Winter's coming. Are the things you put in storage last spring protected against the cold, wet weather that will soon be here? If you haven't taken steps to winterize your storage unit, you might be in for an unwelcome shock next spring. It might not seem possible, but there are a variety of problems that can damage your belongings while they're in storage during the
- If you're going to be putting things in storage this year, you'll need to prepare for the moisture, especially if you're not going to be renting a climate-controlled unit. Moisture can ruin just about everything you'll put in storage, including wood furniture, clothing, electronics, and papers. If you're going to be storing any of those items, you definitely need to t
- If you have a child that is moving out of your home to live in the college dorms, everything they have will likely not fit into a small dorm room. If you would like to use their room for something else, such as a craft room, home office, etc., you can keep their things safe but out of the way. Below is some more information about this so you can get started cleaning t
- Are you thinking about taking a job offer across the country? Are you unsure whether this position will be permanent or if you'll be moving back after a few months to a year? If you are going to be moving temporarily, you may not want to spend a lot of money to move your belongings such a long distance. On the other hand, you probably have things that you wouldn't wan
- If you have to take a position in a new city or out of the country, but you plan on returning home at some point, you may want to lease your apartment or home. To do this it's best to put all of your belongings into a safe place, so they don't get damaged or stolen, and so you have them when you are ready to return. A self-storage unit is an easy way to keep the items