Volunteer Mini Storage: Recent Blog Posts

Self-Storage Tips For Winter

Published on 10/1/2020
Several tips on safely storing your items over the winter. Start now while the temps are mild.

Where To Store Your Recreational Equipment

Published on 9/23/2020
We all love escaping into the outdoors. Whether you live in a cold climate or a hot climate, many of us enjoy outdoor recreation. No matter where you live in the world, the seasons always change as time goes by. This means when the current season is coming to an end, we have to prepare for the next season. That means putting away our recreational equipment somewhere. Whether you are surfing and kayaking in a hot place, or snowboarding and snowmobiling in a cold climate, the time comes to have to store these items.

How To Pick The Storage Unit Size That Fits Your Needs

Published on 8/26/2020
How many items, how large are they, how long will you store it? These are a few questions to ask when choosing the proper size mini storage unit.

Storage Packing Essentials

Published on 7/29/2020
If you’ve just recently secured a storage facility from us (or any vendor), or if you’re in the process of searching for a unit to store your belongings, here’s something to consider before you actually relocate your items: How well you pack your things will have a big impact on how protected they will be during their time in storage.

Tips for Moving in the Summer Heat

Published on 7/24/2020
The summer months are a popular time for families and individuals to make a move into a newer house. The summer heat can be miserable and sickening, and can even cause problems if you don’t take precaution while working or moving in the heat. Here are some tips to help beat the heat when it’s time to pack up and move:

8 Important Questions To Ask When Renting Self-Storage

Published on 6/22/2020
There are several factors you’ll want to take into consideration before you pull the trigger on renting a unit, so we thought we’d offer you several suggestions for questions to ask when looking into a specific provider. At Volunteer Mini Storage, we’re happy to answer any questions you have about our storage units and services.

How Do I Choose A Storage Unit?

Published on 6/11/2020
Finding a trustworthy storage unit is kind of like finding a trustworthy landlord, except you only really get to deal with the storage company once or twice when you sign up and move in. After that, you hopefully won't talk to them at all. You pay your rent, visit your storage unit when you need to get something or put something in, and that's all there is to it. However, there are some warning signs you should keep an eye out for to make sure your relationship with your storage company is a good one.

Summer Self-Storage Tips

Published on 5/27/2020
Load in all those winter items you no longer need and prepare the summer equipment. Stay cool while doing it and don't over do it.

Categorizing Your Storage

Published on 5/14/2020
Self-Storage is a great solution for those who are running out of home-space to store all of their belongings. Truthfully, all of us have things that we cannot part with but we don’t have space for. If you can find a storage facility that is the right price, within close proximity, and where you know your items will be stored safely, it will be the solution to keeping & accessing your items whenever you need them.

Making The Most Of Your Storage Space

Published on 4/28/2020
Great ideas for spring cleaning your storage unit and how to best organize it.