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Spring has arrived in Magnolia, Montgomery, Conroe, and Houston, Texas! While it’s not quite warm enough to break out the skis and floaties and head to Lake Conroe, it is the perfect time to get your house, garage, or storage unit clean and in good order. The Benefits of Spring Cleaning If you […]
Every year, most of us buy something new to add to our yard or interior holiday decorations, increasing the amount we have to pack up and store. While these items bring us joy, we only use them for about one month and have no need for them for the rest of the year. Based on […]
It’s almost Spring in the Conroe and Montgomery County, Texas area and whether you are getting your home ready to go on the market or just simply spring cleaning, these tips should help make the process easier. Remove unnecessary items Decluttering your home will make it feel larger and also easier to clean. Sort through […]
Before you begin packing for storage, put some thought behind whether you should pack your items in cardboard boxes or plastic bins. Believe it not, there is a rhyme and reason and a pro and con for each option. Cardboard Boxes PROS: Cardboard boxes are less expensive than plastic totes. It’s recommended to buy new […]
When you return home at the end of the day, do you park your car inside a neat and orderly garage or do you arrive to a sea of chaos? Even worse, are you parking your car in the driveway or on the street because your garage is full of items that you only use […]
Every Fourth of July we celebrate our nation’s history and take a moment to appreciate living in the land of the free. Thankfully our forefathers chose to not accept taxation without representation. They determined that the status quo was no longer acceptable and took the necessary steps needed for change. We can apply this same […]
Spring and early summer are very popular for weddings. Once the festivities are over, the task of combining two households can become overwhelming. Especially when you factor in all of the new wedding gifts. Whether you are young newlyweds or a mature couple taking the plunge, here are some tips that may help with the […]
Spring is upon us! The days are longer, giving us more time for those special projects, like Spring Cleaning. At Montgomery Self Storage, our on-site managers make it a priority to keep the exterior of our buildings and the grounds as clean and neat as possible. Our customers are responsible for the inside of their […]
Got a creative bent? Here are some ideas for you DIYers out there—and even those of you who aren’t particularly crafty—for breathing new life into your old stuff in storage. Look around any long-term storage unit (including your own), and you’re bound to notice a few well-loved items that bring back some nice memories. So […]
When Allstate asked 1,000 adults which possessions they valued most a couple of years ago, more than half of the survey respondents chose personal mementos—including photographs, home videos, and scrapbooks. In fact, personal memorabilia ranked second on the survey’s list of possible answers, behind homes. Clearly, many of us think of our personal photos as […]