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Whether you are planning a big move or just doing some spring-cleaning, reserving a storage unit can be very beneficial. It not only frees up valuable space in your home, it also allows you to organize your items in a safe place until needed. Knowing these three things before renting a storage unit will ensure you reap all the benefits.

April means that it is time to start your home’s spring cleaning. Besides putting your winter gear in a self storage facility there are a plethora of activities you can do to get your home ready for the upcoming warm weather. Use this spring cleaning checklist to ensure you don’t miss a thing year.

When you are forced to park in the driveway because your garage has been taken over by tools and equipment it is time you consider mobile storage. You can rent EZ Pak Mobile Storage from Freedom Storage Rentals, the easy and convenient mobile storage units allow you free up space in your garage for the things that belong there, for example-vehicles. Once Freedom Storage Rentals drops off the secure and waterproof 8’ x 16’ portable storage containers you can begin to organize your tools, equipment, and working accessories.

Now that you and your family are settling in to a new 2012 routine you may have started to notice the clutter that accumulated throughout your home in 2011. Toys, clothes, shoes, books, dishes, magazines, and electronic devices can gather and make your life disorganized and hectic. Unfortunately it is hard to find a place for something, when something else has already began to take over that area. The problem with clutter is that it creeps on you. As your family grows, each member collects more stuff, and it continuously piles up year after year.

It’s hard to believe, but 2012 is already full swing. The prospect of having a fresh, new year before us is exciting. If you are feeling weighted down by the disorganization and clutter from 2011, you could benefit from taking a little time to get organized for the new year.

Now that the holidays are just around the corner, it’s about time to get those decorations up in and outside the house. The first step is getting last year’s lights and decorations out of your mobile storage or self storage unit. After this is done a great place to go for inspiration is the annual Lakemont Park and The Island Waterpark Holiday Lights on the Lake in Altoona, PA.

Buying a new home is exciting, but moving into the home can be a hassle. If you are downsizing, you might have to get rid of some belongings. You can sell your unused items, throw them away, or store them for later use.

Selling your home can be tough. The economy has caused a decrease in buyers for the housing market. Don’t make the process of selling your home harder by showing a cluttered home to potential buyers. Stage your home properly to entice prospective buyers. If you need help staging a home, a professional stager can help you stage it.