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5 Steps to Safely Store Your Guitar Collection
Whether you are an avid collector or you’ve recently discovered a passion for playing these iconic musical instruments, you’ll surely want to keep your guitars in pristine playing condition, which is why leaning how to store them properly is absolutely essential. Unfortunately, guitars far too often tend to suffer from permanent damage due to carelessness, with the most common issues occurring at the fret, their most sensitive component. However, if you follow a couple of ground rules when you decide to put your guitars in a storage unit, you can easily keep them safe. Take a look at the list we compiled below and make sure you keep them playing like new for years to come.
How to Find the Best Self Storage Property Management Software
The self storage industry has proven itself to be economically reliable over time. That said, storage is not entirely immune to declining rents when the economy hits hard times (as during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic), but it’s less vulnerable to disruption than other real estate industries. That’s one reason property management software is an excellent investment for property managers looking to be more profitable and efficient or even to grow their business.
San Antonio Sees Slow but Stable Self Storage Development
The San Antonio self storage industry continues to yield new developments despite a slight slowdown in construction compared to the flourishing building trend of the last three years. While the previous construction boom has brought street rates down, developers still invest in new developments, but at a more moderate rate. The current slow but steady development trend comes as a response to the existing inventory and also to the potential market unpredictability associated with the current pandemic.
27 Most Common Self Storage Questions and Answers for Business Owners
Starting a business entails a long list of concerns you should take into account, from financing it to choosing its location, and from cost assessment to covering customer service, just to name a few. If you think you’re not sure where to begin, here at StorageCafe we have created a list of the most common questions and answers to help get you on the right track with your budding self storage business.
Hiking in San Diego: 10 of the Best Hiking Trails and Tips on Hiking Gear Storage
As one of the most visited destinations in the U.S., San Diego’s incredible geography has something to offer to all nature enthusiasts whether they love the sea or they prefer the mountains. The unique variety of hiking trails available makes America’s Finest City a particularly attractive destination.
Charlotte, N.C.: An Affordability Haven for Americans on the Move
Feeling the call of the Carolinas? If so, set your sights on Charlotte, as the city has a lot going on! In order to truly see how the Queen City fares in terms of real estate, job opportunities, self storage and some other interesting facts that make it a unique attraction, we compared it to other cities that have similar populations.
How Self Storage Operators Can Help During Coronavirus Pandemic
The self storage industry is in a better spot than other sectors such as brick and mortar retail or tourism, which have been severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic.
How to Pack Your Clothes More Efficiently When Moving
Packing smartly helps you reduce the number of boxes that need to be transported and also means you’ll be spending a lot less time unpacking and arranging things in your new home. Since clothes make up a big part of the stuff you need to pack and move, here’s a guide that will show you how to do that with maximum efficiency.
How to Set Up a Practical and Stylish Open Closet
Finding the perfect apartment is an almost possible task, especially if you want to stay within a budget. Most of the time, the main thing missing is enough space, and that often means that a reasonably sized wardrobe can’t be part of the deal. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t be creative and find a way to keep your clothes neat and organized, which is exactly what an open closet is for. At first it might seem like the opposite of tidy, but open closets and wardrobes can certainly be trendy and practical interior design assets. If you’re ready for a challenge, here are some tips to help you get started:
Best Containers for Self Storage
Putting things in self storage is often done hurriedly, perhaps when a person is moving home or suddenly needs to free up some space where they live. But if the items are worth storing, it’s worth making sure they remain in good condition there. One of the most important ways to ensure this is to keep them in appropriate containers in the storage unit.
How Oklahoma City Storage Operators Are Helping College Students During the Coronavirus Pandemic
We’ve only been dealing with the coronavirus crisis a few weeks, but it already feels like months – or even longer. Things are changing at a rapid pace, and we all need to keep up with the new realities, including closed schools and universities, working from home, distancing from other people and spending most of our time confined between walls.