Binder clips are super handy! So much more than a paper fastener, binder clips have been life-hacked for endless uses. Cable management, smartphone docks, and bookmarks are just a few. Now we have one more hack to share – box lid tamer!
Have you ever tried packing something big & heavy, like a TV or microwave, into box by yourself? It’s nearly impossible, and you always seem to need least 3 more hands. You wind up fighting those flaps for the box lid and either getting severe paper cuts or worse, dropping something really heavy on your foot. A simple and cheap hack to save your sanity is to use binder clips to secure the flaps . No struggle and no paper cuts!
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With your student all moved out of the house to attend college, one of the big questions many parents have is, “What do we do with the extra room?” Some leave the room as is for when their child returns, while others turn it into a guest room. We thought we would give you some more ideas on what to do with the extra space.
Office: Create an office space that is both cozy and functional. Add a couch and bookshelf in the room to make it feel more like a comfortable, quiet place that you can relax in as well.
Game Room: Create a space that you can entertain guests in. A pool table, a built-in bar, and some TVs will make your room a neighborhood favorite.
Media Room: Are you a movie fanatic? Turn the bedroom into a personal movie theater with comfy chairs, a projector screen, and a popcorn machine.
Music Room: For the musicians out there, move your piano and musical instruments into the spare room to create a music room. Make the room soundproofed by adding vinyl-covered walls.
Guest Room: This might be the most common answer. Turn the room into a guest room. To make it unique, equip the room with towels and all of the necessary toiletries.
And if you need a place to store your student’s belongings while they’re away, we’re here to help!
With summer getting closer to being over and school starting next month, we thought we would give students some helpful tips on moving out. These are some important things to think about when moving out and into your new place.
Make sure to give a 10 day notice. Contact the office to give your vacate date. This will ensure that you are eligible to have your last month pro rated (if you move out mid month for example).
Don’t over pay because there are no refunds. Your rent is paid in advanced, so as mentioned in tip #1, by communicating with the office you can save money by having your rent prorated to your move out date.
When moving out and into your new place, make sure to keep your boxes after unpacking. They are easy to store and will save you money for next year when you need to move out again for the summer.
Keep your lock! This will also save you the money of having to buy a lock when you are ready to store your belongings next summer.
Rent a truck or find a friend that has a truck in advance. That way you won’t be scrambling to find a way to move your belongings out of storage on the last day.
We know that you can’t store everything with us, so we are to help you get a little more organized around the house! These tips will help keep every room in your house looking as neat and clean as our storage units!
CD Rack Tupperware Storage: Are you always losing the lids to your tupperware? Use a metal CD rack to keep them upright and organized.
Office Organizer – Wine rack: Put plastic cups in a stackable wine rack to store your pens, pencils, and other craft supplies. If you have children or are into doing crafts, then this is the perfect solution for storing all of your craft supplies!
Closet Organizer: Its always hard to find the right space in your closet for your hats and scarves. Try using a hanger and shower curtain rings to keep them organized. It is both cheap a cheap and effective solution!
Bathroom Storage: This is the perfect solution to keeping your bathroom counter clutter free. Attach a file box to the side of a counter or on a wall. It is a perfect place to store your hair dryer, hair straightener or curling iron while they cool.
Re purposed Hanging Shoe Organizer: Short on cabinet space in the laundry room? Hang a shoe organizer on the back of the door to store all of your cleaning supplies, such as your bleach, spray ‘n’ wash, etc.
Ziploc Bag Storage: Rather than have Ziploc bags take up valuable space in your pantry, use push pins to hang the Ziploc bag boxes to the wall of your pantry.
Looking for ways to save money? A-1 Self Storage is here to help. The more efficient you are with your packing and organizing, the smaller the storage unit you will need. Here are some tips to help you make the most out of your space and save money by renting a smaller storage unit.
When storing small or awkward sized items, you can use a shelving unit to help maximize space. If you want to save even more money, you could attempt to build your own.
Fill any empty spaces and hollow objects, such as dresser drawers. You will be amazed to see how much more space this will save you.
Vacuum seal clothing, bedding, or clothes before putting into storage.
Disassemble beds and tables to more efficiently store your belongings.
Storing a sofa upright will save a lot of space, but you want to make sure that it is secure and won’t fall over and damage anything.
By putting heavier boxes on the bottom you will be able to stack boxes higher without them falling.
One thing to remember when packing your storage unit is to make sure to leave an isle down the middle so you can easily access anything that you may need.
Have you ever tried packing something big & heavy, like a TV or microwave, into box by yourself? It’s nearly impossible, and you always seem to need least 3 more hands. You wind up fighting those flaps for the box lid and either getting severe paper cuts or worse, dropping something really heavy on your foot. A simple and cheap hack to save your sanity is to use binder clips to secure the flaps . No struggle and no paper cuts!
