May
21

Tips for Storing Wooden Furniture

Ever noticed how much space your furniture takes up? If you are tired of living in cramped quarters, it might be time to move some of your belongings into a storage unit. You may decide to store your furniture if:

► You are moving out or downsizing. Moving into a smaller space can save you money on utility bills and rent (or mortgage) payments. If you are moving out for the first time, you may not be able to afford a spacious apartment for all your belongings.

► You are decluttering. You are not...

May
14

Repurpose Your Everyday Items

People throw away a lot of things. Often, it's because those things break. But at other times, it's just because they've decided they don't want those things anymore. If the items are donated to other people, or given to those who want them, it's not a problem. But what about all the things people just toss in the trash because they aren't interested in keeping them or don't see a use for them anymore? Rather than throw these things away, it's possible to repurpose a lot of your everyday items into something great.

When you're thinking about what to...

May
07

Making Moves: The Top 10 States People Moved to in 2020

As life changes from year to year, there are always people relocating, shifting from one state to another as they uproot their life for work, love, and life.

There is no doubt that 2020 brought about a lot of unexpected changes for many people, and those changes may have affected where people moved. Taking a closer look at the top 10 states people moved to last year in the US shows patterns of movement, possible reasons why they moved, and more about the state of relocating.

Where were people moving in 2020? Let us find out and compare to...

May
03

How a Self Storage Unit Can Help a Small Lawn Service Company

When you have a small lawn service company, you're probably hustling a lot to get your name out there and keep building a client base. Those are important parts of being a small business owner, but they aren't the only things to consider. You also need to have a place to keep everything when you're not using it, and a drive-up storage unit could be just the thing. The right self storage unit can really help a small lawn service company be successful, meet customer needs, and keep operating costs realistic, too.

You Need a Place to Store Your Vehicle

Apr
24

Most Affordable Way To Move Your Items Into Storage

For many people, storage units are a necessity. Whether you're moving soon or you’d run out of space in your home, there are many reasons why you should get one. You can use a storage unit to stash lawn equipment, holiday décor, winter clothing, or even an extra vehicle.

If you're a college student, use it to stow away stuff between apartments or while you’re doing a semester abroad. Are you doing a home renovation project? Tuck your belongings safely in a storage unit for the time being. The list of scenarios for utilizing storage space is endless.

Yes, self-storage...

Apr
16

Baby Boomer's Best Retirement Cities: Part Two

There are plenty of great baby boomers cities for retirement. In Part One, several of these popular cities were covered. Part Two adds five more excellent choices for the baby boomer who's looking for good weather, low cost of living, or other factors that will help them enjoy their retirement years. It may surprise you to know, though, that a lot of the more popular baby boomer retirement locations are cold-weather choices.

That's somewhat unexpected, because it's typically assumed that all retirees want hot weather and a lot of sunshine to go fishing, boating, and engage...

Apr
09

The Best Retirement Cities for Baby Boomers: Part One

If you're a baby boomer who's looking to retire soon, or you're retired and looking to relocate, there are some great places around the country to choose from. Locations with warm weather and a low cost of living are usually among the best choices, but there are also baby boomers who like colder weather or want to live in a higher-income area. No matter what you like, there's something that will work for you. Everyone is different, but a lot of locations throughout the US have plenty of great options and opportunities for everyone.

There are a lot of different...