Are you moving and aren't sure how to pack your fragile items? We've all got family heirlooms or fragile china that is in danger every time we move home, so it is natural to worry about them. It is important…
Every year, 40 million Americans move at least once, so chances are, you're one of them. Moving can be very exciting, but it can be stressful as well. It can be hard trying to decide what you want to take with you, what…
There are three times more self-storage facilities than McDonald's restaurants. The storage industry isn't a small, niche business. It's a massive service used regularly by tens of millions of Americans. Suppose you're in the process of moving and currently between homes. You're…
There are many perks to renting your own storage unit that come in handy when you are in the process of moving. Having an extra space to store and organize your belongings can go a long way in eliminating the…
What to avoid storing in your unit Many items are an obvious bad choice when it comes to what to store and what not to store in your unit, but at times you may question, is this item storable? Here…
This is a mistake we see over and over again when helping people with their self storage issues. Customers forget to label their storage boxes before they put them into the self storage unit and end up forgetting what’s inside…
Last week we talked a little bit about materials you should use for packing for self storage. Here’s the basic overview: use high-quality, sturdy boxes, and always use the proper packing material for safety and protection. Now we are going…
I know what you’re thinking; packing boxes isn’t rocket science, so why do I need tips on something so easy? Well, it’s not as simple as it looks. Believe it or not, there’s a right way and a wrong way…
When you are packing up your fragile items for self storage, you should follow the same basic rules as you would if you were moving, because in a sense, that is exactly what you’ll be doing with your boxes –…
In our latest installment of getting self storage right the first time, we’re going to talk about labeling. This is one of the most important things you can do to make your life easier when you are organizing your self…