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If you’re driving around a residential neighborhood it’s not unusual to see a portable storage unit in your neighbor’s driveway, in front of their home or somewhere else on their property. More and more, portable storage containers are being used for residential purposes for a variety of reasons. At A.B. Richards, we’re storage experts and we’ve long known about the many uses for these units. We want to help you get the most out your storage container. So we’ve put together some residential uses and packing tips for your portable storage units.

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Moving can be sad and stressful at any time during the year, but it can be particularly difficult during the holiday season. There’s even a famous Christmas song about it. The holiday standard “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” was introduced in the 1944 film “Meet Me in St. Louis,” when a character played by Judy Garland sang the song to cheer up her young sister over an impending move from St. Louis to New York. If you’re faced with the prospect of moving during the holidays, A.B. Richards would like to offer some helpful hints. And if you need extra storage because of a potential move, A.B. Richards has portable storage containers available for rent at a price you can afford.  Here are 3 tips for moving during the holiday season:

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If you run a business, you need to make sure your office space is organized and efficient. Lack of organization can lower your revenue, raise your operating costs and affect the viability of your business. According to the Houston Chronicle, having an untidy workplace can impact the morale of your employees, create an unprofessional atmosphere and even cause safety issues. A big part of keeping your workplace organized is making sure you have enough commercial storage space. A.B. Richards can help with that. We have portable storage units that are ideal for businesses. We’d also like to share with you some packing tips so you can make the most of your storage rental.

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If you’re moving your business it can be both an exciting and frustrating time. Office relocation is a chance to reorganize your workspace and give your company the look you need to succeed. Moving can also create logistical problems, particularly if there are delays before you actually relocate. You need to decide what you’re taking with you and what is no longer needed, and there are certain items and files that may need to be secured as you wait for the move. If you’re moving to a bigger space, you might also have new items that you want to bring to the new location but may not have the space available yet to store them. A.B. Richards can help you handle all of your storage needs and we want to tell you about 3 ways our portable storage containers will help with your office relocation. [Read more…] about 3 Ways Storage Containers Can Help with Your Office Relocation

Charitable giving is a very powerful force in this country. According to the National Philanthropic Trust, Americans contributed $373.25 billion to worthy causes last year, an increase of about 4 percent from a year earlier. Charity and non-profit work take on many different forms. From large organizations to small events and fundraisers, there’s often a large infrastructure that accompanies charity work. If you’re involved in a philanthropic event, you know that there’s a lot of details involved and a big part of that can be storing supplies needed to make a fundraiser a success. At A.B. Richards, we’re experts at helping you find solutions to storage problems. So we want you to know how our portable storage containers can help you serve a common purpose.

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When you rent a portable storage container from A.B. Richards, you will get a high-quality unit at the most cost efficient price out there.  We make delivery easy. We’ll bring the container right where you need it and we’ll pick it up at no extra cost. What you store in the container is up to you, but we want to give you a little help anyway. A.B. Richards can assist you with just about any of your storage needs, whether you’re looking for a storage container for residential use, need something for commercial or industrial storage, or need to store materials at a construction site, we have the right products for the job. So we want you to know what you can do with a portable storage container.

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There are plenty of reasons why you might need extra storage space, particularly if you manage a business. Your company might be growing and you could need to keep up with demands for more space. You may have been in business for a while and need extra space for record keeping.  You may have a larger inventory or need to keep seasonal supplies. Whatever the reason, there’s usually one major factor the will go into the decision to add extra storage, and that’s price. At A.B. Richards, we know that nothing’s more important than your bottom line. While others may quote you what seems like a lower price. We’d like to show you why renting a portable storage unit from us is your most cost-efficient option.

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It may be the most addictive substance on earth but it’s all perfectly legal and extremely useful. We’re talking about bubble wrap, the sheets of plastic packaging which contain tiny air cushions that prevent your belongings from breaking while they’re in transit and in storage. It’s also an iconic product, known for the pleasure people take in popping it after they finish cushioning their belongings. We’re all about storage at A.B. Richards. We’re experts and we can rent you the portable storage units you need for just about any purpose. We’d like to share some of our knowledge about bubble wrap, because, let’s face it, you’ve probably always wondered how this unique product came into being. So we’re going to provide you with the history of bubble wrap as a public service to plastic poppers everywhere!

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We live in a world that’s become mostly computerized, but there are still very important reasons to hold onto important documents. It could be personal papers, business records or even old letters or historical documents that you want to keep. Whatever it is, you want to make sure you’re storing them properly.  At A.B. Richards, we’re experts in storage. Our expert sales staff will help you choose the right portable storage containers for your needs and we’ll deliver it to you and pick it up. We know that these documents can be some of your most important possessions, so we want to offer you some tips on storing them.

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There are few things that can cause more packing and storage worries than furniture. Your home or workplace furnishings can be some of your most valuable possessions and they can also have the greatest sentimental value – so you want them protected. Damaging furniture during packing and storing can be costly if items have to be replaced, or can make areas of your home or office look shabby once items are unpacked. A.B. Richards knows how important your furniture is to you – that’s why to have portable storage containers for rent that are durable. They’re made of 14-gauge steel, which can support a maximum gross weight of 44,800 pounds. They’re also weather proof and secured by a high-quality lock. We’re committed to providing safe storage for your belongings, so we want to give you some tips on packing and storing your furniture right.

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