Virginia Woolf famously said (In a wildly different context), that “a room of one’s own” is necessary for a sense of identity and intellectual progress. She could easily be talking about any young mind that is in the process of becoming a self-directed student and...
Deciding to do a DIY move is a decision that opens up more questions and decisions then you could ever think of. Should you use a moving truck or a towable rental trailer? Do I pay someone to do the loading and unloading for me? Even the simple things require a...
Is your linen closet a disaster? Do you have piles of wadded-up sheets and towels hanging off the shelves with set-in wrinkles? It's probably time to go through your linens, fold items properly, and put them away so that they don't attract dust, silverfish or moths....
If you are moving to Hawaii you may be trying to figure out how you are going to get all your belongings there. For most moves, you can just pack up your moving truck and drive to your destination. Making the move to Hawaii it is a little more involved than that,...
Moving boxes -- they are one of the most important tools that you can have in your repertoire for your upcoming move. But, did you know that not all boxes are created equal? Some boxes for moving are better suited for the job than others, and by that I mean...
Things have changed a lot in the self-storage industry over the years. We've advanced past storing our belongings in barns, attics, basements, closets or garages. All of those options take up valuable space in the home and create clutter. During the 1950s and 60s,...
Safety -- it's one of the most important items you should look for when selecting a rental storage unit. When we put our stuff in storage, roll the door down and lock the lock, we expect the items to be exactly the way we left them when we open it the next time. And,...
Photos often hold great sentimental value. Even though you may not have enough table space to display all of the pictures you love, you still want to hold onto them for decades, maybe even your whole life! What is the best way to store photos? In this post we will...
There are many times where a rental truck may not be the best fit for your move. If this is the case, portable storage containers may be more suitable for your moving needs. Below are a few advantages of using portable storage containers for moving and storage....
It's moving time... You have rented a portable storage unit or moving container, and now you want to ensure that your belongings make the move in one piece. This post will help you identify the best practices and the most effective ways to load a portable storage...
After reading our last two posts about our storage auction adventures, chances are you are already soured on the idea of storage auctions all together. If you don't mind grimy, dusty piles of junk, then maybe you aren't. After seeing (and smelling) the unit from the...
In most cities, there are several self-storage locations to choose from. So, the question when looking for storage may not be 'where to find a storage unit', but rather 'what features to look for in a storage unit and facility' when its time to rent. Here are 5 key...