EDUCATIONAL ARTICLES
Bay Street Storage knows how demanding life can get – so we put together a collection of articles here on our blog to give you tips and tricks of moving and storing items. No need to let the little things stress the gaps – we got you!
Tips to Help You Tackle Your Closet Organization
It's time to ditch the closet clutter! Here are some key tips to help you tackle your closet organization. Remove Everything (Yes, Everything) The main culprit for a messy and unorganized closet is the number of items you are trying ...
Preserve Your Passion: A Guide to Safely Storing Collectibles
No matter what you collect, keeping your collectibles safe is crucial. Whether it’s stamps, vintage toys, or comic books, here are some tips to help you store your collectibles properly. Storing Small Collectibles Coins, stamps, and trading cards make for ...
6 Mistakes You’ll Want to Avoid When Renting a Storage Space
Looking to rent a storage space for your stuff? Before you rent anything, here are some common mistakes to avoid to ensure you have a stress-free experience. Focusing on Price Only When looking for a storage unit, one of the ...
Ideas for Storing Your Stuff During a Home Remodel
Planning to remodel a space in your home? Here are some ideas to store your stuff that will help ensure a smooth remodeling experience. Move Everything Out of the Way Before you start your remodel, you need to decide what ...
Business Storage Tips – How to Utilize Your Storage Unit Fully
Well-organized business storage can make a big difference to both your bottom line and business operations. Here’s how you can utilize and organize your storage unit more efficiently for your business. Choose the Right Facility First - you need to ...
How to Organize a Successful Garage Sale
A garage sale is a great way to get rid of extra stuff, but there’s more to it than setting items on tables and selling them. Here are some tips to help you organize a successful sale! Check Local Regulations ...
The Best DIY Home Staging Tips for Selling Your Home
Selling your home and want to try home staging yourself? Here are the best tips to help you make your home appeal to buyers! Declutter and Depersonalize Decluttering is the first job you should tackle when home staging. Potential buyers ...
Bay Street Storage’s Guide to Storing Clothes like a Pro
Whether you’re looking to store baby clothing, winter clothes, or other garments, it’s essential to know the right way to store everything. Here’s our guide to storing clothes like a pro! Clean Everything Before you get to storing, it’s crucial ...
Spring Cleaning Tips to Make Your Home Sparkle
Ready to get into spring cleaning mode? Here are some tips to help make your home really sparkle this year. Make a Detailed Home Cleaning Checklist Spring cleaning can be intense, especially when it involves your entire home. If you’re ...
How to Prepare and Organize Your Home for Your New Baby
If you’re expecting a baby, it’s time to prepare and organize your home for your little one’s arrival! Here are some tips to help you welcome your baby into your home. Make Some Room Your baby may be small, but ...
7 Clever Small Apartment Storage Ideas to Get More Space
For those living in a small apartment, you might feel you’re a little tight on space. To help you get more space, here are a few small apartment storage ideas to try! Utilize Multifunctional Furniture Having furniture that can double ...
Moving with Pets: Top Tips for Success
Moving is already stressful, but add in worrying about pets, and it’s a whole new ballgame. Luckily with proper planning and preparation, moving with pets can be a positive experience for all involved. Here are our top tips for moving ...
Downsizing Your Home: How to Make the Decluttering Process Easier
Downsizing your home is a great move at any stage of life. No matter what your reasons are, here is a guide to help you downsize your home efficiently. Know Your Space and Consider Your New Lifestyle When decluttering, you ...
The Top Storage Solutions for Maximizing Space in Your Garage
Putting a garage in proper order can be a major task, especially if you haven’t organized it in a while. If you’re ready to whip it back into shape, here are some of the top storage solutions for maximizing space ...
Moving in Together: 5 Tips for Couples
Living with a significant other and building a home together is a wonderful milestone, but it can also come with stress. Here are a few tips for couples to help make moving in together go smoothly and set you on ...
The Best Ways to Organize a Storage Unit
A little planning ahead to make sure your storage unit is organized will save you from headaches later on. Here are a few of the best ways to organize your storage unit. Be Descriptive with Labels First things first: label ...
Common Moving Mistakes You Want to Avoid
The last thing you want to do is make mistakes while you move. Let us help you save time and effort by going over a few common moving mistakes and ways you can avoid them. Not Paring Down Possessions It ...
Top Tips for Preparing for Boat and RV Parking
When you’re not using your boat or RV, keeping it safe in storage parking is a great idea. To help you store properly, here are our top tips for preparing for boat and RV parking. Give Everything a Good Clean ...