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Out with the old, in with the new!

Okay, we all know that we need to make a few resolutions for the coming new year. The birth of a new year is always a great time to make plans for getting our lives organized for the coming year. Isn’t it time to get all the clutter around your home organized? We have an idea that will help!

Get yourself a storage building, and read the rest of this blog. The storage shed will give you a place to organize your things, and this blog will give you tips on how to do it. Before you know it, you will have a clean, well organized home, with plenty of room for day to day living!

It’s not that hard, and not that expensive, and you will wonder why you didn’t do it last year!

Also read these articles for more information you can use.

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Storage Tips

Packing For Storage

Storing Tools And Appliances

You can also get some great tips at  Storage Master Blog

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Storage Tips Rent to Own

There are a lot of ways to finance a storage building , and there is one perfect for your situation. One of the best ways for many people is Rent to own. A lot of people have questions about just how that works. I had someone call me the other day about rent to own. The person on the line had heard that rent to own was, well, she couldn’t make herself put it bluntly, so I finished the statement for her: “You are wanting to know if it is a scam?” I asked politely. “Yes!” She said, in a way that showed an element of embarrassment and surprise!

Wrong information

There is apparently some bad information floating around on the subject, so I thought I would address that here. No. Rent to own is not some kind of scam. It is a perfectly viable way of renting or buying. I can’t speak for everyone, but the programs with which I am familiar are good programs.

Rent to own and interest

First of all, there is no interest on rent to own. you are paying rent for a building, and part of that rent, usually about half of it, goes toward the purchase of the building. Rent to own payments are very similar to what you would be paying for renting an equivalent amount of storage space from one of those self storage, or mini storage public storage facilities. The major difference is, that when you complete your contract on rent to own, you actually own the building, and it is setting on your property!

Early pay off

Many people choose to pay off the building early with income tax return money, or some windfall. This will save quite a bit on rental payments, since you would be paying for the building and not the rent if you pay it off. There is no penalty for early pay off. There is no credit check, and no credit damage for default. Since you are renting the building, you can call the company and have them pick it up, and your credit will not be hurt.

Storage buildings, or utility buildings add options which otherwise might not be available. They can also be versatile. You can use them for a lot more than just tossing a few boxes inside until you need them. Almost everyone needs some storage space at some time in their life. What are some of these uses? we made a short list, and are sure that you can come up with many more.

Storage tips: Who needs storage?

• Accountants Need space for document storage

• Air Conditioning and heating contractors need space for parts and units being held until installation.

• Appliance dealers, installation, repair and maintenance technicians need places to store parts, and appliances for future installations and repairs.

• Auto Repair technicians need places to store tools, and parts for future use.

• Builders often need on site offices and storage facilities for materials that need to be kept dry.

• Cabinet Makers and installers sometimes need extra space for holding finished products until installation, or extra materials.

• Carpet installers need to keep products dry before installation.

• Dry wall installers have sheet rock and tape, bedding, and texture materials which need to be stored in a safe dry environment.

• Electricians need to keep their materials safe and dry.

• Farmers need extra space for storing materials and equipment.

• General contractors often have a variety of construction related items which need temporary storage such as building materials, hardware, and fixtures.

• Health, medical billing and medical equipment agencies need places to store documents and equipment as well as other items related to the medical industry.

• Hobbyists of all types, whether creating small furniture, crafts, or just about anything else you can imagine need space to work and store materials and products.

• Janitorial services need places to house supplies.

• Landscape and lawn can use storage space for storing tools and the materials used in this trade.

• Masonry, supplies such as Portland cement need to be kept dry until mixed for use.

• Nurseries need tool storage space, and a place to keep fertilizers, pesticides, and other nursery growing related materials.

• Pest control services must have storage for pesticides, and the tools of the trade such as sprayers and spreaders.

• Pool cleaning and supplies. Chlorine, baking soda, and other chemicals used in this industry require dry storage.

• Property management storage involves storing a variety of materials and tools related to building and property maintainance.

• Real estate agencies needing a place to store signs, left behind goods, and other items related to the industry.

• Remodeling contractors need all types of plumbing electrical, hardware, and appliance storage space.

• Roofing contractors need space to store shingles and felt as well as other supplies.

• Small engine repair requires a place to work, and the tools and materials for doing the job.

• Tile workers use a variety of grouts and other masonry materials that need dry storage.

• Upholsterers need space for storing fabrics and working.

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Packing For Storage | Storage Preparation

Sometimes we get questions about the best way to pack to get the most out of your storage building

• When packing, be sure to use the right boxes. Get sturdy boxes, preferably the same size, to make stacking easy.

• Box everything that you possibly can. It is much easier to unpack a box than to disassemble a 3 D puzzle. Items inside boxes will stay cleaner than non packed items.

• Mark your boxes in a couple of places so that you will be able to find the right one when you need it.

• Mark boxes containing glass and other breakable items accordingly. Make sure that they are packed in some sort of protected wrapping like bubble wrap, or something similar.

• Don’t pack too many heavy items in a box.

• Fill the boxes to a reasonable level to save space. Unless the items are heavy, or easily crushed, fill them to the top.

• Books can get heavy fast, and they need to be stored flat.

• Plastic storage bags can cause humidity problems for the items they hold.

• Make sure what you are packing is dry before it is stored.

• Take apart anything that you can, to save space. Just be sure to box and label the hardware.

• Seal all box flaps with packing tape before stacking.

Storing Tools And Appliances
Storage Tips

See also: Why People Need Storage

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Storing tools and appliances

Appliances Furniture Tools

• Before you store major appliances, make sure that everything is removed and drained, and that they are well cleaned and dried. With refrigerators and freezers, be sure to defrost them, and leave the door opened slightly to prevent mold.  Tie up cords and hoses to keep them from getting tangled or damaged.

• Use protective wrapping material for mirrors and other flat glass surfaces, and mark them as being fragile.

• Be sure to put some type of padding between furniture pieces to avoid scratches and dents.

• Fabric covered items should be covered with cloth to prevent dust problems. Fabric furniture like box springs and mattresses should be kept off the floor if at all possible.

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Storage Tips

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Storage Tips

Everyone needs a little help and encouragement when it comes to storing your valuables, so we thought we would offer a few tips to make the job go more smoothly.

• You can use the drawers of night stands and dressers to store some items.

• Photos should be stored carefully so as not to damage them. Beware of extreme humidity and the effects of heat and cold.

• Leather clothing or furniture might need to be treated before storage. Check with manufacturer.

• Wood furniture might benefit from treatment as well.

• Metal tools, and wooden handles, can be protected from rust and corrosion for long term storage by a light coat of linseed oil on all surfaces.

• Tape or tie tools with long handles together.

• Try to keep axes, hammers and other such tools with handles which go through the working end, from resting on the floor where they might absorb moisture and become loose.

• Clothing is best stored in garment bags or boxes.

• Box all electronics, this will help to keep dust out.

• Store larger, heavier items first.

• Leave an aisle for better access.

Packing For Storage
Storing Tools And Appliances