When it comes to storage, there are lots of options. You can rent large walk-in storage units from commercial businesses, or you can lease out a small space in an off-site facility. Both have pros and cons, including cost and convenience. If you’re looking for an in-between solution that will still give you the flexibility of self-storage but with more amenities, then consider this simple guide to organize your storage unit. A Simple Guide to Storage Units How to organize Your Unit If you rent a storage unit, you have to make sure it’s as organized as possible. If you make your storage unit lo ..read more

If you are looking to move away for a while or you are moving in with someone, then your fridge probably isn’t coming with you. Not to worry, we have created the guide that will allow you to store a fridge forever. Just follow these simple steps and you are set. How to Store a Fridge Find a Place | mean, if you are going to store it forever, you need a place to store it. Choose a self storage unit for this job, with cheap rates, you can store it for as long as you like. No need for a climate controlled unit either, fridges aren’t that temperature sensitive. Clean It Well Like, really, really g ..read more

Welcome to North Carolina, it’s hot it’s humid and when it rains it pours. The rain here can be unpredictable and it’s important to know how to combat it if it chooses your moving day. Don’t let a little rain ruin all of your things. Custom Self Storage knows how to survive a rainy moving day. Rainy Day Moving Tips It is important to note that if possible, you should wait for the rain to pass. Map It Out You know you home better than most, so make sure you know the route through it that you are going to take. Start by clearing any obstacles in your way, and make room for the big items tha ..read more

Summer is here, and what better time to tackle some renovation tasks that you have been putting off. These are some quick and easy home renovations that you can get done in a weekend or two! Quick & Easy Home Renovations Paint Touch Up’s No need to run out to the store for this one. Assuming you have extra cans of paint lying around from your last paint job. Go around your home with a roll of tape, sticky notes, etc. Mark each spot where the paint needs a touch-up. Once that’s done, go get your painting supplies and a small drop sheet. Walk around to each of the marked spots and touch them ..read more

Self Storage and online selling? That is right, selling on Craigslist and self storage go hand in hand. This is especially true if you have many items or large and bulky ones. But besides that, there are a ton of other reasons why you should choose self storage when selling items on Craigslist or eBay. Using Self Storage for Online Selling No need to store items you are going to sell at your home, they take up space you need and often times sit there for months. Safety We have all heard stories about people being robbed and murdered when selling on sites like Craigslist. Even though these even ..read more

Winston-Salem does have some wineries, and you may not know about them. You can find a full list of great local wineries right here.  But how do you store wine properly? Have no fear, Custom Self Storage is here to help! How to Properly Store Wine When storing wine, it’s called “Laying It Down”, simply means that unlike other spirits, when storing wine, you must lay the bottle on its side. Why? Keep reading. Temperature Wine is very, very sensitive to the elements and its important that you have the temperature in your unit controlled. What temperature do you want it to store? Between 7 a ..read more

If an unexpected disaster occurs, are you prepared? Natural disasters can occur in various forms and at any time. While you cannot predict everything, there are measures that can minimize the damage that incurs. We have five tips to help prepare you and your storage unit in case of disaster. Natural Disaster Preparation Have a protection plan for your storage unit Storage insurance is a great idea here. You can ask us to give you some great information on the best type of insurance. Do not assume the property’s insurance covers your goods, you are responsible for the protection of your store ..read more

Sometimes we just have a feeling of being cluttered. Whether it’s in our mind, or our home, it’s a feeling you can’t shake. We are the storage experts, and we think we can help you to start feeling normal and put that cluttered feeling at ease. Stop Feeling “Cluttered” Game Plan: One in, One out. From now on, you need a game plan, so you never feel cluttered again. This is an easy one, whenever you bring something new into your home, throw one thing out. This will help to keep a peaceful balance between in your home. If throwing things out is tough, use a storage unit as a middle ground. One t ..read more

If you are tired of the same old cleaning routine, we have a way for you to “hack” it. With these tips, you will wonder why you ever did your routine the old way. Keep reading to save yourself a ton of time and money. Cleaning Routine Hacks Smelly Towels You know what we are talking about, that smell that happens after a while with all towels. You don’t have to throw them out, and you should not be trying to “wash the smell away” using detergent. In fact, it’s the detergent that is what makes the smell. The leftover residue from laundry detergent causes mildew which smells. Instead, throw your ..read more

With everyone trying to get that summer body into shape before summer hits, the gyms are very busy and currently not the safest. If you are like us and hate everything about the gym, or just don’t have time to make it all the way to gym, this guide if for you. Learn how to create your own killer home gym. Create a KILLER Home Gym Pick A Space First thing is first, where are you going to put your home gym? Maybe your kids have moved out and their rooms are free, or the garage is unused. Whichever room you choose make sure it has two things, lots of room and a window. If you pick a room with not ..read more