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A Texas Storage Unit for Books

With a rise in e-readers and tablet computers, more people are turning away from physical books. I myself have given into technology and succumbed to purchasing a Kindle. But with my new device comes a lot of books that will just be sitting on my book shelf, doing a whole lot of nothing. Being able [...]

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Storing Major Appliances

Major appliances do not seem like a typical item to place in a storage location. Maybe you moved into a new home that already came with a refrigerator or stove and you’re looking to rid yourself of one of them. But with the hustle and bustle of the move, you might not have time to [...]

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Less Is More

When I moved recently, I noticed I had quite an extensive collection of books. I do have an English degree after all so it’s not surprising. But as I began packing up my books, I realized just how much they weigh. Even the weight of paperbacks can quickly add up. It wasn’t long before the [...]

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Climate Controlled Storage for All the Extras

I’m going to be moving out of my house and to a small apartment soon and can only take so much with me. But my attic is full of things I loved as a kid. Unfortunately, my dad won’t be holding on to the house much longer either and will be moving out of the [...]

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Storage Units Houston for My Travel Abroad

I’ve been thinking about traveling around the world for a long time now. Something about visiting ancient capitals, wandering down labyrinthine alleys, and sampling foods I may never taste again strikes me with a passionate wanderlust. The only thing that’s holding me back is all this stuff.  My closest relatives live hundreds of miles away. [...]

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Helping Your Friend Make the (Storage) Move

He’s your best friend from college. You’ve been together through tough times and always managed to pull each other out. Heck, you even made the toast at his wedding. Your visits to his home have become less frequent though. In the past few years he has been accumulating so much stuff in his house, that [...]

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Avoid Scams!

It’s important to watch out for moving and storage scams — take a look at the video below to see what an expert on the matter has to say, so you can avoid any Houston self-storage and moving drama. She discusses several types of scams, including: The Hostage, in which, because the company already has [...]

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Back Saving Moving Tips

Last week we gave you some moving tips to help reduce stress. This week, we’re going to focus on moving tips to help prevent physical stress…

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