How to Move and Store a Painting
If you have a treasured painting that has been in the family for generations, moving and storing it are delicate tasks. Fingerprints, dirt and rough handling can quickly ruin a beautiful canvas. And if the…
Storage Tips + Uses
5 Things to Know When Picking the Right Container for Storing Your Clothes
Fall and winter are right around the corner, which means it’s almost time to break out those heavy coats and sweaters you squirreled away in March. Here’s hoping you stored them in the right container….
How to Prepare Your Electric Car For Storage
Electric vehicles have some advantages over conventional gas or diesel cars. They are less expensive to run, cheaper to maintain and better for the environment. But there are differences, too, including how you store an…
Should You Store Baby Gear For Your Next Kid?
When your first bundle of joy arrives, so does a bundle of stuff, from baby carriers to strollers to cute little booties. As your firstborn gets bigger, you have a decision to make: do you…
5 Creative and Unconventional Ways to Use Your Storage Unit
In the 2016 movie The Accountant, Ben Affleck’s character has what we’ll call an “ill-advised” use for his storage unit. It sorta makes you wonder what uses people have for their space, other than, well,…
How to Move and Store a 6 Person Hot Tub
If you’re getting ready to relocate and want to take your hot tub with you, you’ll need to take certain steps to prevent damage. “Moving a hot tub of any size is no easy task,”…
How to Get Self-Storage Discounts
If you are thinking about getting a self-storage unit for your stuff, chances are you are wondering how you can make sure you get a deal. Storage rental prices can vary widely depending on where…
10 Ways to Store and Organize K-Cups
So you have a Keurig coffee maker and all those wonderful little K-Cups. Seemingly hundreds of those little K-Cups. It’s great, all those different flavors to enjoy – but how do you store the things?…
The Best (And Worst) Kinds of Tape For Moving and Packing Boxes
As important as strong boxes and packing materials are to any move, choosing the wrong kind of tape for the various needs in transit, storage and packing can result in intense frustration, expensive breakage, lost…
How to Store Taxidermy the Right Way
While displaying your trophy wall mounts can be a source of pride, a cross-country move or house renovation may lead to setting them aside for a period of time. To make sure you’re storing the…