Men and women today wear belts all the time with a wide variety of different clothing styles. But did you know that before 1920, only people in the military wore belts? In fact, before the early 1920s, men’s pants didn’t even have belt loops. Instead of belts, men wore suspenders. We would never guess the …
When you’re getting ready for a big move, one of the biggest tasks to accomplish is packing your stuff. If you have many shoes or a genuine collection, packing them correctly is essential. Considering the cost of fine shoes, the last thing you want is to crush, crease, bend or otherwise damage them. Below is …
American families and business owners alike rent storage units to store things all over the country. And the reasons people use storage are even more varied. For example, some people store their things after selling their home but before their new home is ready. Others rent storage units to free up space in their crowded …
Many people store their things in self-storage centers where they offer safe, clean storage units. For example, storage units are more or less like garages, even down to the large, roll-up garage door at the front. In addition, they can usually be found in different sizes, as many folks store different amounts of stuff. If …
When learning how to store wine or champagne you must take several other factors into consideration. For example, both can be ruined by extreme heat and/or cold. Also, you should store wine and champagne in a particular position to ensure their cork stays undamaged. In short, there are a few things you need to know …
If you’re thinking about renting a storage unit, you’re not alone. Nearly half of Americans feel their home is too cluttered. That’s a lot of people, no doubt. (You’re not alone!) One of the biggest clutter complaints they have concerns one item; clothes. More specifically, hanging and folded clothes stored in their closets. Are you …
Storing your things in a storage unit isn’t rocket science by any means. Still, there are good ways and not-so-good ways to do it. Some belongings should go in boxes or bins, while some can go unboxed. Then there are hanging clothes. Not particularly difficult to store, hanging clothes still need to hang, which can …
When considering how to store clothes in a storage unit, you should take more care than your other belongings. That’s because, unlike ceramics or metal, clothing is much more fragile. Cotton and other natural fabrics like wool can be easily damaged if not stored properly. Even synthetic materials can take a beating if you don’t …
Wondering how to store leather furniture in a storage unit without damaging it? You’ve come to the right place. There’s nothing like the feel and touch of fine leather furniture. It looks beautiful and adds a touch of class to any living, dining, or bedroom. It’s comfortable, too, a joy to sit in and read, …
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 November and December. That way, come next spring, she’ll be ready to take out on the water once again. (Who doesn’t love fresh shrimp?!). There are so …