According to a recent survey, one in eleven American households utilizes self-storage space, and for good reason. Storage units provide people with a way to store the items that they can't fit into their homes so that they don't have to deal with a cluttered living space. Storage units, rented from a location like All American Mini Storage, also serve as safe holding places for unused belongings. You may be interested in renting a storage unit, but just don't think you can fit it into your budget.
11 June 2015
Spring is a tough time for allergy sufferers. Wouldn't it be nice if you could step into your home and have a break from the wheezing, sneezing symptoms you experience outside this season? By following the three tips below, you can transform your home into a (nearly) allergen-free environment, giving you somewhere to escape on days when the pollen count climbs. Tip #1: Adopt a shoes-stay-outside policy. As you walk around outside, pollen sticks to the soles of your shoes and gets tracked into your home, where it eventually works its way back into the air and gets circulated through your heating and cooling system.
4 June 2015
Moving is an expensive process, especially if you're moving out of state. Renting a large moving truck can cost a bundle, but you want to avoid the expenses associated with multiple back-and-forth trips across hundreds of miles. Thankfully, these simple packing efficiency tips should help you fit just about everything you own into a much smaller (and less expensive) truck. Measuring Truck Floor Area Before packing a single item, you should jump up inside the truck you plan to rent and measure the floor area with a tape measure.
24 May 2015
Whether you own a floral shop or clothing store, you want to protect your business from theft and other crime. Hiring a trained security guard can help shield your business from losses. Here are five benefits of hiring a security guard for your business. Deter Crime One of the biggest benefits of having a security guard present is that he can deter crime. If thieves see a guard at your business, they will definitely think twice about trying to steal your merchandise.
8 May 2015
If you have ever thought about selling items online, you will need to accumulate some packaging materials in order to successfully ship items to your buyers. The way you package your items can have a great impact on repeat business and the feedback that customers will have about your online business. Here are some of the materials you should have on hand to ship your materials properly. Scale If you are selling from home, a scale will be needed to determine the weight of packages sold so you can affix the proper amount of postage to the packaging.
18 April 2015
Changing locations can be a big and exciting change for your company, but your employees might not be as excited about it as you are. Some employees get nervous about big changes, but getting them involved can help everyone get on the same page. These are a few ways that you can get your employees involved in your corporate move; not only will it help get them excited about the transition, but it will make things easier for you, as well.
8 April 2015
Are you planning a vacation for this summer? Are you trying to decide which rental car company you'll be using? Here are some reasons why you should consider using a taxi service instead of renting a car: No credit card required: If you rent a car, you'll be required to have a credit card on file for all expenses. Some car rental companies may accept debit cards, but may put a hold on your card for several hundred dollars.
28 March 2015
Sometimes it isn't enough to get your customers their items on time -- sometimes you also need to be able to prove that they actually received them. If you deal with any type of sensitive material, it can be important to show not only that they were delivered but when they were delivered and to whom. 1. Certified Mail When you send something by mail you can choose to have it certified, at which point you can request that it be signed.
9 March 2015
Most people know the basics of how a home inspection works, but the only time they ever really see one done is when they're buying or selling a home. Because of that, there's a lot of misinformation about the home inspection process. Here's a look at some of the most common myths, and the real truth behind them. Myth #1: A new home doesn't need an inspection New homes are built to codes mandated by the government.
27 February 2015
The Self Storage Association says that nearly 1 in 9 American households use self storage facilities. Why would people spend so much money storing their items instead of just downsizing their homes? The multi-billion dollar industry speaks for itself in terms of its usefulness. Here are some common reasons people choose to rent these facilities. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average American moves over 11 times over a lifetime.
19 February 2015