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Super Rich Storage Facilities

There are always special accommodations that are built to cater to the wealthy clientele of the world. Having special amenities is nothing new, but Luxembourg, Europe is taking things to an entirely different level. Luxembourg is building a storage facility that will be 215,000 square feet of nothing but space for art, diamonds, jewels, wine, collectible cars and other valuables. The location? Findel Airport, which is the fifth largest air cargo hub in the country.

Where exactly is Luxembourg? It’s nearby the famous locations of France, German and Belgium with a huge banking and steel industry. It has one of the world’s wealthiest economies and can afford to build a facility of this magnitude for wealthy clients. The facility will be highly secured, featuring storage rooms, vaults and safes of different sizes that can be customized to hold valuables “under the most appropriate temperature and humidity conditions.” This sounds like an enhanced version of the climate-controlled unit.

Here are a few other amenities that will be featured, according to the Luxembourg Wort news:

• All vehicles entering the facility will be inspected.
• All individuals and their belongings will be scanned.
• Security guards will patrol the property 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
• A 43 ft. high concrete wall will surround the property.
• There will be 300 closed-circuit TV cameras.
• Each unit will be outfitted with a biometric fingerprint reader for access.

Insiders call this facility a ‘Hotel for Valuables,’ with the interior looking like a modern museum rather than a standard storage facility. There will be no roll up doors or regular locks like you would see in a standard facility.

Additionally, there will be four climate-controlled cellars with space for 750,000 bottles of vino for wine storage. There will also be equipment present to prevent vibrations from nearby jets taking off. There is also a space to hold wine-tastings.

This has far-surpassed anything that can be found in the United States, but may set a precedence for what’s to come in the progression of the self-storage industry. A growing business prospect, standard facilities are quickly becoming obsolete with patrons seeking more amenities that will help them streamline the way their goods are stored. Technology plays a huge part in this advancement, and different methods of access and monitoring must be implemented to make it worthwhile. Standard contracts and other documentation will have to become mobile responsive, and put online for individuals to be able to transact business while on-the-go.

This also poses a question addressed to the size of current units. With so many people using storage facilities, there are many instances when there has to be more than one unit rented because of the number of belongings. Facilities are going to have to become more accommodating and build larger units for the growing population that wants larger and better accommodations.

Every couple of weeks brings new changes into the realm of the self-storage industry. This new addition adds steam to the growing empire.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/519-super-rich-storage-facilities

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APC Get Ready for Spring Sale

This special is for our Facebook friends who also “like” Schumacher & Co. Custom Hardwood Floors and Carpetland Carpet One

From now until May 1, 2014, we are offering special pricing on the following styles of APC Cork. APC Cork has GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification, and is available in square tiles, 1-foot by 3-foot panels, and 7-inch by 46-inch planks that resemble hardwood.

Note: All orders must be placed through [email protected]  (513-984-9472) and must be assigned a discount authorization number.

Prices do not include freight or delivery or installation.

Measures and installation are available upon request at an additional charge for customers in southwestern Ohio, southeastern Indiana  and northern Kentucky.

 

THE ASSORTMENT (1′ x 3′ panels), click here for colors

Naturals 

Apollo         $3.37/sq. ft.

Athens         $3.37/sq. ft.

Odysseus     $4.66/sq. ft.

Herse           $5.32/sq. ft.

Aphrodite     $5.32/ sq. ft.

Titan              $5.32/sq. ft.

Cronus           $5.32/sq. ft.

Cremes

Apollo       $3.37/sq, ft

Athene        $4.02/sq. ft

Odysseus Creme   $5.32/sq. ft.

Odysseus White     $5.32/sq. ft

Aphrodite Creme    $5.32/sq. ft.

Browns/Colours

Apollo Brown     $3.37/sq. ft.

Apollo  Ebony       $4.66/sq. ft.

Athene  Grey          $4.66/sq. ft.

Odysseus Night      $5.32/sq. ft.

Odysseus Polar       $5.32/sq. ft.

Odysseus  Brown     $5.32/sq. ft.

Hera                            $5.32/sq. ft.

Aphrodite Brown      $5.32/sq. ft.

Aphrodite Olive          $5.32/sq. ft.

Titan Brown                $5.32/sq. ft.

Cronus Night               $5.32/sq. ft.

THE PLANK (46-inch by 7-inch planks), click here to see these colors

Blanc                   $4.80/sq. ft.

Concrete              $6.07/sq. ft.

Slate                      $6.07/sq. ft.

Laso Creme          $6.07/sq. ft.

Brown Fuse           $6.07/sq. ft.

 

Source: http://www.naturalinteriors.com/2014/02/apc-get-ready-for-spring-sale/

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Storage Experts

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As a property manager you are going to have to be the expert when it comes to determining what people need. You will have people call into your self storage facility telling you they want one thing, but they will really be in need of something completely different. You have to be the one to be able to tell them straight with confidence that you have their best interest in mind. You have to earn the trust of the individual and in tern they will rent a storage unit from you.

I spoke to a young woman on the phone last week.  She was looking for a storage unit to hold various bins and furniture.  She was adamant on a standard, non climate controlled unit.  When I asked her specifically what was going into the unit, she explained there would be some electronics and their computer.  I advised that she really did need a climate controlled space to protect those things.  She still wanted a standard unit.  However, once I pulled up the rates, I found we only had climate controlled units available.  I explained that they were actually cheaper with the special being offered.  I joked that it must have been meant to be.  She decided in the end to go with the climate controlled space.  Her things will be much safer and secure because of her smart decision.

Even when a customer calls or comes by your facility and they are adamant about one thing, you have to stand your ground as a property manager. You are the storage expert and most people who are calling in looking for storage are not experts on storage as you are. Customers are better off taking your advice and make sure they are making the best decision when it comes down to renting a storage unit. Sometimes you can save the customers from their selves.

As a property manager you are going to have to be the expert when it comes to determining what people need. You will have people call into your self storage facility telling you they want one thing, but they will really be in need of something completely different. You have to be the one to be able to tell them straight with confidence that you have their best interest in mind. You have to earn the trust of the individual and in tern they will rent a storage unit from you.

I spoke to a young woman on the phone last week.  She was looking for a storage unit to hold various bins and furniture.  She was adamant on a standard, non climate controlled unit.  When I asked her specifically what was going into the unit, she explained there would be some electronics and their computer.  I advised that she really did need a climate controlled space to protect those things.  She still wanted a standard unit.  However, once I pulled up the rates, I found we only had climate controlled units available.  I explained that they were actually cheaper with the special being offered.  I joked that it must have been meant to be.  She decided in the end to go with the climate controlled space.  Her things will be much safer and secure because of her smart decision.

Even when a customer calls or comes by your facility and they are adamant about one thing, you have to stand your ground as a property manager. You are the storage expert and most people who are calling in looking for storage are not experts on storage as you are. Customers are better off taking your advice and make sure they are making the best decision when it comes down to renting a storage unit. Sometimes you can save the customers from their selves.

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Source: http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/storage-experts/

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College Students and Self Storage

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Source: http://magellanstorageblog.com/2014/04/09/college-students-and-self-storage-2/

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The Power of Containers

Containers can be your best friend, especially when moving large quantities of items. They also serve as great storage options when you least expect it. Self-storage companies understand the value of having containers for a variety of purposes. When moving, whether you are using boxes or bins, you can get your job done a lot faster when everything is in a compact place. There are even tutorials on Pinterest and many interior design magazines or blogs that speak about how containers make a huge difference in packing and moving.

Here are a few ways in which you can use containers to make a difference in your home or storage unit:

• Clothes – This is a great way to store clothes, especially if they are out of season. Adding a scented pouch will keep your clothes smelling nice and fresh until you pull them out for use again.

• Desk accessories – Do you have an office on-the-go? A storage bin will be perfect for transporting items that you need while keeping everything together in one place. Your traveling office can carry anything of relevance, from a small printer and labeler, to pens, pencils and documents for writing. These are good for carrying spare laptop and camera batteries as well.

• Tools – There is nothing greater than having organized tools. For the handyman and tool collector, storage bins can be your best friend. Labels on the outside can guide you to what you need when you need it in a short amount of time, alleviating the hunt for that tool you need.

• Books – If you are a bibliophile and don’t have the space to store all your books on the shelf, storage containers are great for keeping your books preserved and out of sight while not having to part ways with them. If you’re a real collector, having all your series in different bins is not only genius, it’s helpful for those days when you just want to curl up with one of your favorite authors, a blanket and hot cup of chocolate.

• Documents – Let’s face it. Most people are paper hoarders and have not mastered the art of going paperless. Storage bins and containers are perfect for those businesses and people who have a lot of documentation with nowhere to keep it and haven’t had those records long enough to shred.

Storage containers come in many forms, shapes, colors and sizes so it’s easy to find one that works for you. They can be found in discount and specialty stores. There’s nothing like being able to store things compactly for moving and other uses. Containers make things more efficient and organized in a simplistic way. For those individuals who are style-conscious, there are tons of boxes and bins that come in custom colors and designs. The world of storage is consistently changing with the masses and is ready to provide options for every type customer on the planet. Is a trip to the store for some containers on your radar? Happy hunting!

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/485-the-power-of-containers

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Self-Storage Growth: Companies To Watch

It’s no secret that the self-storage market continues to grow. With the population consistently rising, competition is fierce. Small business owners are also making waves in the industry with their eyes on expansion. Here are a couple of companies that made a big splash in 2013 and are on target to continue their streak this year.

Amsdell Companies – Compass Self Storage – amsdellcompanies.com

This Cleveland-based company operates under the name Compass Self Storage. They own 40 facilities in approximately 10 states, 11 of those purchased in 2013. The company has plans to continue expanding their portfolio with acquisitions with four projects already underway.

William Warren Group – StorQuest – williamwarren.com

This California-based company is a self-storage and third-party management company who expanded their portfolio in 2013 with 18 properties between South Carolina and Florida. The company also opened a regional office facility in Tampa, Florida. This company currently manages over 80 facilities and plans continued expansion throughout the year.

Strategic Storage Trust, Inc. – SmartStop Self Storage - strategicstoragetrust.com

Headquartered in Ladera Ranch, California, this company has plans to go major. They filed paperwork in 2013 for a $1.1 billion IPO. If successful, they will become the fifth publicly traded self-storage company in the United States. They added 12 facilities in 2013, including five properties in Dallas-Fort Worth. They own more than 120 facilities spanning 17 states and Canada.

Stein Investment Group – steininvest.com

This real estate firm based in Atlanta, Georgia has major acquisition plans in store for 2014. The company plans to acquire properties in Denver, Nashville and Phoenix for redevelopment and new development opportunities.

Devon Self Storage Holdings LLC – devonselfstorage.com

This self-storage management company based in Emeryville, CA acquired 22 properties from CubeSmart LLP in October. These included 10 facilities in Memphis, Tennessee. They have plans to continue acquisitions in 2014 and redevelopment.

Morningstar Properties LLC – mstarproperties.com

Morningstar sold 43 properties to Public Storage for $315 million. They also purchased six properties with seven under contract. The company is set to rebuild their portfolio with 20 to 25 facilities.

National Storage Affiliates – nationalstorageaffiliates.com

This was a merger between Northwest Self Storage, SecurCare Self Storage and Optivest Properties. The initial merger was 64 facilities, with a gradual contribution of all the properties of the three. This will give the company 220 facilities, making it the largest private self-storage operator in the United States

While these are definitely companies to watch, other businesses and online aggregators can beef up their marketing efforts in these cities to compete. Making sure the business is technologically up-to-date with the latest software and internal processes could be a major factor in the longevity of the company. Utilizing these tactics and watching the market can give you leverage going forward and ideas on which markets to target. Strategic moves are key when competing against firms that have their eyes set on being number one, especially if your company does not have the same level of cash flow. Now is a good time to watch, listen and learn.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/472-self-storage-growth-companies-to-watch

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How to get your home ready for the winter.

The winter months bring more than just the cold weather. If you're a homeowner or renter, there are certain things you should do to make sure you're ready for the season. Proper preparation provides fewer problems. There are quite a few items that should be included in general maintenance to help you smoothly adjust to these months of rain, sleet and possibly snow. It is easy to overlook these items, but making sure you have them done will give you a peace of mind.

Here is a list of items to get you started:

•  Clean your gutters. Take some time and clear out all the leaves and debris from your rain gutters and drainage system. This will help tremendously in the case of snow. As it melts and becomes liquid, the water can flow freely, avoiding a build-up.
• Trim your trees. This is especially important if you live in a snow-prone area. Large branches can ice from the rain or become too heavy under a large amount of snow and snap, which may cause external damage to your structure or a possible injury to someone.
• Get all your winter equipment from your storage unit. If you are storing equipment at your local self storage facility,such as a snow blower, de-icing machine or generator, you may need these items handy if your home is located in an area that gets heavy snow.
• Clean your heat sources. This includes heaters, chimneys and stoves. There are instances when one of these may temporarily become your main heat source. Making sure they are ready for use is important.
• Weatherproof your leaky areas. Checking your windows, doors and drafty areas can help identify those spaces that need caulking or repaired. Your heat will stay inside and your energy bill will see a drop in overall costs.
• Make light a priority. All your lighting should be in good working order. Change your light bulbs, add oil to your lamps, and have extra batteries for your flashlights and lanterns. Power outages are a common occurrence in very cold climates. Having adequate lighting sources can provide assistance through any outage.
• Make sure you have enough fuel. Having a generator won’t make a difference if you don’t have the fuel to use it when you need to. It’s important to store your fuel in a well-ventilated area to avoid toxic fumes.
• Review your insurance policy. Before going into any major season, you should review your policy to make sure you have adequate coverage and know what will be covered in the event of a disaster or storm.

Utilizing these tips will get your home in order for the winter months. It’s always good to have a mid-year maintenance schedule handle to keep everything in good shape year-round. It’s very easy to let these things fall through the cracks, but maintaining a routine for these and other tasks will also help in the even you decide to sell your home. Using a storage facility to store your seasonal items saves space in your garage or storage room and let's you plan ahead.

Now you have the tools for excellent home maintenance. It’s up to you to use them.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/399-how-to-get-your-home-ready-for-the-winter

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New Self Storage Facilities Make Headway

Following the opposition of the proposal for a new self storage facility in Texas, there is some positive news in the self storage industry for those looking to construct new facilities. Both Elmont , NY and Arlington County, VA have received good news in terms of tax breaks and facility development.

In Elmont, officials in Nassau County awarded a tax break to a new self storage facility citing that it will address consumer need. The project is estimated to cost $10.4 million and is the first of six new self storage initiatives that will be built in Amityville, Deer Park, Glen Cove, Hicksville and Lindenhurst.

Much like the construction of the new self storage facility in Texas, this new venture has met some criticism as well. Opponents suggested that valuable tax breaks should be reserved for larger institutions that can provide more job opportunities since only a few jobs would be created as a result of the new storage facility.

The IDA decided to give a total of $258,750 in sales-tax exemption and $20,475 off the mortgage recorded tax to construct the building that will consist of 116,000 square feet of space over three stories. The project is to generate over $3.5 million in taxes over a 3-year period. If the land stayed vacant, however, it would garner enough money to which would be equivalent to four full-time paying jobs paying about $40,000 - $50,000 per year. Clearly, the option to have the self storage facility build on the land is the better financial choice for the community.

Furthermore, there is a real need for self storage in the year, according to IDA executive director Joseph J. Kearney. There are some in the community who remain unconvinced. Representatives from the Long Islands Jobs With Justice are skeptical of how the community will adequately give back to the community after it receives 15 years of tax breaks.

Elsewhere in Arlington, VA, a proposed self storage facility is in the final stages of approval for its site. A building permit is expected to be issued to what will be a five-story self storage facility which was approved by county staff but not by the zoning department which rejected the application for the mean time. An ongoing subdivision process will need to be completed before zoning for the facility can be approved.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/533-new-self-storage-facilities-make-headway

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Is It Better To Move During a Holiday?

Holidays usually bring happiness, but can also bring a lot chaos. If you are considering a move, is it better to move on a holiday rather than wait? Well, it really depends on which holiday you are considering. It’s a known fact that some holidays are big on moving, like Labor Day. The 4^th of July is also becoming a popular time to move, because a lot of people are attending events and gatherings which takes traffic off the road. Self-storage facilities may not have as much traffic going in and out, which will help your transition a lot smoother.

Customers and holiday trends have continuously shifted over the course of time, and holidays are not seen as being sacred events anymore. You will find people moving on Thanksgiving, and even Christmas. As long as you’re able to prepay and get your contract signed, you are free to move into your self-storage unit. Make sure the facility doesn’t have the entire place shut down though. You don’t want to go there during off hours when it’s supposed to be open and get surprised. Moving truck companies also have started fluctuating on their availability. If you get your truck on Christmas Eve, you’re good to go without additional penalties. That’s getting an entire day for free! That’s something to think about. If you’re a military family, this may be all too familiar.

How will you know whether or not you will be able to pull this off? Well, you can check with the self-storage web site, and even their social media page to see if there are any holiday discounts that are being offered. Smart self-storage companies know and understand that moving is a 24-hour, 7-days-a-week activity. If your company is paying for relocation costs, check to see if moving on a holiday will affect your tax status in any way. Here are a few additional tips:

• If you can’t do it yourself, find a holiday moving company. This will help you save money in the long run. If you use a company that has no intention of working during the holidays, you will pay a premium that you may have not budgeted for.
• Use your time wisely. Prepare yourself thoroughly. That means making lists, notebooks, and anything else that will help this move go smoothly. Things can get pretty hectic over the holidays and you don’t want anything to fall through the cracks.
• Make your move a holiday! Even if you’re moving on Christmas, things don’t have to be dismal. You can still make it an enjoyable time, with presents and all. If you have children, use this opportunity to make it a scavenger hunt of sorts. If your family has to stay overnight in a hotel, you can still open presents and have a great meal.

Moving on a holiday can be a fun experience. It’s all in how you handle the situation. One thing's for sure – with so many changes in our economy, you may not be alone.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/454-is-it-better-to-move-during-a-holiday

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4 Ways to Transport Your Items to a Self Storage Company

Once you have decided to self-storage companies to store your belongings, the next step in the search for different modes of transport can make things to send your self-storage units. Decide on the mode of transport can be a daunting task and can be more difficult than finding the self-storage company. Their stuff can be of great value in being monetary or sentimental.

Mover Truck

One of the easiest methods is to use a truck to carry all the items in self storage unit. A truck is able to make objects of different size and finish the job in one trip. There are many transport companies moving companies in Singapore, which is able to handle this task Transportation Warehouse are.

Car rental

If the budget is too low, you should rent a car or a car rental company or your family and friends. Depending on the size of objects you intend to move and cars available, you can plan your moves carefully. If you do not have any friends who need the kind of car you search for a rental car. Some are even able to minivans to hire you. Do not forget to rent the vehicle prior to check status.

Own transport storage

Some self-storage companies do not offer transportation solutions at a cost. They can cheaper than the quoted on the outside. Some companies offer self-storage rental car service for the transportation of goods, while some have their own house moving companies. Always ask to see whether the self-storage company in a position to assist you in moving your items.

POD

POD is a transportation program that automatically determine the user to pick their own specific date and time with a guaranteed transit times and delivery times. Customers simply call and ask for a container of POD, and can know when they have fulfilled all their things, the company to bring them down.

The transport of units to actually be an easy task and not a daunting task. There are so many different options available on the market today, with each offering a different price. After the budget, you can choose the option that best fits your needs. So stop worrying and get your things happen now!

Source: http://www.vfsi.org/4-ways-to-transport-your-items-to-a-self-storage-company

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Can You Store Your Husband?

In the United States, a lot of women probably want to, but in China it’s actually happening. “Husband storage” has made a big splash on the Asian continent, using storage facilities that have been converted into lounges where husbands can mingle and relax while their wives go shopping and do other things. The entire concept is clever and quirky, with husbands being “checked in” and retrieved in the same way.

According to a write-up by Smithsonian.com, the facilities “offer a range of activities and services to ‘meet the needs of male customers’ including drinking, snacks, Internet access, smoking and beautiful attendants.” It’s no secret that men flock to environments where they feel like they have some kind of control. These “man-cave” like facilities accommodate the smallest and biggest egos in a discreet way. Depending on the mall, the facilities vary. Some are more exclusive than others. There are facilities that just have benches, some that mirror cafes, some that appear only during a holiday season and some that resemble full-service train stations.

Time.com says that China “proves it’s the world leader in innovation by inventing husband daycare.” While it’s no secret that the United States finds unique ways to utilize storage facilities, this has taken the world of storage to an entirely different level. Consider this a climate-controlled unit with more air conditioning. If this were to become popular in the States, it would do well in high metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Chicago.

For those entrepreneurs looking for yet another way to make a mark, this could possibly work. Portable storage units and shipping container housing are very popular on the market now, and the results are always fabulous. Taking some design inspiration and putting it into an environment that will be exclusive to men will go over well. Financing and location could possibly be an issue, but there are many alternatives to getting what you need.  There’s nothing like adding a little variety to the mix. I imagine the U.S. version to be equipped with large screen televisions, video games and of course, have a sports bar theme going on. Although other countries may embrace innovative ideas, once the ide reaches the States, it becomes a completely different environment.

There could be some regulatory boundaries that may need to be checked into, but in the grand scheme of things, having a husband “checked” may not be a bad idea. At least they will be in one place enjoying themselves instead of griping while women travel from store to store. This directly rivals kid “daycare” facilities that are in the mall, which entertain children for a certain period of time. With the husband check-in, there is probably no time limit. During football season, it will probably be just the place to find a lot of testosterone-filled entertainment that will be fun to watch. It’s definitely something to watch for on the coming horizon. Ladies, will you be checking your husband?

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/497-can-you-store-your-husband

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Storage Can Develop Inventive Ideas

There are so many things you can do with self-storage facilities. These units have been the inspiration for a number of businesses, movies and books. Taking things a step further, Jacqueline Sharp has taken her ideas and transformed them into a thriving business – all because of a storage unit. After a serious heartbreaking situation, Ms. Sharp took matters into her own hands. She always took old furniture and new pieces that she would find to make new selections.

Renting a storage unit, she put her ideas to work and started attending estate sales to house and develop her product. Through her motivation, her company FORT (Furnish or Trade) was born. “The more I went to estate sales, the more I fell in love with furniture, the more I would collect. Once I filled up the storage unit, I realized I had to do something with all my pieces, so I started to sell,” says Sharp.

She decorated her first home with furniture she made, getting her first table saw from Craigslist. “I didn’t know how to use it, so I went on YouTube and figured out how to use one, and that’s sort of where it began. After I made my first table, then I started making mirrors and side tables, and it kind of spiraled from there.”

Knowledge of FORT quickly spread, and Jacqueline’s storage unit became a showroom of sorts. After about four months, she had to move into her own facility. The brand has grown, getting recognition from an online promotion and a print ad from American Express featuring small business owners. Sharp was also asked to participate in the Tory Burch Foundation’s first West Coast class.

The company has grown through the sales of items and also works with a company to acquire furniture left over from Hollywood sets. Building furniture has always been a lifelong dream of Jacqueline, and she used to make forts in her grandparent’s house. Jaqueline says that every piece featured at FORT tells a story.

FORT has taken the Los Angeles furniture market by storm. Sharp says, “I love old things – old people, old furniture, old fabrics, old everything. I just feel like there is a history or a soul to these things that make them so much more valuable.”

Jacqueline has the support of her family to help her endeavor. Her brother Jeffrey speaks highly of his sister, calling her a talented craftswoman who can find value in what others have discarded. “This is what she’s been passionate about since she was young. You can almost make a room with just a piece from FORT. It really becomes a definitive piece of any room – a talking point in its second life.”

FORT holds a lot of promise for the future. Jacqueline’s company has been featured in Forbes Magazine, attracting attention from designers and retailers all over the world. It’s amazing what you can do with recycled materials and a lifelong passion. And it all started from a storage unit!

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/493-storage-can-develop-inventive-ideas

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How Lucrative Is the Self-Storage Industry?

Today's business model has changed in a number of ways. It has allowed businesses that were not viewed as being lucrative a platform to negate that myth. The self-storage industry is one of those businesses. The housing crisis, coupled with online platforms such as aggregators and social media has helped this industry experience a huge upswing in its occupancy level and profitability.

The latest fact sheet of 2013 shows that:

• The 4^th quarter numbers shows that rentable space in the U.S. is 2.3 billion square feet.
• Over $3.25 billion dollars are paid out to local governments and municipalities in property taxes.
• The average monthly rent for a non-climate controlled unit in the 3^rd quarter of 2013 was $115, with a climate-controlled unit at $146.
• 8.96% of all American households rent a self-storage unit.

That’s saying quite a bit! The self-storage industry is huge. There are more than 110 private-held firms, and 5 top earning companies that include 4 real estate investment trusts. These companies hold interest in or manage close to 6,000 facilities. Shocking? No. Impressive? Yes.

Why so lucrative?

The self-storage industry is continuously growing to supply a need. Space is a scarce commodity these days, and people tend to hoard items. 68% of self-storage renters live in a single family household, 65% have a garage but still have a self-storage unit, 47% have an attic, 33% have basements, and 27% live in apartments or condos. Individuals who have homes still rent storage units! This contributes to the profitability of the industry. While most people would think they should be able to get rid of some items, people rent self-storage units for a variety of reasons.

The military is also a huge contributor to the lucrative profits of the self-storage industry. Military personnel and their belongings take up approximately 6% of the units in the U.S. Deployments, moving from state to state and relocating to smaller housing all add to the military footprint.

People who don't use self-storage don't understand, but self-storage options have gotten very savvy. There are a variety of uses beyond the norm. Auto storage, boat storage, wine storage, business storage and student storage are all options that have now become standard offerings for many facilities. As the industry grows, the offerings, as well as the amenities will grow.

Self-storage facilities have taken technology and implemented programs and strategies that make it possible to monitor a self-storage unit from anywhere in the world. You can now rent a unit halfway across the world, access your account with a click of a button, set up automatic payments, and in some facilities, remotely monitor your unit. With these innovative additions, consumers feel confident that their belongings would be safer in a unit rather than at a home, especially if they will be away for a significant amount of time.

If you’re thinking about investing in an industry that is continuously growing and is positioning itself to continuously dominate the market, try self-storage. By offering specialty service and top-notch amenities, you’ll be a shoo-in for guaranteed ROI.

 

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/422-how-lucrative-is-the-self-storage-industry

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Super Rich Storage Facilities

There are always special accommodations that are built to cater to the wealthy clientele of the world. Having special amenities is nothing new, but Luxembourg, Europe is taking things to an entirely different level. Luxembourg is building a storage facility that will be 215,000 square feet of nothing but space for art, diamonds, jewels, wine, collectible cars and other valuables. The location? Findel Airport, which is the fifth largest air cargo hub in the country.

Where exactly is Luxembourg? It’s nearby the famous locations of France, German and Belgium with a huge banking and steel industry. It has one of the world’s wealthiest economies and can afford to build a facility of this magnitude for wealthy clients. The facility will be highly secured, featuring storage rooms, vaults and safes of different sizes that can be customized to hold valuables “under the most appropriate temperature and humidity conditions.” This sounds like an enhanced version of the climate-controlled unit.

Here are a few other amenities that will be featured, according to the Luxembourg Wort news:

• All vehicles entering the facility will be inspected.
• All individuals and their belongings will be scanned.
• Security guards will patrol the property 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
• A 43 ft. high concrete wall will surround the property.
• There will be 300 closed-circuit TV cameras.
• Each unit will be outfitted with a biometric fingerprint reader for access.

Insiders call this facility a ‘Hotel for Valuables,’ with the interior looking like a modern museum rather than a standard storage facility. There will be no roll up doors or regular locks like you would see in a standard facility.

Additionally, there will be four climate-controlled cellars with space for 750,000 bottles of vino for wine storage. There will also be equipment present to prevent vibrations from nearby jets taking off. There is also a space to hold wine-tastings.

This has far-surpassed anything that can be found in the United States, but may set a precedence for what’s to come in the progression of the self-storage industry. A growing business prospect, standard facilities are quickly becoming obsolete with patrons seeking more amenities that will help them streamline the way their goods are stored. Technology plays a huge part in this advancement, and different methods of access and monitoring must be implemented to make it worthwhile. Standard contracts and other documentation will have to become mobile responsive, and put online for individuals to be able to transact business while on-the-go.

This also poses a question addressed to the size of current units. With so many people using storage facilities, there are many instances when there has to be more than one unit rented because of the number of belongings. Facilities are going to have to become more accommodating and build larger units for the growing population that wants larger and better accommodations.

Every couple of weeks brings new changes into the realm of the self-storage industry. This new addition adds steam to the growing empire.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/519-super-rich-storage-facilities

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Turning Clutter Into Cash

Let’s face it – the environment and culture we live in speak volumes when it comes to hoarding things. We live in a society where there are packrats and then there are minimalists. Having a lot of possessions causes a lot of stress on the mind and prevents clear thought processes. Matter-of-fact, in an online survey by the Huffington Post, 84% of Americans who experienced stress said they worry about whether or not their home is clean or organized enough.

As more people around the world accumulate possessions, it continues to create a need for self-storage. This has created the demand for shows like Storage Wars and other venues that capitalize on people’s need to have “things.” What most people don’t realize is that clutter drains your resources, mentally and financially. Keeping a calendar that will help you utilize the one in, two out system will eventually help you downsize and reduce your clutter.

There are quite a few ways to declutter and turn your clutter into cash. Here are a few ways:

• Garage sales – This can really impact your wallet, especially if you have a lot of things you can sell. You would be surprised how many people turn out for yard sales each and every weekend. It’s not just a hobby, it’s a movement.
• Ebay – This is one of the main outlets for selling and reselling things that you no longer want or need. Someone’s trash always ends up being another’s treasure. Ebay uses the platform to bring truth to that saying in a major way.
• Assess your valuables – Many times we have things that are worth a lot of money and don’t even realize it. Take the time to go through your things and see how much money you can salvage from your belongings.
• Clean out your storage unit – If you’re looking to put money in your pocket, clean out your storage unit. You may be able to get a smaller space or get rid of it entirely. If you are strained for cash, this is a good way to reassess your money and put it to good use in other ways.
• Organize your finances – Yes, your finances can be in a state of clutter and so disorganized that you don’t know what’s going out or coming in on a consistent basis. Looking at a budget and finding ways to cut costs can help you add more money to your budget and wallet at the end of the month.

These are just a few ways where you can turn every area of your life that has “clutter” into cash that will help you get yourself organized and your house in order. Having a semblance of order helps in more ways that you can ever imagine. It’s no fun to look for items that you can’t find because you aren’t organized. As the saying goes, time definitely is money … a precious commodity that most of us don’t have enough of. Utilize your time and your resources wisely. You’ll thank yourself for it later.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/511-turning-clutter-into-cash

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Can You Store Your Husband?

In the United States, a lot of women probably want to, but in China it’s actually happening. “Husband storage” has made a big splash on the Asian continent, using storage facilities that have been converted into lounges where husbands can mingle and relax while their wives go shopping and do other things. The entire concept is clever and quirky, with husbands being “checked in” and retrieved in the same way.

According to a write-up by Smithsonian.com, the facilities “offer a range of activities and services to ‘meet the needs of male customers’ including drinking, snacks, Internet access, smoking and beautiful attendants.” It’s no secret that men flock to environments where they feel like they have some kind of control. These “man-cave” like facilities accommodate the smallest and biggest egos in a discreet way. Depending on the mall, the facilities vary. Some are more exclusive than others. There are facilities that just have benches, some that mirror cafes, some that appear only during a holiday season and some that resemble full-service train stations.

Time.com says that China “proves it’s the world leader in innovation by inventing husband daycare.” While it’s no secret that the United States finds unique ways to utilize storage facilities, this has taken the world of storage to an entirely different level. Consider this a climate-controlled unit with more air conditioning. If this were to become popular in the States, it would do well in high metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, New York, Miami and Chicago.

For those entrepreneurs looking for yet another way to make a mark, this could possibly work. Portable storage units and shipping container housing are very popular on the market now, and the results are always fabulous. Taking some design inspiration and putting it into an environment that will be exclusive to men will go over well. Financing and location could possibly be an issue, but there are many alternatives to getting what you need.  There’s nothing like adding a little variety to the mix. I imagine the U.S. version to be equipped with large screen televisions, video games and of course, have a sports bar theme going on. Although other countries may embrace innovative ideas, once the ide reaches the States, it becomes a completely different environment.

There could be some regulatory boundaries that may need to be checked into, but in the grand scheme of things, having a husband “checked” may not be a bad idea. At least they will be in one place enjoying themselves instead of griping while women travel from store to store. This directly rivals kid “daycare” facilities that are in the mall, which entertain children for a certain period of time. With the husband check-in, there is probably no time limit. During football season, it will probably be just the place to find a lot of testosterone-filled entertainment that will be fun to watch. It’s definitely something to watch for on the coming horizon. Ladies, will you be checking your husband?

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/497-can-you-store-your-husband

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Elements of a Successful SEO Campaign

The world of SEO is changing, which has a direct impact on any online marketing campaign you may implement. This is especially important for the self-storage industry, which is very competitive and growing. Knowing how to effectively use strategies to market the different types of units like climate-controlled or drive-up units is a niche within itself. Having a good handle on locale-based marketing is also important. You need to implement social media and marketing tactics that may seem a little unconventional, but will have a lasting effect.

Here are a few elements to consider when putting together a successful SEO campaign strategy:

Relevancy

Relevancy is the new page rank, according to Andre Weyher, who is an ex-member of Matt Cutt’s web spam quality team. The key is to get links to sites that are similar in nature to yours, which will prove to be more effective. Additionally, businesses should stop focusing on PageRank or the quantity of links, but rather focus on quality by building relevant links that have meaning.

Link Building

Build links with sites that rank with keywords you use. Sites that are on page 10 or more are usually more organic and natural. You can use these sites to link for valuable information. Using Ahrefs has proven to be ineffective because of the high level of competition doing the exact same thing.

Optimize with Adwords

You can optimize your meta tags with Adwords. Taking the time to examine the information on Google is very useful. Use Google to look at ads that are clicked a lot, assess the text and then use similar text in your meta tags to enhance your click-through rates.

Detailed Articles

If you watch Google’s changes, you are aware of their in-depth articles algorithm update. This allows search results to feature content pieces that are thorough and informative. In order to be listed for in-depth articles, there are a few things you must do like writing on wide-ranging topics within your specific industry, focus on writing really good content that is lengthy at times, and follow the Schema.org rules. Although you can’t possibly always have articles that are 2,000 words, having a couple some of the time will significantly increase the level of traffic to your site as an authoritative source.

Authorship

Good authors mean a lot of traffic. Having multiple authors gets multiple faces next to the listings of your content which helps your click-through rate and encourages more shares socially. This also affects your rankings. Having your authors sharing their content on their social profiles also helps with increasing the level of traffic to your site due to quality content by trusted authors.

These are just a few tactics that can make a tremendous difference in how your SEO campaign enhances your strategy to increase the level of activity on your site. As more people worked the system, Google found it necessary to level the playing field. You can stay in the game by implementing these simple, organic tasks for lasting results.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/481-elements-of-a-successful-seo-campaign

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Ways To Improve Your Organic Marketing

As interesting as it may seem, organic web traffic is still an important part of ensuring your presence in the online market. Fortunately, having an online presence as a business has leveraged the playing field between small and large businesses. How can this occur? Organic marketing doesn’t require the use of paid ads and are not contingent on advertising. This is great for small businesses who may not have the cash flow that larger businesses do. Here are a few tips that can help get you the exposure you need:

Have A Presence

This means you need to list yourself everywhere you can. Google Places for Business, Yelp and other sites that allow you to claim a space is key. Your name, address, hours, phone number, website and possibly a video could assist in helping people find your facility.

Open Your Business To The Online Market

Every business that wants to experience some form of interaction and success with the outside world does business online. For a storage facility, this is important. Make sure your rates are online, as well as the types of units, such as climate-controlled or drive-up. Your site should be responsive, allowing customers to reserve units online as well.

Optimize Your Site

Make sure your site is optimized for search engines. Having good content that is clear and concise helps quite a bit. Here are some other tips:

• Your site should be search-engine friendly.
• Use local keywords. This will help local people find you. Specific, targeted keywords should be a priority.
• Update your site on a consistent basis. You want to make sure your site has a variety of information which doesn’t always sell your services. Consumers like to see the “human” side of the business.
• Link your visitors to other helpful sites.

Be Engaging and Interactive

Using videos and starting a blog will allow customers to stay plugged in to what’s going on with your business.

Social Media is Your Friend

Use social media vehicles like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and LinkedIn to post daily. Using coupons, links to websites or articles and contests will help bring your business to the forefront. 

Use Strong Email Tactics

Nothing is as bad as an email marketing campaign that goes bad. You want to make sure you’re using tactics that work. Don’t always make it about a sales pitch. Customers appreciate when you let them know about the latest blog posting or video short.

Use Analytics

Tracking your efforts is important. It shows how your changes affect your search results and where you need to tweak your strategy. Any change could alter your page rank, positively or negatively and it’s best to know where you stand.

Having a web presence is important, but good marketing goes beyond web space. Take the time to do the work to make your business grow. Organic marketing will garner results over time if you approach the project strategically. 

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/471-ways-to-improve-your-organic-marketing

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Managing Your Online Self-Storage Business

Today's business model has evolved to the point where companies are started at the drop of a hat and operated online with little physical imprint. This gives business owners the opportunity to expand their brand beyond a local existence, increasing sales and helping the brand become a household name. The notion of having an online business sounds easy, but it can be very challenging, even more than having a physical location. Although a business may be “in the cloud,” there are still some things that have to be done to make it a success.

Registration

This is important. You need to be recognized by your state business registration entity, even if you’re primarily online. You are working from somewhere and the government wants to know how to get in touch with you. You may also have some local registration to complete due to the area you are in.

Effective Business Strategy

Business strategy is important in any business venture. You should make sure you have goals and objectives on what you want to do and how you’re going to do it.

Social Media

Every business entity has some form of social media going on. The key in using social media is to be effective and don’t spread yourself too thin. Your efforts can go a long way if used correctly.

Location

You need somewhere to house your belongings and computers that you will be working on. Documents and everything related to your business should be in a central location. This can also serve as your primary business address. A business storage unit would work well.

Publicity

Knowing how to use publicity to get in the spotlight can help your business move forward. Using press releases and other types of PR strategies can make a huge difference locally and nationally.

Although these tips are good for every type of online business, self-storage companies need to do all of these things and more. Figuring out how to market amenities and make sure the units are in good order is essential, especially because it’s a tangible product. Having the right people in place to carry out those duties even though your central operations is online is hard. Your online infrastructure is just as important. You should have computer savvy people that can develop and monitor your online processes. It doesn’t make sense having an online company if your platforms aren’t up to par. This includes how your website interacts with consumers, your mobile platform and more. Knowing how to assess your analytics to make changes is also important, and the amenities offered based on consumer preference and response is crucial to making everything come together.

Online self-storage businesses have an extra set of responsibilities ahead of them to make their business grow. With proper planning and effective management, the revenue earning potential is great. When making the decision to have a self-storage business operate online, make sure you do the research and have all the components in place to make it a success. Once you have a solid structure, the rest is up to you.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/443-managing-your-online-self-storage-business

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Tips and Tricks To Organize Your Attic

Having an attic can be a great thing if you are using it effectively. People use their attics as a personal self-storage space, throwing items up there with no organization at all. Attics can be problematic though. They may not preserve items as well as a climate-controlled unit and may suffer from humidity because of the lack of ventilation. You have to be very careful with certain items, especially record collections and important papers. You can get a lot of ideas for storing from Pinterest and other sites that will awe you with their creativity.

Although the job may seem overwhelming, using containers and the advice of experts can make a big difference. Having a proper visual could also assist. Here are a few useful tips to organize your attic and make more space in the area:

Sort Your Items - It’s important to sort your items and group them into categories. Having a bin for each type of item will start getting things up off the floor and will give you a bigger picture on what’s in there.

Trash your Trash - At some point, there are some things that you will no longer want or need. Do not find ways to keep this stuff. Trash it. You should have a bin specifically labeled trash to dispose of this stuff.

Donate - You should have a bin for items that are too small or you cannot use anymore but are in good enough condition to pass  along.

Survey and Assess - By this time, you can see a lot of the items you have and plan to keep. Utilizing clear, air-tight containers could be a great solution for you to preserve your items. Clear or colored, these can help you get things organized.

Purchase the storage supplies you need - Again, plastic bins and containers can work wonders in getting your things in order and look nice while doing it. Color-coordinating your items will help you find things easier after formulating a master list.

Label your containers - Putting labels on your containers will help you keep things organized and in the same place. It’s good to group like-items and bins together to find things easily.

Utilize shelving - Using shelving to keep your bins organized is a great idea. Organizing shelves along the walls will keep things in order and up off the floor.

Make a master listing - Creating a master list of bin color and what is in it will help you find things quickly when you need to. Posting the list in an area by the door will allow anyone who comes into the attic the opportunity of finding what they need while not interfering with your hard work. Put a date on the list and on the items and place an asterisk to the items that may need monitoring for preservation.

Using these tips will help you organize your attic and keep it that way. Remember – a little organization goes a very long way.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/488-tips-and-tricks-to-organize-your-attic

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Are You Locally Plugged-In?

As a business owner, it’s easy to think about link-building, SEO tactics and engaging your customers. If you’re a local business, one of the major things you may be neglecting is your local online business stats. Having multiple social media accounts and the like, and staying relevant is a good thing, but at the end of the day, it’s the local business opportunities in your area that could make or break your company’s bottom line. Using local-based maps or campaigns will increase your visibility while helping you stay relevant in the market.

Yahoo has updated its local search results algorithm, which now gives detailed information about a business when you click on the results. That could prove very effective, especially when trying to get business or reviewing tips from organizations that help small businesses. Yahoo’s take on local search results and their redesign of the Yahoo mail system is directly from Google’s blueprint, which has been providing effective, local search results for quite some time. Only available in the U.S. for now, you can expect Yahoo to capitalize on this opportunity.

Why is it important to have local search results for your business? Here are a few reasons:

Credibility - You have a tangible location, a tangible product, and consumers can find you. This is crucial to the longevity of any business that has a footprint within a localized area.

Mobile Opportunities - You will be able to be found in mobile search results. If your location is closer than your competitor from someone who’s driving and looking for someone who offers your services, chances are they will visit your location FIRST.

Reviews - Consumers love the power of the internet and will quickly post reviews about their experience, whether it was online or at a live location. If your reviews are positive, this will drive traffic to your location.

Competition - You always want to stay ahead of the game with your local competition. If they have local search presence and you don’t, who will get the customers? The impact is far greater than companies initially realize. Unfortunately, once they do get a grasp of the effectiveness of local marketing, it’s usually too late.

Search Engines - It’s a good thing when you show up in the search engines, especially if you have both an online and local presence. That gives your company an extra sense of credibility and opens up opportunities on both ends – locally and digitally with potential clients and other businesses.

Local marketing is just as important as online marketing, and should have its own strategy. It’s easy to forget the grassroots methods once you become an online business entity, but staying true to your foundation can help you have an even bigger presence. Never discount the power of networking and the value of local relationships. Your “small” relationship with another company or provider could be the catalyst that will make you worldwide.

There’s value in maintaining your local search results. If you change locations, make updating your information a high priority. You never know who’s watching.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/483-are-you-locally-plugged-in

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10 Tips For Storing Artwork

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4 Ways to Transport Your Items to a Self Storage Company

Once you have decided to self-storage companies to store your belongings, the next step in the search for different modes of transport can make things to send your self-storage units. Decide on the mode of transport can be a daunting task and can be more difficult than finding the self-storage company. Their stuff can be of great value in being monetary or sentimental.

Mover Truck

One of the easiest methods is to use a truck to carry all the items in self storage unit. A truck is able to make objects of different size and finish the job in one trip. There are many transport companies moving companies in Singapore, which is able to handle this task Transportation Warehouse are.

Car rental

If the budget is too low, you should rent a car or a car rental company or your family and friends. Depending on the size of objects you intend to move and cars available, you can plan your moves carefully. If you do not have any friends who need the kind of car you search for a rental car. Some are even able to minivans to hire you. Do not forget to rent the vehicle prior to check status.

Own transport storage

Some self-storage companies do not offer transportation solutions at a cost. They can cheaper than the quoted on the outside. Some companies offer self-storage rental car service for the transportation of goods, while some have their own house moving companies. Always ask to see whether the self-storage company in a position to assist you in moving your items.

POD

POD is a transportation program that automatically determine the user to pick their own specific date and time with a guaranteed transit times and delivery times. Customers simply call and ask for a container of POD, and can know when they have fulfilled all their things, the company to bring them down.

The transport of units to actually be an easy task and not a daunting task. There are so many different options available on the market today, with each offering a different price. After the budget, you can choose the option that best fits your needs. So stop worrying and get your things happen now!

Source: http://www.vfsi.org/4-ways-to-transport-your-items-to-a-self-storage-company

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Knowing the Keys to Content Marketing

Content marketing is important when putting together an effective business strategy. The role of content marketing has evolved over the course of the year into an integral part of how a brand is positioned. As companies continue to tweak their initiatives, it’s crucial to know the difference between real content marketing and what could be perceived as content marketing but really isn’t. Here are a couple of things to know:

The Elements. The elements of content marketing include:

• Strategy Development. This includes SEO, keyword analysis, research and more.
• Content Creation. This must be consistent, and it takes quite a bit of time and effort.
• Distribution and Promotion. Social media, email and other promotion vehicles fall into this category.
• Performance Measurement. Know how your efforts are being received through analytics based on set benchmarks.

Having an effective content marketing strategy is hard work. Although it seems quite simple, that could be further from the truth. When setting your benchmarks, think about the following:

• Content Marketing Takes Time. Yes, it takes a lot of time and effort to be successful. The threshold is high for results, and not having enough time is one of the major challenges of B2B marketers.  
• Content Marketing is NOT Easy. You’re essentially building trust with an audience that you don’t know and that doesn’t know you. Winning that trust is important and keeping it is crucial.
• Content Marketing is engaging, not automated. Even with all the social monitoring tools and distribution setting programs available, there are certain things that cannot be automated. Your content creation, for one. This needs to be well thought and well written. Your social media and content strategies are also important and cannot be automated processes.
• Content Marketing does not have to be expensive. Content marketing is significantly cheaper than other promotion, but weighing the time factor that needs to be invested does add up. Currently, only 30% of budgets are used in content marketing spending.
• Content Marketing is specialized – don’t let just anyone handle yours. The future of content marketing is bright and positions in this field will grow, based on what your company needs and your people know. Don’t lose market share by having the wrong person in charge.

Attack your content marketing strategically with a thorough, well-thought plan in place with an adept team steering the ship. There’s a lot to gain from doing it right, but even more to lose when you do it incorrectly. Content marketing is important across all industries, including self-storage. Knowing how to engage and capture a new audience can quickly increase your market share and your ROI which is what you want. Watch the predictions and follow the trends. There is a lot of useful information available to assist in creating a plan that will be effective. Do not discount the power of creative content. Interestingly enough, reading is back in style and consumers want engaging content that will make them view you as a resource. You have the tools; use them wisely.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/400-knowing-the-keys-to-content-marketing

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How to effectively use a climate-controlled storage unit

Most people think that using a self-storage unit will immediately get you an inside or drive-up outside unit based on their needs. Most people also think that you automatically get a climate-controlled unit, not understanding there are a number of different types available. So, the real question is, what exactly is a climate-controlled unit and how can it help me? Climate-controlled units are not perfectly degreed units that keep everything at one temperature. To be truthful, most climate-controlled units run between 50 and 80 degrees consistently. No matter what month you are in, your unit will be the same temperature, which is a good thing. You never have to worry about whether or not your items will be damaged due to being too hot or too cold. This also helps to prevent warping, mold or mildew.

The best items for a climate-controlled unit are antiques, wood or leather furniture pieces, electronics (including televisions and computers), vinyl record collections, CD collections, photographs, books, instruments and documents, whether they are personal or business. Of course, there are other uses, but these are major items that won’t lose their preservation with a unit of this type.

When you use a climate-controlled unit, it is still important to make sure you have your items secured in boxes or containers. Why? First, having an organized unit will allow you to have easier access in finding things that you need. Second, you won’t have to fight through tons of stuff if your things are properly labeled. Having a system in place is a great thing. Most moving companies and self-storage facilities give good advice in structuring your unit. If you place your items in a “U” shape based on category, you’ll have great success. It’s like shopping in a mall, only with your own belongings and your own unit.

When putting together your plan, think about your documents. Do you want records or computer equipment all the way in the back? Absolutely not. You’ll want to place those items closer to the front of your unit. Furniture and heavy items should go in the back. Keep in mind that the top of the unit is usually vented with wire, to ensure your items receive proper ventilation. Beyond, quick and convenient access, around-the-clock security, and well-lit environments, you’ll have peace of mind.

You would be surprised how many customers use climate-controlled units due to the fluctuations in temperature at their homes or in their garages. By strategizing on what is being stored, you can assure your heirlooms or antiques will be in tip-top shape until you can find other alternatives.

Knowing how to effectively use an item or self-storage unit will help you get the most return on your investment. Staying within your budget is important. Make sure you get a facility that has a good track record and check for any leaks within the facility prior to securing your space. These tips will put you in the driver’s seat and keep your belongings intact.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/415-how-to-effectively-use-a-climate-controlled-storage-unit

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How much does clutter affect you?

Clutter can be a killer – literally. The amount of clutter you have – physical, social, financial and emotional can take a huge toll on your life and how you live it. According to Ranka Burzan of SOS (Solutions Organizing and Simple), we need to understand the following:

• Container companies make it easier for us to keep a mountain of things we don’t like or use. You just have to contain and label everything and your clutter problem is solved. The clutter problem is not resolved – it’s just shifted to a different area of your home.
• It is estimated that people lose 15-20% of their annual income due to procrastination and avoidance in making decisions about the way we live and function.

• Unfortunately, this is true. Having too much clutter is suffocating and can stifle productivity. Where there is too much “stuff” it becomes hard to think clearly and work effectively. According to a fact sheet by the Self-Storage Association, Studies show that over 89.6% of all American households currently rent a self-storage unit. This includes individuals with homes that have extra spare bedrooms and garages, attached or detached. With so many sizes and options available, it is easy to ignore the real problem of having too much clutter, instead choosing to continue to gather and collect unnecessary items.

How does clutter accumulate?

 Our society dictates an environment of entitlement. We as individuals see things that we want, and start collecting items. Some of them may be for sentimental reasons, or because you spent a certain amount of money on it so you don’t feel the need to part with it even if you haven’t used it in a long time. We hold on to things with the plan of “eventually” using the item, even if that is not an option.

How does it affect you?

Too much clutter impacts task performance and increases stress. Physical clutter has been linked to an overload of senses, which impairs the ability to think creatively and creates a stressful environment. Even when you use social media, that sound of an email or message arriving consistently fights for your attention. The increase in digital clutter is growing by leaps and bounds, especially since the flow of information is so great.

Finding a medium between all the stressors that clutter creates will be beneficial in getting some relief. Here are a few tips to assess whether or not clutter is negatively affecting you:

• When you walk into a room, are things so disorganized that you don’t want to be in there?
• Do you dread cleaning up the disorganization?
• Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of e-mail or things that you have to do on a daily basis?
• Do you have a storage facility that you haven’t cleaned out in over a year?

If the answer to even one of these questions is yes, it’s time to reassess and re-prioritize to get some of these things off your plate and get rid of the chaos. Taking care of yourself mentally and emotionally is priority one.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/516-how-much-does-clutter-affect-you

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Selling Your Home? How to Increase Your Resale Value

With the market slowly turning around, chances are you may be wanting to sell your home. You’ve invested the money for upgrades and expect to get a nice return on your investment. Although you have this mindset, there are additional ways you can increase the resale value of your home that don’t require such a large investment. Taking the time to do these things will not only give you a value boost, but get your home sold pronto!

Here are a few pointers:

• Put anything you don’t need seen into your self-storage unit. You can get a lot of benefit here. Having a climate-controlled unit will guarantee that whatever you need to be stored won’t be affected by the elements and will stay clean. If you don’t have one, it’s time to reevaluate your space and determine whether or not one is needed.
• Clean! Never underestimate the value of having a clean home. This means everything. Closets, basements, attics and any other storage spaces you may have. Also take some time to clean all your ceiling fans, light fixtures and tile grout on the floor or walls. A little known fact: Homebuyers inspect the kitchen and bathroom twice as hard as the other rooms. They may even look in the refrigerator! Stage your refrigerator by giving a nice scrubbing, change any blown bulbs and putting nice bins in there will help you out. Having items for your prospective buyers to drink also helps.
• Take clutter and get rid of it. Loose papers, loose toys and any other loose items that are hanging around out of their proper places.
• Organize your visible spaces with nice baskets and decorative items.
• Paint – choose beautiful but neutral colors in high traffic areas. You would be surprised what a little paint can do.
• Change your door hardware. This can go from the front door down to the bathroom cabinets. New hardware can accentuate your painting efforts in a major way which will guarantee big results.
• Use magazines to create a design scheme with items you already have. Picture placement, furniture arrangement and ambient lighting can work wonders for creating a mood that buyers will love.

These are little things that can instantaneously give you added value. Other investments can include changing the flooring with new tiles, refinishing your existing wood floors, cleaning your carpet, adding new counter tops.

When buyers see a home, they immediately look at how they can improve the home or change things that would complement their tastes. Providing neutral backdrops will allow them to do that. Making your home a nice, clean backdrop will give you leverage when buyers are contemplating their options. Don’t forget curb appeal! Investing in some mulch, flowers and pressure cleaning your stone walkway and outside of your home can make a huge difference in how your home is presented. It’s the little things that appeal to home buyers, as they are looking to make a home for themselves.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/390-selling-your-home-how-to-increase-your-resale-value

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Is Your Blog Worthy?

As you're rethinking your strategy for 2014, one of the things you should really consider is whether or not your tools are effective. One of the most widely used tools today is the blog, which provides advice, suggestions and reading material to help brand your company as an expert. That’s a good thing. Being labeled an expert gives you credibility in your field, and makes people want to hear what you have to say. Although this can be a tool that will help you, it can also hurt you. Readers want to be engaged and informed, and anything short of that does not add value.

There are a number of reasons why your blog may not be as effective. One thing good brands realize is that they don’t have to have their content filled with links, nor do they have to self-promote at every turn. When you have a loyal following, you’re getting the promotion without doing a thing. Here are a few other ways you can hurt your own brand:

• Self-promoting too much. When you promote your company or services all the time in every single post, it gets boring. Good companies realize that readers want value, and your content should reflect that. Giving a customer information to help them solve a problem will work more effectively than having your content filled with links. A good company knows that one link that connects them or at the most, two will suffice. Anything more, especially if it takes away from the relevancy, kills the post and the brand. For instance, a news piece may link to one article that directly relates to the story. That adds relevancy but does not take away from the content. If you have a service blog though, like self-storage, having links to climate-controlled, auto, and outdoor storage within one posting is a bit much. Design blogs will link to a photo or featured piece of a designer to get their point across, but you never want to have too many links. Spamming your own site hurts your brand more than you can ever know.
• Not responding to comments. Having a consistent rapport with your readers is important. It’s good to respond to comments, whether they are bad or good on the blog or social media. Readers respect you more and feel that you care about your brand.
• Content is too keyword driven. Although having some keywords within the content is good, there is such a thing as too much. Creating posts specifically for keywords is obvious and it gets tiring. You want to have a good mix of content that is relevant, trend driven and current to create a balance that works. Companies that place too much on keyword driven content are doomed before they get out of the gate.
• Writing is not diverse. This is important. Every post on your blog does not have to be about your company. When you show a diversity in your writing, it increases your ROI in your brand.

These are tips that can help you in 2014. Look at your strategy – is your blog worthy?

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/436-is-your-blog-worthy

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Keeping Your Spaces Clutter Free

It’s hard to keep your spaces clutter free when you have a lot of possessions or live a very fast-paced life. There are many times when you don’t know whether you are coming or going, and you just want to shove everything to the side for an hour or two of sleep. Other times, you have so many things you don’t know where to start. And what about when you have unexpected visitors and haven’t taken the time to straighten up? These are the times when you need to take a deep breath, survey the situation and roll your sleeves up to tackle those projects.

One of the best things you can do when getting ready to downsize some things is to assess your storage options. You can rent a self-storage unit from a storage facility with a variety of options, or if you don’t have the money for that, containers and other storage solutions can come in handy while keeping a lid on your budget and fashion sense. There are many tips that are useful in storing items in your home, garage or attic. Being able to recognize those areas that will work for you and using strategies that will help you accomplish the goal is a great asset.

There are other ways to stay clutter free:

• Limit the number of items you have.
• Limit new purchases.
• Go through your mail as soon as your receive it and discard the mail you don’t need.
• Scan your bills and other documents to stay away from paper clutter.
• De-clutter your spaces once a month (refrigerator, mail bin, bills, etc.)

These are just a few ways you can keep some of your spaces clutter free, but for large areas, you need another solution. If you have too much furniture, get rid of it! There are many ways you can function with a limited amount of furniture that will give you space and remain stylish at the same time. Getting ideas from the pros can help you with this issue.

It may be a daunting task to get organized, but once you do, taking the steps to keep your areas clear of clutter will be the challenge. Make a plan and stick to it. Start practicing putting things away as soon as you use them. Don’t drop clothing at the door. Take the time to put it away. After washing, fold and hang your clothes up to prevent them from accumulating. Once you do something 21 days in succession, it becomes a habit. Practice a series of organization skills for a few weeks to see what works, what is doable and how you can incorporate these changes into your lifestyle. At this point, it’s really about mind over matter. Believe it or not, the way you feel does matter. Being stressed from having too much stuff eventually takes its toll. Don’t get caught in the fray. Make your mental health a priority and start de-cluttering your life today!

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/512-keeping-your-spaces-clutter-free

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How to effectively use a climate-controlled storage unit

Most people think that using a self-storage unit will immediately get you an inside or drive-up outside unit based on their needs. Most people also think that you automatically get a climate-controlled unit, not understanding there are a number of different types available. So, the real question is, what exactly is a climate-controlled unit and how can it help me? Climate-controlled units are not perfectly degreed units that keep everything at one temperature. To be truthful, most climate-controlled units run between 50 and 80 degrees consistently. No matter what month you are in, your unit will be the same temperature, which is a good thing. You never have to worry about whether or not your items will be damaged due to being too hot or too cold. This also helps to prevent warping, mold or mildew.

The best items for a climate-controlled unit are antiques, wood or leather furniture pieces, electronics (including televisions and computers), vinyl record collections, CD collections, photographs, books, instruments and documents, whether they are personal or business. Of course, there are other uses, but these are major items that won’t lose their preservation with a unit of this type.

When you use a climate-controlled unit, it is still important to make sure you have your items secured in boxes or containers. Why? First, having an organized unit will allow you to have easier access in finding things that you need. Second, you won’t have to fight through tons of stuff if your things are properly labeled. Having a system in place is a great thing. Most moving companies and self-storage facilities give good advice in structuring your unit. If you place your items in a “U” shape based on category, you’ll have great success. It’s like shopping in a mall, only with your own belongings and your own unit.

When putting together your plan, think about your documents. Do you want records or computer equipment all the way in the back? Absolutely not. You’ll want to place those items closer to the front of your unit. Furniture and heavy items should go in the back. Keep in mind that the top of the unit is usually vented with wire, to ensure your items receive proper ventilation. Beyond, quick and convenient access, around-the-clock security, and well-lit environments, you’ll have peace of mind.

You would be surprised how many customers use climate-controlled units due to the fluctuations in temperature at their homes or in their garages. By strategizing on what is being stored, you can assure your heirlooms or antiques will be in tip-top shape until you can find other alternatives.

Knowing how to effectively use an item or self-storage unit will help you get the most return on your investment. Staying within your budget is important. Make sure you get a facility that has a good track record and check for any leaks within the facility prior to securing your space. These tips will put you in the driver’s seat and keep your belongings intact.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/415-how-to-effectively-use-a-climate-controlled-storage-unit

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Enhancing Your Content in 2014

Having the right content makes a huge difference in your online marketing strategy. If you haven’t already ramped up your efforts and taken a closer look at your current tactics, now is the time. One of the main objectives should be moving to the front of the line, increasing your market share. Want to know how to do it? Here are a few tips:

Market and Measure Your Automation - It’s no secret you need the best content you can get, whether you’re a self-storage facility or a Fortune 500 corporation. You should have vehicles in place to measure your content patterns and see how many sales come out of your online users.

Get Personal - Current and potential customers want personalization. Generic E-mails and E-mail marketing campaigns don’t work anymore. If you’ve been online for a while, you should know what type of customer you are directing your communication to, making their interaction with your company a personal one. If you want them to renew their drive-up unit, then that should be conveyed.

Make your Mobile Experience One to Remember - Almost everyone uses smart technology, whether it’s through a smartphone or a tablet. There’s no limit to how you can use this to your advantage. There are three types of devices you should be optimizing for the best experience: desktop, tablet and mobile. Make sure you integrate responsive design this year, and create your web experience to adjust to any size screen.

Separate the Content from Your Link Building - It can’t be said enough. Companies hurt themselves by adding too many links in content, diluting the message that is being conveyed. Google Trends indicate that content marketing trend has replaced link building, and until a company gets it right, they will continue to lose traction within the market. A good link strategy is one link per 200 words. Companies who abuse this will not see an increase in anything but disappointment. Your purpose is to inform and be an authority, not shamelessly self-promote your company.

Smaller can be a good thing - Companies that concentrate on having large articles can hurt themselves more than they know. With the shift in mobile technology and so many people on the go, it’s hard to sit and concentrate on a long article, even if it’s good. Giving your customers smaller tidbits of information that can immediately sink in would work wonders.

Joining social media marketing organizations may help your company understand how to navigate through this issue. Content is here to stay, but it’s up to you to use it wisely. The SBA has additional tips on creating a marketing strategy that will garner great results. Put the life of your company first and incorporate tactics that are proven to work. Companies that do their own thing and negate the advice of the gurus won’t see positive returns, but will have a negative bottom line at the end of the year. Start your new year off right! Knowledge is definitely power.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/455-enhancing-your-content-in-2014

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Self Storage Insurance

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As property managers you have to ensure that you are doing whatever you can to protect the customer as well as your business. Without customers coming in to rent you will not have a business to run. So for those property managers who are all about their business and put the customers on the back burner, they might want to rethink their stance. Believe it or not some property managers actually do not know that most of things they are selling to the customer as a feature are actually ways to ensure the safety of the customer. These features include a secure gating system, security cameras and also some type of coverage on their belongings.

Insurance coverage or some other sort of protection plan is not easily accepted by some people, including those who rent a self storage unit. You may notice more storage companies are taking the route of requiring or at least offering and encouraging renters to have coverage of their items they store. With the torrent of natural disasters that have occurred over the last few years, you can say those who had coverage whose unit was caught in a tornado or such were lucky to at least have something they could recoup. Those who did not, unfortunately were out of luck.

This time the caller I just spoke with decided to play it safe and make sure to ask about the coverage so he could apply for it. They felt they could never know when something could happen to their belongings so they wanted to have a security blanket. Just like insurance on their car, home and also on their life, self storage insurance is there to protect what you hold dear. Not everyone can come out of pocket to purchase the things they want or have lost. So when a property manager is offering you self storage insurance, do not give them a hard time. If you did not think what you were storing was important, you would just take it to the dump and be done with it. Instead you are storing these belongings. So ensure that your belongings are insured.

As property managers you have to ensure that you are doing whatever you can to protect the customer as well as your business. Without customers coming in to rent you will not have a business to run. So for those property managers who are all about their business and put the customers on the back burner, they might want to rethink their stance. Believe it or not some property managers actually do not know that most of things they are selling to the customer as a feature are actually ways to ensure the safety of the customer. These features include a secure gating system, security cameras and also some type of coverage on their belongings.

Insurance coverage or some other sort of protection plan is not easily accepted by some people, including those who rent a self storage unit. You may notice more storage companies are taking the route of requiring or at least offering and encouraging renters to have coverage of their items they store. With the torrent of natural disasters that have occurred over the last few years, you can say those who had coverage whose unit was caught in a tornado or such were lucky to at least have something they could recoup. Those who did not, unfortunately were out of luck.

This time the caller I just spoke with decided to play it safe and make sure to ask about the coverage so he could apply for it. They felt they could never know when something could happen to their belongings so they wanted to have a security blanket. Just like insurance on their car, home and also on their life, self storage insurance is there to protect what you hold dear. Not everyone can come out of pocket to purchase the things they want or have lost. So when a property manager is offering you self storage insurance, do not give them a hard time. If you did not think what you were storing was important, you would just take it to the dump and be done with it. Instead you are storing these belongings. So ensure that your belongings are insured.

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Source: http://www.propertymanagementblog.com/self-storage-insurance/

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Different Types of Self-Storage Options

When thinking about a self-storage facility, most people think about the climate-controlled unit in a tall building with at least three floors and that’s it. Most people do not realize that there is an entire world of specialty units available to the general public to meet all of their needs. In addition, most self-storage facilities offer amenities that can assist in making the transition of your things a little bit smoother.

Let’s take a look at the options available. All of the units come in various sizes to accommodate client needs:

• Climate-controlled

This is an indoor unit that is regulated by one temperature.

• Refrigerated

This is a colder unit that can house goods that need to be kept at a colder level than room temperature.

• Wine

This unit keeps wine regulated at certain levels based on the type of wine being stored.

• Auto

Storage for your vehicle and can be indoor or outdoor, depending on the facility.

• Boat

Storage for your boat and can be indoor or outdoor.

• Outside

Units that are accessible from the outside but may be attached to the main building.

• Drive-up

Units that are accessible from the outside and by driving your vehicle up to the unit.

• Portable

A unit that can be dropped off to your location, loaded and then transported to your facility for storing.

Most facilities have embraced the technology of the 21^st century and now have multiple social media options. When considering why you need a self-storage unit, you may want to personalize your space to make it worth your efforts. If you are a business with a lot of documents, using containers to house and organize your things may be the best solution. As a business, you also want to make sure you have all your documents in order to be able to write off that expense at the end of the year. This will ensure you are taking the necessary steps to keep your business in the black.

Self-storage is used by individuals and businesses more than you know. Student storage is also a popular option in cities where students are plentiful. Being able to offer discounts and incentives can work well for the facility and the student. Knowing the types of storage options available can be invaluable, especially when needed. Companies that effectively market their units and the types of storage options they offer can quickly advance to the next level in their business model.

By understanding the different types of storage units available all over the country, potential customers can breathe easy knowing there are solutions to meet their needs. By working in conjunction with a company that can provide assistance and direct you to other companies that offer items to help move your relocation along, moving can be a breeze. Incentives such as online bill payment and account maintenance are also helpful time savers. The world of self-storage has changed to accommodate the customer in every way. Now that you know, you’ll be able to make better choices.

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/450-different-types-of-self-storage-options

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Gladiator Garage Storage Solutions: Gearbox Cabinets, Comparing Prices & More

Having a gladiator garage means you have a garage that is full of useful shelving and storage options that includes anything from flooring, shelving and hanging wall systems. The Gladiator GarageWorks accessory kit is a great piece of kit that you can store a large amount of goods on and let your tools rest on the hooks. Costing over $100, this may seem like a lot to pay for a storage system, but it can save you a lot of room and is quite capable of holding 35 pounds of weight in the baskets and tools weighing as much as 50 pounds each on the hooks. You may find it cheaper to buy some of the pieces individually, but if you want to buy a storage solution in a hurry and have one that lasts you a long time, then this is the accessory kit for you.

The Gladiator GarargeWorks Gear Track Pack is a lot smaller than the accessory kit and is ideal for smaller garages and storage areas. Granted, you cannot store even half as many tools as you can on the accessory kit, but at a price of about $54, you wouldn’t expect to. This accessory kit  includes 2 pieces of tracking that are 4 feet long and are perfect if your walls are straight, but be prepared to have a little trouble if they are not entirely so. You will not be let down by this Track Pack in any case and it works out cheaper to buy the hooks this way than it does individually.

Gladiator Garage Cabinets

For a more mobile form of storage you may want to consider the Gladiator GarageWorks premier series 12 door 41 inch cabinet that comes on wheels. This cabinet may seem to be quite pricey at just under $900, but in this case you do ger what you pay for. If you work in a garage that uses a lot of heavy duty tools and you want to store them as well as keep them secure and out of harms way then this is the cabinet that you will need. With 12 drawers and a capacity to hold more than 1,000 pounds in weight, this is a cabinet that will not let you down. The cabinet can be difficult to move back and forth, but it shouldn’t be much of a problem and you will be able to use it with relative ease.

Another great storage cabinet is the Premier Modular GearBox and is sold for approxomately $450.00, this cabinet can provide you with an extra bit of security thanks to the lock and key, meaning that your prized and valuable tools can be kept safe at all times. This cabinet is not as big and weighty as some but it still manages to hold up to 65 pounds in weight and includes an extendable shelf that may just come in handy.

What about other garage storage solutions?

For a good look at some great ideas for your garage storage solutions, take a look at this website you may not be able to buy things from there but you will be able to get a good idea about the kind of storage solutions that you have in mind. Doing your research can prove to be a great help, so don’t be afraid to have a look.

This website is another great one that can give you some really good storage ideas. There are a lot of different products on display that cater for all types of storage solutions and they seem reasonably priced too. If you do not live in the U.K you may not be able to order anything from this site, but you can grab a few ideas especially if you have a specific budget to stick to. The Gladiator garage range is an excellent one, but if you do not have a very big budget but still need storage solutions then it may be worth your while looking elsewhere. Bear in mine though that you can sometimes get what you pay for, so you really need to be sure that what you buy is going to be strong enough to hold all your tools and keep them safe.

Gladiator garage prices

Depending on what you are looking for and what your needs are, you can find almost everything that you want for your garage at gladiatorgarageworks.com you will find a lot of different storage ideas there from shelving and workbenches to cabinets and hanging wall systems. If you are however looking for a Gladiator garage units and more, then this is the website that you need to take a look at as it has the entire product range and you can even start to design and plan your garage layout using the site. If your budget is not a problem then you will be able to come away with some very high quality products that will serve you well for many years.

Compare Gladiator garage prices

It always helps to compare the price of the products you’re thinking of buying and you can do that here you will be shown different Gladiator products that are sold at different prices all over the web. This can help you to get a better deal on the cabinets, wall hanging solutions and anything else that you want, plus you may be lucky and find a few special offers too.

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For a really strong cabinet, you might want to consider buying the Gladiator all gearbox cabinet that stands at 24 inches high and wide, and has a depth of 12 inches. This cabinet is lockable to help you get that extra bit of security and can hold up to an incredible 600 pounds in weight and comes with an adjustable shelf that can be put in a number of places.

Getting the right storage solutions for your garage is absolutely vital and it means that you can keep your tools and other valuables out of harms way, but they can be easily accessible at the same time. The Gladiator garage range may not be one of the cheapest, but it is one of the strongest and can give your garage a clean and modern look.

 

 

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Forum Post: Looking for managers to discuss technology for a Roundtable

We're looking for three maintenance and engineering managers to participate in our roundtable discussion on incorporating technology into your profession as part of our May issue.

We know managers are under pressure to control costs related to both departments' activities and the efficiency of facilities' HVAC systems and equipment. At the same time, they are inundated with information on new and advanced technology that is designed to increase and enhance efficiency. We'll discuss managers' experiences specifying technology designed to achieve these goals, as well as successfully incorporate it into facility operations.

If you are interested in participating, please email me at [email protected]

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Apartment Therapy - Designs That Maximize Storage

When you live in an apartment, having storage is a precious commodity. There are a number of ways to have a beautiful space while utilizing options that will keep your possessions out of sight and orderly. One of the ways that you can maximize space in an apartment is by getting a self-storage unit, but that may not be an option for you. That’s when you should consider your apartment as a climate-controlled storage unit where you will be able to keep your things organized and neat.

Utilizing storage containers is a viable option, as well as incorporating design that will enhance your space. Attractive design basics are important to remember when you are short on space but want a place that is aesthetically beautiful. There are many professional organizers or design professionals that can help you take your ideas to the next level. With so many storage options in furniture, you can have a room filled with things that won’t be seen at all. Utilizing venues like HGTV or videos that can help you maximize storage spaces will also work wonders when you are considering making changes. Here are a few storage suggestions for furniture that work really well:

• Window seats
• Storage Ottomans
• Storage Headboards
• Multipurpose boxes in different shapes and sizes

Utilizing the free resources that are available can save you time and money. Unless you own your apartment, you don’t want to make such significant changes or investments that won’t give you a good return. Make a list of the things you want to achieve in your design and then find ways to incorporate them while using creative ideas for storage. Unconventional places for storage can be found in any apartment – you just have to be willing to put in the work and use your imagination to achieve your goal.

Here are a few additional design tips:

• Instead of arranging things on the floor, go up. Using floating furniture and shelves can work wonders and create an illusion of more room.
• Use art or mirrors to detract from small spaces. Putting a mirror directly across from a window will reflect light and make your space seem a lot bigger.
• Place shelving units near a window and use floor-to-ceiling curtains. You’ll hide your additional storage but will also create a useful focal point. Floor-to-ceiling curtains enhance the dramatic effect and draws the eye upward.
• Keep it light – light colors enhance and give you a chance to use throw pillows or one wall for a pop of color that will brighten up the room. Small spaces work well with light colors that can be used as a canvas that adds variety.

Apartment living can be a challenge, but there are ways to make it work for you. IKEA is notorious for useful tips and furniture that can transform your apartment into a home while you’re there. Use your sense of style to make the space your own and watch your design come to life!

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/513-apartment-therapy-designs-that-maximize-storage

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Staging Your Home For A Move

Anticipating a move can be beneficial and will alleviate a lot of last minute pressure. If you know you will be moving in a few months, taking the time to stage your home will work wonders in how the moving process proceeds.

What exactly is staging?

It’s when you are prepping your home in advance of what’s to come. Homes that are property staged make it easier and convenient for everyone. This differs from how a real estate stages a home for selling. You are essentially staging or planning your move well in advance, which will include a place for boxes to be stored, cleaning of rooms, fixing cracks and everything else that will have to be done prior to the move. This will make it a lot easier when it’s time to move, because everything will already be done and you can move and not look back.

What needs to take place?

Staging a home for a move is a lot like staging a home for a sale. Stat with the basics first:

• Create a staging platform. This will be your war room of sorts. You will plan and decide how everything will be moved and stored.
• Get your supplies together. This includes paint, moving boxes, and anything else you will need to get your home ready.
• Get tips from self-storage facilities in your area to help you create orderly spaces. Knowing what will store well, even in your home is a plus when putting together a plan. Depending on when you will be moving, you may have to think about humidity and air circulation for items that will be stored in boxes for an extended period of time.
• Look at magazines or videos to get a feel for tips on getting your home ready for the moving process.
• Get quotes from moving companies to compare prices for when you will need the assistance of movers.
• Getting advice from social media on staging and moving tips always helps too. Soliciting advice from those companies that specialize in storage and moving will be invaluable when packing.

Is it expensive?

Getting boxes and other supplies that will assist in getting your home ready will have some initial outlay. If you are okay with using recycled boxes, you can get them from your local grocery or department store, but make sure they are sturdy. As you are painting and staging the different rooms in your home, if you plan on painting and switching out lighting and other things, it could get expensive. The key is to make a budget and follow that when making your changes. Although you want to put your best foot forward, once you are out of the home, there will probably be changes anyway.

Taking the time to be proactive in the moving process will give you time to see what you want to keep, give away or donate. It will also give you time to assess whether you need new items in your new place. Remember this – planning makes perfect, each and every time!

Source: http://usselfstoragelocator.com/blog_posts/510-staging-your-home-for-a-move

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