Top 8 Tips for Identifying and Storing Valuable Vinyl Records

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Table of Contents: Collecting vinyl records, a hobby that was extremely popular throughout most of the 20th century, has experienced a recent resurgence. Music enthusiasts and antique collectors alike are rediscovering the timeless appeal of these throwbacks to a different era of sound. Not all records, however, are created equal. The majority are only worth … Read more

Guide to Storing Your Holiday Decorations Like a Pro

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Table of Contents: In the United States, many of us express our love for the holidays through ornate and colorful holiday decorations. From brightly lit Christmas trees and scary skeletons to pastel eggs, fun flags, and much more. No matter the holiday, these festive ornaments and trimmings make them more memorable and fun! Once the … Read more

How to Know if Your Trading Cards are Valuable – and How to Store Them

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Table of Contents: Trading cards have been a part of childhood for decades. They go back as far as the 1860s when the cards were offered as a “prize” with packs of cigarettes. Since then, kids and adults alike have enjoyed collecting and, as the name suggests, trading these cards, from baseball and football to … Read more

Antique Sewing Machine: How to Determine Its Value

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Table of Contents: Whether you inherited it from family, found it at an estate sale, or are an avid collector, your antique sewing machine could be worth more than you think. Here are some starter tips to help determine your antique sewing machine’s value. Age of the Antique Sewing Machine The age of the sewing … Read more

Storing BBQ Equipment For the Winter Time

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Table of Contents: Barbecuing is an undeniably American activity that’s loved across the country, with millions using their favorite barbecue equipment to create delicious meals for their families. From the famous “Big Green Egg” to smokers, broilers, and more, everyone has their favorite BBQ gear! At the end of the barbecuing season, however, storing your … Read more

Tips For Shed Organization

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Table of Contents: When it comes to home storage, having a shed in your backyard can be a lifesaver. Sheds allow you to store various items that usually take up valuable space in your garage. Things like outdoor furniture, barbecue grills, lawnmowers, and lawn care tools can be stored in your shed instead, freeing up … Read more

How Big is a 5×5 Storage Unit?

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If you’re a college student, an empty nester, or someone with a few things you need to store in a safe location, a 5×5 storage unit might be your best choice. A 5×5 storage unit is small but still holds a surprising amount of stuff. How much stuff does it hold? That’s what we’ll take … Read more

Best Organization Tips for a Storage Unit

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8 Excellent Tips for Organizing a Storage Unit Like a Pro  Renting a storage unit is easy with Move It Self Storage. However, keeping their storage unit organized is not so easy for many folks. Like a disorganized kitchen or garage, when your storage unit is a mess, finding specific items forces you to stack, … Read more

Common Items People Store

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It’s a common problem seen by millions of American homeowners; a lack of usable space. Not having enough space to store things you want or need to keep (but don’t use every day) is one of the most common issues in America and one of the main driving factors behind the rise in self storage … Read more