When the walls seem to be closing in on you, it might be time to get rid of a few things. At first, it may seem like a monumental task, but take it slowly, a step at a time and before you know it, you’ll be dancing in free space.
1-get rid of anything with broken zippers or wheels–like on suitcases or wagons.
2-throw out broken toys.
3-give away boots that are too small.
4-give away small appliances or musical instruments that you haven’t used in over a year.
5-give away old coats.
All of the above won’t take you very long to do, but takes up alot of space.
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Archive for the ‘Self Storage Tips’ CategorySelf Stor tip for MayTuesday, May 1st, 2012
Protective glass for your artWednesday, March 28th, 2012
A while back I was asked to search for historic art for a very old building. I found some in the library archives. Upon having it made into an appropriate size, we had the glass that was going to cover the photo protected with a UV filtered glass. This can be clear as well as tinted. When you’re spending the time to do all the work, it makes sense to have the picture protected. This will reduce any fading. Its a really good idea to consider if you have some art going in an area with much sunlight. Cleaning your cleaning toolsWednesday, March 28th, 2012
Cleaning the toilet bowl, mopping the floor, washing the dishes etc.. The tools you use can start to smell like wet musty socks! An easy way to clean everything is to just put it on the racks in your dishwasher and put it through a wash cycle. They will come out smelling fresh and ready to start again. Your mop will be wet though, so you should hang it until it dries. Self Stor tip for MarchWednesday, February 1st, 2012
Painters tape is a wonderful item to keep in your home. Unlike duct tape, (which also has many uses), painters tape is less adhesive and peels off much more easily. Using it to wrap objects with plastic wrap or bubble wrap will make it easier for the tape to be removed, therefore, saving the wrap for another use when you are done. Selfstor Tip for DecemberSunday, November 27th, 2011
Keep your Christmas tree well watered and always double check any candles left unattended during a party. Extinguish a fire in the fireplace before retiring to bed at night and put the glass doors on securely. A little extra care can save a life. Getting ready for winterSunday, November 27th, 2011
Clean, dry and store away yard furniture. Remove dead annuals, weeds and cut back perennials. Turn the gardens and add a blanket of compost. Your plants will love the extra warmth and nutrients for the winter. Turn off the outside water, drain the hoses, roll them up and put them inside, away from the cold temperatures. This will prolong their life. Check the eaves for leaves that can clog up your downspouts. Replace any outside light bulbs. Do any touch up maintenance on the house that would allow water to creep in. Fall PreparationSaturday, October 1st, 2011
During the fall season we often marvel at the colour and beauty of
the season, but there are a few things we should do to make our transition into winter a smooth one.
Selfstor Tip for OctoberSaturday, October 1st, 2011
Salt stains – use equal parts vinegar & water. Rub salt stains gently with a clean cloth dipped into the vinegar mixture. Winter Storage Tip for NovemberTuesday, November 2nd, 2010
When storing any gardening tools – take the time to winterize them so that they are ready for you when you take them out in spring.
Selfstor tip for SeptemberWednesday, September 8th, 2010
Once the kids go back to school, its much easier to look through all the rooms in the house for items they no longer use or for things that don’t fit anymore. The sports items that no one will use for the winter can be put away in storage. Winter is coming and we tend to spend a little more time indoors, so having that extra space will feel great. |
