Oct
17

Storing Wine: A How-To for Beginners

Storing wine is an important part of enjoying it, and can greatly affect its quality and value. But beginners often don't realize that, so they accidentally end up damaging their wine. There are too many stories of wine being placed in the laundry room next to the dryer, or in a basement next to the boiler or water heater. Even leaving it on the kitchen counter, where the sunlight hits it every morning, can cause problems. You don't want to end up with problems with your wine, from incorrect storage places.

It's all too common for people to cause damage...

Oct
11

Store Or Share? 3 Tips for Effective Declutter

Deciding to declutter is a big step. Whether it's in preparation for a move or simply because you want to lessen the pile of clutter and whatnots in your home, tackling the task isn't in any way as easy as it looks.

You may find it challenging to identify which stuff should stay in storage and which ought to be shared (donated) or thrown away. If you're the sentimental type who usually clings on to several of your possessions, you could end up being at a crossroads and ask yourself—to store or share?

Books, old furniture, and other odds and...

Oct
04

Self Storage 101, for Beginners

Everyone needs a little extra space sometimes, and if you're looking for a space to put extra stuff, a self-storage unit may be the right choice. Maybe there's too much in your closet, or the basement's filling up, and you can't get to your workbench. No matter what kinds of space-related issues you're experiencing, a storage unit can help you get some things out of your basement or other location and into a space that's out of the way but still accessible for you.

Another reason you might need to consider storage units, is if you're moving. You may want...

Sep
20

How to store DIY and Home Improvement Materials

At the end of a DIY project, you often end up with leftover building materials and equipment. Throwing these away is a waste of money, particularly given that these materials are often expensive. A better option is to therefore store them for later use.

Different types of building materials need to be stored in different ways to prevent their deterioration. Failing to do this can render your stored item(s) useless when it comes time to work with them again.

To help you cut out all unnecessary costs associated with home improvement projects, here is a rundown of how you can...

Sep
01

Get Ahead Scholarship Winners for 2021-2022

And the scholarship recipients are...

Marvin Lee Miller from UC Berkeley & Rachel Neufeld from Canadian Mennonite University

Each year it gets exceeding more difficult to choose from among these very deserving students and this year was no exception. This year, we are honored and fortunate to choose 2 students for the 2021 Get Ahead Scholarship. Without further ado, we are honored to announce that Marvin Lee Miller a senior at University of California Berkeley and Rachel Neufeld a junior at Canadian Mennonite University are our 2021 EZstorit Get Ahead Scholarship Recipients.

Marvin Lee Miller

Marvin Lee Miller, who is...

Sep
01

EZstorit Self-Storage Employee Scholarship Winners for 2021-2022

Since 2016, we have been fortunate to be able to award EZstorit Get Ahead Scholarships to six students. And just last year we awarded our first ever EZstorit Self-Storage Employee Scholarship. Each year, our scholarship committee reviews hundreds of scholarship applications. This year was no exception; we received over 1000 Get Ahead Scholarship applicants and well over 400 EZstorit Self-Storage Employee Scholarship applicants throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. With so many applicants, it was difficult to choose just one, therefore we decided to choose two candidates for each of our scholarships including our EZstorit Self-Storage Employee Scholarship.

Aug
15

RVing in the United States: Places to See

RVing has evolved in the United States to be more than tourism based, but a lifestyle. From coast to coast RVs are finding all that America has to offer. If you are new to RVing or if you wish to know some of the best locations to visit, here are a few of the many places you can see when RVing in the United States.

• The Grand Canyon
• Yosemite National Park
• Bernheim Forest
• Albuquerque National Ballon Festival
• Niagara Falls - American Side
•...

Aug
06

7 Moving Tips to Help Your Furry Friends Cope

Moving day can be hectic. But if you’re bringing along your cat or dog, you might have an even more difficult time if you’re not prepared.

From the agitation they’ll feel moving to a new environment to controlling their behavior as movers enter your home, dealing with these minute issues can add up to an already stressful ordeal.

Here are some moving tips to help your furry friends cope with the move.

1) Prepare them a bag for the first night

The first night in your new home can be scary, unfamiliar, and exhausting for your pets. Your furry friends...

Jul
26

5 Mistakes That Compromise Workplace Safety

A safe workplace is essential for any business. It's true regardless of your company's size. It also applies to all industries. The goal for business owners should be to transform their companies' work environments and make them as safe and secure as possible.

Workplace safety is easier said than done, though. Because employers have so many responsibilities, mistakes or oversights can happen. They may also have personal problems outside work or business that can distract them.

In fact, accidents still happen despite the government's efforts to ensure workplace security. For instance, they've released the OSHA walking and working...

Jul
13

Store Your Used and Unused Batteries The Right Way

There are a lot of things you have to be careful with when storing. You don't want your items to become damaged or not work correctly when you need them again. You also don't want to take the chance of certain items causing harm to other things you have stored. For example, understanding how to store used and unused batteries the right way is very important for the quality and safety of your storage unit and all the items inside it. Here's what you need to know.

Temperature and Moisture Affect Batteries

When you need to store batteries, choose a...