HOME RENOVATION

Home Improvement


Home renovation can be an exciting and rewarding experience but can also be overwhelming and stressful if not properly planned and executed. Whether you’re renovating your entire home or just a few rooms, here are some tips to help make the process smoother and more successful. 1. Set a Budget The first step in any home renovation project is to set a budget. Determine how much you can afford to spend and allocate funds accordingly. Be sure to leave some wiggle room for unexpected expenses during renovation. 2. Plan Ahead Planning is crucial for a successful home renovation. Decide what changes you want to make and create a detailed plan for each room or area. This will help you stay organized and on track throughout the renovation process. 3. Hire a Professional Consider hiring a professional contractor or designer to help with your renovation. They can provide valuable advice and expertise and help you stay within your budget and timeline. 4. Choose Quality Materials When selecting materials for your renovation, choose quality over quantity. Investing in high-quality materials will improve the overall look and feel of your home and save you money in the long run by reducing the need for repairs and replacements. 5. Consider Energy Efficiency If you’re renovating your home, consider making it more energy-efficient. This can include upgrading to energy-efficient appliances, installing insulation, and using sustainable materials. Not only will this help reduce your carbon footprint, but it can also save you money on energy bills. 6. Don’t Forget About Storage When renovating your home, remember storage. Consider adding built-in storage solutions or incorporating furniture that doubles as storage. This will help keep your home organized and clutter-free. You could also opt for renting a self storage unit for your excessive items. 7. Be Patient Home renovation can be a lengthy process, so it’s essential to be patient. Take your time with the process and save time. Take the time to do things right and ensure your renovation succeeds. In conclusion, home renovation can be daunting, but with the proper planning ...


Mohala Johnson
March 14th, 2023

LAWN EQUIPMENT STORING

Home Improvement


Lawn equipment is an essential part of maintaining a beautiful and healthy lawn. However, storing this equipment can be challenging, mainly if you need more space. Proper lawn equipment storage is vital to ensure that it remains in good condition and is ready for use when needed. In this article, we will discuss some tips for storing lawn equipment. 1. Clean the Equipment Before storing any lawn equipment, it is essential to clean it thoroughly. This will help to prevent rust and other damage that can occur when equipment is left dirty. Use a soft cloth or brush to remove any dirt or debris from the equipment, and then wipe it down with a dry cloth. 2. Empty Fuel Tanks If you are storing gas-powered equipment, emptying the fuel tanks before storing them is crucial. Gasoline can break down over time and cause damage to the engine. To empty the fuel tank, run the equipment until it is out of gas or use a siphon to remove the fuel. 3. Store in a Dry Place Lawn equipment should be stored in a dry place to prevent rust and other damage. This is an ideal place to store your equipment if you have a garage or shed. If you do not have a garage or shed, consider purchasing a storage shed or canopy to protect your gear from the elements. 4. Hang Equipment on Walls One way to save space when storing lawn equipment is to hang it on walls. This can be done using hooks or brackets designed for this purpose. Hanging equipment on walls saves space and makes it easier to find the equipment you need when you need it. 5. Use Storage Racks Another option for storing lawn equipment is to use storage racks. These racks are designed to hold lawn equipment such as rakes, shovels, and other tools. Depending on your needs, they can be mounted on walls or placed on the floor. 6. Label Equipment To make it easier to find the equipment you need, consider labeling ...


Mohala Johnson
March 13th, 2023

GARAGE CONVERSION

Home Improvement


A garage conversion is a popular home renovation project that involves converting existing garage space into a livable area. This type of renovation can add value to a home, increase living space, and provide homeowners with a new area for various purposes. There are many reasons why homeowners choose to convert their garages. Some may need additional living space for a growing family, while others want to create a home office or gym. Whatever the reason, a garage conversion can be a cost-effective way to add usable space to a home without needing an expensive addition. Before starting a garage conversion project, it’s essential to consider several factors. First, homeowners should check with their local zoning and building codes to ensure that conversion is allowed. Some areas may restrict the renovations that can be made to a garage to create a livable space. This could include adding windows for natural light, installing insulation for temperature control, and adding plumbing for a bathroom or kitchenette. Once the layout has been determined, homeowners can begin to plan the design of the new space. This may involve selecting flooring, wall coverage, and lighting fixtures. Choosing durable and easy-to-maintain materials is crucial, as the new area will likely be used frequently. One of the benefits of a garage conversion is its flexibility regarding how the new space can be used. Some homeowners choose to create a guest suite or rental unit, while others may want a home office or gym. The possibilities are endless, and the new space can be customized to meet the homeowner’s specific needs. In addition to providing additional living space, a garage conversion can add value to a home. This is especially true if the new space is designed and constructed to a high standard. A well-designed garage conversion can increase the resale value of a home, making it an intelligent investment for homeowners looking to sell in the future. Self storage is a great way to clear up space in your garage to make these ...


Mohala Johnson
March 13th, 2023

DONATE, KEEP, SELL, OR THROW AWAY?

Home Improvement


When decluttering, a question that usually pops up is, “what should I do with this?” You then will spend a bit of precious time thinking about it. With spring cleaning time right around the corner, it will help save time by knowing what to donate, keep, or throw away. DONATING - You shouldn’t donate broken or moderately damaged items - Don’t donate something that no one wants, like an opened food box. - Donate something valuable that can bring joy or support someone’s needs. - Good examples of items to donate are: Clothes that aren’t damaged Working electronics Toys Furniture Sporting Goods Shoes Musical Instruments Bikes Art Jewelry Books Costumes Canned Foods Board Games School Supplies Backpacks Dishes Pillows Blankets Brooms Mops Towels etc. - You’ll feel good about helping those in need. THROW AWAY - Consider throwing away items that are too damaged to donate or have no value to anyone. Broken toys Broken electronics Damaged clothes. Open food Used toiletries. Moderately damaged furniture KEEP - Consider keeping sentimental things you’ll need again, such as Holiday décor and costumes Winter or Spring clothes Retro video game consoles Photo Albums Items that will be worth a lot of money in the future Baby and children’s clothes - The best way to declutter when you want to keep items is to rent a self storage unit SELLING There’s no guarantee that someone will buy your items. You might make so of your money back. You have the selling options of a yard sale, pawn shop, video game store, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, eBay, or Amazon. It can take a while to sell online, which makes this decluttering option the slowest. Also, some people might haggle with you to get your items at a lower price. There are a variety of decluttering options for the space needs of your home, and Tellus Self Storage can assist you with your decluttering needs by storing the items you want to keep. ...


Mohala Johnson
March 2nd, 2023

CLEAN AND DECLUTTER WITH TELLUS SELF STORAGE GOLDEN EAGLE – HATTIESBURG MS

Home Improvement


2020 was rough, let’s create a fresh start for 2021. It might be the end of January but it is never too late to clean and declutter. Tellus Self Storage Golden Eagle in Hattiesburg Mississippi offers a wide variety of storage options sure to suit any and all of your decluttering and cleaning needs. WHY USE A STORAGE UNIT TO CLEAN AND DECLUTTER? Our storage units are month-to-month with no long-term contracts. This means you can get storage for a month, do a deep clean then leave. All we ask is that you give us two weeks’ move-out notice, preferably via email. A storage unit allows you to completely remove items from your home so you can get down into the baseboards for a nice deep thorough clean without having to move items from room to room. This is especially helpful if you are going to repaint or refinish your floors. Free Move-In truck with select storage unit sizes. Yes, you read that correctly. Renting certain sizes of storage units allows you to use our Free Move-In truck, subject to availability so be sure to inquire about this promotion when you call us. PROS TO CLEANING AND DECLUTTERING Doing a deep clean at least twice a year will help prevent bugs and other pests in and around your home. While cleaning you may come across items you’ve forgotten about. Being able to locate treasures you already own will surely help improve your outlook. Donate, Keep, Sell, or Gift! Just a few suggestions on what to do with your newly acquired but previously owned items. Altering your perspective on life. Going over your belongings allows you to see what you have, and what you can be thankful for. Opportunity to organize. While you are cleaning you can reorganize or start to organize. Come see us! TELLUS SELF STORAGE GOLDEN EAGLE Tellus Self Storage Golden Eagle, self storage facility in Hattiesburg is located next to Mack Grubbs Hyundai on Highway 98 West in Hattiesburg. Our Facility offers Climate Control Storage, Non-Climate control storage, Enclosed Boat, RV, ...


Mohala Johnson
January 28th, 2021

DECLUTTERING: STORAGE FOR SELLING YOUR HOME

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Getting ready to sell your house?  Have you considered short term storage? Let’s take a quick look at some of the key benefits of self storage for when you’re selling (or buying) a new home. DECLUTTERING Did the relator ask you to remove some of your items in order to get the house ready for sale? This is a very common request, you want potential homeowners to be able to visualize their items in your home. By removing a few of your personal belongings you are sure to create a space that is easier for people to envision themselves in. At Tellus Self Storage we offer month to month leasing so you can rent one of our storage units for the time it takes to sell your home without getting locked into a contract. Read more about how self storage can help you stage your home: Storage for Staging Your Home This concept can also be applied to items like Boats, RVs, ATVs or even just simple garage tools that might be out and about. Clean it up, pack it up and store it with us. At Tellus Self Storage Forney we offer many storage unit sizes and options. Including Enclosed Extra Large storage units sure to fit your extra circular outdoor activity gear. MOVING When the time comes for you to completely move out you might find yourself in need of more space while you move into your new home. We can help! A Storage unit is a perfect way to sort, pack and move your items when the time comes to relocate. Whether that be across town, to a new town or even just up the street.  At Tellus Self Storage we have 38 storage facilities to better serve your storage needs. For a complete list of our locations be sure to check here: Storage Locations CLIMATE CONTROLLED STORAGE VS. NON-CLIMATE CONTROLLED STORAGE It is a brilliant idea to consult one of our Storage Experts if you are uncertain as to which type of storage ...


Mohala Johnson
August 2nd, 2019

TELLUS SELF STORAGE ABITA SPRINGS’ TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL STORAGE EXPERIENCE

Home Improvement


The self storage industry is full of many dos and don’ts. At Tellus Self Storage Abita Springs we’ve made you a comprehensive list of items that will help ensure your self storage experience is a successful one. Here at Tellus Self Storage in Abita Springs, we pride ourselves on maintaining a clean and safe property. Here are a few suggestions on ways you can do to help us out: IS THAT FOOD? Please do not eat or drink in the climate controlled buildings. (We do everything in our power to keep pests and vermin out. If you leave food or drinks in the buildings, that’s an invitation to pests in the area. We don’t want that and neither do you.) Store in boxes or containers that have NOT contained food, you also shouldn’t use wet or damaged boxes. Do not store food or spices of any kind (This includes canned goods and pastas) TIME TO GET CLEANING Clean all of your appliances thoroughly. Do not forget about your coffee pot, microwave and toasters. Make sure your pots, pans, dishes and utensils are clean as well. Make sure the waste receptacle of your vacuum is clean before storing. Cleaning furniture is also a good idea, be sure to get in between cushions and under covers. THINGS THAT DON’T BELONG IN STORAGE Scented candles, potpourri, and scented waxes Artwork made of macaroni, or other edible products (even if your child made it for you, it’s simply a buffet waiting for pests, find another place to store these) Guns, ammunition, explosives, corrosives, or hazardous materials. This includes paint. THIS IS NOT A HOTEL NO HABITABLE OCCUPANCY of the Space by humans, pets, or plants of any kind at any time. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Please notify the property manager of any spills on the property. We understand that accidents happen. Please let us know if you need a broom and dustpan. We keep them handy just in case the need arises. Glass needs to be picked up immediately. Small items that need to be thrown away may be thrown in the trash cans at ...


Mohala Johnson
July 7th, 2019

SELF STORAGE TIPS: PACKING TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR STORAGE SPACE

Home Improvement


Packing can be difficult, confusing and completely overwhelming. Our Storage Experts at Tellus Self Storage Golden Eagle and Tellus Self Storage Hattiesburg are here to help! Chanda & Toni Anne have some excellent ideas on How to pack effectively so you get the most out of your storage space. YOU’VE GOT YOUR STORAGE SPACE, NOW WHAT? Packing a storage unit is a lot like packing a moving truck. In both cases, the goal is to maximize the use of available space and minimize the chances of damages. You may think it’s a no-brainer, but without a well thought out plan, you may end up creating a mess. If this is the first time you need to pack a self-storage unit, then here are some easy packing tips to get the job done well. Create an inventory Before you start packing, make a list of everything that will go into the storage unit. This is important for two reasons: for the purpose of insurance claims in case of natural disasters such as fire and flood, and for making it easy to recall what’s inside your unit in case you need something later. Pack everything in boxes Since space utilization and damage prevention are the two primary goals of packing a storage unit, use uniformly sized boxes to pack all the items. Use boxes that are strong and have flat, non-slippery surfaces and can be stacked high. This way, you will be able to utilize all the vertical space available. Pack the items tightly Pack the items inside a box tightly so that there will be no holes and empty spaces between your items. This prevents them from colliding into each other when being moved. Label the boxes With so many boxes stacked one on top of another in the storage, you may forget which box contains what item. So, label the boxes with bold letters. Be specific when labeling. If a box contains 10 items of different categories, write the name of every category. Face the labels towards the door so that you ...


Mohala Johnson
June 21st, 2019

STUFF: A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE WITH SELF STORAGE

Home Improvement


At Tellus Self Storage Forney & Tellus Self Storage Forney Commercial & Recreational we have a wonderful Storage Expert who’d like to talk to you about her experience with self storage. A message from Tellus Self Storage Forney & Forney Commercial and Recreational’s Property Manager and Storage Expert: If you’re like me, you find yourself with too many belongings and not enough space—my husband constantly complains I have too much stuff.  Stuff I do not want to get rid of!!!  I actually ended up taking over a storage container he purchased for his lawn equipment. I hate to get rid of anything, especially furniture.  I often think it would be something my kids would need once they on their own! Or maybe you just want to park your car in the garage, or you want to turn your garage into a man/woman cave, but there’s just no room.  Maybe you would like to have an extra garage—trust me, I know my husband would.  But over time we tend to accumulate a lot of things and for some reason or other, we just don’t want to get rid of it. A great solution is too rent a storage unit from Tellus Self Storage. Did you know for a fixed monthly fee, you can rent a storage unit of any size from Tellus Self Storage to store those items you may want to utilize in the future.  Thinking you would have to rent a truck to move all your items—not at Tellus Self Storage, we offer a free move-in truck to make it easy for you to move your items. Come on by—talk with me—I would love to help you out with your storage needs :0) Tellus Self Storage Forney & Forney Commercial & Recreational offers lots of storage options from small units to extra large storage units. Climate Controlled storage, Non-Climate storage, Enclosed Boat/ RV Commercial Storage and even a Free Move-In Truck! What are you waiting for? Call us today 972.440.5593 Or if you’re in the area stop by ...


Mohala Johnson
June 16th, 2019

5 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A STORAGE UNIT

Home Improvement


Finding a Self Storage unit can be difficult, complicated and even overwhelming. Let’s discuss the 5 most important things to consider when choosing a storage unit as described by Property Manager for our Tellus Self Storage Sims Location in Hattiesburg MS. WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU IS IMPORTANT TO US. Your closets are full, the spare room has no place for guests and your garage can no longer house your vehicles. You don’t have to get rid of your favorite things to make space. Hold on to your assets and rent a storage unit instead!Each storage facility has its own set of features, but which will have a unit that will work best for you? Are you looking for price, convenience, amenities?Here are a few things to consider when selecting a self-storage unit to hold your items for short- or long-term storage. EENY, MEENY, MINY, MO… What you’re planning to store might steer your decision as to the type and size of the storage unit. If you have heirlooms or antique furniture, a climate controlled storage unit may work best. Need to get seasonal decorations or sports equipment out of the way? A small unit could be all you need. Below are some of the different options available in a storage unit. Climate Controlled Non-climate Controlled Various Sizes – Tiny to Gigantic Indoor Storage Outdoor Storage Covered or Uncovered Car, Boat or RV Parking Storage Drive-up, Ground Level Tellus Self Storage can accommodate most any size unit you need, from a tiny locker-size to medium 2 bedroom house-size to our gigantic 5-7 room garage-size units. We have non-climate controlled units, as well as TRUE climate controlled storage – meaning both AC and heat. Be sure to ask any questions you might have before you get your storage unit. Our Storage Experts are always willing to help share knowledge. A GOOD VALUE If you’re going to pay for a rental storage unit, you want to believe you’re getting the most for your hard-earned dollars. Rents will vary at each facility based on location, features and unit ...


Mohala Johnson
June 10th, 2019

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