Because I’m an overly organized person, I detest clutter. Unfortunately, I have a small kitchen but love to cook. Therefore, I’ve sometimes struggled to find spaces to store my pots, pans, utensils, glasses, canned goods, bottled water, and spices. Thankfully, over the years, I’ve developed smart storage solutions for this important room in my home. If your kitchen is overflowing with clutter, consider investing in an inexpensive spice rack, pot rack, or portable kitchen island with built-in storage. You might also wish to rent a storage unit to place kitchen items you don’t use very often in. On this blog, I hope you will discover simple, affordable solutions to your kitchen storage needs. Enjoy!
23 September 2016
Depending on what you're storing, you may need entirely different sets of features from what's available. There's no need to get a stable clean room with light filtering if you're just storing an old sofa and some plastic containers of household goods, but if you're storing antique wood or fine linen, you'll want something more than an outdoor shed. The extremes may be obvious, but here's a few features to consider when storing different types of belongings.
16 September 2016
If you've recently purchased your first pontoon boat, you may have spent more days on the water than on land since acquiring your newest possession. However, work and social schedules (not to mention the changes in seasons) can sometimes make it hard to get much boat time, and you may find yourself wondering about your best storage options over the long term. Is keeping your boat in a wet or dry slip a better choice?
7 September 2016
If you have a budget, you might find that the advertised prices for self storage units are very limiting. However, the prices for rental units is not always set in stone. If you know what to look for and are willing to bargain, you can find more affordable units. This article explains a few ways to get better deals on your storage unit. Sign a Longer Lease First of all, almost all rental facilities will reward long term tenants.
19 August 2016
Musical instruments are extremely delicate, and if left in storage improperly, they can become damaged. Damaged musical instruments can have different sounds or may not be able to perform at all, both of which can be expensive or impossible to fix. Thankfully, there are a number of things that you can do to ensure that your musical instruments are stored properly and safely. Cleaning Before you store your instruments, you should ensure that you take them apart and clean them.
11 August 2016
Whether your children have finally left the nest after years of accumulating furniture, toys, and books they haven't taken with them, or you've simply grown tired of cleaning and maintaining a house that's become too large for your needs, you may be debating the purchase of a smaller home in your community. The packing and moving process can often force decisions on what to keep and what to toss (or donate) – however, it can often be all but impossible to reduce the amount of furniture and keepsakes in your home by half or more over a short period of time.