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  • Tips For Organizing Your Self Storage Unit

    If you want to make sure that you are loading things into your self storage rental so that it is well organized and your things can be properly protected, take a little bit of time to review the following tips. Bring In Your Own Shelves Self storage units are bare bones in regards to having any shelving. You have to bring in your own shelving units in if you want to use them and you might want to do just that.
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  • Minimizing Your Risk Of Theft When Utilizing Self-Storage

    One of the worst things that can happen when you rent a self-storage unit is to show up one day and find that your items have been stolen. While most storage facilities take measures to prevent theft, there are some preventative measures you should take to prevent theft, too.   Choose a storage facility with cameras. Before you agree to rent a storage unit from a certain facility, make sure that facility has cameras.
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  • 3 Tips to Help Get Vehicles, Lawn Equipment, and Motorized Machines Moved Safely

    If you are planning on moving a long distance, there are many different options that you may want to consider for getting your belongings to your new home. Are you planning on taking a flight out of town? What about the car, recreational vehicles, and motorized gear that you will leave behind? It is important to take care of these issues before you hop on a train, plane, or bus. Here are some tips to help you prepare motorized property (both large and small) for a long-distance move.
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  • Three Categories Of Things Your Movers Won't Move For You

    Hiring professional movers is a fairly simple proposition: you pack everything up, they load it on their truck and drive it to your new home, and you unpack it again. But things can get complicated when you have specialized, fragile, hazardous, or otherwise difficult items. Some things have special moving needs, so you may want to move them on your own or hire a specialized white glove shipping service. And there are some things your moving company may refuse to transport at all.
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  • 8 Tips For Your Next Move

    Regardless of how you feel about moving, it is a necessity that most people cannot escape. Fortunately for you, there are things you can do while packing and transporting your belongings that can make the process a bit easier. Here are eight tips you can use to simplify moving.  Use your clothing to pack. Clothing can serve as additional padding and protection for fragile items. For instance, you can put your glasses inside of socks.
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  • Looking To Store Your Football Memorabilia? Invest In Proper Storage For Long-Term Safekeeping

    The National Football League was in the making for several decades, but it finally got its name in 1922. With over 110 million viewers for 2016's Super Bowl, the sport has amassed an enormous following over time. People have collected hats, jerseys, footballs, and other memorabilia throughout the years. You may have picked up hats, jerseys, and signed footballs for your favorite teams and players. Putting these things in storage is not a process to take lightly as you want to come back to a well-maintained collection.
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  • Tips For Storing Books Without Risking Damage

    If you are getting ready to put your book collection in storage for any reason, proper packing is important. If you don't get them packed properly, you'll risk mildew, mold and deterioration when you take them out of storage. Even if you rent a climate-controlled storage unit, you still need to take steps to protect them. Here are some tips to help you keep your books secure and safe from damage while in storage.
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  • 4 Tips To Get A Good Exercise While Moving With Professional Help

    Moving with the help of hired professionals can be a smart way to save time and get all of your belongings moved safely, but it can also come with the concern that you won't be doing any work on your own—something you may feel responsible for doing. If you enjoy working out and are looking for ways to stay active during the move, consider the following tips for exercising while moving.
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  • 3 Easy Tips To Help Lessen The Stress Of Moving With An Autistic Child

    Children who struggle with autism are known to respond negatively to unfamiliar settings and changes in their routine, so it is only logical that packing up your entire home of belongings and moving to a new place could bring about a lot of stress. Not only can this be stressful for your child, but for you as well. Even though moving with your autistic child can be a major undertaking, there are a few things that you may be able to do in order to lessen stress levels about the whole ordeal.
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