on your own, here are some ways that you can get the job down without wearing down your back.
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  • Tips For Cleaning And Storing Your Silk And Wool Garments

    Whether it is a whimsical silk blouse or a comfy wool sweater, nothing compares to the feeling of a luxurious material on your skin. If your wardrobe is quickly outgrowing your closet space, you may be considering placing your delicate, luxurious items in a storage unit. In order to prevent damage, it is vital that you store these delicate fabrics correctly. Here is how to store some of your favorite luxurious garments, and why it is so important to wash the pieces first:
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  • Six Points To Ponder Prior To Shrink Wrapping Your Boat As A Part Of Your Winter Storage

    If you own a boat, summer always seems to quickly come and go. There never seems to be enough time to be on the water as much as you want. Before you know it, you will be making plans to place your boat back in storage for the winter. Depending on where you live and the type of boat storage you are planning to use, you may want to consider shrink wrapping your boat prior to putting it up.
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  • How To Use A Self-Storage Unit As Your Office

    If you run a business out of your home and are in need of extra space to use for your operations, you may want to consider moving your home business into a self-storage unit. There are many benefits of using a self-storage unit as an office; however, there are certain things you will need to look into before you rush out and rent a unit. Here are several things to think about as you consider this option.
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