Make the Spring Cleaning Process Easier This Year: Rent a Storage Unit

With the welcoming of the spring season comes the annual spring cleaning project. Spring cleaning is a tradition that allows us to freshen up our homes, organize and make room for items, and get a head start on the spring and summer months. And after a hard, dreary winter, you may find that your home is certainly in need for a spring spruce-up.

Now is the opportune time to take a look around your home and determine what items you can clear out to add some extra living space. While there are items you may decide to sell or get rid of, what about the items that you want to keep but don't have space for? A storage unit is the perfect solution.

At Extra Attic, we make renting a storage unit simple and affordable. You can rent a self-storage unit in Richmond, VA conveniently online or call us at (804) 222-8072. You can choose the number of months you will rent the unit, and we offer different storage unit sizes to fit your needs.  

You should consider self-storage for: - Keeping seasonal and holiday items that don't fit in your home. For example, any skiing or snowboarding clothing and equipment and large Christmas decorations you can keep in a storage unit. 

- Items that you no longer use but still want to hold onto. These include items like antiques and children's furniture. If you've been accumulating items for months now and feel that it's time to sort through these belongings and utilize a storage unit, below are basic organization steps to help you in the process.  

Have plenty of boxes and bubble wrap Whether you use cardboard boxes, crate, suitcases or luggage, use these to place your belongings. For any fragile items and ceramics, make sure that you properly wrap them with bubble wrap to keep them protected.  

Properly fold and pack items To maximize the space in the boxes and containers, make sure to carefully fold and stack the items inside.  

Label every box Be sure that you label what's inside. Any sealed boxes, suitcases or luggage should be clearly labeled so that you know what is inside of them when you want to take them out of the storage unit later. For example, if one box is your winter clothes label it with your name and "winter clothes."  

Keep items together when packing Stay organized by keeping items together when packing them and not just placing random items together in the same box.  

Safeguard valued items Many use storage units for filing away important documents such as tax records and bank statements, as well as highly valuable possessions such as jewelry and antiques. Make sure to properly secure these since they are valuable items.

Family Fun in Richmond Virginia - Museums!

Here at Extra Attic we're happy to help our Richmond self storage customers with families get to know the area better and find family-friendly things to do! In fact we were just asked by a newly transplanted family what are some fun, but educational things to do in the local Richmond, VA area. We figured we'd write about it and share some of our favorite places with you on our blog.

School has ended and the children have started their summer vacation. They will become bored quickly, so what can you do to keep them busy and enhance their minds at the same time? Museums! Richmond has so many wonderful museums and historic tours and they are very affordable (or free). Each museum and tour has its own unique attraction. Below is a list of some of the museums and historic tours in the Richmond area. Review the details of each museum, then as a family, identify your favorites and make a plan.

The Valentine Richmond History Center showcases Richmond, Virginia’s 400-year history with furniture, clothing, documents and much more. It is fascinating to see these authentic articles from centuries ago.  The museum is located in the heart of downtown Richmond. The History Center allows the visitor to envision the many facets of our city’s diverse past.

Become a part of Richmond’s history as you hop on board a replica canal boat first used in 1789. Richmond Canal Cruises offers a 40 minute narrated tour of the James River and Kanawha Canal as you float along the Canal Walk. You will be amazed by the impact of the James River and Kanawha Canal on the history and success of Richmond’s growth.  The cruises depart each hour from the Turning Basin at the intersection of 14th and Dock Streets on Virginia Street.

The Museum of the Confederacy presents a collection of artifacts designed to preserve the history of the Confederate States of America. History books cannot cover all the information about the Confederacy. This museum offers a wonderful opportunity to understand, study and interpret the views, thoughts and feelings of these states.     

Is San Francisco the original trolley town? No, in 1888, Richmond, VA was the site of the first trolley system in the world! Come see Richmond’s history through its architecture and landmarks as you ride on a modern day, comfortable trolley operated by Richmond Trolley Company.

The Children's Museum of Richmond is a fun place for children to learn through creative problem solving. The museum offers many centers to vary the learning experience. The kids will love their visit here!    

What are your favorite family-fun outings in Richmond, VA? We'd love to hear from you!