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5 Top Tips to Save Moving Costs

by Paul Reynolds on SelfStorAll

Image1. Move Less Stuff.   The less there is the lower your moving coast. The most basic way to save on moving is don’t move so much stuff. Basically, purge, purge, purge.

2. Declutter in Steps. Tackle a room every few days and put things into donation and give away or garage sale piles. Almost anyone can reduce their possession by 20%.

3. Pack Yourself.  Pack most of your own things in boxes. By deciding to do this you can tell the moving companies to do estimates on basis they are moving not packing (except for covers and pads on large furnishings). Buy boxes and clean paper to pack. Start a few weeks in advance.

4. Plan Ahead.  Get some good moving checklists free on the web. Find one that fits you and your situation and use the list.  If followed these lists will save you both time and money.

5. Move at Off Times. If you are moving locally, consider moving during mid-month.  Moving companies are always busy at month’s end, but when business is slower some will lower rates. Just ask.

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Top Tips About Packing the Awkward Things

by Paul Reynolds on SelfStorAll

Many of these hard-to-handle items require special preparation before moving day.

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  • Garden Tools: Pack small tools in boxes along with hoses. Tape long-handled tools together.
  • Power Tools/Tool Chests: Make sure all sharp edges or attachments are taped together and wrapped to prevent injury. Power tools should be packed with plenty of cushioning, and tool chests should be taped or tied securely.
  • Lawn  Furniture: If these pieces are too heavy or bulky to move intact, disassemble, put nuts and bolts in a plastic bag, tape to a furniture  piece, and tie the pieces together.
  • Bicycles: Loosen the handlebars and turn them sideways. Cover chains and pedals to keep oil and grease off other items.
  • Mirrors:  Wrap small mirrors in newspaper and pack them in boxes. Cover wall   mirrors, large paintings and other artwork with cardboard, tape securely, and stand them along the sides of the truck or if they fit, inside wardrobe boxes.
  • Lawnmowers, edger’s etc.: Empty gasoline from all tanks and check for oil leaks     
  • Rugs: Roll up carpets and throw rugs with rope or tape.
  • Valuables: Keep your valuables with you throughout your move.
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Halloween is approaching…

As September starts to turn into fall, the weather gets cooler, leaves turn gorgeous shades of copper and suddenly, Halloween is upon us. If you’re festive like I am, you love to turn your house into a graveyard with pop up corpses and pumpkins everywhere……for one night. That’s where self storage comes in.

Let’s be honest here, are you really going to keep up your Halloween decorations until Christmas comes knocking on your door? There is a fine line between keeping the spirit of Halloween and refusing to let go of your graveyard front lawn you worked a little too hard on….

Keeping all of your Halloween decorations is great because it saves you money for next year, but where are you going to keep them? Think about it. Your garage is probably filled with folded up BBQ equipment, lawn chairs, Christmas decorations, boxes…etc.

Ojai Self Storage provides the solution to your storage! Located in gorgeous Ojai, California in the 93023 zip code, with Ojai Self Storage, you have over 400 units to choose from, varying in size for the amount of space you need and varying in price, for those on a budget.

Visit us online for all of your self storage needs!

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Back to School!

It’s that time of the year again, the leaves are turning crisp, the temperature is dying down….and we are going into School season again. Once again, parents, you will struggle in traffic for 30 minutes to get your child to school, even though you’re just around the block…but there is some positive news:  Need to dispose of those extra books and materials your child made last year? Want to put that gigantic science project your daughter made, somewhere it won’t get crushed?
Look no further than Ojai Self Storage! With a variety of unit sizes and excellent customer service, Ojai Self Storage is your solution to a cramped space.
Located in gorgeous Ojai, California (93023), Ojai Self Storage has over 400 units available for rental, whether you need to store a few notebooks or the contents of an entire teenager’s room.
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Labor Day Parties

Labor Day is just around the corner, which means barbecues, no more white and parties! It’s always nice to have extra space in the house for your guests (the more, the merrier!) and with Ojai Self Storage, it’s possible and cheap.

Self Storage is an easy, convenient and useful way to store excess furniture that might get in the way or extra tables and chairs you don’t need.

If you’re located in the Ojai area and need a reliable and affordable self storage facility, look no further than Ojai Self Storage! Visit us at Ojai Self Storage to see your self storage options!

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The arrival of college opens up a world of opportunities for your newly empty space

Parents reclaim your space! 18 years and you are finally free! Free at last to convert your son or daughter’s room into your ideal exercise room, a meditation room, or a guest room perhaps? Either way, while your child (ren) will only be packing the necessities for college (clothing), you’re going to be buying most of their stuff to take away to college (including a new bed, desk…etc), which means you’re going to be left with an unoccupied – but filled to the brim –  room with old clothing, an old bed, an old desk, posters of rock gods and rap icons…. What are you going to do with all of this? That’s where self storage comes in! Self storage is always a great way of storing extra items you don’t have space for within your own house.

If you’re looking for self storage in the local Sinking Springs 19608 area, look no further than Anytime Self Storage! Anytime Self Storage, located in Berks County, is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and has an automated kiosk for all your storage needs! Anytime Self Storage has the best prices in Berks County with a wide range of sizing options to choose from for your storage!

Take advantage of your new freedom and space! Convert that old room and treat yourself! 

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The arrival of college opens up a wonderful world of opportunities with your newly free space!

Parents reclaim your space! 18 years and you are finally free! Free at last to convert your son or daughter’s room into your ideal exercise room, a meditation room, or a guest room perhaps? Either way, while your child (ren) will only be packing the necessities for college (clothing), you’re going to be buying most of their stuff to take away to college (including a new bed, desk…etc), which means you’re going to be left with an unoccupied – but filled to the brim –  room with old clothing, an old bed, an old desk, posters of rock gods and rap icons…. What are you going to do with all of this? That’s where self storage comes in! Self storage is always a great way of storing extra items you don’t have space for within your own house.

If you’re looking for self storage in the local 93023 Ojai area, look no further than Ojai Self Storage! Ojai Self Storage has over 400 units, ranging in size, to choose from and is located in the gorgeous Ojai. Ojai Self Storage has the best prices in the 93023 zip code with a wide range of sizing options to choose from!

Take advantage of your new freedom and space! Convert that old room and treat yourself!

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Summer is ending fast….

It’s almost the end of summertime, as we approach August, which leads into the new school year.  No more pool parties, no more family barbeques…which begs the question, what are you going to do with your summer patio furniture and pool supplies?

Self Storage can be extremely useful for storing seasonal items such as summer patio furniture, pool accessories (noodles, toys), summer dishware and even a summer wardrobe!

If you’re going to be storing simply patio furniture and pool accessories, there’s no need for a climate controlled environment, however, if you are storing a wardrobe, it is always better to have a climate controlled unit to preserve your clothing.

If you’re looking for self storage in the local Ojai area, within the 93023 zip code, don’t look any further then Ojai Self Storage. Located in gorgeous Ojai, California, Ojai Self Storage has over 400 units ranging in size for all of your self storage needs!

Remember, summer is coming to an end fast… Make sure you’ve planned ahead! Visit us at Ojai Self Storage

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Wedding season brings up the need for Self Storage units!

It’s summertime in the gorgeous Ojai, California which means wedding season. Wait, what does wedding season and storage units have to do with each other? Well, let’s say these two people getting married own separate homes. They’re trying to find a house together or perhaps build one, but at the same time, still have their own separate homes, which means several items of furniture, electronics..etc. It also means that once you two actually do combine your items, you’ll need to decide on a décor scheme, which can get tricky (I can only refer you to the scene in When Harry Met Sally where the couple is fighting over an ugly wagon wheel coffee table).

Having a self storage unit in the Ojai area would be convenient during the whole process of trying to find a house together or perhaps even finding one temporarily until you find “the one” you want to settle down in. A storage unit would be great for your extra furniture, beds, mattresses, extra electronic, books and anything else that you can’t fit into your temporary housing! It’s also going to be extremely helpful when your wife decides that almost everything you own isn’t suitable for the house as well.

So if you’re in need of a self storage in the 93023 area code, visit us at Ojai Self Storage !

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Get rid of your extra junk in the garage with Ojai Self Storage!

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Attention all Ojai residents of the 93023 area! Are you a collector of the arts? Do you peruse garage sales in hopes of finding your next buried treasure….and then you can’t fit anything inside your house anymore? Ojai Self Storage has the solution for you!

Self storage units are used to store all sorts of things: cars, clothing, props, antiques… If your garage is overflowing with collectibles and incredible finds that you want to preserve, or maybe you just want your wife to stop yelling at you to get rid of all your junk, try renting a self storage unit.

Not only are our self storage units varying in size, but they also are at a convenient price. Furthermore, the closer you are to the storage unit, the closer you are to making sure your valuables are protected, however you don’t have to worry about that with Ojai Self Storage’s security system which includes your own key and access code to your storage unit. Additionally, our access controlled facility is fenced and always lit. 

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