Moving tips that can help with your moving process. Stop by today or reach out to us via phone and see how we can be of assistance.
Most people who have to relocate prefer to move during the summer. The weather is good and if children are involved, then they will be off from school and their studies won’t get interrupted. However, circumstances sometimes dictate that moves happen during the winter.
At Lone Star Self-Storage, we understand how important it is to plan your move in advance to make it as successful as possible. So here are some tips to help to help you transition to the single life with less stress and hassle.
When you rent an apartment or home, your landlord will typically ask for a security deposit. This sum, which is usually equal to one month’s rent, is meant to cover any damage or cleaning costs the landlord may incur after you leave. If the rental unit is in the same condition as when you move in, then you get that money back.
Moving is easily one of the most stressful things you have to deal with. Not only do you have to make sure that all the loose ends from your old life are tied up, you also have to figure out how to pack and move your belongings and especially your valuables. You want to get to your new home with everything intact and nothing lost or broken.
More often than not, the units provided by self storage companies have different sizes. Storage facility owners know that each customer has his special needs so it is important that the company will be able to provide rooms of varied sizes.
Ah, spring cleaning! It’s a term that either inspires excitement or anxiety. No matter how you view spring cleaning, getting organized and swapping out seasonal items is a good way to get prepared for the upcoming months.
The months of May and June signify the end of the spring semester at colleges throughout the country and the official start of summer; it's also the time that students begin to plan their return home. College graduates and students often wonder about the best way to transport and store the belongings they've accumulated through the academic year.
Long-term traveling is a lot like moving in that you’ll need to go through what you have to figure out what to keep and what to get rid of. Give those things you don’t want to charity stores like the Goodwill (don’t forget to get receipts for tax write-offs) or sell them on classified websites like Craigslist. Also, consider having a yard sale.
It’s that time of the year again. College freshmen everywhere are preparing to move away from home and into dormitories. For many young people, this will be the first experience of living independently. It’s an exciting time, but also one that can make a lot of people nervous.
You may only be a renter but when you move it’s still necessary to choose an apartment, condominium or house that will give you the most satisfaction. That’s why it’s important to consider whether a rental property is low maintenance, energy efficient, comfortable and accessible to the places you need to go.
