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Two myths about drive-up self-storage units

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Below are two myths about drive-up self-storage units. They’re less secure than interior storage units These units are designed to be directly accessed by people in vehicles and so need to be located in the outdoor areas of storage companies’ premises. Because of this, there is a myth that they’re less secure than interior units, which people can only access on foot after entering a building. However, self-storage companies take many measures to ensure their drive-up units are just as safe and secure as their interior ones.…

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A Guide On Cool Room Installation

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If you are in the food business, a commercial refrigerator is a must-have. However, have you considered a cool room? Below is all you need to know about cool rooms and their installation process.  What Is A Cool Room?  A cool room is an insulated room with a refrigeration system. The facility helps extend the shelf life of your perishables. Compared to the standard freezer, the cool room allows you to store more or larger items.…

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A Guide On 3PL Logistics Warehousing

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Outsourcing storage services to a third-party logistics (3PL) company is a sure way to streamline your business operations and save the costs of renting or building a storage facility. This article details how 3PL warehousing works so that you will have an easier time engaging the 3PL warehousing providers.  How Does 3PL Warehousing Work?  3PL logistics warehousing is an arrangement where another company stores your inventory or raw materials in their warehouses.…

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4 Tips to Select the Ideal Storage Unit for Your Needs

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Many people have countless things that they no longer use in their homes. As your home fills up with clutter, you might start feeling less comfortable. In addition, clutter has the potential to make you feel stressed or depressed without your knowledge. Therefore, you need to think of practical ways to declutter your home and create open spaces. One of the best ways to remove what you don’t need is moving those items into a self-storage unit.…

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How to Examine a 3PL's Warehousing Functions

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Third-party logistics (3PL) companies provide companies with transport, distribution and warehousing services to ensure the organisation can pay close attention to the production process. Below are some tips that can help you evaluate the warehousing services provided by your 3PL company. Size of the Warehouse Typically, you will require a large warehouse if your business processes thousands of orders every month. If your business deals with oversized products such as generators and turbines, the warehouse should have a high roof to ensure trucks have an easy time loading and unloading your products.…

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Practical Hints You Should Remember to Get Good Storage Unit Deals

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Storage units have proven to be helpful whenever property owners are moving homes or offices or need to declutter. From renovation projects, through lengthy travels or stays overseas, to splitting/merging households, secure self-storage units have proven to be a necessity during these times. You get extra room to keep your valuables temporarily until you get a permanent solution. But, often, moving and storage can be costly, and as such, you might need to get affordable storage to avoid overspending.…

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Guidelines You Must Consider When Organising a Storage Unit

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If you have found a storage facility for keeping your belongings, you expect to get value for your money. One of the reliable ways to achieve this is ensuring your self-storage unit is well organised. You want to ensure the space is used effectively and that it’s easy to access the items whenever the need arises. The following tips should help you organise your storage unit. Pack items in boxes and label them…

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4 Steps To Get Your Vintage Glass Lamp Ready For A Move

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Because of their contoured shapes and delicate bearings, vintage glass lamps need extra care when packing. They are fragile and need to be properly packed when you’re moving between houses. Here are some steps to help you get your vintage glass lamp ready for a move. 1. Plan And Bring Together Everything You Need To Pack The Lamp Vintage glass lamps are naturally delicate because of their age and style.…

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Slimline Water Storage: A Beginner's Guide

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Unfortunately, Australia is a country which sometimes experiences droughts. Because of this fact, increasing numbers of Australian families are deciding to invest in slimline water tanks for their gardens. A slimline tanks allow you to store large qualities of water in a small space. However, if you are planning to install a slimline tank in your garden, it is important that you understand how to look after it. Below is a guide to everything you need to know.…

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A Homeowners Guide: How to Make Moving Less Stressful

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Whether you’ve finally decided to go and buy your own home or have found a new apartment in the city with a great rent rate, you’re eventually going to have to go through the arduous process of moving all of your things to that new location. Not only can relocating come with a significant amount of emotional baggage, especially if you’re moving far away from your friends, family or simply the town you grew up in, the actual logistics of physically transporting a host of furniture and possessions across large distances is enough to make almost anyone want to tear their hair out.…

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