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Storage facility
2008-03-28 14:46:00
The use of a free truck and driver is a popular program that is sometimes provided by a self storage facility. This is a useful service that is particularly popular in larger cities throughout the United States.    A lot of people that live in big cities do not know how to drive an automobile. Driving can be tedious, with a lot of time spent in traffic jams, and parking a car can cost a fortune. So they rely on taxis, public transportation, and their own two feet to get wherever they need to go. Since they do not possess a license to drive, they are unable to rent a truck on moving day. This causes a huge dilemma when it comes to putting their belongings into a self storage facility.   When a self storage facility offers a free truck and a driver it is with a few stipulations. First, anyone that is interested can schedule the use of it only after they have completed all of their paperwork and have paid for a unit at the self storage facility. The fre...
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Storage Unit
2008-03-27 12:09:00
What is usually the first thing you ask a customer when you are trying to assist them with self storage? Most people would say that you ask them what size they are looking for. Most people have a great idea on what size storage unit they need. There are still many people who are unsure on which size they are in need of. When you helping a customer determine what size storage unit will work for them, think about their needs not the needs of your facility.   Finding the right storage unit for your needs is not always the easiest task. You have to know what exactly you are storing and whether or not you want to add to the storage unit later. By knowing what you need to store in your storage unit, you can ensure that you are not going to pay more than what you need. In this economy, you need to ensure that you get the right storage unit for the right price.   Of course, we all know that finding the right storage unit and deciding whether to rent that storage ...
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Portable storage
2008-03-26 14:28:00
When doing home remodeling projects sometimes the plans call for emptying out a room or two while they are under renovation. Taking the furniture and placing it the other rooms of the house would only make it difficult to move around plus the chances go up of damaging something. Renting a truck and an offsite self storage unit would take extra time, effort, and expenses and damage while in transit but you very well can not just put everything on the front lawn and be done. Until recently, those were just about the only options available for the do-it- yourselfer but now with portable storage those concerns no longer apply.    Instead of cramped living space or the day it would take to move everything offsite you can have a portable storage container brought to the worksite where it can be loaded at will. Many of these portable storage companies also offer the ability to come back and pick up a loaded portable storage container and remove it to their warehouse if s...
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Climate controlled storage
2008-03-25 13:30:00
Climate controlled storage is an excellent choice for self storage tenants that find themselves concerned with the humidity and environment of their belongings while kept in a storage unit. While standard self storage offers no temperature control and is much like storing items in a shed or garage, climate controlled storage is kept at a constant temperature and maintains a lower level of humidity. Climate controlled storage is much like storing items in your own home and gives self storage tenants peace of mind by knowing their items are in a safe environment.   A climate controlled storage unit environment is ideal for wooden furniture, antiques, paintings, leather furniture or collectibles, clothing, paperwork and records, candles, artwork, TVs, computers and other electronics, medical equipment, musical instruments, mattresses, some metal items, and other temperature or humidity sensitive items. Climate controlled storage is also ideal for long term storage, where t...
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Long term storage
2008-03-24 13:44:00
Long term storage is just that, you can store things for as long as you need to and not have to worry about any of the usual stuff that goes with renting. Long term storage is a great way to relieve the pressure of worrying about your things and whether your things are safe. Not having to deal with these issues is very good when you are in between moving between residences.   Long term storage has a lot of advantages, such as you know where your things are, you need or you can vacate the unit with out obligation for any other time than what is needed. Having the option to use it as needed along with the wonderful specials that are offered at almost all the facilities is great deal to have. Why store your things any other way when you have the best of the best with long term storage?   Long term storage is unlike any long term anything you can think of simply because you do not pay extra for the time. You simply pay for it for as long as you need it. Rather...
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Portable Storage
2008-03-22 15:10:00
Portable Storage has got to be the catchiest thing that has ever braced the world of storage. Imagine having a portable storage unit brought out to wherever you need it and then being able to store your things right there. If you were looking for storage with a new twist, portable storage would be it. Being able to have your storage on wheels so to speak is just awesome. Your own backyard portable storage with no hassle is just awesome.   Portable storage is a real unique way to have your things on your property and available to you when you need it at the place you want to have it, as opposed to having it at a location that could be inconvienent for you. To be able to walk out your door and have your things readily available to you is a great comfort to have and to appreciate. Portable storage is like the newest thing going with storage facilities and a lot of places.   Portable storage is used just like self storage and for the same reasons you would use ...
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Why do you need storage units?
2008-03-20 13:45:00
Why do you need storage units ?   Storage Units are the most needed items around. With the economy nose diving like it has, gas prices sky rocketing and people having to down size or sell their homes to relocate, storage units are the one for sure thing to count on as far as not having to lose or throw away things of sentimental value or things you have worked so hard to get. Storage Units provide a safe haven for just those types of situations. Storage Units have a protection plan for added peace of mind storing as well as the amenities that come with the facility. The comfort of knowing that your things are in a safe place is an added bonus to anyone whose life has been disrupted for whatever the reason may be. Peace of mind comes with having this available to you.   When thinking of the variety of things that storage units are used for, the thought of being able to have a place to store things of value and be able to get to them wh...
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Storage Unit and the Law
2008-03-19 14:21:00
Storage Unit and the Law   People often ask for advice on what they should NOT do while using a self storage unit . This is a great question, and here are just a few answers. It is against the law in every state to put anything hazardous in a self storage unit . The reasons for this law are fairly obvious. No one wants to store his or her items in a facility that might blow up or catch fire! Items that are combustible or flammable are not permitted in a self storage unit . This will include stuff like nail polish remover, charcoal lighter fluid, and kerosene. The gasoline needs to be removed from lawnmowers and snow blowers before they can be put away in a self storage unit. The propane tank needs to be detached from the barbeque grill before stowing it away. Things that are corrosive are not allowed in a self storage unit . This includes car batteries, pesticides, and poisons such as weed killer. Household chemicals can be brought t...
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Branding Self Storage
2008-03-18 13:02:00
Branding Self Storage   Branding your self storage business is a way to gain ground in your competition whether you own and operate one self storage business or one hundred self storage businesses.  How you define your self storage business in terms of who you are, what you do, and how you do it is your corporate identity and these become the core values used in developing your brand.   Who you are as a self storage business depends largely of how you see yourself and how others see you. As a self storage business you are a company offering consumers a means to store their belongings, renting storage space in exchange for the fair price you offer it. What you do as a self storage business may be anything from residential and commercial storage offerings to boat and RV storage or maybe a combination.  How you go about operating your self storage business whether it is self service storage to an onsite staff selling m...
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Garage Storage
2008-03-17 14:15:00
Garage Storage   What do you do when you have outgrown your closet, attic and pantry space? This is common problem for many households today. Some companies that specialize in organizational products, containers and storage solutions are making big bucks by selling ideas and items that help organize. There are shoe organizers, sock dividers, big rubber totes, wrapping paper centers, scrapbook organizers, stackable files, cubes, crates and more. A lot of people find themselves using their garage for storage. Garage storage can be very handy if you are willing to give up the space. Most homes have garages that are either attached or detached and come in different sizes. Some condos, town homes and apartment sometimes offer garage space for an extra fee.   Garage storage is typically two types of structures.   The first type of garage storage is based out of the house or home. When you say, Garage Storage , most people will immediately th...
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Car Storage at its best
2008-03-15 14:42:00
Car Storage at its best   Car storage is a part of storage that a lot more people use than you would think. Some people treat their cars better than they do their spouses. Most people keep their cars close because they are expensive investments and they want to make sure it stays near them so they can keep an eye on them. To others, their cars are their babies and they are their most cherished possessions.  One gentleman was working on a classic car for his sons birthday and wanted to put it in storage so he could rebuild it and surprise him.  And car storage was the only place he could do that without his son knowing about it.  Some only want car storage to store cars that do not run anymore but they cannot seem to part with them.  Usually the car has sentimental value and even though it does not work anymore. For the people who call in needing car storage , security is the most important thing.  Pricing matters as well, but we make sur...

Vehicle storage
2008-03-14 13:26:00
Vehicle storage   Vehicle storage is available in many shapes and sizes for all types of vehicles. Types of vehicle storage you might consider are automobile storage, RV storage, boat storage, truck storage, and more. Among the many vehicles you may consider putting into vehicle storage , you should also consider the accommodations you prefer for your vehicle while in storage. For example, you may want a garage storage for a classic car. Perhaps you are into buying classic cars and restoring them. However, you should be sure to read and understand the rules and regulations that your vehicle storage facility has towards working on cars while in vehicle storage . Typically, the owner of the car must be the vehicle storage tenant and show proof of title or insurance. Some vehicle storage facilities require that cars be in running condition and do not allow mechanical work to be done on the storage property. This is to prevent the vehicle storage facility from b...
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Car Storage at its best
2008-03-13 13:58:00
Car Storage at its best   How many cars does your family own? Does each person that has a drivers license have his or her own vehicle? This is the case in many American families. So, there could be upwards of 2, 3, or more vehicles in one household. This does not include that extra special car that dad has in the garage that he is working on to restore. He has only been trying to restore that same car for 10 years with no noticeable improvement. If you have a home with a two-car garage, you know that not much more will fit in the garage but two cars. Or, you can put one car in the garage and use the other side for storage or hobbies.   These are all perfectly good reasons to need car storage . Car storage is something that people have needed for a long time, but more so lately. As the price of land gets higher, the buildings and structures that are built in the more populated areas are getting smaller. This does not leave room for much storage in home...
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Storage Unit at its best
2008-03-12 13:39:00
Storage Unit at its best   When you want a storage unit and you call to rent one out you are given different storage unit sizes so that you can get a better understanding of what you really want and if it will benefit you. Because most people that call the call center really do not know what size they need and they do not want to get one that is too large or small. Therefore they then have to call and we give them the storage unit size and also what the storage unit can hold if you decide to get that one. Here are some of the storage unit spaces that you can think of when you are thinking of getting a storage unit .   5 x 10 and this can store a one-bedroom apartment also a couple of chairs and several boxes fit into this storage unit. 10 x 10 can store a two-bedroom apartment and also a couch and some boxes and a desk should fit into this space. 10 x 15 can store a three-bedroom apartment a couple of tools and some boxes also a was...
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Long term storage. That is a long time
2008-03-11 13:55:00
Long term storage . That is a long time .   Many storage facilities out there have an option for long term storage . With the different reasons people need storage, long term storage is a great option for those who do not want to have their belongings taking up space in their house. Many people out there use long term storage in order to store their business documents, to remodel their house or when they go out of the country. Long term storage benefits a variety of people.   The great thing about long term storage is that most companies encourage it and you get a great discount most of the time. The facilities offering long term storage like the idea because they know the caller is dedicated to their facility for a long time. The discounts that are offered most likely have some kind of contract involved such as you have to stay there the length of the offer. The company might have some kind of offer for long term storage such as prepay for 6 mo...
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Storage
2008-03-10 16:36:00
Storage   Before you jump head first into the self storage rental process you really need to consider some things before you do so. Think about the items that you really need to store. If you can go through your items and pick out only the items most important to you that you want to store, you will be able to rent a smaller self storage unit than you would have to otherwise. With the items left over you can be a blessing to someone else by donating them to someone in need, or you can have a garage sale and use that money to help pay for your self storage unit. What do you do when you do not have time to sort out your must haves, from your can do without items?  This is when you need to go with a larger self storage unit so that you can have enough room to shuffle through your items. And after you have decided on the items that you do not need and you eliminate them from your self storage unit , you can then go with a smaller storage unit and save money.&nb...
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Storage Rental
2008-03-08 15:12:00
Storage Rental     It is getting to be the season for storage rental activity. The weather is getting nicer and parts of the country are thawing out. People are starting to think about their storage rental for the spring. Many people have housecleaning, house repair and house renovation projects in mind. So they will have furniture to move, boxes of clothes to store and old stuff they will be holding for a yard sale. When someone looks for a storage rental , they usually contact a storage rental company that they are familiar with from driving by it on the way to work or school. Many storage rental companies report as much as 75 percent of their new customers come from people who see the location on their daily or weekly trips to shop, work, school and play.   Other times, people find a storage rental unit by searching on line for self storage, storage rental , self storage units or other similar search terms. Search engines try to b...
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Storage Units
2008-03-07 15:25:00
Storage Units     Just over ten years ago selling storage units did not take much effort. All it took was a property manager, a phone, and some available storage units . In the present however, selling storage units requires great sales skills. As the demand for self storage units grew strong, so did the competition. Now property managers need to know the rules of marketing and sales to run a successful storage business. The public has many more options for self storage than they ever had. And it is only going to get tougher because the self storage industry is still growing at a record pace.   In the old days, about ten years ago, property managers could just give a quote over the phone to close a sale. But with other storage units in the area, selling price over value could be bad for the storage business. The first thing a caller wants over the phone is price. Little do they know this is the last thing you want to give them. You must...
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Boat Storage
2008-03-06 15:09:00
Boat Storage   Soon boat owners will be able to close the door to their boat storage   and enjoy another season cruising around on the open water with the wind blowing in their hair. However, your water craft has been sitting in boat storage   for a few months and a boat needs to be prepared before it touches water again. Hopefully, you took proper winterization steps to prepare it for boat storage . If you did, it will get your boat in the water a lot faster. Here are some boat storage   exit checklist items to safely prepare your boat for the water.   Before you begin anything, check the battery. A battery resting in boat storage  for a few months can lose juice. So, while you are doing everything else, put the battery on a charger. It should be fully charged when you are done preparing the rest of the checklist items.   If it was not done last fall when you put the craft in boat storage , change t...
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Commercial Storage
2008-03-05 15:23:00
Commercial Storage   The self storage industry is doing commercials, commercial storage that is. Though this concept of commercial storage is nothing new to the self storage industry, its popularity remains in the shadows from the general publics personal storage. But like the self storage industry, other industries have grown too more ways than one. However, the size of their building structure has remained the same. This creates storage problems which leads many companies to look for alternative storage solutions for their commercial storage . Here are a few examples.   Thanks to the internet and to online auction websites, many people have started online shopping businesses. At first, a small storage closet and a basement storage area worked for inventory storage. But as businesses grow, so does the inventory. However, the storage space remains the same. Soon commercial storage for inventory takes over the home and could have a strain on a marriage. The ...
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Storage
2008-03-04 15:20:00
Storage   Everyone from divorcees to students and people moving or relocating to those who decide to redecorate make full use of storage . In America, for example, one in 10 people make use of storage in some way. Storage will suit anyone down-sizing, importers, market traders, small businesses, lawyers, accountants, self-employed tradesmen, anyone in fact who needs space for storage . You might be between houses or have to go home for a few months during semester break or simply want to keep your home uncluttered. Why give away items when you can store them at a very reasonable cost? What about convenience? A storage company can also supply all accessories such as boxes, tape, dust covers and bubble wrap.   So it is no wonder why self storage is one of the fastest growing industries in America during the past decade. Many storage companies maintain a 90 percent occupancy throughout the year. And storage facilities are still going opening up faster t...
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Storage Unit
2008-03-03 15:20:00
Storage Unit     Looking for a way to improve your home lifestyle? Is the breathing room in your home getting smaller and smaller like an icy freezer? Then it is time to rent a self storage unit at your local self storage facility. A storage unit is like adding an addition to your home. In a short time, clutter seems to grow like ivy. Both take over homes and give it a whole new look. Though some people like the ivy look, nobody enjoys the clutter look. Clutter is a negative term for the things we love and must keep. For example, Christmas and holiday decorations, extra furniture storage, kid toys, and file and document storage are all considered clutter when they become a nuisance with our personal storage space. There is only one way to keep the clutter and the household happy at the same time. Rent a self storage unit .   Find a storage unit that is convenient for you get to. There are probably a few in your hometown, maybe one around the corner...
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Personal Storage
2008-03-01 15:10:00
Personal Storage   Finding personal storage space in the city is tough and costly. For the same amount of money it takes to rent a 5x5 personal storage unit (the size of a small closet) in the big city, you can rent a decent apartment in the suburbs. But finding one does not have to be as hard as relocating a lost relative or a lost puppy. If you have the right resources you can find a personal storage space in the big city that is affordable.   First of all, what is personal storage ? Personal storage is storage space or storage unit that is all your own, meaning you are not sharing it with anybody else. It could also mean for storage items that is not furniture storage, car storage, commercial storage, RV storage, and boat storage. In other words, it is storage for miscellaneous items like a television set, a pair of snowshoes, a rubber hose, an afghan, a pair of mittens, and a wire brush. Personal storage is for personal items that do not have a place ...
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Storage Buildings
2008-02-29 15:13:00
Storage Buildings   Looking for storage buildings is not like spotting planets in other solar systems with a giant telescope, but it does take a trained eye. The issue is finding storage buildings for your purpose. There are many types of storage buildings , some with multiple purposes but not necessarily for your purpose. Before you go in shock from this unexpected news, sit back, drink a can of root beer, and enjoy leaning about the different types of storage buildings .   Storage shed These types of storage buildings are usually set behind homes and rental properties. There primary use is for outdoor storage which includes rakes, shovels, lawnmowers, and other landscaping equipment. Many storage sheds are used as a garden shed where people pot plants and other garden duties. These storage buildings may resemble miniature barns or tiny airplane hangers. They are made of either wood or some type of thin metal. Though they are useful, they are not a...
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Storage Companies
2008-02-28 15:18:00
Storage Companies     Have you seen the latest numbers in self storage lately? There are over 55,000 storage facilities in the U.S. and 1 out of 11 house holds currently rents self storage units from storage companies . In other statistics, the number of storage facilities has doubled in this decade with current storage companies adding more locations to their line-up and new storage companies emerging. The question many people are asking is why now? Why are so many new self storage companies emerging and old ones expanding? The laws of physics tell us that when ever there is a cause there is an effect. If the growth of storage companies is the effect, what is the cause? Perhaps there is more than one answer. But to find out we have to look at other trends that have been running parallel with the self storage companies .   Since the early 90s, people are more mobile than they use to be. This means people are no longer taking up lifetime residences ...
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Short Term Storage
2008-02-27 15:14:00
Short Term Storage   If you are plagued with storage problems consider renting a self storage unit for short term storage. Self storage units are an innovative way for the temporary storage that often leads to long term storage. As storage customers notice the convenience of renting a self storage unit, they fall in love with the idea of keeping it for long term use. However, the initial purpose for renting a self storage unit is for short term storage . So, lets take a look at what motivates a person to rent a storage unit for short term storage .    There is nothing like reclaiming some living space in a house. That storage room you use to call a spare bedroom could be reclaimed for family visits by renting a storage unit for short term storage . Once their stay is over you can end your monthly storage lease with the self storage facility and reuse the room as a storage room. However, you may like the idea of always having a free room for over...
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Storage Rental
2008-02-26 15:22:00
Storage Rental   Does you home look like a famous chain restaurant named after a day of the week that comes right before the weekend? If so, that probably makes you an antique collector or an antique dealer. Hobbies and businesses are great but they are not supposed to disrupt your living conditions or attract restaurant patrons to your door. Well it is time to turn the tide on your storage problems and take back your home for good. Your first plan of attack is to find a storage rental .   A storage rental is not hard to find like a lost set of keys. There are probably a few in your hometown. And there is a reason why there are so many. You are not alone with your storage issues. You see the others with storage problems all the time at garage sales and antique malls. They are people just like you who love to collect pre-owned merchandise, or in other words other peoples junk. Perhaps you are making a living off of other peoples junk. That is great, h...
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Storage Rental
2008-02-26 15:10:00
Storage Rental   Does you home look like a famous chain restaurant named after a day of the week that comes right before the weekend? If so, that probably makes you an antique collector or an antique dealer. Hobbies and businesses are great but they are not supposed to disrupt your living conditions or attract restaurant patrons to your door. Well it is time to turn the tide on your storage problems and take back your home for good. Your first plan of attack is to find a storage rental .   A storage rental is not hard to find like a lost set of keys. There are probably a few in your hometown. And there is a reason why there are so many. You are not alone with your storage issues. You see the others with storage problems all the time at garage sales and antique malls. They are people just like you who love to collect pre-owned merchandise, or in other words other peoples junk. Perhaps you are making a living off of other peoples junk. That is great, h...
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Furniture Storage
2008-02-25 15:18:00
Furniture Storage   Home is where the heart is, but that is why our furniture is always in storage . Our hearts cannot make up its mind (like it has one) about where home is. So the human body is left looking for furniture storage while the brain is left wonder how to store furniture. Until the heart chooses another home, furniture must go into a self storage unit, preferably climate control storage. Unfortunately, the brain tends to forget or never knew the proper way to store furniture storage . Well, make room in the brain for some more knowledge because here are tips to keep in mind about furniture storage. So, get your feet off of the furniture and lets go.   If you sit at the head of the table you will have to make some strategic decisions regarding your furniture storage to get the most out of your storage space. You may need a couple of couch potatoes to help with the move. Also, rent a truck to haul the furniture to the storage unit . Res...
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Furniture Storage
2008-02-25 15:06:00
Furniture Storage   Home is where the heart is, but that is why our furniture is always in storage . Our hearts cannot make up its mind (like it has one) about where home is. So the human body is left looking for furniture storage while the brain is left wonder how to store furniture. Until the heart chooses another home, furniture must go into a self storage unit, preferably climate control storage. Unfortunately, the brain tends to forget or never knew the proper way to store furniture storage . Well, make room in the brain for some more knowledge because here are tips to keep in mind about furniture storage. So, get your feet off of the furniture and lets go.   If you sit at the head of the table you will have to make some strategic decisions regarding your furniture storage to get the most out of your storage space. You may need a couple of couch potatoes to help with the move. Also, rent a truck to haul the furniture to the storage unit . Res...
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