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27 Dec
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Quick Tips for Choosing a Storage Unit in the Winter
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Whether you’re used to never-ending snowfall every year or welcome winter rainstorms, wet and cold temperatures create unique challenges for winter storage. Items commonly stored during winter include summer clothing, holiday decorations, and recreational gear. All of which are sensitive to extreme temperature swings as well as humidity.That’s why climate-controlled storage can be one of [...]

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30 Nov
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Professional Landscaper Tools & Equipment Storage Ideas
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Whether you’re new to lawn care or own a longstanding landscaping business, your investment in landscaper tools and equipment is a critical part of your success. Many take advantage of drive-up storage units as their second garage to store everything from lawnmowers and leaf blowers to hoes and cultivators.Here are some business storage ideas for your [...]

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12 Sep
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The Best Ways to Store Sentimental Belongings
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There was never a need to store sentimental belongings in times past. Family photos and hand-made furniture were proudly on display in post-war and baby boomer American homes. Today, however, times have changed. Younger generations like Millennials are embracing the newest trend in home decor—minimalism. Even so, there are several reasons to store sentimental belongings.In [...]

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13 Jun
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How Real Estate Agents Can Utilize Self Storage to Sell More Homes
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Successful real estate agents understand the important psychology behind buying and selling homes – it’s always been about selling your client’s dream, not just their property. Here’s how real estate agents can utilize self storage to sell more homes in any market condition. Real estate connects all types of people and personalities, and managing expectations [...]

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20 Oct
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Using Storage Units to Hold Inventory For Home-Based Businesses
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According to the latest research from Incfile.com, there are 38 million home-based businesses in the United States. And perhaps more fascinating is that a new home-based business is started every 12 seconds! Not many households can accommodate all the inventory it takes to run successful at-home small businesses such as those selling online. As the [...]

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21 Apr
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Storage Units Can Hold Recreational Gear for All Seasons
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Living an active lifestyle requires a little planning and a lot of organizing. It seems every outdoor activity requires recreational gear. From ski gloves and goggles to tents and fishing poles, keeping track of everything can save you time when your next adventure calls. Thanks to Metro Self Storage, we’ve put together a few tips [...]

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