Temporary storage of art treasures requires you to take a few precautions in order to keep your paintings and canvases from deteriorating. If you are moving house or need a place to stash personal items for a short amount of time—including art you have collected or created—you can do so with minimal fuss. Remember, however,…
Prepping Your Outdoor Furniture for the Season
It’s time to pull out of storage all your outdoor furniture and get it ready the fresh days of spring and the long, lazy days of summer. Spend a little time on spring fix-ups and you’ll have less to do a few months from now when fall is turning back into winter and you’re getting…
Safely Storing Your Family Photographs
Digital photography may be the wave of the future (and the present), but chances are that you still have a collection of paper photos in your home. Family photographs connect you to family and friends in a unique way, preserving memories in color or black and white for generations to come. They are treasures, and…
How to Clean and Store Your Window Treatments
Window blinds and ceiling fans are often two of the dustiest items in your home. Unless you are vigilant about giving them a good dusting every week or so, blinds and fan blades tend to collect a build-up of dust, dirt, and airborne particles. If you are ready to get your home in order with…
No Closets? How to Create Storage Space from Thin Air
Small apartments or older homes often come equipped with absolutely no closet space—or the closet space is much too small and inadequate for your needs. While you could buy a treadmill to act as a clothes horse in your room, there are better ways to sneak in storage without feeling like you’re living in a…
Organizing Your Kitchen Cupboards
It’s rare that anyone looks around their kitchen, throws up their hands, and says, “There’s just too much storage space!” If you are like most people, there’s never too much cupboard space. Fortunately, finding enough storage space can be as simple as carefully organizing where you put things along with some strategic editing. Evacuate the…
Storage Talk Interviews VSI’s Abdel Ramirez | Value Store It
Abdel Ramirez, the Value Store It manager in North Lauderdale, Florida was recently interviewed for an article for Storage Talk, a national industry publication. In the article, Ramirez discusses the key elements of book storage. He gives expert advice on how to keep books protected while in self storage. According to Ramirez, there are many…
Packing Moving Boxes the Right Way: 7 Tips
Got an upcoming move? You can protect your stuff, minimize stress, and save money by packing moving boxes the right way. Here are 7 essential tips to guide you through the sometimes overwhelming process of moving house and packing up. Use the right size of boxes. It’s tempting to order a large quantity of medium-sized boxes and…
How to Pack Large Items in a Storage Unit
Knowing how to pack large items into a storage unit will save you time and money. Along with boxes of books, clothing, household items, and important documents, the next most frequently stored items that people need to put into their self-storage unit are furniture and appliances. Packing them in takes a little planning ahead, but…
Self Storage and Temperature Extremes
When looking into self-storage, one of the more important things to keep in mind is the weather’s potential for burning heat and bitter cold. Exposure to temperature extremes can damage your belongings faster than anything except water. Whether you choose a climate-controlled or outdoor unit, here are a few self-storage tips on preventing damage to…
Tips for Storing Valuables
It can be difficult to know how to store valuable items and keep them safe. What should you do with your oil paintings while you’re studying abroad? How can you protect important papers and photos that don’t fit into your studio apartment? There are many things you should consider when you’re storing valuable items such…
What to Look for in a Storage Unit
If you’re looking for self-storage in Florida, there are several things to know that can make your experience convenient and secure. Self-storage in Florida is unique from storage in other states, partly because of climate issues that make it harder to store items without damage in the humid, hot air. The lack of adequate household…
What Not to Put in a Storage Unit (Banned Items)
You’ve probably heard some crazy stories about what people say they’ve stored (or what they’ve done) in a storage unit. Storage units are relatively new in many countries, and even here in Florida they are still a new concept to some. If you break the rules on what to store in a storage unit, you’re…
What You Need to Know about Car, RV, and Boat Storage
Any type of vehicle can be stored in self storage. This can free up space in your garage or driveway and provide the ideal solution for a vehicle or boat that you don’t need year-round. Along with your car, RV, and boat, you can also conveniently store your motorcycle, ATV, jet ski, snowmobile, bike, lawnmower,…
How to Move Your Belongings Without Injuring Yourself
Clearing some space in your home, office, garage, or attic can breathe new life into your residence and make you feel instantly more organized. However, it is crucial that you carefully move your belongings to ensure that you don’t injure yourself in the process. By following a few simple tips, you can reduce the stress,…
How to Decide What to Get Rid of When Decluttering
Throwing things away can be difficult, but doing so will get you one step closer to a clean, clutter-free home. Clearing out old, unused items will leave room for new things, or you can simply enjoy more space and a more organized home. Most organizing experts agree that you need to be ruthless when clearing…
How to Store a Car for Winter
There are a number of reasons to store your vehicle in a self storage unit. Whether you are storing it during the home selling process, over the cold winter months, or as you are transitioning from a move, there are a number of reasons a storage unit may be the best place for your car,…
Which Industries Can Benefit from Business Storage?
Did you know that nearly any business can benefit from self storage? In fact, even small, home-based businesses can reap big rewards from renting a small storage unit. Whether you are in between offices and need to store some of your belongings for the short-term, or need a space where you can store items that…
What Items Need Climate Controlled Storage?
There are items that you can put into a storage unit without the concern of heat and moisture damage – ceramic knickknacks and dishes come to mind. But, there are other items that are very sensitive to changes in heat and moisture. If you’re putting any of the following items into storage in…
Seven Tips to Organize a Storage Unit for Space
With a little care and organization, you can fit more into a storage unit than you thought possible. Careful organization can also help you to find your items when you access the unit later.
Five Situations That Point to Document Storage Problems
When paperwork is out of control, your business can suffer. Hiring a document management company can allow you to focus on your goals, without the piles of paperwork and clutter.
Keep Your Vehicle Safe and Secure with Self storage
Whether you need extra room at home, or you’re traveling and want to keep your vehicle secure, self storage is always a great choice. Here are some things to consider when looking for self storage for your vehicle.
Boat Storage in Miami: Why Self Storage is a Better Choice
Boat storage in Miami Is the best choice for storing your boat conveniently and safely.
