You are ready to move and you might even have your eye on a beautiful home but you can’t make any offers until you sell your own home. If your house is older and needs a bit of work, it can be intimidating to put it on the market. You may not want to spend the money on fancy upgrades but you worry that your home won’t sell without them. The good news is that you don’t need to feel stuck in your older home. It is possible to sell a house that needs work and you don’t have to undergo major renovations to do it. Here are a few smart strategies that can be effective for selling an older house. ​

Decorating for the holidays is a favorite tradition for many people and each year we find ourselves adding to the outdoor light display, adorning the tree with a few new ornaments, accessorizing more space in our homes, and updating those old decorations. Though it is certainly fun and exciting to get into the holiday spirit with loads of decorations, finding a place to store those decorations after the holidays isn’t quite as fun. This year, don’t cram your newly purchased decorations into boxes in your attic. Consider the benefits of storing your seasonal decorations in a portable storage unit. ​

There comes a point in everyone’s life when it’s time to go through and declutter their home. We all tend to collect more and more items over the years so it’s necessary to spend some time sorting through these items once in a while. Decluttering is no easy task, but it is well worth the effort. A decluttered and organized home will leave you feeling recharged and less stressed and a portable storage container is the perfect companion for your decluttering session. Here are a few simple ways a portable storage container can help when decluttering your home.

Portable storage containers provide incredible convenience and ample storage space for your belongings and household items. Whether you are moving to a new home or you are just in need of a little more storage, these clever containers provide the storage solution you need. Once your storage container has arrived at your location, packing it up might seem simple enough. However, the right approach and a few simple tips can help you maximize space so you get the most out of your storage container. So, before you begin hauling boxes into your storage container, consider these important tips for maximum efficiency and safety. ​

When it comes to storing seasonal items, many people are at a loss as to what to store and where to store it. They don’t know how to transition these items out of their homes, closets, and garages so that they will be more organized and ready to go next season. Many of these people also see seasonal storage as a waste of time and money since they will be using these same items again next year. The truth is, however, that storing seasonal items can make your life so much easier and way more organized. It is also the only way to ensure that your belongings will be in good condition next year at this time. In fact, finding a proper storage solution is more important than most people think and here are just a few of the problems you might encounter when you don’t take the time to properly store your seasonal items.

Think about the last time you bought or sold a home. For many homeowners, this process can be stressful and overwhelming. We look to our real estate agent to ease the process and help guide us through each and every step. While there are many real estate agents out there, the fact is, some are better at their job than others. Real estate agents play an important role in improving their clients’ quality of life, so it’s important they have the skills necessary to do their job well. A successful real estate agent excels due to skills and characteristics that are beneficial for their job. Below are seven skills that every real estate agent needs to master to succeed in today’s competitive real estate industry. ​

Portable storage units have become increasingly popular in recent years thanks to their convenience, portability, and affordability. They are ideal for people who are moving as well as homeowners who are in need of a little extra storage space. While these portable containers are useful for storing a number of items, there are some basic rules and restrictions for items that cannot and should not be stored in these containers. Here are a few specific things that you should avoid storing in a portable storage container.

Winter will be here before we know it and many people will be left scrambling to find a place to store things like yard equipment, sports gear, outdoor patio furniture, pool equipment and more during the cold winter months. Most people don’t have an abundance of storage space in their homes and they end up sacrificing the safety of these important items just to find a place for them.

Fall is the perfect time for apple picking, pumpkin patches, and hayrides but it is also a popular season for school fundraisers. Carnivals, festivals, bake sales, and auctions are just a few of the various methods schools use for fundraising. These fundraisers are fundamental in helping schools collect finances for important purposes such as improving school facilities, purchasing supplies or furniture, or even supporting the school’s athletic programs. Whatever the reason, school fundraisers are a great way to meet the financial needs of the school. But these fundraisers also require a great deal of planning and organization. Portable storage containers are an excellent tool for school fundraisers because they provide much needed storage space but are also versatile enough to be used for a variety of purposes. They are small enough to fit inside a parking space and are weather resistant and durable enough to keep items inside safe and secure. Here are 5 ways portable storage containers can help with your next school fundraiser.

With the holidays just around the corner, you might be thinking about which decorations you would like to use for your home this year. If you are like most people, you probably have bins and boxes full of decorations for every season and holiday. Chances are when you go to grab these decorations you find yourself completely overwhelmed by the unorganized mess you find inside the box. Better yet, you might even miss boxes completely because they are hidden underneath so much clutter in your attic. Before the holidays arrive is a great time to take a look at the decorations you have and declutter the items that you no longer use. Now is the perfect time to get a jumpstart on organizing your decor so you will be ready to go at the start of the holiday season.