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5 Ways to Maximize Space in a Studio Apartment

Living in a studio apartment in Haledon, NJ is a great way to save money. Unfortunately, you'll start to feel cramped after a while. Access Self Storage is here with five tips to make the most of the space in your apartment and how our storage units can help.

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What Amenities Should You Look for When Apartment Hunting?

Looking for an apartment in Norwood, NJ starts with scoping out the amenities of each place. With so many apartments to choose from, several factors may affect your final decision, such as the overall price and the available amenities. Access Self Storage is here to make your decision easier by giving you the top three apartment amenities to consider when looking for your new place.

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Paper or Plastic: When to Use Cardboard Boxes vs. Plastic Bins

When it comes to moving, you may want to choose plastic containers over corrugated cardboard boxes. However, plastic isn't always better in this case. Whether you're moving to Green Brook, NJ or storing your belongings in storage units, cardboard is the way to go. Access Self Storage has a few reasons why corrugated cardboard beats plastic totes every time.

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Downsizing? Self Storage Helps You Have the Best of Both Worlds

If you’ve lived in the same house for years, it can be hard to move into a new home even if it’s in the same city. However, a smaller place in Manalapan, NJ might be exactly what you need if the kids have finally moved out or your current home is too big to maintain these days. Access Self Storage has a few tips for downsizing your home and how our storage units can help.

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Multimedia to the Max: Organizing Your Books, Movies and More

It's no secret: People love multimedia. Whether it's DVDs, books, records, or CDs, it's easy to become a collector with so much multimedia out there, especially in North Brunswick, NJ where you can find retail stores around every corner. Unfortunately, it's easy to clutter your interior as you collect more and more things. At Access Self Storage, we understand that predicament. Here are a few of our favorite tips for keeping your multimedia collection under control and out of the way.

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Vinyl Collector? Here Are a Few Tips For Storing Records

There’s something about music on vinyl that simply sounds better than digital. Maybe it's the richness of the music or the way the needle brushes against the record that turns ordinary music-lovers into collectors. Although many vinyl records have survived for decades, they're still vulnerable to temperature damage – especially during the humid summers and frigid winters in Green Brook, NJ. As a collector, it pays to store your records properly if you want to cherish them for years to come.

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The Selection Process: Steps for Choosing the Right Storage Unit

Sometimes, you just run out of room in your home and need a place to store a few things. Whether clutter has you bogged down or you're moving into a smaller place in Norwood, NJ, storage units come in handy for keeping your items protected. Access Self Storage has some helpful tips to keep in mind if you're considering self storage for your belongings.

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How to Store Your Bike When Cycling Season Is Over

It might feel like fall has just arrived in North Brunswick, NJ, but it'll be over soon and stepping aside for winter to make its mark on the area. With biking season almost behind us, it's time to consider placing your bike in storage to protect it from the elements. Access Self Storage offers a few maintenance items you should keep in mind when putting it away for the winter.

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Hold Onto Your Nostalgia: Storage Solutions for Sentimental Items

Some items hold sentimental value, whether it's Grandma's pearls or a toy from your childhood. It can be hard to let certain things go – that is until they start cluttering your home. You don't have to sell or toss them aside just because they start to get in the way, though. Access Self Storage has several steps for taking advantage of our storage units in Congers, NY as you keep your items away from home.

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Tips for Getting Settled in Your Company’s Brand-New Office

Nothing beats watching your business grow – one day you're in a tiny office, and the next day you're moving into a bigger space. But setting up an office requires time and hard work, especially when you have to move in desks, computers and other heavy equipment. Whether it's your first or second office in Saddle Brook, NJ, Access Self Storage has a few tips for storing your items and setting up your new space with ease.

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