Storing Things While Living Abroad

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

3 Items That Should Never Be Kept in a Storage Unit

6 January 2017
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If the clutter around your home has become too much to handle, but you do not want to permanently get rid of anything and you do not plan to move any time soon, the use of a rental storage unit is an ideal choice. However, before you start boxing up everything that is over-filling your shelves, it is important to determine which items may not be permitted in a rental storage room, such as scented candles, fireworks, and drugs. Read More …

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 …