How to Plan for a Big Move

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Moving to a new place is a chore no matter how many ways you look at it. Whether it’s down the street, across the country or around the world, the whole process is a considerable and sometimes overwhelming experience. There are a few things that can be done to alleviate some of these strains, things like set up storage, organizing, …

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How to Pack a Painting for Moving

how to pack a painting for moving

Packing paintings is tricky. They are large, often difficult to transport, and, if not packed correctly, almost look for reasons to rip or tear. Even if you leave the painting in its frame, your art is still at risk. Packing your art requires some special attention and extra know-how. Luckily, your friends at iStorage are here to help. We’re the …

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Helping Elderly Parents Move

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Moving homes can be of the most stressful things any of us have to face. As we age, the old family home can become increasingly hard to manage, but this can be tough for the seniors in our lives to admit. If the time has come to start helping your elderly parents move and downsize, whether it be to somewhere …

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College Student Storage Guide | Relax, We’ve Got This!

With the end of the semester rush, finals, and summer goodbyes, you may find deciding what to do with your dorm room full of stuff over the summer is extremely stressful. Relax, we’ve got this! Since most student dorms close for the summer, every spring college students are faced with where to put their stuff while they return home, travel …

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How to Protect Mattress in Storage FAQs

A mattress may be one of the most valuable household items you choose to store in a storage unit. We spend over one-third of our lives sleeping and a good bedroom set can cost thousands of dollars. If properly maintained, your mattress set can last 10-15 years, so it’s important to store it correctly to protect your investment. We’ll show …

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