Preparing for a Sale? De-clutter your Home with Self Storage
Realtors advise that once you put a home on the market, it should remain tidy and clean at all times. Statistics show that neat and spacious homes make easy sales, while unkempt and crowded ones tend to linger in the market.
If your home is overcrowded with furniture and other things, visitors will not be able to see your property’s … Continue reading
Basic Rules for Self Storage
If you are in between houses, renting an apartment or staying with friends, you will probably need to store your furniture somewhere until your place becomes available.
Before you bring a houseful of possessions to the local self-storage center, you should do a bit of homework. Self-storage facilities have certain rules about what you can and can’t put into a … Continue reading
Personal Property in Self-Storage
When storage is necessary, there are steps that should be taken to decrease the risk of theft, fire and damage. A visit to a company’s facility is essential for the decision making process. Any responsible storage company will encourage onsite tours, while ones that are reluctant should probably be avoided.
When you visit a storage site, see if it … Continue reading
Storing Upholstery
Storing furniture is often necessary when renovating or purchasing real estate. If your furniture is stored for more than a few weeks in a storage facility, you must carefully wrap the items to ensure their longevity. Wood furniture dries out, and upholstery fabrics fade when they are not properly packed into storage. Careful packaging preserves and protects your belongings throughout … Continue reading
Storing a Carpet
There are certain procedures when it comes to preparing a carpet for storage. If these procedures are not followed, your carpet will most likely deteriorate and attract pests.
The best location for the storage of your carpet would be in a room that is cool, dry and where blinds or curtains block natural light. Few of us have the luxury … Continue reading