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  • Self-Storage Units Keeping Your Items Safe from Damage

    Storing your items in a self-storage unit can help to declutter your home, but you'll want to take a few steps to ensure your items are safe from any potential damage while they are stored away. Use this guide to keep your items in great condition inside your self-storage unit. Wrap Your Items Dirt, dust, and debris can settle on your items over time, so consider wrapping your items to protect them.
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  • Finding The Perfect Self Storage Takes Some Assessment Of Your Belongings

    There are a number of factors to consider when you are looking to find a storage unit for your belongings. You have to determine how big of a storage unit you will need, how valuable your belongings are, how long you are going to store your belongings, and whether you should spend the extra money for a climate controlled storage unit. In addition, if you are worried about security, you can look for a unit that is in the middle section of the storage facility, especially if you are going to be accessing the unit alone during off business hours.
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  • Storing Computer Systems And Parts Long Term

    If you collect a lot of gadgets, have left over systems from repairs or simply have more computer parts and peripheral than your home can hold for much longer, it's time to head to self storage. Boxing up old belongings for storage is nothing new, but you'll need to take some precautions and understand a few things about electronics before storing and when you take the parts out. Here's a bit of tech storage insight that can keep your computers and components in good shape over long-term storage.
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  • Four Tips for Storing Your RV for the Winter

    Owning an RV allows people to explore the country and embark on amazing journeys. But for most RV owners, the winter season is a time when their RV is put into long-term storage until the weather improves. If you have an RV that you're going to store for the winter, it is important to do some preparation to ensure that it remains in good condition until you pick it up in the spring.
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  • Packing Your Kitchen: Helpful Hints To Prepare For Your Move

    Your kitchen is filled with fragile items that need special care when packing. With the right packing supplies and a few helpful hints, you can pack your dishes, glassware and cookware like a pro. Here are a few things you can do to keep your kitchenware safe when you move. Invest In Glass And Dish Boxes Many moving companies and storage facilities offer specialty boxes you can use to pack your dishware and glasses.
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  • 3 Creative Ways To Make Use Of Old Storage Trailers On Your Agricultural Property

    Storage trailers are the go-to item for people who need extra storage in a pinch, but once they have served their purpose, these trailers often end up for sale by the businesses that rent them. If you are lucky enough to come across some storage trailers in your neck of the woods for sale, as someone who lives on a farm, you might want to take a second look. There are many ways in which old storage trailers can be beneficial for an agricultural setting.
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  • How To Use Your Self-Storage Unit To Host A Garage Sale

    Self-storage units are great for storing your belongings, but they can also be great for getting rid of some of your items as well. Use this guide to plan a garage sale in your self-storage unit to make a little bit of extra cash and de-clutter your storage space. Sort The Items For Sale Many of the items you want to sell will already be in your storage unit, but you may still want to go through your house and garage to collect any extra items you want to get rid of.
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  • Out Of Sight, But Not Out Of Mind: A Guide To Storing Your Winter Wardrobe

    If you live in an area with extreme changes between winter and summer, you probably have to have two nearly separate wardrobes. That can really put a burden on your closet's space and organization. The best way to handle this is to properly store your winter gear elsewhere. Here is a handy checklist for putting things away for the season. Store Shoes Right. Many people like to use original boxes to store delicate shoes, although this may take up a lot of space.
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  • Pouring Perfection -- The Newbie's Guide To Storing Home Brew Materials

    If you've joined the growing trend of brewing your own beer at home, you no doubt have some delicate ingredients and equipment to keep and maintain. What's the best way to do this? Here is a handy storage guide for your home brew supplies from beginning to end. Organize It! Most home brewers begin somewhat haphazardly -- buying small equipment and pieces as needed, then moving into larger ones while storing less-needed supplies somewhere nearby.
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