Top 10 Ways To Store Your Shoes!

Shoes are one of those items that tend to defy organization. They are oddly shaped, come in pairs, and can be dirty. Each of those elements complicates matters, resulting in plenty of shoes dumped in the bottom of closets or kicked willy-nilly under the bed. Keeping shoes straight is made even more difficult by the fact that types vary so much in shape and size—a sandal is about as different from a hiking boot as a baseball cap is from a cowboy hat. Here are ten ideas for storing your shoes, from the usual to the exotic. Under-the-bed shoe storage is tried and true, but it’s … [More]

How To Choose a Self-storage Facility

You’re ready to store your stuff but don’t know which facility to store it in. There seem to be so many; how is one to choose? Of course you can always just head to the one closest to your house, but not all storage places are created equal. So before you shove those boxes in the car, you first might want to consider the following questions. Is location important to you? If you’re going to be storing things you’ll need frequently, you’ll want to prioritize the facility’s location. That one closest to home might well be the best. But if you’re planning to stick your stuff in the … [More]

Tips for Working Out in a Small Space

If you only have a small space for your home workouts, be sensible about what sort of equipment you buy and how you use it. You aren’t running a fitness club in your home, so you don’t need a full range of gear. Instead, select a fitness regimen that meets your needs and only buy equipment as you need it, selling or giving away items that are no longer a part of your routine. Avoid Uni-Purpose Equipment Just because something is “seen on TV” doesn’t mean that you ought to buy it. A lot of gimmicky exercise equipment is uni-purpose: It only works out one area of … [More]

5 Hidden Storage Ideas

With extra stuff comes extra clutter. Overstuffed bookshelves. Bureau drawers bursting with clothes. Cupboards chaotic with spice jars. It’s no wonder that some of the best storage is the kind you don’t see. There are all sorts of inventive ways to declutter using hidden compartments and drawers. Here are a few ideas for making storage a little easier on the eyes. Storage under stairs: Use the space under the stairs to store everything from books to bicycles. Under-bed drawers: Under your bed is prime hidden-storage territory, whether for extra sweaters or your collection of old magazines. Concealed changing table: Designing a changing table that folds away can … [More]

Our Superstorm Sandy Recovery Progress

Since Mother Nature can be so unpredictable, it’s one of my goals to make sure properties and the people in them are safe before the worst happens. I believe that the most important work is to mitigate loss happens before a disaster. Superstorm Sandy was a huge, rather freakish storm, but we were well prepared, and only a few properties sustained major damage. Tough, Together Before I describe how the storm affected our properties, I’d like to share that our hearts are with all families who experienced any kind of loss due to Sandy. I hope that in this difficult time, we’ll all find a unity … [More]

Clever Food Storage Tips

Food storage is the most common and relentless storage task most of us do. It’s more work than it seems at first, since it takes a bit more than just cramming everything in the fridge to make your groceries last as long as they should. If you know how to properly—or in some cases ingeniously—store your food, you’ll be glad you made the extra effort. There are myriad tips to collect regarding wrapping, freezing, and bagging. Here are just a few of the most effective. Keep your salad fresh using a paper towel or bath towels. Use tin foil to keep celery crisp. Freeze wine in … [More]

Organizing Your Storage Unit

People use self-storage units for all manner of reasons, these can range from being between houses to not having time to sort through and weed out the stuff they don’t have room for. Are you storing for the right reasons? Is your storage well organized? To take control of your storage life, follow these guidelines. Decide carefully The first way to get organized in your storage life is to decide what you really, honestly need and want to store. Store pieces that you do use periodically (like your Christmas ornaments and your skis) and sensitive things like art and wine (a climate controlled environment helps keep them … [More]

Use Your Gaming Skills to Store Furniture

Update 3/14/2013: Thanks for your interest in our Storing Furniture Infographic! We’ve removed the infographic but hope you’ll check out our blog for more tips on storage and organization. Does it seem like you never have enough space? Your garage is cluttered, the spare bedroom is a mess and you’re desperate for a solution? If this is you, you may need a quick lesson on how to effectively store your furniture and belongings by using your mad gaming organization skills! First You Must Learn to View Real World Objects as Game Shapes By learning to see furniture as different shapes, just like in an organizing game, you’ll … [More]

Interview With Storage Unit Auctioneer Jeff Gregory

Some people who bid at self-storage auctions are just curious about what treasures may be found behind those doors, while others are out to make a living. Whatever the reasons people bid, storage auctioneers are always happy to see them at their auctions. And it’s perhaps the storage auctioneers who understand what drives buyers more than anyone. Just like you see on television shows, auctioneers have regular buyers, and those buyers sometimes share what was inside those storage units they just bought. As you might imagine, storage unit auctioneering is a fascinating job! I wanted to learn more, so I interviewed Jeff Gregory, owner of Nor Cal … [More]

Savings in Storing Holiday Decor

Anna makes decorating and organizing seem like second nature. Her festive home makes the most of every holiday and I’ve often wondered just how she stores and organizes all her holiday décor. Here are her best tips on how to store your holiday décor. -Jessica Johnson Anna Macfarlane is a mother of four, freelance writer, and has written on her personal blog, ahhnna.com, since way back in January 2008. From now until spring my home changes monthly with holiday decorations. I love each holiday and the different styles and décor that come with them. As soon as Halloween is over, I am ready to pare down … [More]

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