How To Safely Store Tires

Posted on: 7 October 2016

Whether it's your winter snow tires and just a backup set of tires for your car, storing them properly is a must to ensure they last until you need them next. They should never be stored outdoors where they are exposed tot he elements. If you don't have room to store them at home, put them in a storage unit. The following advice can help you store them correctly. Clean is best
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Storing Your Family Photos? Make Sure You Follow These Basic Rules

Posted on: 7 October 2016

Through the years, the average individual will accumulate quite the collection of family photos. From school pictures to special occasion snapshots--each and every one of these memories is no doubt valued and important. When placing such personal effects in a storage unit, it can be unnerving to think that they could come out of storage in any other way than they were when they went in. If you plan to store away family photos in a storage unit, thankfully, there are a few things you can do to ensure that when you pull them back out, they will still be in the same condition.
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Ways That A Self-Storage Unit Can Help In The Wake Of A Family Member's Death

Posted on: 29 September 2016

When a family member who doesn't live with you passes away, you'll likely be preoccupied with the grieving process. However, it's also useful to think about the duties that you'll likely begin handling in the days following the person's death. The list of these jobs will often be lengthy, but it's useful to add one more thing to your list — rent a self-storage unit near the person's home. The availability of this storage space will come in handy in a number of different ways, thus making your life easier during this trying time.
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What To Do If The Self-Storage Facility Raises The Rates

Posted on: 26 September 2016

Self-storage units are a good way to obtain extra space to store belongings that may not fit in your home. Though facilities typically offer competitive rates for units, sometimes an owner will raise the monthly fee he or she charges for space because of increased business costs or other issues. If your budget is too tight to fit in the extra amount, here are two things you can do to save money.
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