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  • Renovation is our 2nd bigest market
    Dusty Rhodes
      Aug 23, 2019
     
     
    • Portable Storage
    • Packing Tips
    • Organization
    • Personal Storage

    A Guide for Using a Portable Storage Unit During a Home Renovation ​

    Home renovations are not for the faint-hearted. It takes a lot of patience to handle the stress that comes with renovating your living space. You have to prepare yourself to be inconvenienced for a period of time and you have to live among the dirt, dust, and noise that comes with a remodeling project. Not to mention the fact that you will have contractors walking in and out of your home all throughout the day. Needless to say, home renovations can be messy and time-consuming but it’s worth it in the end to have a home you love. If you are preparing to take on a home renovation project, it is worth it to invest in a portable storage unit during the process. These containers are delivered directly to your door and can provide a number of benefits during a home renovation that can make the process less stressful.
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  • organzing tips
    Dusty Rhodes
      Aug 21, 2019
     
     
    • Packing Tips
    • Organization
    • Cleaning
    • Downsizing
    • Moving
    • affordable moving

    A Guide for Decluttering Your House Before a Move

    You have decided to move and you may have even found the perfect house so you are feeling excited and enthusiastic. Then, reality sets in that you have to actually pack up everything in your house and move it all to another place. The idea of packing up your entire home can seem daunting and completely overwhelming. This can have you second guessing your decision to move before you ever even lift a finger. Don’t let your excitement get drowned out by the task of packing. Instead, lighten the load by decluttering your house before your move. Getting rid of all of the junk and unnecessary items before you move will make the process quicker and easier. Here is a helpful guide for decluttering every space in your home so you can be prepared for moving day!
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  • portable storage and moving pods
    Dusty Rhodes
      Aug 15, 2019
     
     
    • Packing Tips
    • Contractor Storage
    • Long Distance Move
    • affordable moving

    6 Smart Tricks for Keeping a Move as Organized as Possible

    ​Packing up an entire home and moving somewhere new can present plenty of organizational challenges. There are so many moving parts involved in a move and it can be difficult to juggle all of these different tasks. Although moving can be a daunting task, getting organized can really help eliminate stress so the process isn’t so dreadful. Check out these tips and tricks for putting together an organized and well-coordinated move.
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  • luggage
    Dusty Rhodes
      Aug 02, 2019
     
     
    • Storage Unit
    • Storage Tips
    • Storage
    • Portable Storage
    • Personal Storage
    • Packing Tips
    • Moving
    • Organization
    • Long Distance Move
    • affordable moving
    • Home Storage

    4 Tips for Loading Items in a Portable Storage Container

    Portable storage containers are an affordable and convenient solution for packing and storing your items for a move. Although packing for a move is quite a tough job, these nifty containers make the job much easier. However, it is important to make sure have the right tools before you begin. Before loading anything into a portable storage container, you want to be sure you have a dolly, loading straps, furniture pads, and plenty of stretch wrap. Now that you have all of the materials you will need, you want to make sure all of your wood furniture is properly covered with furniture pads and any upholstered furniture is adequately covered in stretch wrap.
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  • dog in box
    Dusty Rhodes
      Jul 19, 2019
     
     
    • Portable Storage
    • Storage Unit
    • Storage Tips
    • Packing Tips
    • Moving
    • Personal Storage
    • Long Distance Move
    • Organization
    • Home Storage
    • affordable moving

    6 Lessons to Learn from Packing a Portable Storage Unit

    A portable storage unit is a great solution for moving and storing your excess belongings. However, how you pack the storage unit will determine how much of the space you actually use. In order to maximize space to get the most out of your storage unit, you will want to pack it appropriately. Here you will find a few lessons on how to efficiently and effectively pack a portable storage unit.
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  • kids in class
    Dusty Rhodes
      Jul 17, 2019
     
     
    • Storage Tips
    • Storage
    • School
    • Moving
    • Portable Storage
    • Personal Storage
    • Organization
    • Packing Tips
    • Cleaning

    3 Tricks for Organizing Your Classroom for a New School Year

    With summer winding down and the start of a new school year quickly approaching, it’s time for teachers to begin preparing their classrooms. You can start the year off right by getting things in order just in time for school. Every teacher has countless materials, books, and manipulatives in their room but might not have a lot of space to store it all. That means teachers have to get creative when it comes to organizing their classroom. Organization is key to a successful classroom because students and teachers both work best in a space that is neat and orderly.
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  • girl holding books
    Dusty Rhodes
      Jul 12, 2019
     
     
    • Storage Tips
    • School
    • Portable Storage
    • Personal Storage
    • Downsizing
    • Packing Tips
    • Organization
    • Moving
    • Long Distance Move
    • Cleaning
    • affordable moving

    8 Easy Ways to Simplify Moving to College

    All summer long parents and students alike are thinking about that big milestone ahead: college move-in day. While it’s easy to let the summer get away from you and leave packing until the last minute, it is advisable not to wait. Moving to college is a big task and one that requires some planning. Consider these helpful tips to simplify your child’s move to college.
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  • Broken computer
    Dusty Rhodes
      Jul 10, 2019
     
     
    • affordable moving
    • Cleaning
    • Corporate Storage
    • Downsizing
    • Home Storage
    • Long Distance Move
    • Moving
    • Organization
    • Packing Tips
    • Personal Storage
    • Portable Storage
    • Renovating
    • SMARTBOX Moving Tips
    • Storage
    • Storage Tips

    3 Mistakes to Avoid When Packing a Portable Storage Container

    Renting a portable storage container can be the perfect solution for moving, organizing your home, or even storing materials for your business. Storage containers offer unmatched convenience and provide tons of benefits for homeowners and businesses alike. However, not packing your portable storage container properly can lead to unused space and damaged items. Avoid these mistakes when packing your portable storage container to ensure you get the most out of your container while keeping your belongings safe from damage.
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  • blog 6-12-19 Get organzied
    Dusty Rhodes
      Jun 12, 2019
     
     
    • affordable moving
    • Personal Storage
    • Packing Tips
    • Home Storage
    • Organization

    5 Smart Ideas for Organizing Your House Over the Summer ​

    If you dream about spending your summer relaxing and enjoying time with your kids, then now is the time to get organized. Spending some time decluttering and organizing your home will mean less time searching for sandals and sunscreen and more time having fun! Summer is a busy season when kids are home, schedules are crazy, and backyard barbeques are in full swing. Get the most out of summer by organizing your home and here’s how! ​
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    Dusty Rhodes
      Jun 07, 2019
     
     
    • Packing Tips
    • Moving Myths
    • Moving
    • affordable moving
    • Cleaning
    • Downsizing

    7 Terrible Moving Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

    Moving is a big task that can be tiring and stressful but oftentimes homeowners complicate the process by making some common moving mistakes. Lack of preparation can cause unnecessary headaches and is enough to send anyone into a frenzy. If you want to ensure a seamless and stress-free move, consider these common moving mistakes and how to avoid them.
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