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Paint Storage

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:00:00 EDT

I received a a call today for someone interested in storage for materials for his home business. The fellow that called was interested in storing all the equipment for his painting business and planned to store all his ladders, paint buckets, brushes and rollers. I offered him a nice little five by five foot space to store everything in and I got him a great rate too.

Whats So Mini About Mini Storage?

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:00:00 EDT

What is a mini storage building ? Seriously, I have no idea. Is it someplace meant to only be accessed by miniature people, where they can store their miniature items and park their miniature cars? What defines mini anyhow? Most spaces Ive seen at storage facilities are well sized to store furniture and belongings from a normal sized home, so whats the story behind the term mini storage ?

Don't let the climate control you

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EDT

Climate controlled storage is an excellent feature offered by many storage facilities. Climate controlled means that your storage space will be kept around room temperature at all times. The temperature should never drop any lower than about 60 degrees and never raise higher than 80 degrees or so. Take advantage of this feature in your storage space if you are storing leather furniture, electronics, or other temperature sensitive items.

Cheap is Cheap

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EDT

I once saw a storage facility called Super Vault Secure Storage . How ironic. As I drove past the facility I saw the driveway to the different spaces. I could drive up to any one of the spaces with no trouble at all. Even beyond the fact that there was no access controlled gate, or fence for that matter, there was also no evidence of any video cameras or alarms on the property. There were also only two flood lights working. This is why you should not try to find and store at the absolute cheapest facility. The quality usually matches the price.

Moving 101

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:00:00 EDT

Moving homes is alot of work. Its not easy, but its definitely rewarding after youve finally made it into your new place. When you move, be smart about it. Use sturdy boxes, stack items wisely and be sure to pack breakable items correctly and carefully. When in doubt about a packing job, add some bubble wrap, packing peanuts or paper to pad your belongings. Whats the sense in packing up your stuff and moving it if its just going to be in pieces once it gets to the destination?

Teaching Supplies Need Space Too

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:00:00 EDT

I need a storage space to keep my teaching supplies in for the summer but I am not certain what size space I need. I am storing a white erase board, boxes of books, a book shelf, teaching posters and several boxes other learning supplies. I think a five foot by five foot space will fit it all nicely but I think I will just head down to the facility to see the spaces and make a more educated decision.

Storage Wars

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:00:00 EDT

With little time to go, in a location not so far away, I need a place to store my furniture. I have heard of establishments that are very safe, clean and secure where you can do just that. So, Im packing up by couch, love seat, bedroom sets, dining room furniture and nearly everything else I own to put it all in the best storage facility I can find until I find a new home.

I just want a place where my truck will feel accepted

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:00:00 EDT

I need to park my truck somewhere for awhile while Im RVing this summer. I need a fairly small parking space since it is an older Toyota. I dont really need it to be covered in a garage, its been around the block a few times already. All I need is just a good location and some place that will keep it safe from theft. I think I finally found a storage facility that will meet my needs perfectly.

What A Deal

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:00:00 EDT

Im buying alot of time but I dont know where I can keep it. So far I managed to purchase 200 hours for only fifteen dollars. This was such a good deal I could not pass it up. I figure I can just set these hours aside for awhile until I really need some extra time. My issue is that hours are really long and Im not certain I have enough space in my home to keep them all here. I think I am going to rent a storage space to keep all of my hours in until I need them. I know theyll all be safe there, so hopefully the facility will be helpful and understanding.

How to Store 101

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EDT

After youve reserved and signed the paperwork to your storage space it is easy to store your belongings. All you need to do is take the items you wish to store, pick them up and gently place them in a box or bag for transportation. Place said box or bag in a vehicle for transportation, or walk to the appropriate storage facility if you are close enough. Once at the facility use your PIN code to access the property and your lock key to unlock and access your individual storage space. From here all you need to do is place your belongings inside the space, shut and lock the door and exit the facility. Congratulations, youve now stored your belongings.

Dont Forget About Vertical Space

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:00:00 EDT

I once recieved a call from an individual interested in storage space but did not have alot of money to spend. She initially thought she would need a 5x15 foot space to store the furnishings of her studio apartment, however the space was just out of her monthly price range. After speaking with her for a moment or two I learned her desk and a couple of her tables are easily broken down to be stored, her chairs are easily stacked on eachother and she would also be okay with proping the sofa and mattress on end to utilize the eight foot ceilings in the space. With all of this information and the fact that she did not plan on storing many boxes or other odds and ends I was just barely able to recommend a 5x10 foot space for her to store in, and it fit into her price range.

Whats the smallest space youve got?

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:00:00 EDT

The smallest storage space available at most storage facilities is usually a 5x5 foot or occasionally a 5x4 foot space. This is NOT to say that this is the correct size for you and your belongings. More often than not, folks that want the smallest unit available are usually storing a household worth of furniture and you would be hard pressed to even fit a couple of sofas in a five foot by five foot space. If you are storing anything more than a few stray pieces of furniture and boxes it is almost a guarantee that you will need a 5x15 foot space or larger. Even a 5x15 foot space typcally only stores the contents of a one bedroom apartment without any appliances.

Mister Popular

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:00:00 EDT

The most popular space to rent that I have found is a 10 foot by 10 foot storage shed. A 10 foot by 10 foot space is 100 square feet, about the size of an average bedroom. A 10x10 foot shed will typically hold the furnishings of a one bedroom apartment plus appliances and other miscellaneous items. Approximately three rooms worth of furniture will fit in a 10x10. This size is also excellent for storing away files in file boxes. A 10x10 foot unit will hold about 108 standard file boxes on shelves for easy access, or 168 file boxes without shelving or aisles.

Storage Do's and Don'ts

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EDT

Storage spaces are great places to store your furniture, odds and ends from around the house, a vehicle or pull behind trailer. Some things you would not be able to store are plants, animals and perishable goods. Storage facilities are simply not suited for these types of belongings on their property due to the enviromental variables and the needs required to properly care for such things. Also non working vehicles are unable to be stored, as they will usually require work to be done on the property which simply cannot be allowed. Also exercise caution in storing priceless art and jewelry. Always exercise common sense, although safe, a storage facility is not a vault, pet daycare, food pantry, greenhouse or car repair shop.

my garage away from home

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EDT

I once needed to store a car in a storage facility for a little while. It was fairly painless. I could have gotten a covered garage style space but instead I rented an outdoor parking space for an incredibly low rate. They also happened to have a move in special they gave me, its as if they don't like making money. Since the car was in working condition all I had to do to store the car was have it licensed and insured in my name and store it with a quarter tank or less of gasoline. The only real restriction was that I could not work on the vehicle on the property, but I guess thats still pretty reasonable.

The Gargantuan 10x30

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 18:00:00 EDT

I cannot believe someone could need my largest storage space . It is usually a ten foot by thirty foot space but I occasionally have even larger available, such as a 10x40 foot. A 10x30 foot space can usually hold approximately an entire 3 bedroom apartment with no trouble. Most of the spaces have 8 foot ceilings or taller and can easily hold about six rooms of furniture. A 10x30 foot space is roughly the size of a one and a half car garage. In terms of travel packaging, a ten by thirty foot unit will hold the contents of a 40 foot van very well.

Sail Away

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:00:00 EDT

I once realized that life is short. Too short to not do what you want, and far too unpredictable to not do what you want, when you want to. So, I locked all my belongings up in a storage space and set sail. I went everywhere. Among my adventures were The States, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, France and Germany. Every bit of my trip was incredible. Now I am broke, living on my boat and still have all my stuff in the same storage space is reasonable enough for me to easily pay it every month.

I dont want to work. I dont want to play. I just want to bang on the drum all day.

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:00:00 EDT

I really need to practice playing my instruments a lot more than I do. The only issue is I dont have the space to set up my drums or space for my friends instruments with room for them to play. I think I may just take out a storage space to practice jamming in with my buddies. I have a 5 piece drum set, one of my friends has a keyboard and my other friend has an electric guitar. I have heard that several storage facilities allow certain particular spaces for bands or musicians to practice in. This would be the perfect solution for me and my bandmates. Now all I need to do is just get out and find a facility that allows this.

storage bliss

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EDT

Self Storage is the best. I can store everything in my house for such a low monthly rate. No matter how you slice it, storage is fantastic. You can keep all your precious belongings in your possession as opposed to needing to throwing all your belongings away, selling them, or giving it all away to friends or as donation. Also, when I plan to move but have a gap between homes, the last thing I would want to do is completely refurnish my new home. I can just toss my couches, beds and other belongings in a nice, secure facility until I am able to reunite with all my stuff.