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Spring is just around the corner, so it is time to put away your thick and heavy winter clothes. Shorts, t-shirts, and bathing suits should take the place of bulky winter coats, sweaters, and scarves now that spring and summer are fast approaching. Switching out your wardrobe and storing out-of-season stuff can be difficult if you don’t have a large walk-in closet. While it may be tempting to throw every wool coat and winter sweater into a large plastic bucket and keep it in the attic for the next 6 months, making the effort to store your winter apparel properly will pay off by extending the life of your clothing. But what is the best way to store your winter…

The myriad of events that event planners handle every month calls for a staggering number of items, which begs the question, “How do event planners stay organized?” One of the most crucial aspects of your job as an event planner is keeping track of your inventory. It can take a significant amount of effort to maintain a record of your contacts, receipts, decorations, and supplies. If you work from home as many event planners do, staying organized becomes even more important. Over time, amassing too many things will lead to clutter, making it difficult to find the right kinds of supplies for a specific occasion. Whether you need a place to store decorations or a secure location for paperwork and…

With the winter season here, it’s time to put away your patio furniture, ATV, and beach gear in favour of your seasonal holiday decorations. This change is a great chance for you to learn how to prepare for winter storage. A storage unit requires different precautions and preparations for every season. In the summer, the main challenges are heat and humidity. Whereas in the winter, you must be ready for rain and drastic temperature drops. The secret to ensuring that your self-storage facility survives the winter is planning. Preparation for winter storage includes securing winter storage containers and knowing how to insulate storage units. Ideally, you should start preparing for winter concerns in the early fall and finish by October, at…

Some people think that a self-storage unit is merely a short-term solution for storing personal belongings when they’re going through life transitions, like moving or renovations. However, self-storage can also be a long-term solution for people looking to store items the whole year round — and even longer! In some cases, customers who initially planned to rent a storage unit only for a few months realized the convenience of keeping their units and storing their personal items safely for years.  Renting a long-term self-storage unit ensures that your personal items (including rarely used and unused possessions) are kept safe and sound for months or even years.  However, you may find it difficult to decide which items can be safely stored…

No matter how far you’re going or why you’re doing it, moving is a physically and mentally exhausting task. Transporting your items is the easy part; the bulk of your time will be spent on packing. Simplify the process by planning and making sure you have the things you need when moving into a new apartment or house. Here is a rundown of all the best packing supplies for moving and other things to make your packing experience less of a hassle.  Bubble Wrap Bubble wrap is a must-have if you want to protect fragile items. For the best protection, always wrap goods with the bubble side facing inside. Bubble wrap works well for delicate breakables like a collection of…

Self-storage facilities offer cost-effective short-term or long-term storage solutions you can use to keep unused belongings. If you are planning to rent a storage unit, you will need to sign a self-storage contract.  Most self-storage companies provide a contract that outlines important conditions and agreement details for both parties. This allows you and the company to avoid any form of miscommunications and conflicts. However, contracts can be fairly complex. While some map out their terms and conditions in a simple and easy-to-understand manner, others might leave you at a loss. Before signing on the dotted line, it is a good idea to read and make sense of the terms and conditions of the lease agreement for storage space. What Terms…

Self-care takes many forms. Sometimes, all you need is a chance to relax. However, relaxing is never truly complete unless you also pay attention to your environment. Decluttering your surroundings is a great way to accomplish just that. Getting rid of clutter improves our physical and emotional health.  For one thing, clutter and disorder may be distressing, which may explain why Marie Kondo and minimalism continue to have such a devoted following. After all, organizing your belongings not only makes it simpler to find what you’re searching for, but it may also boost your mood and state of mind in a variety of ways.  Here are some of the life-changing magic of tidying up: Reduce anxiety Hoarding is when you…