Some people collect model cars or antique coins, while others choose to indulge in extending their wine or beer collection. However, there comes a point when trying to fit 10 growlers of Kern Citra IPA in your fridge along with your case of Pliny the Elder won’t cut it – that’s where self storage comes […]
Monthly Archives: May 2012
The benefits of storage units for online businesses
Online businesses are great because you can virtually reach anyone worldwide and you don’t need a brick and mortar store. One of the downsides of running an online business is that you have to carry inventory and manage storage. While renting an office space is a good idea to house inventory, it can also be […]
Summer turns into Fall with the help of extra inventory
Summertime is around the corner, but for retail businesses, this means one thing: Fall Collection. Having worked in retail myself, I can tell you that beyond having seasonal appropriate clothing, clothing stores also get the next season’s collection in early and where do you think they’re going to store that extra inventory? There comes a […]
Summer plans for your self storage?
As we approach summertime, countless 20 something year olds are wondering “what am I going to do with my belongings over the summer?” There is always the option of “Mom and Dad’s Storage Unit” aka the family garage or attic, however, what if you don’t have that choice? What if your mom and dad converted […]
Bubble Wrap and Padding: A guide to properly packing your valuables
For me, the hugest pain of moving is not attaining boxes and packing all of my worldly possessions, but more so packing delicate items, specifically dishware; those china plates are fragile and will break easily. In order to protect your fragile items, I would suggest: Individually wrapping each plate like a present with a […]
Properly Organizing your Storage Unit
Like anything in life, the more prepared you are, the better. Did you know the average individual wastes over 180 hours a year on disorganization? The 180 hours is spent looking for misplaced items. When it comes to storing your items, not only does organization help you better find your items, but it saves you […]