You probably drive by self-storage centers every day, but have never considered that you may need to rent one someday. However, there are a number of different items you can store in a storage unit, and you could even think of the unit as a second garage or shed. Here are some ways you can benefit from renting a storage unit, and how to organize what you may decide you want to place inside.…
Read More »Whether you live in the middle of the city or in the suburbs, it is very important to protect your family from intruders and thieves. If you spend the time and money to improve the security of your home, you and your family members will be safe. Here are five ways to increase the security of your home. Install an Alarm System Installing an alarm system is one of the best investments you can make for your home.…
Read More »Are you about ready to store your car long-term? If so, consider placing the car in a professional storage center geared toward storing vehicles. While it is possible to store the car in your own garage, driveway, or rented storage unit, taking the car to a professional auto storage center offers more benefits that do a better job of protecting your car while you’re away. One of those benefits is better pest protection, which can be a real problem for self-storage situations.…
Read More »If you would like to make sure that you are not going to end up locked out of your home waiting for a locksmith, you might want to come up with a creative way to hide your spare key. This way, should you accidentally lock yourself out, you will be able to get back in without any problem. To help you come up with the best place to put that spare key, you should check out the following tips.…
Read More »It is not always easy to get rid of rodents that infiltrate your home. Some methods don’t work and others are far too messy—not to mention inhumane. Fortunately, a few proven methods work— and are humane, too! Here are four options for getting rid of mice and rodents humanely: 1. Cover Any Holes in the Walls If you want to prevent mice and rodents from entering your home, you need to block any holes that are present in the walls.…
Read More »A tall, skinny town home may be the only option in your price range as a first-time home buyer, but fear not. The townhouse is a venerable and coveted architectural style on the east coast, nowhere more so than on Beacon Hill, the cobblestoned, brick-front enclave in Boston, Massachusetts. Here are six tips to help make your condo look more like a real Beacon Hill townhouse. Create A Fireplace Sitting Area…
Read More »Designing a home together can be a wonderful experience for you and your spouse - or it can have you digging out the combat gear while you fight over whether or not you really need a sunken living room or kitchen fireplace. Read more to learn how you can build a house and still stay married. Realize That Decision Making Can Be Exhausting You might know that wonderful couple who, when building their home, breezed through planning meetings, never fretted a design choice, laughed off the bad stuff, and never stopped being excited about their project.…
Read More »Moving to a new residence is challenging enough without having to adapt to an unexpected event. Below is a list of five surprises that could upset your move and tips on how to prevent them from occurring. Surprise # 1: The Truck Is Too Small Unfortunately, this often occurs after the truck has been loaded to capacity. Now you must take (at least) two trips to complete your move. Although time consuming, it need not be a major problem providing you are moving a short distance.…
Read More »When sitting down in the comfort of your own home, you expect to be able to sit there and relax, watch some television and unwind from a long day at work. You do what you can to keep your home clean and tidy. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean an occasional bug might not make its way into your home. Sure, it’s no big deal to kill a spider or other bug, but what do you do when you start noticing mice making their way inside?…
Read More »Businesses are required to save certain documents forever, such as payroll records, year-end financial statements, retirement plan records and tax returns and supporting documents. They are required to save other documents anywhere fromthree to ten years such as contracts with clients and suppliers, expense reports, inventory documents, employee applications and general correspondence, to name a few items. If your office or warehouse is overwhelmed with boxes of important documents, and you do not have enough space for items you need to access on a daily basis, you need to look into self storage.…
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