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When You Inherit an Estate

Hello, my name is Jacob Langston. My father passed away two years ago, and I inherited his entire estate. Dad was a great guy, but he sure did have a lot of stuff. He lived in a large home, and I honestly don’t think he changed a thing since my mother died twelve years before him. I couldn't afford to keep the house, so selling it was one of the first things I had to take care of. I was at a loss for what to do with all the belongings inside. I had to start moving things out in order to get the house ready to sell. Once it sold, I had to move the rest out. I hired a moving and storage company to help with this daunting task, and am I glad I did. Stay tuned as I share this adventure with you!

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When You Inherit an Estate

    Self Storage Can Help You Run A More Organized Business
    The business that remains organized operates smoother and with fewer unwanted incidents like lost documents or missing customer orders. For many small businesses, space may not be an option in the workplace for storing sensitive items like employee data and other documentation. You may have a great need for additional storage space at your place of business for larger items like furniture or machinery. Without successful storage solutions in place, you run the risk of your business becoming disorganized, slow and unprofitable.

    Storing A Car For Your Teen Driver
    If you have a teenager approaching the driving age, you are probably beginning to think about what you are going to do about getting your teen a car. If you find a good deal on a car several weeks before your teen is ready to drive, don't let it pass you by. Have you thought about using a self-storage facility to store your teen's car? Self-storage facilities can be a great solution to the problem of not having anywhere to keep the car until it is needed.

    Making the Big Move: Tips for International Relocation
    After years of dreaming, you are finally making the move abroad.  You have a new job lined up and are eager to get going, but you are overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done. Take a deep breath and remember what Lao Tzu said: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."  The list of single steps for an international move is a long but manageable one.

    Picking A Self-Storage Unit? Look For Security And Protect Your Items
    If you're moving and you have to put a lot of your personal items into a self-storage unit, there are a few things you want to know before you load a unit up. You want to find a unit that is going to be safe for your items, and you want to protect all of the items so they are in the same condition when you come home as they were when you put them in the unit.

    How To Stay Organized When Moving With A Bunch Of Helpers
    It's always nice when friends offer to help you move. As the saying goes, many hands make light work! The only struggle involved with having so many moving helpers is keeping everyone organized. These tips will help ensure you keep your crew on-task on moving day, so everyone's energy is spent moving and packing boxes, rather than stumbling over each other. Assign everyone a task based on his or her strengths.

    3 Things To Look For In A Storage Company Before Your Next Adventure
    As an adventurous 20-something, you'd rather go out and live your dreams than work a day job your entire life. If you're getting ready to set out on your next big excursion – maybe to backpack through a new state or even a new country – you obviously can't take everything you own. Renting a storage unit is a great alternative to throwing all your possessions away and starting from scratch in a year!

    3 Reasons To Rent An Outdoor Storage Unit
    Renting a storage unit is a great way to remove clutter from your home or garage, or even to have an extra place to keep extra inventory for your business. When choosing a storage unit, you will have to decide between a unit in an indoor facility, or one from an outdoor facility. Three reasons to rent from an outdoor facility are convenience, unit size, and accessibility. Convenience An outdoor facility tends to be the more convenient option, mostly because the facility will often allow you to access your property whenever you like.

    How To Avoid And Prevent A Rodent Infestation In A Storage Unit
    Your items, when packed correctly and stored properly, are usually safe within a locked unit at a secure storage facility. Your main concern isn't usually theft but damage from pests. Knowing what to look for when renting a unit, and how to prevent any infestations once you move in, will keep everything in pristine shape while it's in storage. Tip #1: Choose the Right Unit A full inspection of your new unit before you move in is a must.