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jewelry storage

Jewelry Storage

How to Store your Valuables for Moving or Long-Term Storage Whether or not a piece of jewelry is expensive, it can be a great source of pride and joy for its owner. Many families pass down jewelry through the generations, forming a value that’s impossible to replace. Necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, and other pieces are…

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moving with a toddler

Moving with a Toddler

Moving is a pain, but everyone who’s had a toddler knows that they make everything even more difficult. They are past the immobile baby stage and not quite old enough to survive unsupervised for more than a few minutes. If your family move includes a little one, you’re in for quite a lot of work.…

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storage unit mistakes

Avoid These Storage Unit Mistakes

Storage units have many uses. You can use them to store your things while moving or for temporary or long-term storage. From furniture to seasonal gear to clothes, you can store most household items. However, there are some common storage unit mistakes that people make when packing their portable storage container. Avoid these pitfalls by…

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shipping container schools

Shipping Container Schools

Resourceful and inventive architects have figured out how to use shipping containers as a building material for pretty much any kind of building. Yet another way they use them is for making shipping container schools. About Shipping Container Buildings Shipping containers are made of sturdy materials that can withstand a lot of pressure from the environment.…

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home business

Home Business Portable Storage

With the demand for computer, Internet, and other tech jobs rising, the amount of businesses that can be run from home are also increasing. If you run your business out of your house, you know how restrictive space can be. It’s crucial to properly organize your business equipment and supplies for a smaller work environment,…

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shipping container hospitals

Clinic in a Can – Shipping Container Hospitals

About Clinic in a Can Clinic in a Can is a nonprofit group that sends shipping container hospitals around the world. The company is based in Kansas, but has far-reaching effects. Their medical facilities have helped provide disaster relief in many areas and fight Ebola outbreaks in Africa. The purpose of Clinic in a Can is to…

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staging your home

Use Portable Storage When Staging Your Home

Getting clutter out of the way is the most important part of staging a home. Whether you have important visitors coming to stay or need to prepare your house for sale, getting extra stuff out of the way will make it seem cleaner, roomier, and more inviting. Unless you have a huge attic or shed…

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street restaurants

Shipping Container Street Restaurants

As a result of modern globalization, shipping containers are being used more than ever around the world. However, after they arrive at their destinations, many are stacked up and left unused. This has led some people to find other uses for these durable, versatile containers as building materials. Recently, shipping containers have been used for housing,…

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business portable storage

How Businesses Use Portable Storage

Businesses use portable storage units for many reasons. Start-ups often need more space while they set up a permanent location and expand. Some industries have variable or mobile work environments. Whether your business needs a permanent storage solution or a quick fix during a time of flux, portable storage can help. Porta-Stor can work with…

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