Trust us. We’ve been through enough boxes and have seen enough moves to know the what’s what of packing. Packing up a house, or moving is not something that can be done without any preparation. So if you are forecasting a move here are some things you’ll want to know to avoid, before you start […]
And then there were three
May 27, 2016
Don Herold said, “Babies are such a nice way to start people.” And they are. Smiles, soft skin, and giggles that make all the sleepless nights and poopy diapers worth it. If you live in a small house or apartment, adding a new member to your family can make arrangements sort of like a Tetris […]
Whistle While You Work
April 15, 2016
Spring is a beautiful time of year. Warmth, flowers, birds singing, allergies, the end of school, rain showers, etc. It is no accident that it is linked with cleaning. After a winter of being indoors and staying warm, you want to stretch and air out your life. Spring is just the time to do that. […]
Merging Lives and Furniture
March 29, 2016
Congratulations on saying “I do!” We all love a good romance. The initial meeting, first date, meeting each other’s crazy (awesome) families, deciding to put a ring on it, booking the church, and living happily ever after. “Happily ever after” of course including decisions on whose couch to keep, which TV looks better in the […]
Organized App-titude
February 15, 2016
We’re all about organization here at AA1 Self Storage. We want you to be well ordered and intentional with your possessions. You have to have a game plan for organization – it doesn’t just happen. One of the many, many benefits of modern technology is that it has made organization within reach, and we’re not […]
To Declutter or Not to Declutter, That Is the Question
January 23, 2016
To spare you any anxiety over the suspense of the question, we’ll go ahead and say that the answer is to declutter! To greater or lesser extents, we all have clutter. We are material girls (and guys) in a material world and it just happens. But it is something we can control. Not everyone is […]
‘Tis the Season of Holiday Decoration Storage
December 30, 2015
When the sad time comes to put away the white lights and beautiful holiday decorations, you want to make sure that you take the time to do it right! You do not want to have the surprise next year of finding your favorite ornaments broken because they were not stored with enough protection or were […]
Stowing Your Car for the Winter
November 30, 2015
We have to accept it that the cold temperatures are on us now. If you are lucky enough to own a sporty car that needs to be stored for the winter seasons, there are several steps you should take to ensure that when spring rolls around your car will be ready to get back on […]
Document Storage Do’s and Dont’s
October 20, 2015
It’s easy to fall into the habit of keeping all of the paperwork that comes your way- credit card bills, tax documents, receipts from the corner store. But storing all of that paperwork can take up some serious space and is not always necessary. On the other hand, certain types of documents must be held […]
How to Preserve and Store Wedding Mementos
September 25, 2015
Everyone knows that June is the most popular month for weddings- but did you know that October is a close second? Fall weddings are beautiful, but the clutter they leave behind is not quite so enchanting. Whether you just got married or you would like to celebrate your golden anniversary by clearing out some space, […]
