SMARTBOX Portable Self Storage Blog

January 28, 2008

Decluttering

Filed under: Portable Storage Information — admin @ 10:40 am

If you are a homeowner, you know that clutter is almost impossible to avoid.  Whether it’s the attic, the garage, the kids’ rooms or your living room, at one point you will realize that the clutter is overtaking your house.  As Spring Cleaning time approaches, try a new strategy guaranteed to get you and your house organized.  That is where SMARTBOX comes in.  SMARTBOX will deploy as many units you deem necessary to tame your clutter problems.  For quick decluttering, store the SMARTBOX or SMARTBOXES on your property, allowing you to sort through the items that must go, and the priceless items that you could never possibly throw away.  If your clutter problem is more severe, or you happen to be a packrat incapable of disposing of your TV Guide collection, send your fully loaded SMARTBOX unit back to our climate controlled storage facility where it will be safe and secure until you build that extra wing to your house or find a suitable buyer on eBay. 

September 25, 2007

Storage Containers for Trade Show Events

Filed under: General, Portable Storage Information — admin @ 11:03 am

Today’s business environment is growing ever more competitive. Businesses must make of use of new and innovative ideas and technologies to remain competitive in the modern market. One example of this innovative thinking is illustrated by businesses that make use of portable storage units to store materials used for trade shows and other similar events.

Trade shows can be a great opportunity to show your business’s products and/or services to the public. SMARTBOX and other portable storage containers provide a great method of transporting products, displays, materials, and other items needed to maintain a booth at one of these events. The storage containers can be packed, shipped, unloaded, and store any necessary trade show-related materials.

September 19, 2007

File Storage

Filed under: Business Moving Tips — admin @ 11:46 am

SMARTBOX storage units are proving to be an effective and innovative solution for many problems, including moving, storage, and other, more creative situations. One way in which these containers are being used is in the storage of files for businesses and sometimes individuals.

SMARTBOX portable storage containers provide an ideal place to store sensitive documents. Each container is protected from the elements, as well as other people. Every container is precisely equipped to deal with potential dangers from water, heat, and humidity. Also, each unit is securely protected with a specially designed locking mechanism, to prevent breaking and entering.

September 13, 2007

SMARTBOX Used On Construction Sites

Filed under: Mobile Storage, Portable Storage Information — admin @ 3:49 pm

While driving around from day to day, I am beginning to see more and more SMARTBOX portable storage units around. I see them in front of homes, businesses, schools, and hospitals. Quite a few times, I have even seen them used on construction sites. It makes sense that our mobile storage containers would be found in construction areas. Whether it is a new build, a renovation, or a remodeling, these storage units are an ideal way to store and transport construction equipment. Businesses find that the portable storage containers are a feasible means to transport specialty equipment and building materials safely, securely, and quickly from job site to job site.

September 7, 2007

Portable Storage Units - Storing Tools and Other Equipment

Filed under: Portable Storage Information — admin @ 1:25 pm

Portable storage units are a great way to transport your belongings during a move, whether that move is between states, or just down the street. However, these containers can come in handy in numerous other ways, including providing a place to store tools and equipment.

These containers can be used to store your own household tools, and when you need them, they can be delivered to your home. For construction and similar businesses, this can be an ideal solution to transporting equipment from one job site to another. They can be used to store and transport specialty tools, lawn and yard equipment, and project supplies.

September 5, 2007

Portable Self Storage Unit Sizes

Filed under: Mobile Storage, Portable Storage Information — admin @ 10:18 am

Recently, the moving and self storage industry has seen an enormous influx of portable self storage units. These units are delivered to your home, so you can fill them up with your belongings. The company comes and picks it up when you are ready, and transports it to your new home or into storage.

Some of the company’s that offer these services are SMARTBOX, PODS, the Mobile Attic, and BoxCart. While there are several factors to consider when deciding which service to go with, the size of the shipping container is very important.

SMARTBOX offers one container size. Each of these 5’x 7’x 8’ Smartboxes holds 1 - 1.5 rooms of furniture, with a capacity of 2,000 lbs. The size was chosen because of it’s advantage in helping prevent damage. It is easier to securely pack belongings in several smaller containers than one large one, yet the box is still large enough to accommodate big pieces of furniture, like a king size bed or an oversized armoire. The smaller size also makes the units more affordable so you pay for only the storage you need.