If you’re the proud new owner of a boat, congratulations! As you’ll soon find out, boating is one of the most enjoyable, fun, and exciting experiences you can have! As a new boat owner, however, you probably have many questions about what to do when storing your boat. For example, what’s the difference between regular …
As an RV owner, you know your vehicle is a ticket to adventure across the United States! However, when it’s time to get back to “real life”, it’s important you store your RV as well and as safely as possible. This will not only preserve it in excellent condition but also, in the long run, …
Storing your belongings where there’s a high risk of intense heat is a challenge many folks face, especially in the south. If you live in Georgia, Florida, Arizona, Mississippi, New Mexico, Louisiana, or Puerto Rico, you know what intense heat feels like, and also know it can damage items if they aren’t stored correctly. That’s …
After the holiday season has come and gone, one of the biggest challenges most folks face is storing their Christmas lights and other decorations. How to pack them, where to put them, and what to do to make sure your precious holiday items stay in pristine condition while stored are three of the biggest challenges …
There’s no doubt jet skiing is one of the most thrilling water sports around. However, storing your jet ski properly is essential when the season comes to a close. That goes whether you’re storing it for a few days or a few months. To help ensure that your jet ski stays in pristine condition while …
When you run out of storage space, whether at home, your office, or your brick-and-mortar location, renting a storage unit from Southern Self Storage is a viable and affordable solution. A storage unit can hold various items, from household goods to store overstock, files, tools, gear, and even cars and boats. The big question, however, …
Let’s be honest; it doesn’t get all that cold in New Orleans during the winter. Even so, it’s still essential you winterize your boat as we move into the off-season. Proper winterization means launching into the waters quickly next spring rather than wasting time in repair shops. There are many sights, sounds, and smells to …
If you’re moving to Puerto Rico or traveling there, you are definitely in for a treat! Located in the gorgeous Caribbean Sea, Puerto Rico is a veritable paradise with some beautiful beaches. From diving and snorkeling to hiking and fishing, there’s more to do in Puerto Rico than you can imagine! In this article, we’ll …
When it comes to storing things in a self storage unit, your typical household belongings will be just fine as long as the unit is clean, safe, and in a secure storage facility. Many household goods don’t require a lot of preparation besides being packed into a moving box, and most furniture will do just …
Moving is undoubtedly one of the most stressful, backbreaking chores you’ll have as an adult. From planning and packing to lifting, loading, and unloading, every step of moving is physically stressful. That’s especially true for large furniture and heavy objects and even more when moving them down stairs. In most cases, moving large, heavy items …