How do you Pest Proof your Self Storage Unit? First things first let us identify the problem and then discuss several routes that you can take to prevent pests from taking up residence in your self storage unit.
Category Archives: Self-Storage
4 Self Storage Tips – Packing
Categories:
Moving, Self-Storage
Getting ready to load up and head to your self storage unit? Here are 4 things to help make the packing process a little easier.
When the weather changes, so do your needs. Just like a winter coat needs to be put up for spring; your storage unit could use some attention as well.
Mardi Gras is one huge party. We drink, we eat, we enjoy beads. Tons and tons of beads. But what do we do when the parties over?
When the time comes to load up the truck and head to your storage unit you might not think the packing order of the truck matters. But it does and it can help make your loading and unloading experience a whole lot easier.
Heading off to college can be an exciting time for students and parents alike. Why not make things a bit easier with self storage?
“Preparation is key” We’ve all heard this phrase at one time or another. But have you ever considered that this would apply to Self Storage? Let’s discuss a few items that will help you prepare your storage unit.
Storage Unit Tips: Photographs
Categories:
Home Improvement, Self-Storage
Having to store photos can feel like a daunting thing, especially if they are older. Here are a few things to remember when packing up photographs: Climate Control Storing your photographs in a climate control unit is the best option. Being in a regulated unit will help prevent unwanted moisture from building up on your […]
In line with our other articles: Pest Control – Smells and Pest Control – Cleaning we bring you a third installment of Pest Control suggestions. This time with storage boxes including, but not limited to, cardboard boxes, plastic totes and specialty storage containers. Where your box comes from matters: While it might be cost effective […]
Lists and Labels, why? Let’s take a minute to talk about the importance, while troublesome and time consuming, of labels. Your storage unit might’ve been packed with time constraints so you just boxed things up and called it good. Now you want to locate Great Aunt Mary’s serving dish but none of the box labels […]
As a parent you try to make things easier for your children, helping in any way possible. Heading off to college is no exception and, as a parent, there are a lot of things to worry over, where to put things shouldn’t be one of them. With this in mind, have you considered a self-storage […]
Pest Control- Smells
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Seasonal, Self-Storage
Pests enjoy summer, just like we do. With warmer weather there is usually an increase in insect and rodent activity, so what does that mean for your storage unit? It means that you should do all that you can in order to protect your valuables. While each facility does exterior pest control and maintenance, they […]
Pest Control – Cleaning
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Seasonal, Self-Storage
Cleaning can prevent damage While we often get storage units so we don’t have to store things in our home, garage or shed, they still need some attention. Before (or even after you have time to go back) you place your items in storage, be sure to clean them. Here are a few suggestions on […]
Boat Storage Benefits
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Seasonal, Self-Storage
Boat Storage Benefits While your yard might seem like the perfect location to house your boat when it is not in the water, here are four reasons to consider using a Self-Storage facility: Appearances When your boat is parked in your driveway or yard, which is living space that you can’t occupy. Grass might not […]
Boatson Outside: A tale of a lone Boat living outdoors Once upon a time in a land not so far away sat a boat; his name was Boatson and he loved being in the water. He longed for days past that were full of exploration out on the water, basking in the warm rays of […]
Top 4 RV Storage Tips
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Seasonal, Self-Storage
RV Storage Tips, How to store your RV. Placing your RV into storage can cause some uncertainty, however we are here to ensure you are confident in your decision to store your RV / camper with us. In order alleviate some of that worry all you need to do is follow these four steps to […]
Welcome to your Storage Unit, now what? Let’s pretend you’ve already made the decision to store things, now comes the tedious part: packing. One of the most important things that should take place while packing is the Labeling of Boxes. “But it takes so much longer to stop and label every box” “I’ll remember what’s […]
Things to Love about Self Storage
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Featured, Self-Storage
The Self-Storage Industry may not sound glamorous to you, but there are lots of things to love about it. Sure, you can pack up extra stuff and store it away to make more room for more stuff at home. And, yes, it is awesome that you can get that boat out of your front yard […]
Climate Control or Non Climate Control?
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Featured, Self-Storage
Join us as we discuss the difference between climate and non-climate control self storage units. Climate Control Climate Control is the best way to protect your belongings from extreme temperatures. Drastic changes in weather can lead to build up moisture, which is bad when storing items. Having this type of unit helps control humidity, which […]