Yellow Ball

 Not a real ball, of course. Those colorful balls decorate the parking area. 

Location : Ah Poong Sentul City (Bogor, West Java, Indonesia)

Monday Mellow Yellows

‘Downsizing’ Your Stress with Wise Storage Options

If you’ve ever had to move house from large to small, you know it’s not easy to ‘scale down’ the sheer amount of ‘stuff’ you have on hand. This is especially true if you’ve lived in your soon-to-be-former dwelling for any more than a few years.  Over time, we all accumulate travel souvenirs, wearing apparel, books, gadgets…you name it, it’s probably in a box in your house somewhere, and chances are a lot of it won’t fit in the new place. Short of having a massive eBay sale, is there another solution?

Yes, there is — in self-storage units that are inexpensive to rent but priceless for convenience. If you haven’t already discovered these useful facilities, you’ll want to check them out.

The Key ‘W’ of Storage

First of all, what is it you need to store? Standard items include things like seasonal clothing, holiday decorations, athletic equipment, and outdoor toys and bikes. Using a climate-controlled unit enables you to store items that are a little more delicate: photograph albums, antique or fragile furnishings, and memorabilia.

And, if you’re like many Weybridge folks, you may have ‘junk’ boxes — useful items such as hardware, electrical parts, etc. — that you don’t  use every day, but you like to keep on hand. In that, you can use self storage Weybridge units to keep these items handy without them being underfoot. 

 

Storing your ‘junk’ is easy in self storage Weybridge!

Image attribution: Wikimedia Commons, LuckyLouie 

No Place for ‘Residents’

On the other hand, it should go without saying — but we need to say it anyway! — there are also some things you shouldn’t put in self-storage units. Neither pets nor people should attempt to ‘live’ in a storage unit, for example, not even short-term. Bring your pet with you in the car when you drop off items, maybe; if your dog or cat enjoys the ride, there’s no harm in that. Just make sure Fido or Fluffy is back IN the car prior to your locking up the storage unit to go back home!

This also applies to any other living thing — or items that once were living and aren’t well-preserved. As a general rule, food doesn’t do well in a storage unit; even things that don’t seem immediately perishable (such as containers of cereal) can draw insects and other pests to the unit…and into the rest of your good items. That’s a chance you don’t want to take. Keep your food out of harm’s way, and out of storage in areas where it could bring harm to something else.

The Power of a Good ‘Memory’: Inventorying What You Store

You store a lot of ‘memories’ in a secure unit like this; if you’re also storing items that have value beyond mere sentiment, be sure to keep an inventory list of what’s in the unit just in case. Accidents can happen — units can be damaged by storms or other disasters — and, once in a great while, a storage facility falls prey to vandalism or other malicious mischief. If you sustain a loss in such an instance, your insurer will need details about what’s lost in order to fairly reimburse you or replace an item.

Short-Term, Long-Term, Any Term

Once you’ve figured out how much stuff you need to store, for how long, and under what conditions it needs to be stored, the rest is easy. Your self storage choices are wide and getting wider all the time. By keeping a few common-sense provisions in mind, you can downsize both your dwelling and your stress level without having to sacrifice ‘stuff’ you love!

  

A Boat Ride

 Location : The Ancol Park (Jakarta, Indonesia)

The Weekend in Black and White

Steel Garage Doors for Optimal Looks and Security

Proud house owners choose steel garage doors for their sturdy and secure good looks, as well as the many different finishes and styles available. Here is a roundup of the various finishes and styles you can find in this range of garage doors.

There are several good reasons why steel garage doors are the most popular doors on the market. One of those reasons is the relative cost versus durability when compared to other garage doors made from alternative materials. The beauty of steel garage doors is in both the level of security plus the many finishes that allow this most robust of materials to take on different guises.

Value For Money
You will find steel garage door prices at every budget point, so regardless of your personal circumstances you can afford high quality and secure doors for your garage. These days every purchase needs to be a considered purchase, with one eye on future needs and the useful life of the product. Steel garage doors fulfil both requirements, providing long lasting good looks.

Styles And Designs
Heavily discounted steel garage door prices are possible when you know where to look and what style of doors you are looking for.

Whether you prefer a traditional look or a sleekly modern finish, steel garage doors have the versatility to fit in with their surroundings. The style and finish you choose depends on more than just budget, since it is important to also coordinate the appearance of the doors with the rest of your property. This is particularly important when your garage is either connected, or in close proximity to the main house. Never underestimate the importance of what estate agents call 'curb appeal'. It matters just as much to you, entering your driveway after a long working day, as it does to prospective purchasers when it comes time to sell.

Range Of Finishes
Steel garages doors can often look like anything but. Among the most popular are those with a powder-coating in either white or brown. Available in most styles and sizes, powder-coating offers unrivaled durability with a 10 year manufacturers guarantee. You can choose between canopy and up and over retractable door mechanisms. Door mechanisms are pre-assembled and fitted to each garage door so on-site installation is quick and easy. For those of a more colourful persuasion, brighter alternatives are available in red, green, blue or black, giving a bold welcome to the front of side of the house.

Another popular choice would be those steel doors with a plastic coating, which again comes with a 10 year guarantee and provides low maintenance and corrosion resistance. The range of styles is similar to those in the powder-coating range.

For those with traditionally styled properties, wishing to maintain the integrity of the appearance of the house and associated outbuildings, steel doors cleverly masquerading as real timber can provide the warm lustre of natural wood through the addition of foil laminates.

For those looking for heavily discounted steel garage door prices, you would do worse than looking at budget steel up and over doors which offer exceptional security at a reduced cost.

AUTHOR BIO
Ilena Sanchez is a home and lifestyle writer. She's always on the lookout for heavily discounted steel garage door prices to pass on to her readers.