Your Guide to Moving with Children

Posted by StorageDeals on June 17, 2016June 9, 2016 Posted in Moving

Moving may be an exciting time for you and while your children may be a bit excited, moving also brings other emotions along with it such as anxiety, sadness, and fear. This is because kids know they have to leave behind their friends and start out in a new place where they know no one. Before you get frustrated or you start to feel overwhelmed with your child’s fear and anxiety about the move, consider the following tips to help you and your child(ren) with the move.

Look for a New Place as One

Instead of you heading out and looking for a new place to live, take your child with you. This is a great time for you and your child to bond and you will be able to find a home that your child likes as well. All too often, parents will pick out homes and their children do not like the house for one reason or another. By including them in the selection process, they will be excited and proud.

Always Include Them

Another great way to excite your child about the upcoming move is to make sure they are included in everything. Instead of dropping your child off with a babysitter, take them with you to take a tour of a home or take them with you to learn more about the neighborhood and area. Your child will only warm up to the new city by being a part of it, so make it an adventure for everyone.

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Moving in Together: Tips for Combining Households

Posted by StorageDeals on June 9, 2016 Posted in Moving

If you have settled on the decision to move in with your significant other or they are moving in with you, you are probably worried about what to do with all of the items you both have acquired over the years. It can be scary to think that you will essentially be doubling the things that you own, but you can combat this problem quite easily. In fact, the tips below will help you quickly and easily combine your households without the worry of being overrun by items.

Take Inventory and Know the Space You Have to Work With

The first step to combining your households together is to take inventory of all of the items you each have. Of course, there will likely be items you want to toss before you move, so do not include those in your inventory count.

Once inventory is taken, you need to evaluate the space that you have to work with. This means measuring the areas and deciding what pieces of furniture will fit into which rooms. Try to envision a floor plan for the room and think about where you plan to put items before you start bringing them in.

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How to Prepare Your Jet Ski for the Open Water

Posted by StorageDeals on June 3, 2016June 9, 2016 Posted in General

Now that the sun is high in the sky, you may be anxious to get your jet ski out of storage and hit the open water. Before you do, there are some steps you need to take to prepare your jet ski for the big day out in the sun. Below, we will go over these steps and it is important that you follow them to ensure your watercraft works properly for a full day of fun.

Check the Spark Plugs

Even if your spark plugs did not need to be changed when you put the jet ski into storage, you never know what happened in between that time. You should always check your spark plugs by pulling them out and looking at them before you attempt to start the jet ski. If you notice any problems, have the spark plugs replaced before you head to the beach.

Drain the Fuel Tank

Yep, you had to fill the tank up when you placed the jet ski in storage, but now it is time to remove all of that fuel and start over. Once the fuel has been drained, you can add fresh fuel to the tank. Make sure to inspect the fuel filter and other components to ensure there are no clogs.

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Cluttered Spice Cabinet? Use These Clever Storage Hacks

Posted by StorageDeals on May 22, 2016June 9, 2016 Posted in Self Storage

If you love to cook, then you likely have an entire cabinet packed full of different spices. Some of these spices you may use on a regular basis and others on a not so regular basis, but either way, let’s admit it, your spice cabinet is a disaster. While it may seem like there is no way you can organize your spice cabinet efficiently, there are some storage hacks that can make the job a lot easier on you. Below, we will go over some of the best hacks to ensure that your spice cabinet is free from clutter and disorganization.

Utilize Your Pantry’s Door

If you have a pantry in your kitchen, you have probably noticed that the interior door does not serve much of a purpose and is more of a blank space than anything. You can quickly and easily transform your pantry’s cabinet door into a spice rack for yourself. To do this, grab a few different sized wire racks and mount them to the door. You can organize your spices by color, name, and use.

Have a Test Tube Collection

Have a couple of spices that you use on the regular? If so, you know it can be difficult to find them in the stack of spices, but now, you can have them right at your disposal. Grab a small wooden box and some test tubs. Add the spice to the test tube and then place the tube into the wooden box. You can access your most readily used spices quickly and easily.

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Rent a Box? Moving Box Rental Companies – Yay or Nay?

Posted by StorageDeals on May 15, 2016June 7, 2016 Posted in Moving, Self Storage

When it comes time to move your belongings, you need to put them in a box, right? But, what if you do not have any boxes on hand and you do not want to have any boxes on hand? There is a solution to this problem and you can actually rent boxes to use for your move. You are probably thinking we are making this up, but we are not and it is an idea that has gained a lot of traction and helps homeowners each and every day.

What Are These Boxes?

Renting a box is a somewhat new concept, but it is one that many people love. In fact, you do not have to worry about hunting down boxes and you are able to have boxes delivered to you quickly. The box itself is made from durable plastic and not cardboard, so the boxes hold up for use over and over again.

How Does It Work?

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Renting a Moving Truck: Requirements and Steps

Posted by StorageDeals on May 5, 2016June 7, 2016 Posted in Moving

If you plan on renting a moving truck for your upcoming move, there are some requirements that you must meet before you can simply drive away in the truck. While many rental moving truck companies are easy to rent from, there are the basic requirements that most have. If you want to learn more about specific requirements for your area, you will need to call your local moving truck rental company and inquire. Below, we will go over some of the basic requirements you need to have.

Age Requirement

In most state, you will need to be at least 18 years of age to drive the truck. When it comes to renting the truck, some states allow you to be 18 while others require you to be 21 and sometimes, 25 to rent the truck.

If you are interested in renting a trailer for the back of your vehicle, you may not need to meet the same requirements to rent a truck. In fact, some states will allow you to rent a trailer if you are 16 years of age.

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Your Guide to Storing Your Winter Equipment

Posted by StorageDeals on May 3, 2016June 7, 2016 Posted in Self Storage

Since the winter is officially over, it is time to start freeing up space in your garage and placing your winter equipment into storage. But, before you just toss your snow blower and skis into your storage unit, you need to know that they will be in good condition when you return next year. Below, we will go over some tips to help you properly store your winter equipment.

Clean the Equipment

The first step you need to take to properly store your winter equipment is to clean the equipment. Mud, water, and other debris that is left on your equipment can ruin it, especially while the item is sitting in storage. For example, if there is water left on the chains or any metal pieces of your equipment, it can cause rust to form and this can damage your equipment when you go to use it next.

Look at the User Manual

The next thing you need to do is read the user manual for the piece of equipment that you plan to store. The user manual is going to provide you with a lot of useful information that you can use. Many times, the manual will let you know the steps you need to take to prepare your equipment for storage. In addition, you can use the manual to guide you when it comes to caring for your equipment.

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Your Guide to Storing Your Family’s Bicycles

Posted by StorageDeals on April 23, 2016June 7, 2016 Posted in Self Storage

If you are planning a move or traveling for an extended period of time then t is important that you properly store your bicycle to prevent rust and deterioration that may occur while you are away. Whether you place your bicycle in your garage or your self-storage unit, you should follow the tips below to ensure it is in the same condition when you return.

Clean and Check the Bicycle Frame

One of the first things you need to do is clean your bicycle’s frame. This means you should wash it down and ensure that there is no dirt or mud stuck on it as this can chip the paint. Once the bike is washed off, make sure to dry it very well and ensure there is no water left in it. To do this, you should remove the seat and tip the bike upside down to remove any water that may have leaked inside.

If you do not ensure that the bike is dried off and free from water, then the water will lead to rust and this leads to severe frame damage.

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Your Guide to Storing Acrylic Paint

Posted by StorageDeals on April 12, 2016May 6, 2016 Posted in Self Storage

If you have acrylic paint sitting in your craft room and you are getting ready to move, but you do not know how to store the paint, then you have stumbled onto the right article. This article will teach you how to store all of your acrylic paint, so that when you return for it, it is not dried out and ready to be thrown in the trash.

Know the Temperature of Your Unit

A cool unit is key to keeping your acrylic paints in good condition. In fact, if acrylic paints get too hot, they will dry up and they will not be useable when you return to fetch them out of storage. Similarly, if the paint gets too cold, you will find that it freezes and the consistency of the paint will no longer be there.

It is important to store your acrylic paint in a climate controlled unit that does not get too hot or too cold. Fluctuations in the temperature are dangerous for the paints as well.

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Your Guide to Moving from One State to Another

Posted by StorageDeals on April 1, 2016May 6, 2016 Posted in Moving

If you are getting ready to move from one state to another, you have a lot of work ahead of you. Making a move in general can be difficult and time consuming, but moving to another state brings along a lot of new challenges as well. Below, we will go over some tips and tricks to help you make a successful move from your current state to a new one.

Make a Plan

We cannot stress how important it is for you to make a plan and have one in place. Many people think that it will be a breeze to simply throw everything into a moving truck and hit the interstate, but they quickly find out it is much more difficult than that. In fact, you need to think about how you plan to get there, where to stop for gas, what to eat, when to sleep, and more. Before you pack any more boxes, sit down and create that plan.

Hire Movers

If you think that you can handle an interstate move by yourself, go for it. Many homeowners are able to make the move themselves, but if you have a lot of heavy furniture or you are making a very long move, you may want to hire movers to do the job for you.

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