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Storage units often contain valuable or needed items. Use the information in this blog to make sure they stay safe and accessible.

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Three Things You Can Do To Reduce Stress Before And After A Long-Distance Move

13 January 2016
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A long-distance move can be very stressful, but with proper preparation, much of the stress can be eliminated. The following are three tips to make your move easier on yourself and family members making the move with you. Throw out or donate unneeded items If you haven't moved in a long time, you will be surprised at how much junk you have accumulated. The more items you can get rid of, the easier it will be to move.
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How To Prepare For Movers Bringing Your Furniture Into Your Home

12 January 2016
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Most people do not own vehicles that are able to easily transport furniture when they are moving. As a result, many people choose to have professional movers move their furniture for them in order to make sure that it doesn't get scratched. If you've hired a moving company to move your furniture, you might think that your job is done. However, you are not yet in the clear. Here are some things that you need to do before your furniture arrives in order to make sure that the process goes as smoothly as possible.
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Moving Your Music Collection To A New Location

9 January 2016
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If you are planning on moving from one home to another, and you own an extensive music collection, you will want to take the necessary steps in ensuring its safety while in transit. Since music is transposed onto vinyl, tape, disc, or digitally, each method needs its own protective packing method. Here are some tips to use to keep your musical collection intact as it makes its way to a new home. Vinyl Records
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Want To Save Money On Your Storage Fees? Start By Reducing What You Plan To Store

8 January 2016
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A unit at a self-storage facility provides the customer with a dedicated area to store seasonal items and seldom-used possessions. If you're considering renting some space at a facility near your home, don't make the mistake of transporting things to the unit that you'll never use again. Sure, it's often difficult to part with your items that hold special sentimental value, but there's no point in having them force you to rent a larger storage unit and, as a result, spend more money on your storage fees.
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How To Organize Your House

6 January 2016
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Have you faced the fact that your house is in need of some serious organizing? If so, a great goal for 2016 would be to do a major overhaul on every room. Here are some ideas that might help you to do a thorough job. Be Merciless - The first thing you need to do is to have a family meeting. Tell everybody that your goal is for every single nook and cranny to look organized.
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About Me
Avoiding Storage Issues

When I rented my first storage unit, I encountered a world of trouble. I accidentally stacked my boxes too high, which lead to a disastrous fall and a lot of product damage a few weeks into the storage process. I also rented the unit under my friend's name, which meant that I didn't have access to my space the day I lost my key. After making these mistakes, I realized that things didn't have to be so difficult. I talked with storage managers to figure out what I could do better the next time around, and it made a huge difference. Read here to learn more about improving your storage experience.

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