tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21111179027896960222024-03-17T19:59:33.437-07:00AAAAA Rent-A-Space has been a family owned and operated self storage company for over 50 years! We have locations in California (Foster City & Moraga) and Hawaii (Lahaina).5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.comBlogger237125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-45533997956307078782023-10-31T15:28:00.002-07:002023-10-31T15:28:44.728-07:00Navigating a November Move: How a Storage Unit Can Simplify Your Transition<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhr0ozENJXHlCfR1fWCYC2jKArvuUM4jY7w7O0vlnJBuEe4MFMxiXugxbSPc-YgNCNjeI_1dKNY522ybhYhWJi_CCbJkQL2rhEVycR1DuCCbOC8KRaRG6cLhgeq_fxOkybnylXlPyZYrBfS_3sZz4TjAD7h_zVU06YKw5IJfy0ZK35Thl087BCNdXVy0M/s3840/iStock-1460990606.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="3840" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfhr0ozENJXHlCfR1fWCYC2jKArvuUM4jY7w7O0vlnJBuEe4MFMxiXugxbSPc-YgNCNjeI_1dKNY522ybhYhWJi_CCbJkQL2rhEVycR1DuCCbOC8KRaRG6cLhgeq_fxOkybnylXlPyZYrBfS_3sZz4TjAD7h_zVU06YKw5IJfy0ZK35Thl087BCNdXVy0M/w640-h360/iStock-1460990606.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The transition of moving to a new home can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. There's something uniquely transformative about starting afresh, yet the logistical challenges are often daunting. When moving in the month of November, amidst the crisp air and changing leaves, there are added considerations that can make the process a bit more complex. However, one key ally that can significantly simplify this transition is a storage unit.</p><p>November, a month that marks the shift from autumn to winter, presents a unique set of challenges for those in the midst of relocating. Here's how a storage unit with us at 5A can be an invaluable asset in streamlining your November move:</p><h3 style="text-align: left;">1. Weather Considerations:</h3><p>November weather can be unpredictable, with fluctuating temperatures and potential precipitation. Storing your belongings in a secure, climate-controlled unit ensures that delicate items, such as electronics, wooden furniture, or artwork, are shielded from adverse weather conditions, preventing potential damage.</p><h3>2. Staging for Sale or Rental:</h3><p>For those looking to sell or rent out their current property, a storage unit offers the perfect temporary space to declutter and depersonalize the home. Storing excess furniture or personal items not only makes the property more appealing to potential buyers or renters but also facilitates easier cleaning and staging.</p><h3>3. Transition Period:</h3><p>In many cases, the timing of moving out and moving into a new residence doesn’t perfectly align. A storage unit acts as a convenient bridge during this transition. You can store your belongings safely while waiting for your new home to be ready, avoiding the stress of managing belongings in limbo.</p><h3>4. Seasonal Items Management:</h3><p>November marks the start of the holiday season. Having a storage unit allows you to rotate seasonal items, such as summer clothing, recreational gear, or holiday decorations, keeping your new home uncluttered and organized while still retaining access to these items when needed.</p><h3>5. Efficient Packing and Unpacking:</h3><p>Space is often limited during a move. Utilizing a storage unit helps streamline the packing and unpacking process by allowing you to sort and store items gradually. It eases the burden of unpacking everything at once in a new space, giving you time to organize and arrange belongings at your own pace.</p><h3>6. Flexibility and Security:</h3><p>Storage units provide a flexible solution, offering various sizes and rental terms. Whether you need short-term or long-term storage, there's a unit to suit your needs. Additionally, reputable storage facilities offer security measures to ensure the safety of your belongings, providing peace of mind during a hectic move.</p><p>As the colder weather settles in and the excitement of a new chapter beckons, having a storage unit can be a game-changer, streamlining your November move and making the process more manageable and organized.</p><p>In conclusion, a storage unit serves as a valuable tool in simplifying the moving process, particularly during the unique challenges of a November relocation. By providing a secure, flexible, and convenient space for your belongings, it eases the transition to a new home, allowing you to embrace this exciting change with less stress and more organization.</p><p>Whether you're moving across town or across the country, having a storage unit can turn what might be a daunting November move into a more seamless and manageable experience, helping you focus on the excitement of starting anew.</p><p>Remember, preparation and organization are key to a successful move, and a storage unit can be an essential component of that equation.</p><p> </p><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your</span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(zpw30qq5ympjey45e02hke55))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online</span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></div><p><b><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">The author generated this text in part with GPT-3, OpenAI’s
large-scale language-generation model. Upon generating draft language,
the author reviewed, edited, and revised the language to their own
liking and takes ultimate responsibility for the content of this
publication.</span></i></b></p>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-74518720065847210592023-05-25T13:19:00.005-07:002023-05-25T13:19:40.522-07:00Preparing to Move with the Help of a Storage Unit<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyOmKyOZFr4jJeSWGIwLoorp1rTmXwWz9pW80hhGqny0rk6nfmrQ96QBY-I4jq3Q0PlpSnQQZ31f90cjl0wQcCQC3swyCm32nc-IAbW8I279aMb6sY9o1v00uBuhLG032RUoHr2aIQUzin5Jf9RHQ9Yrv3P6HFrmesf_MppQOBoqbIqK9VWE4p-i53qg/s6592/iStock-1395748211.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4368" data-original-width="6592" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyOmKyOZFr4jJeSWGIwLoorp1rTmXwWz9pW80hhGqny0rk6nfmrQ96QBY-I4jq3Q0PlpSnQQZ31f90cjl0wQcCQC3swyCm32nc-IAbW8I279aMb6sY9o1v00uBuhLG032RUoHr2aIQUzin5Jf9RHQ9Yrv3P6HFrmesf_MppQOBoqbIqK9VWE4p-i53qg/w640-h424/iStock-1395748211.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Moving can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming if you aren't completely prepared. Whether you're moving across town or across the country, there are a lot of details to consider, including finding a new home, packing your belongings, and coordinating logistics. In this blog post, we'll provide some tips on how to prepare for a move and make the process as smooth as possible.</p><b><span> </span>1. Make an inventory of your items</b><p style="text-align: left;">Before you start packing, it's important to create an inventory of all the items you'll be moving. This will help you keep track of your belongings and ensure that nothing gets lost or left behind. Consider using a spreadsheet or a moving app to keep track of your items, including their condition and any special instructions for handling them.</p><b><span> </span>2. Choose the right size storage unit</b><p style="text-align: left;">If you'll be storing some of your belongings during the move, it's important to choose the right size storage unit. Any one of our storage professionals can help you determine the appropriate size based on the number and size of your items. Remember to factor in any furniture or large items that will need to be stored.</p><b><span> </span>3. Pack items correctly</b><p style="text-align: left;">Packing your belongings correctly is key to ensuring they arrive at your new home safely. Consider investing in sturdy boxes, packing tape, and bubble wrap or packing paper. Label each box with its contents and the room it belongs in to make unpacking easier. Be sure to also pack fragile items carefully and consider using wardrobe boxes for clothing.<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span> </span><b>4. Load the storage unit strategically</b> </p><p style="text-align: left;">When it comes time to load your
belongings into the storage unit, it's important to do so strategically.
Place heavy items on the bottom and lighter items on top to prevent
damage, and use furniture pads or blankets to protect delicate items.
Leave a clear path in the middle of the unit for easy access to your
belongings. </p><b><span> </span>5. Notify utilities and other service providers</b><p style="text-align: left;">Before you move, be sure to notify your utilities and other service providers of your change of address. This includes your electricity, gas, water, internet, and phone providers, as well as your bank, credit card companies, and any subscription services you use.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1H8RRpsytljgvnkSRiBXbR1GkcJqSdJwHIgRkfCEutpQe4YzwJsazS9J8-dAGV5bfU6e33EvVBCoKMHaaEnsNY3SJ3JOpsfS0tdnjE82F5sJXKLn08gq80R0lf3RebufQz7ALOHT1L_XDDHDJb_qVs2W546HRns-N1RIdH6Y28nyXg2jW1OiJNUt0lQ/s7952/iStock-1397373446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5304" data-original-width="7952" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1H8RRpsytljgvnkSRiBXbR1GkcJqSdJwHIgRkfCEutpQe4YzwJsazS9J8-dAGV5bfU6e33EvVBCoKMHaaEnsNY3SJ3JOpsfS0tdnjE82F5sJXKLn08gq80R0lf3RebufQz7ALOHT1L_XDDHDJb_qVs2W546HRns-N1RIdH6Y28nyXg2jW1OiJNUt0lQ/w640-h426/iStock-1397373446.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><b><span> 6</span>. Plan for the day of the move</b><p>On the day of the move, plan ahead to ensure everything goes smoothly. Have a plan for how items will be loaded onto the moving truck, and ensure that all boxes and items are labeled correctly. Consider having snacks and drinks on hand for yourself and the movers, and be sure to take a final walkthrough of your old home to ensure nothing has been left behind.</p><p>In conclusion, by following these tips, you can make your move as smooth and stress-free as possible. Remember to take your time and plan ahead, and don't be afraid to ask for help from friends, family, or professionals if you need it. With the right preparation and organization, you can enjoy a successful move to your new home.</p><p> </p><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your</span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(zpw30qq5ympjey45e02hke55))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online</span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></div><p> </p>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-82426760734895855062023-05-08T16:14:00.000-07:002023-05-08T16:14:12.031-07:00How a Clean Space Affects Mental Health<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF6gt087VhNNTC7_kQ4XeyndZ5q78GMMqTB7dX5pG_PgKxem3H49C07kOAaLofvc6-5XB77LSYT1iERi7MWXgEvbeuZfqdQsDZQZCNmPN5Hb68BzUVi14ePXNOFGXhOeOLrg8HXKi-xGOwbEGo4rBuaPLbu3-VH3lSE6X_lMxK4XabIFgz_UtqJu5cJQ/s6240/iStock-1394449576.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF6gt087VhNNTC7_kQ4XeyndZ5q78GMMqTB7dX5pG_PgKxem3H49C07kOAaLofvc6-5XB77LSYT1iERi7MWXgEvbeuZfqdQsDZQZCNmPN5Hb68BzUVi14ePXNOFGXhOeOLrg8HXKi-xGOwbEGo4rBuaPLbu3-VH3lSE6X_lMxK4XabIFgz_UtqJu5cJQ/w640-h426/iStock-1394449576.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Since storing your stuff if our business, 5A Rent-A-Space understands the importance of decluttering your living space and how it can improve your mental health. In this blog post, we'll explore how cleaning your house and storing
items in self-storage units can not only make your living space more
functional, but also benefit your mental well-being. We've researched
the science behind this topic and are excited to share our findings with
you. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and learn how a little spring
cleaning can go a long way in improving your mental health!</p><ol><li><b>Reduces stress and anxiety</b></li></ol><p>Clutter can be a source of stress and anxiety, as it can make it difficult to focus and relax in your own home. Cleaning your house and storing items in self-storage units can help reduce stress and anxiety by providing a sense of control over your living space.</p><p>According to a study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, people who described their homes as cluttered had higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol than those who described their homes as restful and restorative. Cleaning and decluttering can help create a calming and peaceful environment that promotes relaxation and reduces stress.</p><ol start="2"><li><b>Improves productivity</b></li></ol><p>A cluttered home can make it difficult to be productive and focused, which can contribute to feelings of frustration and anxiety. When you clean your house and store items in self-storage units, you're creating a more organized living space that can help improve your productivity and mental clarity.</p><p>A study published in the Journal of Neuroscience found that clutter can decrease performance and increase stress levels. By organizing your living space, you're making it easier to focus and complete tasks, which can help improve your mental well-being.</p><ol start="3"><li><b>Enhances creativity</b></li></ol><p>A clean and organized living space can also enhance creativity. When you're surrounded by clutter, it can be difficult to think creatively and come up with new ideas. Cleaning your house and storing items in self-storage units can help you create a more inspiring and creative environment.</p><p>A study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that a clean and organized workspace can promote a sense of control and increase creativity. By creating a clean and organized living space, you're making it easier to think creatively and come up with new ideas.</p><p> </p><p>The evidence is clear, acleaning your house and storing items in self-storage units can have a positive impact on your mental well-being by reducing stress and anxiety, improving productivity, enhancing creativity, and boosting mood. At 5A Rent-A-Space, we offer a variety of storage options to help you create a more organized and inspiring living space. Contact us today to learn more about our variety of self-storage solutions!<br /></p><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your</span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(zpw30qq5ympjey45e02hke55))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online</span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></div><p><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sources:</span></b></p><ul><li><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Saxbe, D. E., Repetti, R. L., & Nishina, A. (2008). Marital satisfaction, recovery from work, and diurnal cortisol among men and women. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 34(11), 1451-1461.</span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Roster, C. A., Ferrari, J. R., & Jurkat, M. P. (2010). The dark side of home: Assessing possession ‘clutter’on subjective well-being. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 30(2), 268-281.</span></b></li><li><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Boyce, P., Brown, C., & Moore, K. (2013). An experimental investigation of workplace clutter's effects on stress and well-being. Journal of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Economics, 6(3), 167-173.</span></b></li></ul>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-7893681129696445242023-04-06T12:18:00.003-07:002023-04-12T10:58:31.112-07:00Why April is the Best Month to Store Your Stuff<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrKLsHVyDKoaf_5w-mTCwlKca4pKys8nEDAUx0n0qeY-zsi4xMf4HFtqnat_UnvztepQdVFSTWGnrhtQXajmxyXMNBbLwGiGX3Jo2eRUS2K7UvAhVSNbrmrbBsx6RCOutTiALhUABhNm2eTu9kIfmA8G_PoaYz9l9zgke_utCs-frhQ17QCk0KAO79w/s7778/iStock-1315338184.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5188" data-original-width="7778" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrKLsHVyDKoaf_5w-mTCwlKca4pKys8nEDAUx0n0qeY-zsi4xMf4HFtqnat_UnvztepQdVFSTWGnrhtQXajmxyXMNBbLwGiGX3Jo2eRUS2K7UvAhVSNbrmrbBsx6RCOutTiALhUABhNm2eTu9kIfmA8G_PoaYz9l9zgke_utCs-frhQ17QCk0KAO79w/w640-h426/iStock-1315338184.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><p></p><div class="flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3"><div class="min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap"><div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"><p>As the month of April rolls in, many people find themselves in the midst of spring cleaning and decluttering their homes. It's a time to clear out the old and make way for the new, but what happens when you have items that you don't necessarily want to get rid of but don't have enough space for in your home? This is where a storage unit can come in handy.</p><p><b>Here are a few reasons why a storage unit would be a good idea in the month of April:</b></p><ol><li><p><b>Seasonal Storage:</b> As the winter season comes to a close and spring arrives, it's time to
pack away your winter clothing, heavy coats, boots, and other seasonal
items. These items can take up a significant amount of closet or storage
space in your home, leaving little room for your spring and summer
clothing. A storage unit can provide a convenient and secure solution for storing
your winter items during the spring and summer months. By renting a
storage unit, you can safely store your winter clothes, boots, and other
seasonal items until you need them again.</p></li><li><p><b>Home Renovations:</b> Home renovations can be exciting and transformative, but they can also
be messy and disruptive. Renovations often require the removal of
furniture and other household items to make room for the construction
process, and this can leave you with a cramped and cluttered living
space. This is where a storage unit can come in handy. When you rent a storage unit, you have a secure and climate-controlled
space to store your belongings while the renovations are being done.
This can help to protect your furniture and other items from dust,
debris, and potential damage that can occur during construction.</p></li><li><p><b>Spring Cleaning:</b> Spring is often seen as the perfect time for a deep cleaning and
decluttering of the home. However, it's common to come across items that
you don't necessarily want to get rid of but don't have enough space
for in your home. This is where a storage unit can come in handy. When decluttering your home, it's important to assess which items you
use frequently and which items you use infrequently. For items that fall
into the infrequent use category, renting a storage unit can be a good
option. This can include items such as seasonal clothing, sporting
equipment, or sentimental items like old family heirlooms that you may
not want to part with, but don't have space for in your home.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBtEjgANJCoeNm801D0EuixBafrfgkntfbF0rAA5D3Jy_dAGOIupp6KDmWJjKzKYo9reCswcyHzJ8EN2PFi1yzAgqQzwcgZzmDx1qcqcxfJrJYg65oscFtbzN5CiNoVgj7qi7zgVySO7eph-7lEeHwvZ-Vyl7sf1xfGsSNVcqYenjO351llsT_dNbtw/s8192/iStock-1346166798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5464" data-original-width="8192" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlBtEjgANJCoeNm801D0EuixBafrfgkntfbF0rAA5D3Jy_dAGOIupp6KDmWJjKzKYo9reCswcyHzJ8EN2PFi1yzAgqQzwcgZzmDx1qcqcxfJrJYg65oscFtbzN5CiNoVgj7qi7zgVySO7eph-7lEeHwvZ-Vyl7sf1xfGsSNVcqYenjO351llsT_dNbtw/w400-h266/iStock-1346166798.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p></li><li><p><b>Moving:</b> Spring is a popular time for people to move, whether it's to a new home or just to a new city or state. A storage unit can be a great place to store your belongings during the moving process, especially if you need to temporarily store your items before you can move into your new home. Furthermore, renting a storage unit can help to simplify the moving process by
providing a secure and convenient place to store your belongings.
Instead of rushing to pack and move everything at once, you can take
your time and move your belongings in stages. This can help to reduce
stress and make the process more manageable.</p></li><li><p><b>Business Storage:</b> If you run a business, a storage unit can be a great place to store excess inventory or equipment. This can help to free up space in your office or warehouse and can also provide a secure location for your items. Whether it is used for seasonal items to be sold in the future, or for archiving of records, a storage unit can be a valuable asset for old and new businesses alike.<br /></p></li></ol><p>In conclusion, a storage unit can be a great option for people who need extra space to store their belongings. Whether you're decluttering, renovating, moving, or running a business, a storage unit can provide a safe and secure place to store your items until you need them again. So if you find yourself in need of extra storage space this April, consider renting a storage unit.</p><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your</span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(zpw30qq5ympjey45e02hke55))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online</span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></div><p> </p></div></div></div>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-12556401370029579162023-02-17T12:36:00.003-08:002023-02-17T12:36:31.013-08:00How a Storage Unit can Help with Spring Cleaning<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3ol24LqxmPbPPArOqjR_pBAOBcm3oxjiNx1G7vYXbjIoX6x5QAzy_lF9S3wsVgY6zb7FanUcW09YRb51PvRYY7rIcmPvsl4ltqVpKL1uUoBMjoXo32h0qVRs8Ma3w5IlLIG3jttewhKF-903IBZzvgek1nf2iVIj6oDcmsCQJpuppiJgvJnFI-dArA/s8192/iStock-1453789221.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5464" data-original-width="8192" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3ol24LqxmPbPPArOqjR_pBAOBcm3oxjiNx1G7vYXbjIoX6x5QAzy_lF9S3wsVgY6zb7FanUcW09YRb51PvRYY7rIcmPvsl4ltqVpKL1uUoBMjoXo32h0qVRs8Ma3w5IlLIG3jttewhKF-903IBZzvgek1nf2iVIj6oDcmsCQJpuppiJgvJnFI-dArA/w640-h426/iStock-1453789221.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3"><div class="min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-4 whitespace-pre-wrap"><div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"><p>Spring is the perfect time to declutter your home and get organized. After months of hunkering down for the winter, the arrival of spring often brings a renewed sense of energy and motivation to tackle those long overdue cleaning and organization projects. One tool that can be particularly helpful in this process is a storage unit. Storage units can provide a temporary or long-term solution for storing items that are taking up valuable space in your home, giving you the space you need to get your home in order.</p><p>Here are some of the ways that a storage unit can help with spring cleaning:</p><ol><li><b>Creating Space for Cleaning</b></li></ol><p>One of the main challenges of spring cleaning is finding the space to actually clean. Often, the clutter in our homes can be so overwhelming that it's difficult to even get started. A storage unit can help alleviate this problem by giving you a place to temporarily store items that are in the way. This will allow you to move furniture, vacuum floors, and deep clean without tripping over piles of stuff.</p><ol start="2"><li><b>Storing Seasonal Items</b></li></ol><p>Another challenge of spring cleaning is dealing with seasonal items. Winter gear, holiday decorations, and other seasonal items can take up a lot of space in your home when they're not in use. A storage unit is a great place to store these items until they're needed again. This will free up valuable space in your home and make it easier to keep your home organized throughout the year.</p><ol start="3"><li><b>Sorting and Organizing</b></li></ol><p>Spring cleaning often involves going through your belongings and getting rid of things you no longer need or want. A storage unit can be a helpful tool in this process because it provides a neutral location to sort and organize your items. Instead of cluttering up your home with piles of items to donate or sell, you can move them to a storage unit and deal with them at your own pace.</p><ol start="4"><li><b>Downsizing</b></li></ol><p>Spring is also a popular time for downsizing, whether it's moving to a smaller home or simply decluttering to create a more minimalist lifestyle. A storage unit can be a helpful tool in this process because it allows you to store items that you want to keep but don't have room for in your current home. This can make it easier to make the transition to a smaller space without having to part with cherished belongings.</p><ol start="5"><li><b>Reducing Stress</b></li></ol><p>Clutter in the home can be a major source of stress. It can be overwhelming and create a feeling of chaos in your living space. A storage unit can help reduce this stress by providing a solution for excess items that are cluttering up your home. When you have a clean and organized living space, it can create a sense of calm and peace, making it easier to relax and enjoy your home.</p><ol start="6"><li><b>Protecting Valuable Items</b></li></ol><p>Finally, a storage unit can be a great way to protect valuable items that you don't use on a regular basis. Items such as family heirlooms, collectibles, or antique furniture can be stored in a storage unit to protect them from damage or theft. This can give you peace of mind knowing that your cherished belongings are safe and secure.</p><p><b>When it comes to using a storage unit for spring cleaning, there are a few tips to keep in mind:</b></p><ul><li><b>Make a plan:</b> Before renting a storage unit, make a plan for what you want to store and how long you will need the unit. This will help ensure that you choose the right size unit and don't end up paying for more space than you need.</li><li><b>Label everything:</b> When packing items for storage, be sure to label everything clearly. This will make it easier to find items when you need them and will help you avoid the frustration of having to dig through boxes to find what you're looking for.</li><li><b>Choose a secure facility:</b> When choosing a storage facility, be sure to choose one that values the security of your stuff as much as you do. 5A Rent-A-Space places security above all else, so when you store with us you can rest easy knowing that your things are safe and sound.</li></ul><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your</span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(zpw30qq5ympjey45e02hke55))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online</span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></div><p> </p></div></div></div>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-10617329971152557822023-02-02T16:22:00.004-08:002023-02-02T16:32:08.631-08:00The Surprising Benefits of Having a Clean House for Your Romantic Relationship<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhifP5krU1RkHBAw1iTYOaVXgb8TfYDjf-bx6p1QX5r0CYYbU-nKh21Gzg291S5xwLAYwIO0DVqSO2jqsllvs1TRdcMar6eEc-OgbtsBCbRt-1UJ5osobb-o8VY3J0e8p0h-vrSNUvbyuIsxV9ftfxoZ9kU75SDNwKe8gwej9CQlzZL4_iX-LiHU2uiFQ/s5760/iStock-626197084.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3840" data-original-width="5760" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhifP5krU1RkHBAw1iTYOaVXgb8TfYDjf-bx6p1QX5r0CYYbU-nKh21Gzg291S5xwLAYwIO0DVqSO2jqsllvs1TRdcMar6eEc-OgbtsBCbRt-1UJ5osobb-o8VY3J0e8p0h-vrSNUvbyuIsxV9ftfxoZ9kU75SDNwKe8gwej9CQlzZL4_iX-LiHU2uiFQ/w640-h426/iStock-626197084.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">What is the Connection Between Cleanliness and Romance?</h3><p dir="auto">Cleanliness and romance may seem like two completely unrelated concepts, but in reality, they are closely connected. Cleanliness can be a powerful tool for creating an atmosphere of romance and intimacy. It is often said that cleanliness is next to godliness, but it can also be the key to a successful romantic relationship. In this article, we will explore how cleanliness can help foster feelings of love and appreciation between two people.</p><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">The Impact of A Tidy Home on Communication and Intimacy</h3><p dir="auto">Keeping a clean house is an important part of creating a positive environment for couples. </p><p dir="auto">A clean house is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it can also help create a peaceful and stress-free atmosphere for couples. Keeping a clean house allows couples to spend more quality time together without being distracted by messes and clutter. Additionally, having a clean home can help improve communication between couples as it eliminates distractions that can lead to arguments.</p><p dir="auto">A clean home can help reduce stress, improve communication, and create a more inviting atmosphere for spending time together. With the right tools and techniques, couples can make sure their home is neat and organized, allowing them to focus on enjoying each other's company.</p><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Strategies to Keep Your Home Neat and Organized Without Much Effort</h3><p dir="auto">Keeping your home neat and organized can be a daunting task, but with the right strategies in place it doesn’t have to be. From investing in storage solutions to making use of vertical space, there are many ways to keep your home looking neat and organized without spending too much time or effort. Here are some strategies you can use to keep your home neat and organized without much effort.</p><p dir="auto">1. Create a cleaning routine</p><p dir="auto">Creating a regular cleaning routine can help you stay on top of chores and keep your home organized. Set aside specific times each week to do necessary chores such as vacuuming, dusting, and wiping down surfaces. Having a routine will make it easier to keep up with the tasks and make sure they don’t pile up.</p><p dir="auto">2. Make a schedule</p><p dir="auto">Creating a schedule is an effective way to ensure that your home remains clean and organized. Make a list of tasks that need to be done each day, week, or month, and make sure to stick to it. This will help you stay on top of the tidying up process, while also allowing you to make sure your home stays in order.</p><p dir="auto">3. Have a place for everything</p><p dir="auto">Assign a specific spot for all of your items, such as a specific drawer for keys, a hook for coats, and a shelf for books. This will help you keep your home organized and make it easier to find things when you need them.</p><p dir="auto"> </p><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your</span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(zpw30qq5ympjey45e02hke55))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online</span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></div><p dir="auto"> </p>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-30182568083041509182022-12-21T12:28:00.001-08:002022-12-21T12:28:09.986-08:00The Complete Guide to Storage Units and How They Can Help You with Your New Year's Resolution<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp4X5bZ3XODvbrtupbln6FhFRElbcMGL_skDilwClBEs9y5DWMt15KV0-SQEQiU1X5aLLt6YafbJFoDBezDoKRaLx7HBGhhzZ-YOOeVPe8rnwcSX4lutofW6rI98VmWBamT1BcfnxhOr05Bzsr-xV8N3vRbjbmrnbEc37E5WFitxsNrA6qaeHGKFEIBQ/s6240/iStock-1434268258.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4160" data-original-width="6240" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp4X5bZ3XODvbrtupbln6FhFRElbcMGL_skDilwClBEs9y5DWMt15KV0-SQEQiU1X5aLLt6YafbJFoDBezDoKRaLx7HBGhhzZ-YOOeVPe8rnwcSX4lutofW6rI98VmWBamT1BcfnxhOr05Bzsr-xV8N3vRbjbmrnbEc37E5WFitxsNrA6qaeHGKFEIBQ/w640-h427/iStock-1434268258.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">How Can a Storage Unit Help You Meet Your New Year's Resolutions?</h3><p dir="auto">You may have made a list of resolutions for the New Year and are now looking for ways to keep them.For many of us, one of our consistent resolutions is to get more organized and keep our homes clean. When space is limited, an easy way to achieve this goal is by renting a storage unit.<br /></p><p dir="auto">When you store your belongings in a storage unit, you’ll be able to stay organized and declutter your home. You’ll also be able to save money on rent or mortgage payments by giving your living space back.</p><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">The Benefits of Renting a Storage Unit</h3><p dir="auto">Storage units provide a safe and secure place to store your valuables. They are perfect for people who are looking for an affordable way to store items that they don’t use on a regular basis.</p><p dir="auto">There are many benefits of renting a storage unit. Some of the most important ones include:</p><p dir="auto">- Storage units can keep your items safe and secure</p><p dir="auto">- Storage units can give you the freedom to store things that you don’t use on a regular basis without taking up space in your home or office</p><p dir="auto">- Storage units can help you save money by keeping you from having to buy a larger home or office</p><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheEG0L0c6_YRsRYcOL6DNXVse6UIk_khkRL78_wW2vtQszyNlNUNAQ_9u1GQDf9VnDfq5bqgxvKYaMriBCzrEcwb9Ow-yg68WEjfDQK0yBiIq_RwBdIDQ271FrxJ7RYzAs98wBzFOvYVKWtMbD-aDX6nEPv1-7w_YPHCfT-jVBL8cam4YtnoDEzEX8PA/s7952/iStock-1390776282.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5304" data-original-width="7952" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheEG0L0c6_YRsRYcOL6DNXVse6UIk_khkRL78_wW2vtQszyNlNUNAQ_9u1GQDf9VnDfq5bqgxvKYaMriBCzrEcwb9Ow-yg68WEjfDQK0yBiIq_RwBdIDQ271FrxJ7RYzAs98wBzFOvYVKWtMbD-aDX6nEPv1-7w_YPHCfT-jVBL8cam4YtnoDEzEX8PA/w640-h426/iStock-1390776282.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>How a Self-Storage Unit Can Help You Declutter Your Home Faster and More Efficiently</h3><p dir="auto">Decluttering your home can be a daunting and time-consuming task. It can take hours or days to go through every nook and cranny of your house, getting rid of the things that you don't need. However, if you use a self-storage unit to declutter your home, you can save yourself a lot of time and reduce the stress that comes with this process.</p><p dir="auto">Self-storage units are an excellent way to declutter your home because they allow you to store items in one place and keep them out of sight. You can also rent these units for as long as you want, so they're perfect if you want to stay in one location for a while or move somewhere else later on down the road. This means that if you're looking for a way to declutter your home without having to do all the work yourself, self-storage units are an excellent option!<br /></p><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your</span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(zpw30qq5ympjey45e02hke55))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online</span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></div><p dir="auto"> </p><p dir="auto"> </p><p dir="auto"> </p>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-7625599472003193682022-10-31T15:00:00.001-07:002022-10-31T15:00:35.201-07:00Using a Storage Unit to Store Your Halloween Decorations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNy1XQ8oERptQzOgEgzO2ZSHOCzv9MjQQl6hjz_bTrEHwdmsVIWkwdag0WFCVUKLKH8M2Vl6QTW44wYJTAcpRKVcHj0cVFBwmNznqQgeRkNLYq6mSdxrOGN481wdB55vDkOZZEdcnibdwMDM_fUx_imvuz3ynNMnkA0INHuqdAtfNNDrjMvMSeZKfydA/s7000/iStock-846878280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4666" data-original-width="7000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNy1XQ8oERptQzOgEgzO2ZSHOCzv9MjQQl6hjz_bTrEHwdmsVIWkwdag0WFCVUKLKH8M2Vl6QTW44wYJTAcpRKVcHj0cVFBwmNznqQgeRkNLYq6mSdxrOGN481wdB55vDkOZZEdcnibdwMDM_fUx_imvuz3ynNMnkA0INHuqdAtfNNDrjMvMSeZKfydA/w640-h426/iStock-846878280.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Why You Shouldn't Throw Away Your Halloween Decorations</h3><p dir="auto">Halloween is a time for fun and spooky decorations. But what do you do with them after the holiday has passed?</p><p dir="auto">The answer is simple: don't throw them away! With the sometimes high up-front pricing of Halloween decorations, saving them for future use is clearly the right call! And beyond that, there are many ways to reuse your decorations year-round.</p><p dir="auto">One of the best ways to reuse your decorations is to turn them into Christmas ornaments. You can renovate some of the less spooky decorations and turn them into a way to celebrate the winter holidays!</p><p dir="auto">Another option is to make some DIY Halloween crafts. You can use old Halloween decorations as a starting point for something new. Some fake fall leaves can easily become the starting point for a holiday wreath!</p><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">How to Store Your Decorations Nice and Neatly</h3><p dir="auto">When it comes to storing your decorations, there are a few things you should consider. What type of decorations do you have? Are they big or small? Do you have a lot or just a few? Once you know the answers to these questions, it will be easier to come up with a better storage plan.</p><p dir="auto">You may have to get creative when it comes to storing your decorations. You can use bins, baskets and other containers that are easy to stack and store. If you want something more decorative, try using old suitcases or even vintage trunks that can be seen as decoration themselves.</p><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Top Tips For Storing Your Halloween Decorations Safely In A Storage Unit</h3><p dir="auto">Here are some of the top tips for storing your holiday items safely in a storage unit:</p><p dir="auto">1) Label all items clearly so you know what is inside. Next year when you're pulling everything <br /></p><p dir="auto">2) Keep your storage unit clean and tidy.</p><p dir="auto">3) Store your items away from chemicals, paint, and other hazardous materials.</p><p dir="auto">4) Be mindful of the temperature and humidity levels of your storage unit.</p><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your</span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(zpw30qq5ympjey45e02hke55))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online</span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></div><p dir="auto"> </p><p dir="auto"> </p><p dir="auto"> </p><p dir="auto"></p><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"></h3>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-86542348712118934982022-10-19T13:27:00.001-07:002022-10-19T13:27:45.511-07:00The Definitive Guide to Packing Tips for a Quick Move<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPO6EeVz_CWgfgSP_qzcpRaSRy-nLz0QiOi-AHF9kdykeEipYF4-9H7nfTd49Gglo7JQKfxiSDs-C-L0e3pI9cRpFcbK6gHUzzllb1asNo_Dsa6qh2-1gw4avbbIpJEFoL7XHBIQRNn6jTChOtWGDCZ7dv7yJKFlEPjeG02d89a3kYBQekr-1hHdRPSA/s6720/iStock-1254428711.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4480" data-original-width="6720" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPO6EeVz_CWgfgSP_qzcpRaSRy-nLz0QiOi-AHF9kdykeEipYF4-9H7nfTd49Gglo7JQKfxiSDs-C-L0e3pI9cRpFcbK6gHUzzllb1asNo_Dsa6qh2-1gw4avbbIpJEFoL7XHBIQRNn6jTChOtWGDCZ7dv7yJKFlEPjeG02d89a3kYBQekr-1hHdRPSA/w640-h427/iStock-1254428711.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Top Packing Tips for a Successful Move</h3><p dir="auto">Moving can be a stressful time and it is important to have everything organized. Here are some tips on how to pack your items in the most efficient way.</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Pack clothes in plastic bags so they don't get dirty or wet. Use them as you go along packing, then seal them up and label the bag with the date you packed it, what is inside, and where it goes in your new home.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Use boxes for heavy items that you may need to transport like books, dishes or furniture. Label each box with its contents so that you know what is inside when unpacking at your new home.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Try not to overstuff boxes with heavy items because this will make them difficult to move around and can cause unnecessary damage during transit.</li></ul><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Top 3 Packing Mistakes You're Probably Making that Cost You Time and Money!</h3><p dir="auto">There are many things to think about and plan for when packing. Here are the top 3 mistakes that people make when packing for a move:</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Not planning ahead</li><ul><li>One of the most common mistakes that is made when packing is not considering the space that you will be moving into in the future. Are you sizing up? Sizing down? Depending on this, you may need to take some time to plan out how your new space will accommodate the stuff you currently have. If you feel like you have too much, then a storage space would be a great temporary solution.<br /></li></ul></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Not checking the weather forecast</li><ul><li>Moving in inclement weather is something that no one should be forced to do. So if at all possible, make sure that the day of your move is as temperate as it can be.<br /></li></ul></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li> Bringing too much stuff with them</li><ul><li>Moving is a perfect opportunity to take a good, hard look at your stuff and determine whether or not you really need it. A lot of the time, that decision is not quite so simple. So for anything in between something you would use daily and something that you would never use, consider a storage unit to keep it safe for when that time comes. <br /></li></ul></ul><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto">Packing Mistakes You Definitely Shouldn't Make in Your New Home!</h3><p dir="auto">When you are planning to move into a new home, you want everything to be perfect. The last thing you want is to find out that there are packing mistakes that you should have avoided.</p><p dir="auto">The following is a list of the most common unpacking mistakes that people make when they move into their new homes:</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Not labeling boxes before moving them in: This will make it difficult for you and your family members to find things when moving in or out of the house.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Putting all your boxes together: This can lead to confusion and frustration because it will be hard for everyone to find what they need.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Putting too many things in one room: This can put pressure on the walls and floor which can cause damage over time.</li></ul><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Moving furniture without help: You may not know how much weight your furniture can support, so it's best if someone helps you with this task.</li></ul><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"> Where to Turn When Packing Seems Overwhelming</h3><p data-pm-slice="1 1 []" style="text-align: left;">Packing up and moving is a complicated process for anyone. So when the time comes for you to move your stuff and you could use a little more breathing room, consider a storage space with us at 5A. Even a short term rental can give you some more time to decide what you truly want to keep.<br /></p><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your</span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(zpw30qq5ympjey45e02hke55))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online</span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></div><h3 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" dir="auto"></h3><p> </p>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-4780873700238587942020-11-20T16:26:00.002-08:002020-11-20T16:26:33.383-08:00How to Host Thanksgiving with Social Distancing<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZn3vbWpE7okJLtSYNOxBzFTeSZGQEU9KwzdDpRt8Mvlh9cpL4UQ4MmOV8q_mf8q2uKpnkdtA2125gehj6LY2qt7ROsNdj0c1sLqISXLuLpQtaMTfaVsxpRa3W78awoM8kTmCVEYOH-VND/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZn3vbWpE7okJLtSYNOxBzFTeSZGQEU9KwzdDpRt8Mvlh9cpL4UQ4MmOV8q_mf8q2uKpnkdtA2125gehj6LY2qt7ROsNdj0c1sLqISXLuLpQtaMTfaVsxpRa3W78awoM8kTmCVEYOH-VND/w540-h362/pexels-alexy-almond-3756523.jpg" width="540" /></a></div><p>With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many of us are wondering just how this family-oriented holiday will go with Covid-19 on the rise once again. A holiday based so firmly on the concepts of sharing space, food, and affection with family members is unfortunately a risk in 2020, but that does not mean we need to cancel it entirely. There are a number of ways we can lower our Covid risk while still maintaining the spirit of the holiday as a whole.</p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Tips on Throwing a Socially Distanced Thanksgiving</span></span></h3><p style="text-align: left;">Here are a couple of tips and techniques that you can employ to keep your Thanksgiving safe but still fun.</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7RuMX53Ofa9QwSHgVCNUhwxhTtVT6MbyB75WDhPIPaV2u-Kc54PbtpJu9at9h76o6BDsjAAjbpfCfxPRF2lm6HirbN5rGte9LPAcM1LWA59-C2cZCzsRcXSAnHMTjNzcZCWIjW4JrPi01/" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7RuMX53Ofa9QwSHgVCNUhwxhTtVT6MbyB75WDhPIPaV2u-Kc54PbtpJu9at9h76o6BDsjAAjbpfCfxPRF2lm6HirbN5rGte9LPAcM1LWA59-C2cZCzsRcXSAnHMTjNzcZCWIjW4JrPi01/w325-h217/image.png" width="325" /></a></div><b>Be conscious in the Days Leading Up: </b>The most important step to take to make sure your Thanksgiving gathering is safe is of course the most obvious one. Be extra careful in the few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving day. Cut down on unnecessary trips and minimize extended contact with people outside of your social bubble. And of course, make sure everyone who will be attending is honest with each other about how they are feeling health wise. Any sort of symptoms should prompt the people experiencing them to stay home and either call or Facetime into the dinner.<div><br /></div><div><br /><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; display: inline !important; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkWjJEFHm7BMb6gBSaR8hQaqi2HhOZ9RjM7-Iz5lmqXmGnPX0A0Oh31WyiCVQ2mhb1zLdSg569jVrMseA0UqP42KehL6t8rkSc1_5rUJVdBv-KYwypgipF47MjXl4JiT-nTHMe9qT8QyU/" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkWjJEFHm7BMb6gBSaR8hQaqi2HhOZ9RjM7-Iz5lmqXmGnPX0A0Oh31WyiCVQ2mhb1zLdSg569jVrMseA0UqP42KehL6t8rkSc1_5rUJVdBv-KYwypgipF47MjXl4JiT-nTHMe9qT8QyU/w229-h344/image.png" width="229" /></a></div>Host Outdoors if the Weather Permits: </b>It is well known by now that staying outside instead of inside is a great way to inhibit the spread of airborne particles from person to person. And while not all of us in the country may be able to host Thanksgiving outside, those of us who can are heavily recommended to do so. Distribute blankets, set up a fire if you can responsibly, and make the space as cozy as possible! </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs9hxUEyrvA525H2oE0qNtCYELveqW89mVfvAVw1PvAd60co4GBYmXJTkCHonlBDjJSm959pZMuSGTlrkwc-W5FCjQkpLHvteKIAOJ6BxgC6CfVz-QgwP3ZgTirMm-ZBus-2BQOMCI1foZ/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs9hxUEyrvA525H2oE0qNtCYELveqW89mVfvAVw1PvAd60co4GBYmXJTkCHonlBDjJSm959pZMuSGTlrkwc-W5FCjQkpLHvteKIAOJ6BxgC6CfVz-QgwP3ZgTirMm-ZBus-2BQOMCI1foZ/" width="160" /></a></div><br />Consider Dishing out Each Person's Meal Separately: </b>As nostalgic as it is to take turns scooping out a bit of mashed potatoes or green beans onto your plate, it would be a better choice to have one person plate each full meal individually. This will limit the amount of people touching the utensils, and also hopefully curtail some of our greedier in-laws.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Maximize the Amount of Free Space You Can Use</b>: This tip often goes without saying in order to appease the judgmental gaze of some family members, but this year more than ever it is important to make sure that each person has their own space. Like we have been hearing all year, maintaining a bit of distance from person to person is the most important tip we can follow to stay safe. If you find things a little too cramped even after your best efforts, then consider looking into a <a href="5aspace.com">storage space</a> for the Winter season.</div><div><br /></div><div><h3><span style="color: #3d85c6;">5A Rent-A-Space Can Give You The Space You Need</span></h3></div><div>When it comes to setting up your home for the arrival of family members, there is nothing quite like having a little extra elbow room. If you feel like you simply have too much stuff to host properly, then 5A Rent-A-Space can fix that problem for you with a storage unit rental.</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your</span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(zpw30qq5ympjey45e02hke55))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online</span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /> <p></p></div>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-56677510891195641392020-10-05T14:58:00.002-07:002020-10-05T14:58:55.841-07:00 Make Halloween Fun by Setting Up an Indoor Trick-or-Treat Circuit<p><span style="color: #3d85c6;"> <span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make Halloween Fun by Setting Up an Indoor Trick-or-Treat Circuit</span></span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-c38f6723-7fff-92c2-3ef0-c3af40d05bb4"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="371" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/ozfETa3sjJ77umoefRQMdW3pnyaLD4TrGsr8QRy8Yyu60e2A3iBPWKcTtm7MLykHHx_211X7fb74vBTQGeBp9dYX-MXY4ZdPGW0QY7SqGQV_aFHr3jBul8ak2o2FMI8Qr7k_uO96=w557-h371" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="557" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As we move through October, the leaves continue to change colors, the wind begins to pick up more of a chill, and the days get shorter. Affectionately referred to as “Spooky Season”, this month is a time for some of us to indulge in suspenseful movies, or even embrace the more magical side of fall. Either way, the month of October is a time to share and enjoy the characteristics unique to the month.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Among the variety of activities that can be done this month, it comes as no surprise that Halloween night is widely considered the crowd favorite. The chance to put on a fun costume and be someone else for the night is quite rare for most of us. And as enjoyable as it may be for adults, it is an even more fantastical night for the younger generation. Kids on Halloween get the chance to express their boundless imagination to the fullest extent, dressing up as some of their favorite characters from all types of media. That, plus the added allure of satiating a sweet tooth with free candy leads to a one of a kind experience for them.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">However, while we are still dealing with managing normalcy as well as Covid-safe practices, the act of Trick-or-Treating in a traditional sense is tragically off the table. To keep the magic alive for our children as well as practice safe social distancing, us here at </span><a href="https://5aspace.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5A Rent-A-Space</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> recommend setting up an indoor Trick-or-Treat circuit! </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Ideas to Turn Your House Into an Authentic Trick-or-Treat Experience</span></span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Decorate different rooms inside of your home with some of the following ideas to make sure your kids still have a fun Halloween:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="198" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/F7S4Dtsqs97PDEe3vQr6XpNiNErtlQQ_H-AYCPIRc_A4OzpR5N_N9A-NIGxfVUufbcleGWSG1b-AyjGCP7m7OPPUhIzt1hRZNHFo64m4C8-l9gahNZGYZDIsDZWJuSFe02r409VM=w356-h198" style="font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 400; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="356" /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Get Paranormal:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline;"> The first and most obvious choice for most Halloween participants is also the simplest. Ghosts! The idea of ghosts exists in countless cultures in one form or another, and are easily the most recognizable, as well as most cost effective decorative idea for Halloween! Make it as simple as hanging a bed sheet over a lamp, or really get into it and turn an entire bedroom into a den of spirits!</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wMRO4-E4zOClQ2b3IVAUKhDgGgQsysYgA40JlAhC9DfoBySGESEY_PDnMKwvlgQNKL-MkJeapK_6LaqEhry8e70HzgopVErgJaY2k7aeFPKWHyBwLip4Hn6zGRKi2fXs6gS00ZeFOoc5/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1950" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9wMRO4-E4zOClQ2b3IVAUKhDgGgQsysYgA40JlAhC9DfoBySGESEY_PDnMKwvlgQNKL-MkJeapK_6LaqEhry8e70HzgopVErgJaY2k7aeFPKWHyBwLip4Hn6zGRKi2fXs6gS00ZeFOoc5/w305-h203/image.png" width="305" /></a></div></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bring Back the Dead:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Coming in right behind ghosts in terms of pop culture popularity are zombies! Set up some fake “brains” with a bowl of pink jello in the kitchen to give your kids quite an undead scare. Depending on the age of your children, fake blood or even fake body parts can be added to the theme for added effect.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img height="207" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/5ZiOlOkNtZ5QtDbqVo-2KAMyBiKsQxFkKvnI1FSdsC0E1A4Cpj46ECIshZxSAURLuRiBJzHq5KZy_VE1OOEtif68YJaFRvN9NW7S-jXLExCJpobsRavf4aAWto62yNQ3TkncyZnZ=w310-h207" style="font-size: 14.6667px; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="310" /></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b></b></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><br /></b></span></b></p><b>Evoke a Classic Monster: </b>Next up on our list of recommended Halloween decoration ideas is any of the age old classic monsters. Vampires, Werewolves, Mummies, even Frankestein’s monste<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">r are all fantastic ideas and can be easily set up with either a purchase from a Halloween store or some creative arts and crafts. </span><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5A Rent-A-Space Can Help You Clear Up Space to get Spooky</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Regardless of the specific motifs you choose, taking the time to decorate the inside of your house for Halloween can make the world of difference for your children. Especially as we have to spend more time indoors than ever, the possibility to give kids a chance to express their imagination and indulge in the mystery of Halloween is something that cannot be underestimated. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If space is tight or you end up with newly purchased decorations for Halloween, a </span><a href="https://5aspace.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">storage unit at 5A-Rent-A-Space</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> can give you just the right amount of space you need to make the whole process smoother. </span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your</span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(zpw30qq5ympjey45e02hke55))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online</span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-42176785810044413182020-09-21T14:18:00.002-07:002020-09-21T14:18:57.967-07:00Make Moving this Fall Less Stressful<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM6MsBUsGTnwOtTi8aee2xK75RQOhhgRQ2nn6QeJD0uyMemUiCa2JrNculuasGWRnLBeeon0g3ZVJCyOH8RRX3NXZWcGe9frAs2y-HKIgEDsotQMuMN6O-f1uS261horsVXzelCs71p5zS/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="1015" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM6MsBUsGTnwOtTi8aee2xK75RQOhhgRQ2nn6QeJD0uyMemUiCa2JrNculuasGWRnLBeeon0g3ZVJCyOH8RRX3NXZWcGe9frAs2y-HKIgEDsotQMuMN6O-f1uS261horsVXzelCs71p5zS/w472-h330/image.png" width="472" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make Moving this Fall Less Stressful</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-487a20f7-7fff-9f17-4723-6e5b6fda3bbe"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many families move between May and September. Other families wait until fall and take advantage of lower prices and more flexible scheduling with moving companies. Whatever your reason is for relocating, it can still be stressful</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">,</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> but you don’t have to fret over packing up your belongings to trek across the city, state, or country. 5A Rent-A-Space can come to the rescue!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Choose to take steps to ensure you have a smoother moving process. Don’t forget to take advantage of a storage unit from 5A Rent-A-Space near Maui. We have a wide range of sizes to fit your needs and alleviate some of the stress that comes with packing up, moving and unpacking. We have a full selection of packing supplies and will even use our free</span><a href="https://5aspace.com/lahaina.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">moving truck</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to transport your belongings to your unit when you rent from us.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6 Ways to Ensure a Smooth Move this Fall Season</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gain peace of mind and confidence in your move when you follow these six suggestions:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Check Out Your Children’s New School:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Your kids will probably be sad about leaving their friends and nervous about meeting new ones. Help lessen their anxiety by sitting with them and discussing how the move will work. Try to visit their new school if possible before they begin classes. Be sure to point out the exciting things in your new neighborhood as well so that they can start getting excited about the move. Remember that school systems may differ in their schedules; therefore, it helps to prepare ahead of time.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Clear the Travel Path of Debris:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Loading and unloading your moving truck should be as smooth as possible. Take time to sweep up any debris between the front door and your vehicle. It will make it much safer and prevent having too much dirt tracked into your new home. Always have a clear path throughout your old and new home for moving the heavy furniture and all those boxes.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">3.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Contact Utility Companies Early:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> It may take a few days for your electricity to be switched on. If you work from home, you will want your internet up and ready as soon as possible. Reach out to the different utility companies and establish a service that will be readily available to you on moving day.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cover Your Floors:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Mud, sand, dirt, and other bits of gunk can get trapped in your rugs and carpets. Consider laying down plastic sheeting or cut open black trash bags and tape them down. This will help keep your new home cleaner and protect your floors.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dress Comfortably:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> You will be lugging boxes all day long and sweating. Dress for comfort, including sturdy, non-skid shoes. Your aching body, particularly your feet, will thank you for it.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-left: 36pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rent a Storage Space:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> One way to make unpacking much easier on your whole family is to utilize a self-storage unit. Here, you can place little-used items and find them when you need them. If you are low on closet and storage space in your new home, then a rented storage unit can ease that burden.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5A Rent-A-Space Aids in Alleviating Fall Moving Woes!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 10pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Give you and your family the gift of a smooth move when you choose to store some of your items in a self-storage unit at 5A Rent-A-Space near Maui. Not only can you get assistance transporting your storage belongings with our moving truck, but you will enjoy easy access during convenient hours. Reach out to us today with all your packing and self-storage needs!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your</span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(zpw30qq5ympjey45e02hke55))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online</span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></p><br /></span>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-34227254925347313952020-09-16T15:15:00.002-07:002020-09-16T15:15:40.678-07:00Fall Decor Tips for Your Home<ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span id="docs-internal-guid-8e53205e-7fff-d0e2-3e22-929940e792a1"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 12pt; margin-top: 12pt;"></p></span></li></ol> <img height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/bDC9nBEa4ZyxrjTKc-kQOK4G5uCcOYupjslVp8ogcv-d7We6NrungiH5xJbtkG3k1Srki79jPsIngghD-vAQa1hsaVeAR6hZrgtSPd5CfIwd7YFrhTIbs6t92IuCdS1HbGsSIVr3=w480-h640" width="480" /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Fall Decor Tips for Your Home</span></b></h2>As summer winds down and fall fast approaches, many of us take joy in redecorating parts of our homes to better fit the upcoming period of falling leaves, shorter days, and more time with family. Whether it is through a different color scheme, or through entirely different items, setting up your home to fit a fall aesthetic can be a rewarding endeavor.<br />Get your home into the fall spirit with some of the following ideas and tips! Along the way if you feel like you are running out of space, look into a <a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/2/blog/post/edit/2111117902789696022/3422725492534731395#">storage unit at 5A Rent-A-Space</a>. We can keep all of your summer goods safe and secure while you prepare for Fall and Winter a few months later.<div><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Decorative Ideas for Fall</span></h3></div><div><br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Keep the Color Scheme in Mind: The most fundamental design aspect of fall that we often overlook is the color scheme. Warm, muted oranges can combine with deep burgundy, off white, and many other earth tones to create a sense of ease and relaxation in the home. Experiment with knick-knacks and other decorative items that evoke these colors to start feeling like fall immediately.</li><li>Polish up some Pumpkins: Pumpkins do not have to be large, bright orange, and reserved for the spooky aesthetic of Halloween! This versatile fruit comes in a variety of different shapes, sizes, and colors. Check out your local nursery to see what types of pumpkins they have available. Small, off-white and dark green pumpkins are in this year, and can give you the pop of fall spirit you desire without overwhelming your aesthetic.</li><li>Break out your favorite fall flavors: Pumpkin spice everything! Candles, coffees, creamers, muffins, cakes, chocolates! Spread cozy fall scents around your home. Whether it’s pulling freshly baked pumpkin spice muffins out of the oven or simply lighting a favorite fall candle, achieving a cozy fall feeling at home is easy!</li><li>Try out some Trader Joe’s fall favorites: Visit <a href="https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/tag/Fall/">https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/tag/Fall/</a> or <a href="https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/tag/Pumpkin/">https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/tag/Pumpkin/</a><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/zAeyW9hb5dAiZnxvaC538hs-EL-wv9jvS3WN3P3NUVS2YoJ56eTfMLbjabQrOyvSFGLdzg-LXVR8ydFIS-GyyTlUJKCBm-ggdaJZVqBJGhEJHROqzpgEaWs_LNLwvyAjOUISWzC3=w386-h258" /></li></ol><a href="https://5aspace.com/">5A Rent-A-Space</a> Helps Make storing fall decorations easierRotate unused decor and seasonal items into a storage space at 5A Rent-A-Space. 5A Rent-A Space has a variety of storage unit sizes near San Mateo to meet your needs. We will even move your stuff with our free van when you rent a space from us. See how much more your family can accomplish this school year with a clutter-free home.<br /><br /><b>Reserve your self-storage unit online now. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 650-338-0016 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online Space Calculator to estimate the best unit size for you. </b><br /></div>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-54590291850230144162020-08-28T13:36:00.001-07:002020-08-28T13:36:04.276-07:00Back to School in the Year of COVID-19 – Everything is Different <p> <img alt="Mother Helping her Daughter with Homework" height="384" src="https://images.pexels.com/photos/4260475/pexels-photo-4260475.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&h=750&w=1260" width="575" /></p><p><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">Back to School in the Year of COVID-19 – Everything is Different </span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-ae7e23f0-7fff-f77f-2353-6417a8fbc80d"><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Back to school shopping time is here, but this year, many things are different. Schools across the country are shifting gears to have students learn from home via the Internet instead of showing up in person. Parents have been figuring out new ways to adjust their schedules, with working from home and having their children at home. Not only do they have to squeeze in time but also space.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make room for your kids to learn from home this year. Prepare your home by making it a clear, uncluttered space. A 5A Rent-A-Space </span><a href="https://5aspace.com/fostercity.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit near San Mateo</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is the perfect place for storing those extra items that are hampering your children’s learning environment. Free up your home and get ready for learning.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6 Suggestions to Make a Better Home School </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make this school year a great one! Avoid </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: line-through; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">the</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> stress and inconvenience for adults and children alike. Take these simple steps to plan for a better learning environment in your home:</span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Understand What is Expected for Distance Learning.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Reach out to your child’s teacher to understand how lessons will be conducted and how much screen time you may expect your student to engage in. This may include Zoom meetings and other activities on the computer.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Encourage Your Child to Get Up and Move.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Being chained to a desk as an adult is frustrating. Imagine what it does to your kids! Allow for regular breaks where your son or daughter can stretch their legs or allow them to stand up to do some of their assignments.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep a Flexible Schedule.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Be willing to change things up based on how your student’s day is going. If you find they are too distracted or feeling restless, let them take a break to regain their focus. If they are having a great time focusing, let them continue. Also, keep in mind the time of day in which they get the most done, when they are the most alert and engaged.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Utilize Checklists.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> This year will be very different from anything students were used to </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: line-through; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">in their past routine. Help your children focus by using checklists. This can assist them in ensuring they follow each step that is required in an assignment.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Give Positive Feedback.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> There will be days that are difficult to get through. Use stars and stickers or check marks to encourage your child and be sure to give them the occasional, “Way to go!”</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Declutter Your Home.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Clearing out your home of rarely used or no longer needed items helps clear the space, clear the mind</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: red; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">and makes learning easier. Provide the best learning environment with a self-storage unit near San Mateo. Put away those items that you need but are not used on a daily basis. This leaves your home less cluttered and makes room for learning in a positive, uplifting space.</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5A Rent-A-Space Helps Make this School Year Easier</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Take proactive steps to encourage learning at home during the pandemic. 5A Rent-A Space has a variety of storage unit sizes</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">near San Mateo to meet your needs. We will even move your stuff with our free van when you rent a space from us. See how much more your family can accomplish this school year with a clutter-free home.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your </span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(u0kydgngzvyrcvnsc03xha45))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=1&LocCode=1&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 650-338-0016 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online </span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-13175720426359979572020-08-25T12:16:00.002-07:002020-08-25T12:16:30.297-07:00Give Your Old Stored Furniture New Life<p><img alt="A Classic Design Of Living Room" src="https://images.pexels.com/photos/2332913/pexels-photo-2332913.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&h=750&w=1260" /></p><p><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">Give Your Old Stored Furniture New Life</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-a49606e2-7fff-459e-16c1-d535bba202ab"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most often, we buy furniture with a certain purpose. For instance, years ago you needed a sofa sleeper for out-of-town visits from your family. Other times, you may have purchased chairs, tables, end tables, and couches to furnish your new home. Moving from one apartment or home to another, reveals what we can use and what may need to be stored or sold. When you have a favorite chair in storage, but you don’t like the 1950s hot pink and black latex paint, you hesitate to put it in your current home. While that is understandable, why not do something about it, so you can get the enjoyment you deserve from it? </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Refashion and renew your old stored furniture with simple ideas that are easy on the budget. Your self-storage unit from 5A Rent-A-Space in Foster City, is the best place to house infrequently used and seasonal items. It’s also the perfect solution for housing that thrift store find until you have a moment to work some makeover magic. Not only do we have the right sized unit for your needs, but we also sell </span><a href="https://5aspace.com/fostercity.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">moving boxes</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and packing supplies to keep things</span><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">protected, neat and tidy.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">8 Tips to Bring Back the Pizazz in Your Old, Stored Furniture </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You don’t need to throw out favorite pieces of furniture just because it looks old. If the joints are sound, why not revamp and breathe new life into them? Here are eight ways to get you started:</span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strip Painted Pieces:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> What do you do with a wooden table that was painted 1970s gold? What about that old bookcase you took out of your spare bedroom? Try stripping off all the paint to uncover the</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: red; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">wood grains underneath. Once you have completed this, you can choose to repaint or stain based on your tastes.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stain Wooden Tables, Chairs, or Dressers:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sometimes the beauty of a piece of furniture lies underneath layers of paint. Once removed, you may be reluctant to repaint. Instead, let the lovely grains show through by staining the piece. The choice of colors is expansive so it will not be too difficult to find the right product for your furniture redo.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Try Basic Reupholstering of Furniture or Re-covering Cushions:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Revamp those old, derelict-looking dining room chairs by re-covering the existing cushions with fun, classy, or whimsical material and colors. You can take an old ottoman and reupholster it to match your newly painted living room. You can easily find instructions on basic upholstery techniques on the Internet.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use Whitewashing, Liming, or Pickling:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> For a faded look, try whitewashing your furniture. The technique lightens wood yet still allows the grain to show through. It can give your piece an antique look without the years of waiting. Different techniques include using a liming solution and pickling. Internet and YouTube instructions can be your guides.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Test Out Milk Paint:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> When you want a truly unique and natural type of paint, look for milk paint. You buy it in powder form and mix it up yourself. You can even customize the colors. Imagine the possibilities when you update your old desk with customized milk paint.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stick with Tried and True Latex or Oil Paint:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you are not in love with the look of wood but love a certain piece of furniture, nothing beats the tried and tested latex and oil paint. You can quickly uplift a desk or table with bright, vibrant colors that easily become a focal point of the room.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Refresh Outdoor Pieces with Spray Paint:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Do you have an old outdoor wicker patio set tucked in your storage unit that you would love to use again? You can! After hosing down the pieces with water and letting them dry, add a few coats of spray paint and newly re-covered cushions. Your morning coffee will taste even better sitting on your deck in your revamped settee!</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: red; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Even rusted and weathered wrought iron tables and chairs can shine and come back to life with a couple of coats of Rustoleum.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Start with a Decluttered</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: red; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Home: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This may seem like an odd way to breathe life into old, stored furniture, but it helps to see the new purpose it can have when you remove those items that clutter your home. Take some time to box up rarely used, but treasured, items into moving boxes, label them and put them away into a self-storage unit. Later, when you feel like redecorating, you will have handy access to your beloved belongings.</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Redecorating is a Snap with 5A Rent-A-Space </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reinvigorate and reuse old furniture now, and when you are ready for a change, tuck it away in your Foster City storage unit from 5A Rent-A-Space. You can easily access all your belongings through convenient hours, so redecorating or storing new finds is a breeze. We will even move your things with our free van when you rent a unit from us. If you need moving boxes and other packing supplies, we have those too.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your </span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(uazats55jl0025ehwt0epe45))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=1&LocCode=1&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 650-338-0016 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online </span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-79073590342730360422020-08-17T15:00:00.000-07:002020-08-17T15:00:33.824-07:00Strategic Storage Ideas for Small Apartments and Homes<p> <img alt="white couch beside brown wooden table" height="768" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1590725140246-20acdee442be?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" width="512" /></p><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-8bea0336-7fff-0c66-a072-132758e40aa5" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: medium; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16pt; font-weight: 700; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strategic Storage Ideas for Small Apartments and Homes</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify; white-space: pre-wrap;">Television shows about building tiny homes are fun to watch but are they practical to live in? The reality may be much different than what is presented for viewers. You understand this if you’ve ever lived in a small home or apartment where space is at a premium. What can you do to make the most of your space without feeling cramped?</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-8bea0336-7fff-0c66-a072-132758e40aa5"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Utilize your creativity by finding new solutions for your storage needs. For those items that you cannot tuck away, rent a </span><a href="https://5aspace.com/lahaina.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">drive-up storage unit</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from 5A Rent-A-Space near Maui. We have many units and a size that’s right for you to place your occasionally used belongings into </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: line-through; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">and </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">leaving your home clutter-free.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">9 Tricks and Hacks to Store More in Less Space </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Don’t let the lack of storage in your small home discourage you. Instead, check out these tips to make the most of your available space:</span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Think Outside the Closet.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Smaller homes and apartments often lack adequate closet space. If you do not have a closet near your front door, hanging up jackets and hats can be a challenge. Consider how to use hooks and open shelving with baskets near the front door for dropping in keys, wallets, or other items.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use Simple Add-ons.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> When you need a tiny bit of extra room, consider adding narrow shelves slightly above counter space that are just big enough to hold glass canisters for regularly used items. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mount Open Cube Shelves by Your Bed.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The bedroom can often be the smallest area in your apartment. Instead of using a regular nightstand, put up floating shelves or cubes. They not only store items near your bed, but the floor space beneath is clear, giving you that open feeling.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Think of Different Options in the Bathroom.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Use a piece of furniture like a three-shelf unit to hold towels and hygiene products. You can do the same thing when you want an extra seat by choosing one that has a drawer underneath.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Store in Plain Sight.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Sometimes you may not have the space to tuck things away. You can use a mesh magazine holder screwed into the side of a cabinet to hold kitchen papers like parchment paper, foil, and plastic wrap.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Store Things Vertically.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Behind-the-door storage can be a blessing when space is limited. A shoe pouch can hold shoes in your bedroom or lids in your kitchen. An over-the-door rack of the wire variety is handy for crafts, wrapping paper, or other items you want to be able to see easily.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make Art with Unique Jewelry Storage.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Earrings, bracelets, and necklaces can be hard to store. Take an empty frame, add cork or a metal sheet with decorative holes, and then hook your jewelry on pins placed on it.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tuck Electronics Away in Drawers.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Keeping your printer sitting out on the dining room table or your counter only takes up precious space. Find a drawer that is the same size and put your electronics away when not in use.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Pare Down Your Belongings.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Decluttering may be the best step you can take to keep your small living quarters from closing in on you. Get rid of the items you no longer need and place seasonal or occasionally used things in a </span><a href="https://5aspace.com/lahaina.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">drive-up storage unit near Maui</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. You can easily access your belongings when you need them and keep your home clutter-free.</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Enjoy More Area in Your Small Home or Apartment</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Save precious real estate within your home with unique storage options. Choose 5A Rent-A-Space to tuck away the items you need infrequently.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For those pieces that need to be kept offsite, choose a storage unit you can quickly drive up to near your Maui apartment</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">or home. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your </span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(pd3iffiy4dyo5hfn4chm513d))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online </span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com67tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-28648190476213958122020-08-14T15:15:00.000-07:002020-08-14T15:15:15.380-07:00How to set up a work-from-home office for a Student or Professional<p><img alt="Man in Red Crew Neck T-shirt Using Laptop" height="307" src="https://images.pexels.com/photos/3965219/pexels-photo-3965219.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&h=750&w=1260" width="461" /></p><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With September fast approaching, and many students starting school online rather than in person, now is the time to optimize the available space that you have for a work-from-home office. Kids from as early as elementary school all the way through college are going to have to receive their education via </span><a href="https://www.weareteachers.com/zoom-for-teachers/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Zoom</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and other similar softwares. While the heads of the household may be used to the work-from-home environment by now, it will be a new challenge to share the space with their kids.</span></p><span id="docs-internal-guid-23aaf04a-7fff-41c9-226d-3246d8319722"><h3 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: medium;">How to make your work-from-home space friendly for multiple family members</span></span></h3><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Making room for two or more to work-from-home can be quite the undertaking. Here are a few tips on how to optimize your space to make it as conducive as possible to working and/or learning.</span></p><br /><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Set Aside A Few Different Areas to Work In:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> As fun as it sounds to have your whole family working side by side, it isn’t ideal to be in too close of proximity all of the time. An important meeting for a parent may disrupt an online class for a college student, or vice versa. For this reason, if possible try to section off your household to provide some needed space.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Set up Your Workspaces to be Comfortable:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> If you are going to be spending 8 or more hours working from home per day, plus more for leisure time once you are off the clock, then it is paramount to make your setup as comfortable as possible. An </span><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/15/cnn-underscored/best-office-chairs/index.html/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ergonomic chair</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> with lumbar support is a sound investment to prevent cumulative back problems from cropping up in the future.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Organize the Surrounding Area:</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The negative effects of a cluttered workspace have been </span><a href="https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/what-does-clutter-do-to-your-brain-and-body#:~:text=Clutter%20can%20affect%20our%20anxiety,other%20people%20decluttering%20their%20lives)." style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">studied</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and proven quite detrimental to both our mental health and effectiveness. To minimize this, effective use of </span><a href="http://blog.5aspace.com/2020/07/clear-your-head-by-clearing-your-space.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">home storage</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> such as cabinets or drawers will have a tangible effect on your work-from-home wellbeing.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Focus on Lighting: </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With the rest of your work from home space changed for the better, it is crucial not to forget about how the area is lit as well. Lighting has been found to directly affect </span><a href="https://www.archdaily.com/922506/how-lighting-affects-mood#:~:text=Research%20shows%20that%20an%20adequate,other%20aspects%20of%20daily%20life." style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">concentration, mood, even appetite</span></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Having a dimmable light source is ideal for maximizing productivity during the day without disrupting your circadian rhythm once nighttime comes.</span></p></li></ol><br /><h3 style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #6fa8dc; font-size: medium;">What to do when you have used up all available space in your home?</span></span></h3><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Despite our best efforts, it is practically impossible to be perfectly clean and organized all of the time, especially during this time of our lives. Most of us are living in closer proximity to our families than ever before, and with more people living under the same roof, there inevitably comes more stuff to keep safe. Rather than resorting to selling off or throwing away precious items, why not store them in a </span><a href="https://5aspace.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">storage unit</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Finding the right sized storage unit for you and your </span></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-36ee67e9-7fff-1332-8366-c4910fd40679"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">family means that you can both optimize your household for a work-from-home environment as well as keep your things safe.</span></span><div><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your </span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(xjaxst45ybh3g0v15zkyt0as))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online </span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="background-color: white; color: #6db0ce; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: #4e4e4e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></div></div>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com85tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-66165821444838815442020-07-22T13:08:00.001-07:002020-07-22T13:08:49.702-07:00Moving between Homes during COVID-19 <span id="docs-internal-guid-d276ea02-7fff-1874-d65b-ea875051fd0f"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><img alt="man in blue polo shirt sitting on chair" height="358" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1580709839515-54b8991e2813?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" width="512" /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Moving is stressful in good times. It is much harder during a worldwide pandemic. With all the different guidelines and restrictions in place, do you know what steps you need to take to make your transition? All it takes is some careful planning and preparation, and before you know it, you will be enjoying your new home or apartment.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At 5A Rent-A-Space, we make it our mission to keep you safer by taking extra precautions to keep our facilities clean. When you reserve your space at our storage facility near Maui, we will have it cleaned and ready for you to move in. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6 Suggestions for Moving Safely during a Pandemic </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Besides having your sanitizer, mask, and disinfecting wipes handy, utilize these six tips to keep safe while moving during a pandemic:</span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Talk about logistics with your moving company.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Businesses are doing much to make things safer for their employees and customers. They may carry disinfectant spray and hand sanitizers or reschedule appointments if you or a family member is feeling ill. Feel free to ask questions and work out the best way to handle your move, including social distancing.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Feel free to rent a truck.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Rental truck companies are also working hard and taking steps to up their vehicle cleaning procedures. If you rent a truck to haul your belongings, take time to wipe down the steering wheel, gear shifter, and door handles before you get in. When you rent from 5A Rent-A-Space, we will move your items to your self-storage unit for free! You load it up, we drive, you unload, and we can keep social distancing.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Limit the number of people helping.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> This will be hard when you want all hands on deck. It is vital to limit how many helpers you have, to ensure you can practice active social distancing. It may mean you work in shifts or some stay outside unloading while others are carrying items into the house. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Buy moving boxes.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> You will want to buy </span><a href="https://5aspace.com/lahaina.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">moving boxes</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> instead of heading to your local liquor store or grocery for freebies, to limit potential exposure to COVID-19. You can purchase all types of moving boxes from 5A Rent-A-Space, including specialty boxes for your television and other odd-shaped and fragile goods.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">At your new address, deliver your belongings to the garage and a storage unit.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Consider placing your belongings in your garage and rental space. Then you can leave items for a few days before unpacking. Additionally, it allows you to clean your home and then each item that you bring into it.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Clean your new home.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Take the time while you quarantine your stuff to do a deep clean of the walls, floorboards, cabinets, bathrooms, light switches, and doorknobs. Ideally, you will want to clean everything first, and then follow up with a disinfectant.</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use a Storage Unit for Your Move during the Pandemic and Beyond</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Take advantage of the extra space to allow you to thoroughly clean your items before unpacking when you rent a self-storage unit near Maui from 5A Rent-A-Space. You can impose a “quarantine” of items handled by others and feel confident that you are keeping your family safe. Give us a call and let us help you through this transition.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your </span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(xjaxst45ybh3g0v15zkyt0as))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online </span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-41635241441227167292020-07-22T13:05:00.002-07:002020-07-22T13:05:47.507-07:00How to Choose the Right Storage Unit for You<span id="docs-internal-guid-34d218f7-7fff-f248-9b83-dfcd7b06ef3b"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><img alt="white wooden fence near body of water during daytime" height="526" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1595050309250-3047a857b88d?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" width="512" /></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finding the best storage unit for you doesn’t have to be hard. It pays to do a little investigation and locate the self-storage company that meets all your needs. Where do you start? Start with 5A Rent-A-Space!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Choose a company that offers convenient self-storage solutions for your needs – personal and business. At 5A Rent-A-Space, you can choose from a wide range of unit sizes. When you rent from 5A in the Lafayette area, we will move your stuff to your unit with our </span><a href="https://5aspace.com/moraga.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">free moving van</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Need some packing supplies? We have you covered! Come by for a visit and see what we have available for you.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4 Tips to Find the Perfect Storage Space </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Start your search for a convenient storage unit with these useful suggestions:</span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Decide the type of storage you need.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Your first step is more than just finding the perfect size of unit. The kind of storage facilities available include indoor, outdoor, and specialty. For example, you may want the ease of being able to organize your area even if it is raining outside. If so, an indoor space is a better choice. However, outdoor spaces are great for driving right up and unloading or loading. Another option is a specialty facility for those that have wine collections or antiques. These facilities are tailored for the delicate nature of goods to be stored inside.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Research the facilities in your area.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The easiest decision may not be the best choice. It is easy to go to your nearest self-storage facility and sign your name on the dotted line. Resist the urge. First, take inventory of all locations near your home. Then check reviews and look at the ones that have the highest ratings. Look at their gate hours vs. their office hours. It doesn’t pay to rent a unit near your home if their office hours are not convenient for you. It may pay to drive ten more minutes to get what you want.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit and ask questions. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Go to your shortlisted site for a visit. Ask to see a unit in the size you would like to rent. You can ask about any specials</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">,</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> what happens if you miss or are late on a payment,</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: red; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">the facility hours and any unique stipulations. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make notes and then make your decision.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Gather all your research and look over what you have. Which facility fits your needs in convenience and access? Once you make the determination, reach out to the best facility for you and sign up!</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make the Best Decision for Your Storage Needs with 5A Rent-A-Space </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The right decisions require reliable information. Give the team at 5A Rent-A-Space a call. We’ll help you find the best storage unit for your needs, be they seasonal items, household goods, business furniture, and more. We offer you many options to ensure you get what you need. We sell boxes and packing supplies and even move your items right to your storage unit for free!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your </span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(zmzvxmnwnmfdod55ackayve5))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=2&LocCode=2&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 925-643-2024 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online </span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-11555249611467916252020-07-22T13:04:00.000-07:002020-07-22T13:04:28.529-07:00 What To Store and What Not to Store? A Handy Guide for Proper Storage<span id="docs-internal-guid-0ae588cf-7fff-becc-0ad3-4166b103be47"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #0070c0; font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img alt="large warhause" height="682" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1553413077-190dd305871c?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" width="512" /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">People use storage units for a variety of reasons. Maybe you are moving and need a place to put your belongings while in between houses. You could be downsizing after your children moved out. If you are running out of space at your office, placing items in off-site storage can free up space so your employees move and work more easily. The reasons are many, but if you don’t follow a few rules-of-thumb, you may find that you end up with more damaged goods than you expected.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Make the most of your </span><a href="https://5aspace.com/fostercity.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage facility</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> near San Mateo when you choose 5A Rent-A-Space. We offer a wide range of sizes to fit your needs. We also sell packing supplies, so you lessen the chance of damage to your fragile items. When you rent from 5A, we will even move your belongings with our free moving van.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What to Store in Your Unit and What to Avoid </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Determining what is suitable for your rental unit and what should be left out can be a little overwhelming. Here is a handy guide to help you:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These Items Are OK to Store:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Seasonal Items</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Do you have a closet full of decorations bulging out every time you try to hang up a jacket? Tucking them in a storage unit is a better idea. The same goes for your camping gear, sports gear, and even your lawnmower after it is drained of flammable fluids.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Household Goods</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> – This is where storage rentals shine! Put away extra books, furniture, toys, clothing, linens, kitchen items, and office supplies. You can take out what you need when you need it and know everything is nice and tidy in your unit.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Business Goods and Furniture</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Consider utilizing off-site storage to stow away extra office chairs, desks, and unused filing cabinets. You might be able to place some of your inventory in there as well – be sure it is not perishable, living, or hazardous.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Electronics</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> – A storage rental is not always the best place for electronics unless it is in a climate-controlled facility. However, if you need to store your TV, DVD player, and stereo for a short time, it may be worth it. A storage unit inside a building or hallway often escapes extreme temperature changes and is a safer bet for electronics.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Appliances</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> – You can store appliances as long as you ensure they are wiped clean and dry. You also do not want to have one plugged in while it is in your unit. Types of appliances include refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, washers, dryers, freezers, toasters, coffee makers, vacuums, and paper shredders. Clean appliances can have other things stored inside them, as long as it’s not perishable. In fact, it’s a good idea to prop doors and lids of appliances open so they won’t mold. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"> </p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-left: 18pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These Items Are Not OK to Put into Storage:</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hazardous Materials</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> – This category includes flammable items such as gasoline, propane, oil, grease, chemicals, cleaners, paint, fireworks, and explosives. Also, remember that toxic materials like fertilizer, asbestos, biological waste, and anything radioactive, are not allowed. Finally, any illegal substance should not be on the premises.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Unregistered Vehicles</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> – Not all self-storage facilities near San Mateo allow vehicle storage, but for the ones that do, they must be registered, insured, and operable. Additionally, they must be registered to the person renting the space. This includes boats, RVs, trailers, motorcycles, cars, and trucks. Fuels must be drained and all batteries disconnected and removed.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Weapons</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> – It is against the law to store your guns and ammunition at a storage facility. If you need a place to tuck your handguns, rifles, or shotguns, a local gun store is a better option. You can even get them serviced at the same time. A locked gun vault at home is also a good option.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Living Things</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> – A storage unit is not the best place to put your pet gerbil or houseplants. Humans should not be residing in a unit either. If you are trying to consider if you can put your cockatoo in your rental space, remember that anything that requires light, food, or water is </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">not</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> allowed in storage.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-left: 54pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Perishables</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> – We all like to eat, including mice, rats, and bugs. That is why food and other perishables are not to be tucked away in your storage space. That box of stale cereal you tossed in is like putting up an “Eat at Joe’s” sign inviting all types of vermin that can also wreak havoc on your stored items and your neighbor’s.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Storage Solutions Made Easy with 5A Rent-A-Space </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Utilizing a self-storage space efficiently begins with knowing what you can and cannot place in your unit. Reach out to your 5A Rent-A-Space team with any questions. We are glad to help you make the most of your self-storage facility near San Mateo. Call us today to learn more!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your </span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(gurvrcmvpxpoexmx4pg4uo55))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=1&LocCode=1&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call us at 5A Rent-A-Space at 650-338-0016 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online </span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. You can even rent on line at our website </span><a href="http://5aspace.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5aspace.com</span></a></p><br /><br /></span>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-32817467557104085932020-07-21T14:40:00.000-07:002020-07-21T14:40:06.406-07:00Clear Your Head by Clearing Your Space<img alt="white steel chair in front round table on white rug" height="768" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519710164239-da123dc03ef4?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" width="512" /><div><br /></div><div>While Americans are spending more time in their homes than ever before, the state of our household is something easily neglected yet of paramount importance. It is no secret that our surroundings greatly impact our mental well-being, with characteristics like prominent colors and open space completely changing how we feel. Neutral colors and Earth tones such as greens have been linked to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2017/06/05/health/colorscope-green-environment-calm/index.html#:~:text=Keeping%20you%20calm&text=Some%20scientists%20and%20researchers%20also,relax%20when%20perceiving%20the%20tone.">lowering stress</a>. Warm colors such as red, orange, and yellow inspire passion, but can also heighten feelings of <a href="https://www.eruptingmind.com/the-effects-that-colors-have-on-you/">anger</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div>In addition to design choices such as color, cleanliness must not be forgotten due to its impact on our mental health. For many of us, both the act of cleaning itself and the end result of living in a tidy home can go a long way towards easing our minds. As evidenced by several <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19934011/">studies</a>, a clear connection has been determined between individuals' feelings of how cluttered their homes are and their levels of the stress hormone cortisol. </div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><font color="#3d85c6">How to Maximize Perceived Space by Minimizing Clutter</font></h3><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Consider High Spaces:</b> One often overlooked area of space in our homes is right over our heads. Either by installing new shelving entirely, or reorganizing some of our less-used possessions, we can remove obvious clutter from our eye-line, thus reducing the impact it has on the overall level of clutter.</li><li><b>Wall Storage to Show Off:</b> Contrasting the idea of hiding clutter away above us, we can also use wall mounts to both store and show off some of our most visually appealing belongings. A stylish bicycle or key ring can be mounted on a wall to both clear up space on other surfaces as well as add a touch of personality to the space.</li><li><b>Use Baskets:</b> Often made from wicker or other woven fabrics, the increasing popularity of baskets in modern home design exemplify the importance of both form and function. They can serve as an eye catching touch to a room while also storing items that would otherwise clutter and complicate the space.</li></ol><h3 style="text-align: left;"><font color="#3d85c6">Consider Self-Storage for Your Less Used Items</font></h3></div><div>It is no secret that we often hold on to items for a variety of reasons besides them coming of daily use. Whether it is due to sentimentality or perhaps them having only seasonal use, we as a species enjoy having the right tools for specific occasions when they arise. For this reason, <a href="https://5aspace.com/">self-storage</a> is a reliable and rewarding option to keep some items available to us when we need them, while also keeping our household free of clutter. A snowboard takes up just as much space in the summer as a kayak does in the winter, so why not store each in a <a href="https://5aspace.com/calculator.html">storage unit</a> and use them at your leisure. </div><div><br /></div><div>By minimizing clutter through these techniques, as well as renting out a storage unit, any household can be turned into place of rest and relaxation instead of a place of stress. As long as we are spending this much time in our own homes, we may as well make them as conducive to mental well-being as possible. Doing these seemingly small acts will have a tremendous impact on how we feel, how efficient we can be while working from home, and how well we can get through this time together.</div>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-91348783755805638162020-06-18T13:10:00.001-07:002020-06-18T13:10:23.868-07:00Moving 101: Less Stress, More Organization<span id="docs-internal-guid-1ed71796-7fff-d0a7-5a39-d2ce3d3d40eb"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><img alt="black and brown Dachshund standing in box" height="340" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1520038410233-7141be7e6f97?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" width="512" /></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Moving day sets most people on edge. The hassle of locating a new home or apartment, signing a lease or purchase, finding boxes, and securing help just to end up sweaty and exhausted, is not a welcome feeling. Packing and transporting a house full of belongings is a task few look forward to. It feels complicated and often frustrating, but it doesn’t have to be.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ease the stress of moving when you plan ahead and lease storage space from 5A Rent-A-Space. Not only will you have the extra room you need to stay organized, but we also sell packing supplies like </span><a href="https://5aspace.com/fostercity.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">moving boxes</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, bubble wrap, and tape. We will even move you in with our free moving van when you rent a unit from us near Foster City.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6 Tips to Make Moving a Stress-Free and Organized Experience </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Are you ready to feel excited rather than stressed about your upcoming move? Check out these tips:</span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Decide where you want to live and tell your family.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Take some time to explore the areas where you want to move. Check them out at various times of the day. Do some research on the school system and access to the places you need and want. Once you have chosen an area, sit your kids down, and explain what is going on. The more you can prepare them, the more time they have to say good-bye to friends and look forward to their new adventure.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Decide how you are going to move your belongings.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> This is a decision based on a few factors, namely, money, time, location, and access to help. If you are moving across town and have friends to assist you, then renting a moving truck for a day or two may make sense. However, if you are moving across the country, hiring a long-distance mover who can handle the logistics would make things much easier for you. Each has its pros and cons. Taking time to weigh each will ease your move later.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Start organizing your move at least six weeks out or longer.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Once you know where you are going to move to and how you will get your stuff there, start organizing the logistics. For instance, reserve a truck or hire a moving company. Gather packing supplies, including totes, cardboard moving boxes, tape, markers, and bubble wrap. Don’t forget specialty boxes for TV, artwork and mirrors. You will learn quickly that lists are your friend, so grab a notebook and get busy planning.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rent an off-site storage unit.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> When you start packing, you will find that there are some items you want to keep but are currently in the way. A </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: line-through; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">rental</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> storage unit from 5A Rent-A-Space gives you the extra room to tuck things out of the way until you are settled into your new place. Consider how putting seasonal sports equipment</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Christmas decorations and other things you won’t need right away in your new home in storage</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">,</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> eases your mind and potentially keeps tempers and stress in check on moving day.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sort and pack room-by-room.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Pick a lesser-used room to work in first. As you view each item, decide if you really need it, or can it be stored, sold or donated. Pack it if you want to keep it. Set it aside if you don’t. Once you are done with one room, head to the next one. When you start early enough in the process, you can spend 30 minutes each evening packing and still have it all done before moving day. </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Have a yard sale or donate unwanted stuff.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Now that you have a stack of unwanted items, have a yard sale to make some additional money. You can also give away your things and enjoy knowing you have helped someone in need. To move less, you need to pack less, it’s simple! </span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">5A Rent-A-Space Alleviates Stress When Moving </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can rest easier by preparing early for your move and by renting a storage unit from 5A Rent-A-Space near Foster City. Our locations are convenient, and we sell all the packing supplies you need, including moving boxes. We make moving less stressful. Contact us today!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your </span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(wpgin5nrbtv4j52zolzy33zb))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=1&LocCode=1&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 650-338-0016 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online </span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-91774544194217630202020-06-18T13:08:00.002-07:002020-06-18T13:08:52.326-07:00Continuing Home Hygiene & Safety during & after COVID-19 <span id="docs-internal-guid-607f6725-7fff-ba74-7eb2-ef2216fd0b0b"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><img alt="person holding white and black love print paper" height="342" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1585760271739-382e5fb7c138?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" width="512" /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If hindsight is 20/20, then this year 2020 is leaving us with much to remember. The COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world, leaving us all stunned and scrambling to find essentials like toilet paper and cleaning supplies. While the pandemic is still a threat, we can take a moment to assess the lessons from this terrible and extremely contagious virus. We can take</span><span style="color: red; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">stock of the new cleanliness habits we’ve made and make our homes a much safer place.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Give yourself a leg up on the cleaning when you declutter and use a storage unit to tuck away those lesser-used items. We have the </span><a href="https://5aspace.com/lahaina.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">moving boxes</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and extra supplies you need to remove unwanted belongings and store them away. When you rent from us, we will even move your stuff to your unit</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">!</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">6 Habits to Keep after COVID-19 </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The pandemic may be subsiding, but that does not mean we should lessen our vigilance. Here are some cleaning habits we need to keep in place to maintain a healthy home environment:</span></p><ol style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0;"><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep washing your hands.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Your best defense against the spread of COVID-19 is by washing your hands. This includes using soap, water, and scrubbing for at least 20 seconds. You should wash your hands before cooking, after using the bathroom, and after sneezing or coughing. Use hand sanitizer if you’re outside and always carry some with you</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">even in your car.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use protective gear as needed.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> When it is time to disinfect, utilize the proper protective equipment based on the manufacturer’s recommendation. For example, you may want to wear a mask to buffer out fumes or safety glasses to ward off splashes. Gloves may be needed, especially for caustic disinfectants like bleach. Even the use of a rubber, or construction apron will help avoid damage to your clothes.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Understand the difference between cleaning and disinfecting.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> We sometimes use the terms interchangeably, but they are different. As </span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cleaning-disinfection.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">noted by the CDC</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, cleaning refers to removing dirt, grime, germs, and impurities from surfaces. Disinfecting is killing bacteria and viruses on surfaces with chemicals, but not necessarily eliminating dirt. By disinfecting after cleaning, you stand a better chance of stopping the spread of infections, including COVID-19.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Disinfect high-traffic spots daily.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> The studies are still out, but it appears COVID-19 can live on some surfaces from a few hours to a few days. That means you may want to wipe down handles, doorknobs, keys, cellphones, tablets, and light switches. If you have several people touching common areas, wipe them down frequently.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Use disinfectants approved to eliminate SARS-CoV-2.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> As mentioned above, cleaning and disinfecting are two different actions. For a better idea of what disinfectants and will kill SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, </span><a href="https://www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/list-n-disinfectants-use-against-sars-cov-2-covid-19" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">check out this list from the EPA</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; list-style-type: decimal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep clutter to a minimum.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Ramping up your cleaning routine will be much simpler when you don’t have a pile of clutter to work around. Utilizing moving boxes and a storage rental unit to house infrequently used items will save you time and energy, and leave you with a much cleaner home.</span></p></li></ol><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #4f81bd; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep Cleaning Simple – Use a Storage Unit for Occasionally Used Items</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; padding: 0pt 0pt 14pt 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Simplify your cleaning routine by decluttering your home. Use a storage unit for those seasonal items and know you are keeping your family safer from the likes of the COVID bug. Our spaces offer you the opportunity to make your home a haven from the outside world. Give us a call, and let’s get your items moved! Stay organized with quality moving boxes to pack your belongings.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 10pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reserve your </span><a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(xjaxst45ybh3g0v15zkyt0as))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">self-storage unit online now</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online </span><a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Space Calculator</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> to estimate the best unit size for you. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-48382108979029388672020-06-18T13:05:00.001-07:002020-06-18T13:06:11.954-07:00How to Prepare Your Home for Short-Term Renting<img alt="white plastic container beside rent me signage" height="342" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1516639247296-fa8ce789fd7a?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" width="512" /><br />Since its inception in 2008, Airbnb has helped homeowners earn supplementary and even fulltime income by renting out a room or their entire house. However, there is more to cleaning out a room and posting a few pictures. If you want to take full advantage of the opportunity, you’ll find that the owners who make the most money are the ones who do the “little” things that add up to a big payoff in repeat business and sound reputation. <br /><br />Make the most of the short-term rental opportunity by preparing your home and making it guest friendly. 5A Rent-A-Space helps by providing off-site <a href="https://5aspace.com/lahaina.html">storage units</a> near your Maui home. Remove the extra clutter and leave a spacious area for your guests to enjoy during their stay. You may even enjoy more 5-star ratings.<br /><br /><font color="#4285f4" size="5">5 Tips to Make Your Home Short-Term Rental Friendly</font><br /><br />Before you put out the vacancy sign, use these tips to make your home more appealing to renters:<br /><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Think about safety.</b> Guests want to stay in safe places, not just in terms of geography, but also within the home. Take a moment to walk around and look with a critical eye for things that may not be safe. For example, are there exposed wires or loose steps? Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Place fire extinguishers in the appropriate areas. Leave your phone number and email address, so your guests can contact you easily, if needed.</li><li><b>Deep clean and declutter.</b> No one wants to walk into a rented, unkempt home or room. Take time to do a deep clean. You may even want to invest in a professional cleaning service. Remove personal items such as family pictures, jewelry, financial and legal paperwork, and anything else important to you. Remember to clear out the closets and remove all the stuff stashed in them. Rent a storage unit from 5A Rent-A-Space to make it easier to store all those cleared out belongings.</li><li><b>Make the bedroom a welcoming place.</b> This is the one room your guests will probably spend the most time in. Consider investing in a new mattress or at least a memory foam mattress top. Add extra pillows and don’t skimp on the quality of sheets. You may want to add some earplugs, sleep mask, a small fan, and a universal charging station to the bedroom as well. Look at the decorator magazines to get good ideas on how to make your guest bedroom welcoming and comfortable.</li><li><b>Place basic toiletries in the bathroom.</b> Inevitably, we leave something at home when traveling. Gather up all those extra hotel shampoos, lotions, soaps, and travel tubes of toothpaste you have collected and put them in a basket for your guests. Do check to see that none of these are past their “best before” dates! You can pick up some inexpensive toothbrushes to have on hand as well. Don’t forget the extra towels.</li><li><b>Put the basics in the kitchen.</b> Guests choose to rent an Airbnb so they can save money on other things like eating out. Purchase a set of pots and pans for them to use. Place matching (and extra) towels and dishcloths in the kitchen, as well as add trivets and potholders. You don’t need to be fancy, just practical. Your guests will appreciate the convenience. You might consider coffee “K” cups for a Keurig, sugar, salt & pepper and a few other spices. Make sure there is a toaster or toaster oven and dishes, glasses and utensils.</li></ol><div><br /><font color="#4285f4" size="5">5A Rent-A-Space Helps Make Room for a Welcoming Place </font><br /><br />Enjoy more profit and fewer headaches when you make an effort to create a place that guests will rave about. Your convenient 5A Rent-A-Space storage units near Maui give you the extra support you need to keep your short-term rental decluttered and traveler-ready. We also offer packing supplies and will transport your belongings to your space with our free moving van. We aim to make life easier for you. Check us out today!<br /><br /><b>Reserve your <a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(05r51hygcgpiqc55y5rikg45))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=3&LocCode=3&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE">self-storage unit online now</a>. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 808-745-1616 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online <a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html">Space Calculator</a> to estimate the best unit size for you. </b><br /></div>5Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09988875307856906362noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2111117902789696022.post-68356394409815400482020-05-21T13:00:00.000-07:002020-05-21T13:00:11.960-07:00Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of Your Small Space<img alt="woman sitting on bed watching by the window during winter" height="400" src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1551927411-95e412943b58?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&ixid=eyJhcHBfaWQiOjEyMDd9&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1000&q=80" width="309" /><div>
<br />The ‘tiny home movement’ has done much to help people rethink how much stuff they have. All it takes is a quick look across the Internet to find gorgeous yet functional houses of less than 500 square feet. Tiny house owners are not the only ones that benefit from some strategic storage measures. Homeowners and apartment dwellers can enjoy more space when they maximize their storage options. Your only limit is your imagination.<br /><br />For the times when you do run out of room, utilize the convenience and flexibility of <a href="https://5aspace.com/fostercity.html">self-storage units</a>. You’ll find what you are looking for at 5A Rent-A-Space near San Mateo. We also sell packing supplies including specialty boxes, tape, and bubble wrap. Need a lock? We have several types to help you secure your unit. You don’t need to worry about leasing a moving truck. When you rent from us, we have a free moving van to move your belongings to your space. Give us a call to find out more.<br /><br /><b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Small House Hacks and Furniture Ideas to Save Space</span></b><br /><br />Get the most mileage out of your space when you utilize these hacks and tips:<br /><ol>
<li><b>Go Ahead and Use that Corner:</b> Some of the least used, and often most awkward spaces are corners. Use standing corner bookshelves or install floating corner shelves on the wall. Place a corner desk in an unused area and turn it into a small office space.</li>
<li><b>Look Up for Space:</b> Yes, we mean the ceiling. Install shelves close to the ceiling for lesser-used items and books. Place a shelf above your bathroom door for extra towels. String some wire across your closet ceiling to store wrapping paper.</li>
<li><b>Floating Is for More than Magic Carpets:</b> From nightstands to desks to shelves, floating furniture is in! This option leaves floor space available for other items to give your room an open feel.</li>
<li><b>Foldable Furniture:</b> For areas of your home where real estate is at a premium, why not use foldable chairs or Murphy desks? You unfold the piece when you need it, and put it back up when you don’t. A saucer chair is another item that can easily be stowed away when you need the room.</li>
<li><b>Use a Bed for More than Sleeping:</b> A daybed acts as both a bed and a couch, so you can count sheep at night and have a comfortable place for guests during the day. Another option is a bed with drawers underneath, sometimes called a captain’s bed. For a standard bed with space under it, purchase those long, flat contains with lids to store things underneath. Some containers even have wheels to move easily.</li>
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<b><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-size: large;">Small Spaces Never Felt So Big – a Rental Storage Unit Helps</span></b><br /><br />Just because you have a tiny living area doesn’t mean you have to live in clutter. Use some creativity to tuck your belongings away. For those items that still don’t fit, rent a 5A Rent-A-Space self-storage unit. It is also the perfect spot for your seasonal decorations, sports gear, and stuff that you don’t need all year round. With our convenient location near San Mateo, accessing your stored items when you need them has never been easier.<br /><br /><b>Reserve your <a href="https://www.e-storageonline.com/5ASelfStorage/(S(4qotk545po14442za3ybnrvq))/Contents/LocationDetails.aspx?LocationId=1&LocCode=1&ReqPage=RESV&MultiFacility=FALSE">self-storage unit online now</a>. Call 5A Rent-A-Space at 650-338-0016 or toll-free at 1-800-5ASPACE (1-800-527-7223) to learn more. Not sure how much space you will need? Use our online <a href="http://www.5aspace.com/calculator.html">Space Calculator</a> to estimate the best unit size for you. </b></div>
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