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3 Reasons To Rent A Storage Unit Before Your Wedding

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The question was asked and the answer was given, so now all your free time is about planning for the big wedding day event. While you are making arrangements for everything that will need to happen at the wedding, there is one thing you should know you can do that will help out a lot: renting a storage unit. Even though many people only think of renting a storage unit when they move or just need extra space, there are logical reasons to rent heated self-storage units during your wedding planning days as well.…

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You Might Need Cimate Controlled Storage Units For These Items

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Many people who put their items in storage are looking for a cost-effective way to store items they want to keep. Some people keep the cost factor in mind and do not realize that proper storage is also important. For example, there are climate controlled units and those that are not. Climate controlled units may cost more than standard storage units, and this is usually related to the energy costs required to keep the temperatures in them consistent.…

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5 Tips for Moving Your Business During Peak Moving Season

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It’s always best to plan a move during the off season when moving services are cheaper and you are more likely to have a smooth moving transition. However, moving during the peak season is sometimes the only option depending on your situation. For this reason, you will want to consider these five tips that can make your move easier even during this busy time: 1. Book Early: The worst thing that can happen is not being able to hire the movers that you want because they are busy on the days you need them.…

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How To Move A Grandfather Clock

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Grandfather clocks are a unique piece of furniture that provide a vintage aesthetic to your home. However, due to their age and intricate inner workings, grandfather clocks are susceptible to damage if they are moved improperly. If you are moving into a new house, you need to take a number of steps to ensure that your grandfather does not accidentally become damaged. Remove the Weights The first thing that you should do when preparing a grandfather clock for movement is to open it up and remove the weights inside that power the pendulum and other moving parts.…

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2 Packing Tips That Can Keep Your Property Safe When Moving

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One of the worst parts about moving into a new home is how often many of your items will end up broken during transit. Now, this does not necessarily mean that the damage was done by any moving company or service, mostly because most breakage during the moving process is a result of improper packing materials and techniques on the part of the individuals that are moving. However, there are a few packing tips that you can follow that can help keep your property safe when moving, such as the two listed below.…

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Forget Something During Your Move? Make Sure it Isn't One of These 5 Things

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Getting prepared to move to someplace new can be a hectic time for many people. Sometimes you can be so busy getting everything else squared away that you wind up forgetting to do something crucial before packing up and driving away from your old abode. The following talks about five things you shouldn’t forget to do before you leave your old apartment or home. Collect Keys from Previous Occupants If you have a roommate or two or perhaps a few family members living with you, then chances are they have door keys of their own.…

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Own And Operate A Food Truck? Here's Why You Should Get A Storage Unit

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The surge in popularity of food trucks in recent years means that many entrepreneurial-minded people are trading their office job for a truck and some cooking supplies, and then hitting the open road. Your success in this new business venture depends on several variables, including your ability to be efficient. You can improve your efficiency, as well as receive other benefits, by renting a unit at the closest self-storage facility to where you operate your food truck.…

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