Three Tips For Storing Your Items

Getting the most from the storage unit you are renting can be more complicated that you may have originally thought because there are a number of factors that you will have to consider. Failing to take some proactive steps can cause you to encounter some routine problems when it comes to storage units. In particular, making sure to keep your storage boxes closed and keeping a detailed inventory of the items in the unit will help you ensure that your rental experience is as enjoyable and productive as possible. Read More 

Tips For Renting A Storage Unit For College Students

Are you a college student that is getting ready to leave home for school? There are many ways that you can benefit from using a storage unit. Not only are they affordable, convenient, and easy to use, but they can make your schooling less stressful. To ensure you get a great deal on your storage unit and that you maximize the potential of your unit, you will definitely want to consider. Read More 

Keeping Your Momentum Up on Moving Day: “Moving Supplies” That Keep You Moving

You have your traditional moving supplies—packing tape, labels, markers, boxes, newspaper, bubble wrap or packing peanuts, etc. What you do not have, or maybe did not even consider, are your other "moving supplies," the supplies that keep you and your helpers moving during the long process. Here is a secondary list of moving supplies that are vital to you and everyone else on moving day. Cold Drinks Cold drinks refresh and energize and provide an instant burst of energy to your already tired body. Read More 

5 Tips For A More Organized Storage Unit

You've probably seen it – the storage unit that the owner must stand back as they open it so boxes and bikes don't come tumbling out and onto their head. A storage unit doesn't have to be a disorganized mess. The following tips can help you keep a storage unit, like those at Santa Barbara Mini Storage, orderly and neat. This not only makes it easier to find items when you need them, it also means you make the most efficient use of your space and that your belongings don't get damaged in storage. Read More 

Step One In Your New Life: The Moving Process For Starting Over Cross-Country

Sometimes you need a change in scenery in order to make changes in your life. Whether you decided to go for a new job across the country or if you just picked a place and decide to move there, packing up is the first step to your starting-over process. One thing that you need to remember is that you want to start over with the necessities, but not tie yourself down with old things from your past that are no longer necessary. Read More