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New Online Game for Storage Wars! What'$ it Worth?
Saturday, January 28, 2012
StorageVille has become quite a fan of A&E's Storage Wars, for so many reasons. The quirky auction participants and bidders, the excitement is watching others discover real treasure, and also the competitiveness of this new-found sport.
After today, there is another reason to love this show! Can you believe they have made an interactive online game to guess what the contents of a locker are, aptly named "What'$ it Worth?"
http://www.aetv.com/storage-wars/whats-it-worth/
Online participants can engage in a trivial drag & drop approach to estimating different items' worth. As long as your boss isn't around, you could give it a shot at work. You may be surprised at your skills!
It's been a few months since StorageVille had a storage unit auction, and we are hoping to have another this Spring. The response was great and Winnipeggers are such bargain hunters, this sport most definitely fits into many people ..
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Storing Your Favourite Car Over Winter
Thursday, December 29, 2011
For a car, inactivity can do just as much damage as it does for us people! Damage of nearly every kind can occur from just sitting, such as rotting rubber, mildew development, rust, engine parts can seize , and batteries can go dead.
Here's how to prevent this from happening to your car:
1. Give your classic a good detailing. Wash all road grime and salts from the undercarriage as well as body parts. Give the entire car a good wax.
2. Once your vehicle is ready to be parked for the winter, change or drain all related fluids, especially while the car is still warm.
3. Drain the fuel tank if you are going to store your car for more than six months. Once you have drained the tank, start the engine and run the rest of the gas out of the lines. Old gas will clog carburetors. If you only store your car for a few months, you can just add gasoline stabilizer to delay deterioration.
4. Drain the cooling sy ..
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Who Uses StorageVille?
Monday, November 07, 2011
Self storage facilities are used by an array of people for many different reasons. Are you one of these groups that is currently keeping all of your storage items at home? Join others in enjoying more space at home, and peace of mind with StorageVille safely housing your goods.
Who uses StorageVille?
Families
Families use the services of storage facilities for various reasons. Most commonly, they use it for temporarily storing their household stuff while relocating from one place to another. It is also useful for families who don’t have enough room at home for all of their belongings. People normally store seasonal clothing, extra furniture, bulky sports equipment, patio furniture, and Christmas decorations in the storage lockers. Self-storage services are also useful during renovation of the house to temporarily store household items such as furniture, and moving boxes.
Classic Car and RV Owners
If you have one o ..
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Kitchen Deep Clean and De-clutter
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Some people like to begin their spring cleaning in the kitchen. The kitchen is the room that is usually used the most in a home. It is where your meals are prepared and keeping it clean and organized is a priority. Even though you may clean your kitchen daily, you still need to do that once a year deep clean that reaches the bottom of every drawer and the back of every one of the shelves.
For your kitchen spring cleaning, plan to empty every drawer and every shelf and wipe them clean. As you begin to put things back in place, take time to reconsider where things are being stored. Is there a deep drawer that you are always digging through to find things? Are all your baking pans together in one place? Perhaps moving some items to different areas will make your kitchen easier to work in.
Don’t forget to go through the items in your food pantry during your cleaning as well. Check for expiration dates. Throw out anything that is old. Reorganize this area too so that you can ..
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Spring Cleaning: Map It Out
Friday, April 22, 2011
With the snow melting and the weather beginning to warm, it is easy to get into the mood for spring cleaning. It is amazing how some sunshine and spring temperatures can motivate you to get things done.
In spite of our enthusiasm to get going on our spring cleaning, we can easily get bogged down in the immensity of the task. Where do I start, when every area of the house is in need of de-cluttering and deep cleaning?
The place to start is by simply sitting down and mapping out a plan. Make a list of the things that need to be done: Rooms and closets to be cleaned, packing away winter wear, window screens, carpet cleaning, window coverings. Determine which room will be your starting point and then make your list in the order in which you plan to accomplish your tasks. It’s amazing how empowered you can feel by simply having created that plan of action.
Next determine your plan of attack on your rooms. Always begin with the closets or storage spaces. It will be diffi ..
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Staging Helps Sell Your Home
Monday, April 18, 2011
When you decide to place your home on the real estate market, it is important to have it looking its best at all times. Professional stagers have come on the scene to give homeowners advice on to make their home more appealing to buyers.
The first tip these professionals always give is to de-clutter. Remove as much as possible from the home, to give it a more spacious feel. It also makes it easier to keep the home neat for home tours by potential buyers.
The trouble with removing items from your home is that you will need a place to store them in the meantime. Since no one can predict how long your home will be on the market, that can be a dilemma.
You may need access to some of those things while they are in storage. If furniture pieces are included in the items that you are storing, you may need more space than relatives or friends have to offer.
When you decide to place your home on the real estate market, it is important to have it looking its best at all ti ..
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Winnipeg Storage Auctions
Friday, April 01, 2011
One of the most frequently asked question that StorageVille receives is – “Do you hold storage auctions?” Yes, when a storage locker is abandoned the task is left to us to remove the contents by donating the items to charity and/or on occasion through auctions.
Demand for storage auctions have grown due to the popularity of television shows such as Storage Wars. Part of the appeal of these auctions are the possiblity of finding hidden treasures.
If you are interested in attending a storage auction, click here sign up for our Auction Alert (http://storageville.webidiotz.com/contact-us.html) and we will email you with the details of the next auction date. ..
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Storing and Caring for Vinyl Records
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Record collections are passed down through generations, built with a collector’s consideration, enjoyed in quiet contemplation and at raucous social events. Vinyl is a warm, textural listening experience, and steps must be taken to preserve it. Following a few basic principles will help to conserve your collection for present and future enjoyment.
Inventory. Depending on its size and/or value, you should prepare an inventory of your collection. Record the title, artist, date of release or date purchased (if known) and any other noteworthy information of each recording. Organize them in a way that makes sense for you – but keep it consistent.
Care. Keep your records clean. Dust and body oils can and cause poor sound quality and static. They damage the vinyl as well as the needles. Use cloths and brushes specially made for cleaning records; special chemicals are also available. The best, and easiest, way to clean a record is while it rotates on the turntable. Do ..
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Storing and Caring for Books
Monday, March 14, 2011
University texts, family heirlooms, classic novels and children’s stories – we collect a lot of books over the years. Regardless of how we come by our libraries, we find at some point that we have to store them away. Proper care and storage are essential to extending the life of your volumes. Here are some guidelines for doing it right.
Cleaning. If the book is extremely dirty, lightly vacuum with a brush attachment. For light to moderate amounts of dust and dirt, use a magnetic dry cloth. Hold the book firmly closed so dust doesn’t get between the pages and wipe the book from the spine outwards. Make sure there is nothing stashed between the pages of the book. Paper items and pressed flowers are acidic and damaging to the pages. Fasteners like paperclips can stain and tear.
Packing. Take an inventory of your books, noting the title, author, publisher, year, ISBN (if present) and any other information you find pertinent. An inventory will help you locate ind ..
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Storing Household Linens
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
There are two essential elements to caring for and preserving your linens: proper cleaning and proper storage. Before organizing and packing your linens and bedding away, it is important that they have been properly cleaned.
Remember to check the tags for washing instructions, but as a general rule, anything made from cotton can be laundered in the washing machine put in the dryer. Remove and fold items right after the cycle has ended to avoid wrinkling.
Bedding items like pillows and duvets should be washed in an oversized or industrial washing machine. You want these items to agitate freely and rinse properly. By
extension, make sure that the dryer you use is of adequate size. The duvet should tumble loosely so that the air can pass through it effectively. Select medium heat. You
don’t want to scorch the duvet. Shake it out between dryer cycles to fluff the fill. It may take 2-3 cycles to completely dry.
To maximize loft, add tennis balls in clean white cot ..
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