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Having a family can be a very busy and time consuming thing. One problem many families have is having the proper storage space. The home can quickly become cluttered and full of things that we never use. Harrisburg Self Storage is here to help busy families with 10 storage tips.

Family Storage Tips

1. Re-use containers

You don’t need to have brand new containers for storage. You don’t need specialty containers to store items, look around the home and grab anything that has a lid and it currently not being used. Its now a DIY storage container.

2. Label

It’s easy to loose track of where you put things. You throw some things into a box and in two months you can’t remember what is where. Its a common theme with us, label everything and keep it consistent.

3. Ice Cube Trays

Every family has that junk drawer, but how do you keep it organized? Use some old ice cube trays to sort the small items inside the drawer, needles, buttons, screws, pins, the possibilities are endless.

4. Storage Organizers

Hang storage organizers on the back of each door in every room, this is where you can put the small items for the room and de-clutter some space.

5. Plastic Shower Rings

Use these little rings to hold everything from scarves to tea towels, even belts can be hung from these handy rings.

6. Under the Bed

Use the space under the beds to storage containers, out of sight and organized is the best way to go.

7. Shelving

You can add shelving everywhere, add some more shelves to your closets to hold more items and keep that valuable floor space.

8. Use US!

Use Harrisburg Self Storage to store any other items that you can’t find room for. We can store items big or small and we have great rates.

Ready to use Self Storage? Call Harrisburg Self Storage today!

Mid August marks the time for summers close. Back to school, back to fall. But it also means, fall cleaning and de cluttering. Today we have a blog from our friends over at Sparefoot. And its all about fall de cluttering. Have a look from some great tips.

As summer fun comes to a close, Americans are getting ready to send their kids back to school and are falling back into their normal routines. While spring is typically known for cleaning, a recent survey found that nearly half (45 percent) of Americans believe fall is the best time to get organized – making for a more seamless transition back to the grind.

Temporary Tidiness

While 22 percent of Americans cite September as the best month to get organized, that reorganization doesn’t seem to last long. Thirty-nine percent of Americans say that less than one week after summer break they’re disorganized again.

Millenials are the worst offenders – 46 percent of Millennials admit they’re back to their disorganized ways in less than a week compared to 34 percent of Gen Xers and 36 percent of Boomers.

Hoarding Habits

Many Americans think of reorganization with an, ‘out of sight, out of mind’ attitude, shifting their stuff to parts of the house where they’re less likely to come across it in their daily routine. These storing habits have led to some unruly results, with nearly half of Americans with garages (47 percent) admitting there have been times when they couldn’t even park their car in their garage because there was too much stuff. This problem only grows more severe when children are added into the mix, with 60 percent of parents admitting they’ve been unable to park their car in the garage due to their overflowing belongings.

Garages included, there are many places in the home that turn into natural places for clutter to gather. On average, Americans have three areas in their homes that have become substitute “storage units” – meaning areas primarily used for storing items.

“Americans often face what I call a ‘transitional challenge’ when needing to get reorganized after summer. The task becomes more complex because you often don’t realize you’ve acquired too many items,” said Professional Organizer Danielle Wurth, founder of Phoenix organizing solutions company Wurth Organizing. “We know we need to clear out clutter and get our households in order, but the task of navigating through the excess items and deciding what can stay or go can be overwhelming.”

Wake-Up Time

With everything in its place, waking up and getting out the door should be easy… right? Unfortunately not according to most American parents. When the school year starts, 80 percent of parents feel it takes them longer to get ready in the morning than during the summer. And, nearly one in three (31 percent) feel it takes more than 20 minutes longer. When you have kids, back to school routines can make mornings stressful, making organization key to create more productive mornings.

Back-to-the-Grind Tips for Success

To help you fall back into your routine this fall, here are some quick, helpful tips:

• Post a Daily Routine: Designate a location to post a daily to-do list – helping your children establish routines for homework, reading and bedtime.
• Set Up Storage Space for Gear: To eliminate morning chaos, designate a location for book bags, lunch boxes and shoes. Decorative hooks and colorful cubbyholes work well for storing items in convenient locations for your kids.
• Label, Label, Label: Label boxes, bins and even your time. This helps both adults and kids manage to-do lists better.
• Clean as You Go: Straighten up your kitchen while cooking, hang up clothes when you change and put supplies back as soon as you’re done with them. This will save you hours later.
• Prepare food the night before: Make breakfast and prepare lunches the night before, whenever possible. Throwing together breakfast on the go and organizing lunches for the whole family can make a busy morning even more overwhelming.

Once again, thanks to Sparefoot for allowing us to re blog these awesome tips. For all your storage needs, Contact Harrisburg Storage today!

If you’re the owner of wooden furniture, you’ve likely noticed that it has picked up various nicks and scratches over the years. Your solid, utilitarian wood furniture has stood the test of time but it has not done so unscathed. Like a good warrior, it continues in battle but has picked up a few scratches and nicks along the way. Much of this damage is superficial, and with a little love and elbow grease, almost any work of wood can be restored to its former glory through a few simple, easy fixes that are as easy on the wood as they are on your wallet.

Before tackling any repairs, be sure to first clean the furniture thoroughly with water and soft dishwashing soap to remove all stains and grease. Then, take stock of what needs to be done; your lovable wooden artifice will probably have been the victim of any or all of water rings, surface scratches, deep scratches, and then various dings and nicks. Address these in order of severity, beginning with the water rings left behind by sweaty beverages. If these blemishes don’t yield to the power of soapy water and elbow grease, consider employing baking soda, petroleum jelly, or even mayonnaise! All have their advocates. Minor scratches to the finish can be corrected with the application of a solution consisting of equal parts lemon juice and cooking oil. For deeper nicks and scratches that expose the wood, you can actually fill the scratch with the meat of an almond or walnut. The oil inside the nuts can make some scratches appear nearly invisible. You can also colour in the scratch with tea bags, coffee grounds or wax crayons, among other things, to disguise the blemish and make the surface appear uniform again. If all else fails, you can always cover any imperfections with your favourite coaster or tablecloth.

If you need to store your furniture, give us a call today!

Moving is stressful occurrence, but choosing the right moving company can help ease the worry. A moving company will make the process easier on you and your family. Finding a moving company that you trust is essential.  Follow the below tips when choosing a moving company to make sure you find the one that fits your needs:

 

• Look around a few different places for moving companies. Ask friends, ask storage facilities, google the area, and check Angie’s List. In York Pennsylvania stop by the office for recommendation.
• Do an initial screening of the company to check their viability and features. Ask if they are insured, if they background check employees, how long they have been in business, if they have the proper licenses to cross state lines, etc.
• Get a written copy of inventory on moving day from the movers.
• When your belongings arrive at your new home, immediately check for any damages/missing items.

 

Packing your belongings is always part of the process when moving. The last thing you want to happen when you arrive at your new location is to have broken or damaged belongings.  Below are moving tips to make sure your belongings arrive safely at their new home and to make the process easier:

 

• Disassemble larger furniture if possible. This will help to save space in the moving trucks, allowing you to fit more of your belongings in a smaller area.
• Use zip lock bags or small containers for parts, such as the bolts or screws from furniture. Attach the container/bag to the object it came from so that it’s easier to put back together.

Harrisburg Storage can help you find the right moving company, give us a call today!

When you go to store your items at one of our Stop and Store facilities, you may want to consider investing in a good lock to provide extra peace of mind. There are several options out there on the market, so make sure you’re familiar with them all before deciding which one to buy to best protect your belongings.

As a starter, there are certain locks which you should probably avoid altogether. While you may still have that combination lock lying around from your college days, they are best kept to gym locker duty. Though they are handy if you are prone to losing small keys, there is always the chance that you will forget or misplace the numbered code. Be advised that they are relatively easy to cut compared to other locks as well. Also, stay away from anything you can purchase at a dollar store. If it can be bought for a dollar, it can likely be broken for the same price as well.

Padlocks and weather-proof locks offer a more robust defense against pickers and cutters than do combination locks. They require a key to open, and can also come in larger, more heavy-duty offerings. Weather-proof locks especially are a good choice for outdoor storage solutions, as the different metals in its construction safeguard it well against the dangers of rust and oxidation, something which can also weaken the structural integrity of the lock over time and make it more vulnerable to cutting.

Among the most common offerings, disc locks offer the strongest and most secure construction. Though they are not impervious to cutting, their circular and compact shape ensure that they are the most difficult to cut, making them the best choice for your storage solutions.

At Storage Harrisburg, we offer locks to buy!