For many people, finding a storage unit is a simple, albeit heavy and tiring task of finding an area that's big enough, cheap enough and close enough to store old furniture or clothing. If you plan on putting valuable or potentially useful belongings away that could be ruined by dust, humidity, pests or any number of idle room risks, you'll want to inspect the storage facility first. Here are a few inspection steps to help you find a problem and bring it to the facility's attention before putting your stuff into a sad situation.
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You're getting ready to move out of your first apartment into a home across the country and want to make sure your personal items get there safely. With a few simple instructions, you can pack up your items like the professional movers. Here is what you need to know to get everything there without a scratch, dent or crack.
Stock Up on the Right Supplies Before You Start to Pack
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As a new mom or dad, hanging onto all of your new baby's things only comes with being proud of the occasion and wanting to cherish every memory. However, by the time your child turns one-year-old, you could easily have a whole house full of items that you just don't want to give away. Self-storage units are an excellent solution for new parents who need extra space for all of that baby-related stuff they want to keep.
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If you are sick and tired of realizing that you are not able to find what you need when you go to your storage unit, then it is time to make a change. The best thing for you to do is to set aside a few moments to check out the following tips for bettering organizing your storage unit
Color Code Your Stuff
The easiest way to do this is the color code everything according to the type of item that it is.
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Life in a wheelchair means making accommodations. Bathrooms, kitchens, entryways, transportation -- the list goes on. Unfortunately, most people are so busy figuring out accommodations at home that they don't think about other places they go that will likely need to be rearranged or retrofitted to accommodate their new disability. Places like mini storage facilities, for example.
By law, 5% of the first 200 spaces in newly-constructed self-storage units must be wheelchair accessible, and while most older storage units are doing their best to comply with that law as well, there might come a time when such a space is not available.
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