Volunteer Mini Storage: Recent Blog Posts

Organize For Access

Published on 4/28/2021
Here are 4 easy to follow steps for organizing your mini storage packing. Easily find the stuff you want when you need it.

What To Do With Your Old Moving Boxes

Published on 4/1/2021
Whether you spent money for new boxes from a moving company or spent weeks scrounging around in dumpsters and stalking supermarkets looking for used ones, chances are you’re left with dozens of cardboard boxes that have to be dealt with once you’re unpacked. Here are a few ideas for getting rid of them.

Go Green With Your Storage

Published on 3/1/2021
Some useful tips when you want to store you stuff and help keep the environment clean and healthy.

Resolve To Get Organized in 2021 – Part Two

Published on 1/27/2021
By utilizing your mini storage, you can get better organized this year. Try the tips found in this blog post.

Resolve To Get Organized in 2021 – Part One

Published on 12/29/2020
One of the pitfalls of New Year’s resolutions is that we often take on too many lifestyle changes at once. Or we take on changes that are so large that we get overwhelmed and give up on them too soon. Here’s a suggestion for a resolution that will allow you to take on as little or as much as you like: getting your home organized. It’s a good idea, because even if you do just a little, you’re improving your home and your lifestyle, and often making just a small change can give you the momentum you need to carry it through and finish the job.

Cleaning Your Storage Unit

Published on 11/24/2020
Even if you purchase an adequately large storage space on the front end, you will probably add to your collection of stuff over the years. So the time may come when your storage unit is maxed out on space. One strategy to consider is to do some decluttering of your storage unit. Storage is there in the first place to help you declutter your house, but when your storage gets too full, it’s time to go to work.

Packing Your Storage Unit

Published on 11/19/2020
Now that you have found the perfect storage facility you were looking for, you are ready to move all your stuff in, right? Well, before you do, there are a few things you should know that might make your experience go a little smoother. First of all, think about what you're storing and for how long. Will anything need packed separately, or require special attention depending on how long it sits in storage?

Creating A Home Workout Space

Published on 10/30/2020
Fitness is just one of several areas of our lives that have been significantly impacted by the pandemic. Many folks who routinely went to the gym in the good old days haven’t been quite as comfortable with working out in close proximity to others lately, so more and more fitness buffs have been creating their own workout spaces at home. In this post, we’ll be talking about how to set up a home workout area and also offering some tips on how to keep it decluttered.

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.