Articles from December 2011

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!