There’s something about spring that makes you want to get organized. Once the weather gets warmer you see spring cleaning, yard work and planting and that staple of American domestic life, the spring yard sale. Spring sales are a great way to declutter your home, get rid of unwanted items and maybe even make a little money.
The Louvre, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, MOMA, and portable storage containers–believe it or not, they all have something in common. You may not think of the portable storage units that we rent at A.B. Richards to be the perfect venue for an art gallery, but more and more that’s becoming the case.
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It’s the season of rebirth and renewal, so why not take the time to get organized? Many people look at spring as the perfect time to undertake the annual ritual of cleaning their home or workplace and storing what they’re not going to need until the weather gets cool again. It can feel like a massive undertaking but there are tools out there to make it easier. A little common sense and some planning will help you get organized and a storage unit will make the whole process easier.
We promise you winter is ending. Spring is here, and many of you will be spending more time outdoors. Unless of course, you’ve already been spending time outdoors. If you live for winter sports, it’s time to say goodbye to your hockey stick, skates and skis and trade them for your baseball glove, golf clubs, and tennis rackets. And if you’re looking for a place to store your winter sports equipment, A.B. Richards has you covered. We have the products that can help you store anything from a pair of skates to uniforms and equipment for an entire hockey team.
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At A.B. Richards, we know that portable storage containers can be used to store almost everything. But lately, we’ve been noticing that storage units can also be converted into nearly everything. More and more, we’re seeing creative alternative uses for containers. One popular trend has been to convert portable storage units into office space. While we won’t let you do that at A.B. Richards, because we’re a rental company, we do think this is a fascinating trend so we want to tell you a bit about storage container offices.
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A.B. Richards knows that when we deliver a portable storage container to your home or work site, you’re going to use it to keep items that are very important to you safely. Whether it’s important documents, antique furniture, or your business assets, we understand that one of the most important things our customers consider when they’re choosing a storage unit is security. You want the peace of mind to know that the items you store will stay where they are. A.B. Richards storage units are built sturdy to make sure you have the most secure product possible. We also want to let you know about other ways our storage containers can keep your valuables safe.
People collect almost anything; old records, comic books, baseball cards, action figures, coins or stamps. The list goes on and on. Some people collect things for sentimental value, while others do it as a hobby, often to make money. Whatever the reason, if you have a collection that’s valuable to you, it’s important to make sure you that you store it properly. Most collectibles tend to be older items and you want to make sure that they stay in the best condition possible. There can be a lot of money riding on it in some cases.
A.B. Richards knows that there’s no limit to how you can use a portable storage container. They can allow you to get your home organized, they can be helpful as commercial storage or give you to the ability to keep your equipment available at a construction site. People also come up with creative uses for their storage units. One of the most interesting uses for a portable storage container is to repurpose them into homes. While A.B. Richards won’t let you do that because we’re a rental company and we will need our containers back, we’re fascinated by the creativity and the usefulness we’ve seen from people, companies, and institutions who’ve converted containers into living space. We want to show you how those who’ve done it have changed landscapes, neighborhoods and created affordable housing.
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Admit it. You’re constantly moving stuff off of tables and chairs to make extra room. You don’t have any shelf space. Or closet space. Or even space in your basement, attic, and garage. If this sounds like you, then you’re probably a pack rat. A pack rat is somebody who has more stuff than they know what to do with, and if you’re one, you need to get organized and fast. A.B. Richards can be your first line of defense. Our portable storage containers can help you get your life in order without having to go a far distance to a remote storage facility. So we want to give you some ideas about how you can stop being a pack rat.
Valentine’s Day is coming and all of us at A.B. Richards hope that you get to spend it with your true love! We know there are several stages to relationships and very often we hear from you when you reach a critical stage in your romantic life. We’re talking about when you’ve decided to move in with your significant other. It’s a very exciting time, but it can also be a tricky time as you blend your lives together. A big part of that is making sure you have enough space for your belongings. A.B. Richards has portable storage units that can ease that transition. Why waste time and money with a far away, costly storage facility when we can deliver your storage container right to you? So we want to get your new living arrangement off to a strong start by giving you some tips on how to decide what should stay, what should go and how to do it in a way that will keep the relationship strong.
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