A dusty attic/basement is no place to store your artwork. Valuable pieces of art should be treated with care and be stored under proper conditions. Our extraordinary art storage capabilities offer the perfect conditions for your artwork, and here are few reasons why…

• Our staff and management are museum-trained professions.
• Our building features oversized corridors, doorways, and other clearances to facilitate easy and safe access to large works of art.
• Global Risk Partners, an independent risk management firm, awarded the controlled storage facility a top assessment for safety and security.
• All climate controlled storage areas maintain consistent temperature and humidity.

 Storage Deluxe sets the new standard of excellence, while embracing the fine art of storage. To learn more visit our website at http://www.sdfineartstorage.com/

If you are one of the many people residing in New York City’s largest borough – Queens – you’re going to want to read this. During the upcoming winter months, it may be hard to think of “family fun” places to go. Well, we are here to help! Here are a few fun spots you and your family can check out in Queens. Some won’t even cost you a penny!

1. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge: Located on Cross Bay Blvd., this wildlife refuge is a great spot all year round. Not only is it the home to over 330 species of birds, but it also offers site tours, activities and special events each month. Don’t forget your camera for this month’s event: “Snow Birds in a Winter Wonderland”, January 28^th, 2:00-4:00 PM!
2. City Ice Pavilion: Located on 47-32 32^nd Place, Long Island City. If you’re a resident of Queens and never knew about this rink, don’t be surprised. This “hidden” gem is located in the Long Island City warehouse district. Whether you want to take advantage of their affordable prices during open stake times, or watch an ice hockey game, City Ice Pavilion guarantees a fun time. If you need someplace to store your skates and hockey equipment, we are conveniently located in Long Island City!
3. New York Hall of Science: Located at 47-01 111th Street. This hands-on science exhibit is perfect for all ages. Stay warm inside, while you explore all of their 450 interactive exhibits!
4. Long Island Children’s Museum: Located at 11 Davis Avenue in Garden City. This interactive museum is perfect for infants to elementary school-age children. Their new exhibit, “Feasts for Beasts” is opening January 6^th. Make learning fun for your kids and affordable for you!

We hope you and your family enjoy all of the many places and events that Queens has to offer. Since they are all right in our neighborhood, maybe we will see you there! To see all of our locations go to: http://storagedeluxe.com/locations.asp

If you live in one of New York’s boroughs, there is a good chance that you park your car on the street. There is also a good chance that every winter, you get plowed in and spend hours digging your car out. Wouldn’t it be nice to hear that this year you don’t have to? Well that’s what we are here for! Our car storage ensures the safety of your car during inclement weather, which means no more plowed in car this winter. Our car storage accommodates all size vehicles – from motorcycles to commercial trucks. We guarantee that your vehicles will stay clean, safe, and secure and will be easily accessible – all at an affordable rate. Get rid of the unwanted stress and back pain this winter, and reserve you car storage units before the first snow storm hits! To learn more about our car storage, click here: http://storagedeluxe.com/car-storage.asp

We hope you all enjoyed your holiday decorations this season, but face it: it’s time to take them down. Although it may sound like a good idea to just keep them up all year round, your neighbors may not feel the same way. Most would agree that by the first week in January, your decorations should be stored away. If you’re a little behind on your agenda, here are a few tips on how to organize and keep all your decorations safe until next year.

• For outside decorations, be sure to wipe them down, so they are in tip-top condition when you pull them out next year.
• When storing your lights, don’t put too many together, so they won’t get tangled in case the boxes get shaken up.
• Never put fragile items on the top or bottom. Having a layer of items above and below allows for padding for your breakable pieces.
• Use plastic bins that stack easily.
• Label your boxes/bins clearly, so that you will know exactly what you’re looking at when you need them again.
• To protect your wreaths from dust, keep them in a plastic garbage bag.
• Keep in mind that storing you decorations with us is a great way to keep them safe and out of the way, until they are ready to be used again! Book a unit now: http://scheduler.storagedeluxe.com/

Don’t be “that” person, who still has their holiday lights up in February! If you’re having a hard time departing with your decorations, keep in mind that Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. This means a whole new holiday you can decorate for!

Storage Deluxe wants to help you welcome in the New Year with a clean slate. When reflecting upon the previous year, many of us ask ourselves: “How did I get so disorganized?” It is easy to get wrapped up in our daily obligations to our family, friends and jobs. Getting organized is easily pushed to the back burner. Unfortunately, being disorganized can cause stress, and can steal both your time and money. During the hectic holiday season, the last thing you need is additional stress. That is why, throughout the month of December, we are providing you with tips on how to get (and stay) organized. Here are some things to keep in mind.

• To maximize the usage of your storage space, keep the same sized boxes or items together.
• Label your boxes or bins before you store them.
• Make sure you are utilizing all your space – go vertical.
• If your bulky winter clothes take up your entire closet, store your summer attire to create some extra room.
• Use clear bins to store your things. Being able to see what’s in your bins is key to keeping everything organized.
• Make sure you are leaving some space for accessing items at the back.
• Since this is the season of giving, there is no better time to go through your homes – or storage units – and donate some of your things.

When you’re on the road to organization, and come across some coats you forgot you had, keep in mind we are participating in the New York Cares Coat Drive. We are helping NY Cares reach their goal of 100,000 coats this winter by setting up collection bins at our 10 locations in Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens.

Spend your holiday season the right way – stress-free with your friends and family!

 If you are in, or around New York, or in a specific area along the east coast we have been warned of hurricane Irene. This hurricane is rapidly approaching and many warnings have been issued. For the safety of out Storage Deluxe community and anyone reading this, we have put together some crucial tips for safe guarding yourself, family and home from hurricane destruction.

• Flashlights with extra batteries. Keep flashlights with extra, fresh batteries and keep them beside your bed and in several other locations. Candles are also a reliable source of light. Keep lighters and matches handy!
• Portable radio with extra batteries. Most telephones will be out of order or limited to emergency use.
• Make sure you have all necessary battery types for your radio, phone, flashlight etc.
• First aid kit / first aid skills. Keep your first-aid kit well stocked and in a central location. Take basic first-aid and CPR courses. It is best to keep your skills current.
• Fire extinguisher. Your fire extinguisher should be suitable for all types of fires and should be easily accessible. Teach all family members how to use it.
• Food. Store a three-day supply of food for each person. Items such as canned or dehydrated food, powdered milk and canned juices can be rotated into your daily diet and replenished on a regular basis.
• Have items such as a non-electric can opener, cooking utensils, paper/plastic plates and plastic utensils.
• Water. Store a 3-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day). Store in air-tight containers and replace them every six months. Keep a disinfectant, such as iodine tablets or chlorine bleach, to purify water, if necessary.
• Extra blankets and clothing may be required to keep warm. Sturdy shoes protect feet from broken glass and debris.
• Alternate cooking source. Store barbecue, charcoal, starter and matches. If you have a gas stove burner your stove may still work in case of a power outage.
• Tools. Have a crescent or pipe wrench to turn off gas and water if necessary and know the location of the shut-off valves.
• Important documents should be stored in a waterproof container. Examples: insurance policies, medical records, bank account numbers, Social Security card, etc. Also, checkbook, cash, credit cards, ATM cards.
• Contact friends and family before and during the storm as much as possible. Try to be connected at all times. Let others know where you are, where you’re going and give updates on other family and friends.

When natural disasters occur, we not only have to be prepared to protect ourselves but we have to be prepared to come together and help out where needed. Join us in keeping this weekend as safe and secure as possible.

For more ideas on preparing for Irene visit:

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/hurricanes.html

http://crisislanding.appspot.com/

Storage Deluxe is pleased to announce our ‘Clean Unit Contest!’

At Storage Deluxe we promise you our units are spotless; it is a part of the Deluxe Accommodations we offer. We understand that many of the people who look to us for their storage needs value the accommodations we offer. So, for our loyal customers, we have come up with a contest to help you save on your rent. In essence, we want to reward you if you too are dedicated to keeping your stored items neat and organized.

Here’s the deal; we are currently looking for a unit in one of our Storage Deluxe locations that is spotless. If your stored items are categorized, systemized, neat, carefully packed away and are ready to be showcased to the world, then we need you to send us a picture. If your unit is deemed the cleanest, we want to reward you! Your next month’s rent will be FREE!

Entering is easy:

1. Simply email, contact@storagestories.com, a photo of your unit by July 29, 2011.
2. Your photos will be posted in a Facebook album on August 1, 2011.
3. Then ‘Like’ your own photo and ask your friends and family to ‘Like’ and comment on your photo before August 8.

 The cleanest unit, chosen by our Storage Panel with the most Facebook hype gets the FREE month’s rent. Our winner will be announced on August 11, 2011.

 Why wait? Email us now!

>Terms and Conditions do apply

The weather is getting hot out there and we at Storage Deluxe have you covered. When you’re storing important items in a unit for any length of time you put your items at risk with mother natures extreme temperature. Climate controlled storage units of all sizes are available from Storage Deluxe. We understand how important it is to protect all of your belongings whether it is in a small storage space offered by our climate controlled mini storage units, or the largest climate controlled self storage rentals. You want to protect your things from extreme temperatures and humidity and our climate controlled storage units do just that. If you are unsure of how much self storage space you require, check out the Storage Deluxe Size Guide as a helpful resource. You may also call or come in for an expert calculation based on your needs.

Climate controlled mini storage units are perfect for:

• Important office files and documents
• Personal records
• Family photographs
• Albums, books and videotapes
• Fine linens and clothing
• Holiday gifts and decorations

Mid-sized climate controlled units are perfect for:

• Leather furniture
• Wood furniture
• Baby furniture
• Oil paintings
• Musical instruments
• Audio and video equipment
• Computers

We also have Extra-large climate controlled units for all your large storage needs:

• Moving storage
• Mattresses
• Large Furniture
• Cars
• Motorcycles
• Pianos
• Boats
• Trucks
• Recreation vehicles

Protect your things from mold, mildew and damaging cold or extremely hot temperatures in every climate controlled self storage unit at Storage Deluxe. Call us to reserve your climate controlled self storage unit now. Our friendly staff is waiting to hear from you 24/7!

Call Storage Deluxe toll free at: (877) 989-STORE – (877) 989- 7867 to make an appointment, tour the facility, and/or to reserve your climate controlled self storage rental unit. You may also reserve your climate controlled self storage unit directly online.

Features

Brand new facility
Free pick-up and delivery to our facility
Individual alarmed units, computerized security
Climate-controlled units available
Boxes, locks and packing supplies available for sale

Types of Units Available

 5×5, 5×10, 5×15, 10×10, 10×15, 10×20, 10×25, 10×30, 15×20

Location: 40 Marbledale Road, Tuckahoe, New York 10707

phone: 877-989-7867(STORE)

email: sales@storagedeluxe.com

Our Westchester and New Rochelle locations offer state-of-the-art security with video surveillance 24/7. Your personal safety is always our concern. Storage Deluxe is rated number one for storage in New York, thanks to our friendly staff, clean and safe facilities and fair self storage pricing. When you need a self storage location in Westchester or New Rochelle, remember Storage Deluxe. Our friendly staff is waiting to hear from you 24/7! Call Storage Deluxe toll free at: (877) 989-STORE – (877) 989- 7867 to make an appointment, tour the facility, and/or to reserve your self storage rental unit. You may also reserve a self storage unit at our Westchester facility directly online

We’ve all heard that it is bad to be disorganized, but do you actually know why? Have you ever calculated the price of disorganization? Some professionals estimate that the cost of disorganization may be as much as 20% of your household budget. Others have estimated the costs to be as much as $3,000 a year!

Disorganization is a drain on your wallet. You misplace your electric bill and don’t pay it until a week after the due date – 15% finance charge. You throw your mail in a pile unopened on the desk and a conference registration deadline passes you by – $40 late fee. Or, how many times have you brought something home and found one or two already in the cupboard? What about the food we throw out because we overlooked it in our refrigerators? Sometimes, disorganization forces us into crisis mode, leading to last-minute shopping at premium prices. It’s a pretty simple equation; the more disorganized you are, the more money you are likely losing.

Disorganization can also affect your schedule and everyday attitude. How often has the stress in your life been related to disorganization? Your mood is greatly affected by how smoothly your day goes. Have you ever had things spin out of control because you ran late, missed a deadline or spent 20 minutes searching for your car keys? How do you feel when you come across a document you should have acted upon months ago? Guilty? Remorseful? We beat ourselves up unnecessarily over being disorganized.

It’s time to get off the disorganization treadmill!

Once you realize how much disorganization is costing you, you have a reason to want to change. Keep the vision of a clutter-free and chaos-free life in front of you for motivation as you move forward with your organizing efforts. It’s never too late to stop being disorganized!