No matter how committed you are to your fitness goals, the time may come when you need to store some of your exercise equipment. This could simply be to free up space short-term, or for longer term storage if you are in the middle of a move or temporarily downsizing. The following tips can help ensure that your equipment survives storage in one piece.
Tip #1: Wipe down everything
It's no secret that you build up a sweat when you work out.
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Homes can hold a large number of items, but at some point it becomes unnecessary clutter. It is fine to own lots of possessions, but letting it make your home look dirty is something you want to avoid. Adding an extra room to your home or building a storage shed can cost a lot of money, so an easy alternative is renting a storage unit in the size that you need to safely secure your things.
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If you need to put away old video game consoles, computers, stereos or other consumer electronics, you'll need to prepare them for long periods of storage if you want any decent chance at using them later. With weather issues, their current condition in your home and other defining factors, you could be setting yourself up for failure that leaves a corroded mess behind. Take a look at a few problems with unplanned electronics storage and ways to make the transition a lot safer for your stuff.
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When you're preparing some of your household items for storage, it's beneficial to invest in some quality packing supplies from your local storage and moving company. With things such as bubble wrap, clear plastic wrap and other essentials, you'll be able to keep your items secure during the move to the storage facility and while they're actually in storage. Occasionally, if you find that your storage needs to surpass the available supplies you've bought, you'll find yourself needing to use items from around the home to secure your possessions.
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A big issue when you use storage units is pests; pests can completely ruin some or all of the possessions you may have stored away. It's very important to take precautions when you store things to ensure this doesn't happen to you. There are a few things that you can do when moving things into storage to help protect your items from pests.
Pack Away Items Properly
First off make sure to pack your valuables in protective bins or bags to seal out any unwanted invaders.
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