Tag Archives: self-storage

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Who’s Going to Help You Move?

When it comes time to move to a new place, you might have a list of people you’re going to call or ask to help you. These people may have offered their services in the past, or they may owe you because you helped them move the last time they relocated to a new house […]

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Summer Moving Safety

With the official first day of summer now less than a week away, it’s important to make sure you’re prepared for longer days and warmer temperatures. This is especially important if you’re going to be moving to a new house or apartment, or if you’re going to be moving some items out of your garage […]

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Buying and Selling Books Online

There are literally millions of books in the world, and with multiple printings and editions of each book, that number easily reaches into the billions. You may have a healthy home library of your own, and you may make some extra money by buying and selling books online. There are always those collectors who are […]

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Do You Buy Souvenirs When You Travel?

Fifty to sixty years ago, as the American family became more mobile, people began taking road trips to destinations they’d never seen before. There was Route 66, the Pacific Coast Highway, and of course, Route 1 along the East Coast of the United States. There were countless roadside attractions along these highways, ranging from diners […]

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Which Rooms Do You Use the Most?

Your home is your refuge – the place where you go to get away from it all. That’s not to say that you don’t deal with stress and frustration at home, but even when you do, you can shut the door to your bedroom and relax for at least a few minutes. There are rooms […]

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The Benefits of a Garage Sale

Summer is only two weeks away, and with it, you might be planning to host a garage sale so that you can finally get rid of that old furniture that’s been sitting in the basement, or those old records that have been gathering dust on the shelf for the past year. At EZ Storage®, one […]

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Moving Your Parent into a Nursing Home

Moving a parent into a nursing home or assisted living facility is never an easy process, even if everyone involved is comfortable with and prepared for the transition. At EZ Storage® in St. Louis, we’ve helped many families find suitable self-storage solutions before, during, and after an elderly parent’s move to a nursing home. If […]

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How Much is Your Antique Furniture Worth?

If you inherited a sizeable collection of antique furniture from a parent or grandparent, then you might not be sure what to do with it, or how much it may be worth. Your first instinct is perhaps to store it in the attic or the basement, but then common sense kicks in, and you realize […]

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Your Summer Road Trip Checklist

In our last blog post, we talked about getting your boat ready for the summer, but what if you’re planning to spend the summer on the road rather than on the water? A road trip can be a great way to see the country and visit friends and family, and the staff at EZ Storage® […]

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Packing The Truck for Your Move

When you’re getting ready to move to a new home, or move some things from your house to a self-storage unit, it’s important to know how things are going to get from point A to point B. Will you hire a moving company? Will you rent your own truck? Will you ask a friend with […]