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19 Sep
Several family heirlooms and vintage items sitting in a row.
Preparing Family Heirlooms for Storage: Expert Advice
Family Life Storage Tips

When it comes to preserving your family traditions and memories, it is important to learn how to prepare family heirlooms for storage so they will be around for future generations. Family heirlooms include expensive objects such as antique furniture or a Cartier necklace.  However, anything from furniture and musical instruments to recipes, photos, and diaries [...]

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13 Sep
A green and white dorm room with bunked beds and a desk set up
Clever College Dorm Room Essentials | What to Expect & How to Prepare
Moving

 It may seem like only last week that you were on pins and needles waiting for college admissions letters to arrive. Today, you are closer than ever to realizing your college dreams as universities around the country are preparing for freshmen orientation week. Moving into your dorm room can either be a dream come true [...]

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29 Aug
Disorganized garage.
Make Everyday National Clean Out Your Garage Day
Home Organization Storage Tips

 Even though National Clean Out Your Garage Day happens every year, becoming a National Holiday isn’t easy. It begs the question—is there a compelling reason to dedicate an entire day to organizing a garage? Turns out, there is. Of the nearly 1,000 garage owners Consumer Reports polled in a recent nationwide survey, a whopping 62% [...]

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25 Jul
Storage unit with a lock on it.
Top 5 Storage Security Features
Storage Tips

When you use a self-storage facility, you expect that your items will be safe from theft. After all, isn’t safety one of the top reasons for using self storage?Unfortunately, though, not all self storage facilities are equally safe. Some provide excellent customer service, yet have gaps in their security. Once you’re gone, your items become [...]

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11 Jul
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6 Reasons People Like Living in Southwest Philadelphia
Your Local Metro

With a population of 1,567,442 and growing, Philadelphia has come a long way since the Founding Fathers gathered here to sign the Declaration of Independence. Today, it is one of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas. This can can make choosing where to live within the 136-square-mile city a daunting task. If you are looking for more [...]

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20 Jun
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Make Moving with Your Dog Easier
Moving

Does your dog notice when things are different whenever you change your routine? If you are amongst the millions of Americans moving with your dog this year, remember that pets have a sixth sense and tend to know when something is afoot. If you feel anxious about moving, your dog will pick up on it [...]

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