The Top 10 Things You Can’t Put In Self-Storage
Self storage companies have specific rules and guidelines that spell out the things you can and cannot put into public storage. Some of these are no-brainer items, and although we’d like to think that…
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Storage Unit Insurance: Everything You Need to Know
Self-storage units are becoming more popular among Americans because people do not have enough room and space to store their possessions safely and securely. When it comes to protecting your personal property, storage units do…
How to Properly Prepare Your Car For Storage
Storing a car for six months or more? You’re going to need to do some preparation. Jump to: Wash and detail Change the oil Replace air filters Fill up the gas tank Protect the tires…
5 Things to Know When Picking the Right Container for Storing Your Clothes
When fall and winter are right around the corner, it 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…
Storage Units vs. Storage Sheds: Which is Better?
It’s no secret. Americans have a lot of stuff. Whether you’re moving or need more room for your ever growing pile of possessions, there are times when finding some extra storage space is essential. You…
How to Store A Refrigerator: A Step-by-Step Guide
A refrigerator is one of the most common appliances that people need to put inside of a self-storage unit. Luckily, storing a fridge is relatively straightforward, but it’s important to take the necessary precautions to…
How to Properly Store Vinyl Records to Prevent Damange
Streaming music may hog the spotlight, but for many music aficionados vinyl records remain the format of choice. So much so in fact, sales of LPs totaled 27.5 million units in 2020, continuing a 15-year streak…
How to Store Books Long Term the Right Way
When it comes to all the things you might need to store, nothing is quite as precious, and extraordinarily delicate, as your book collection. A person’s book collection offers a glimpse into their soul. Many…
How to Store Your Wedding Dress for Years to Come
With all of the excitement surrounding your wedding day, it’s easy to get so caught up in the planning that you ignore one important post-wedding detail—what to do with the wedding gown after the big…
How to Use Silica Gel to Keep Your Stored Items in Pristine Condition
You’ll find little packets of silica gel in everything from shoeboxes to bags of beef jerky. They are often labeled with the words “Do Not Eat, Throw Away”. But if you have delicate items that…