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!

Looking for Storage Units in Richmond, VA? We Can Help!

If you're looking for an affordable storage unit in Richmond, VA, you've come to the right place. If you're from the area, we probably know what you're thinking – "I have a home here, why would I need a storage unit here, too?" Well, there are a number of reasons why renting a storage unit might make sense for you and your family.

Often in major cities, space is at a premium. Many people use space intended for other uses, like the garage, to store items instead of park cars. Or, maybe you've used your basement for storage space instead of for recreational purposes. Why not open up that storage space for other more practical uses? Renting a storage unit in Richmond, VA can free up your garage or basement for more important or more exciting things. Park your cars and use more of your home’s square footage for its intended purposes – living!

Renting storage space is also an inexpensive and hassle-free way to de-clutter your home. Every season, you can rotate your summer and winter clothing and recreational gear between a storage units and your home. This helps relieve many of the hazards clutter creates; why fall, trip, or worse because you don’t have space to move freely?

We also see people using storage space in Richmond, VA for temporary reasons. Many people choose to store furniture during home renovations. Rather than risking potential damage to possessions by "working around” them, it’s so easy to remove them completely until your renovations are over.

Another great thing about renting storage space is that it’s built to protect your belongings. We’ve all heard horror stories about precious items being damaged by water, cold, heat, and worse, like animals. When you rent storage space from us, you don’t have to worry about any of these things that you do when storing items in other places. No matter where you are, we keep a watchful eye on your belongings.

With so many sizing and pricing options for renting storage space in Richmond, VA, there’s an option for everyone. Do some research, consider your needs, and pick the right space for you. We look forward to working with you!

Meet Your Needs for Storage in Richmond, VA

Finding a great place for storage in Richmond, VA has never been easier.  At Extra Attic, we offer the storage units you need at affordable prices. Whether you want to store a couple things or an entire house worth of furniture, we have storage units big enough to meet your needs.

Who can really benefit from self-storage the most? Everybody can! Self-storage is a useful service that is flexible enough to be beneficial for every purpose. If you're planning to move soon, one of our storage units would make an excellent go-between while you get situated. Climate controlled, units can house your most valuable items. If you're moving into a smaller space, our storage in Richmond, VA services can help you hold onto your valuables.

Moving from a house to a smaller one or apartment can leave you faced with some hard decisions. What do I get rid of now that I have less room? If you decide to use one of our storage units, you can keep all your valuables with us. You'll have access to your things practically whenever you want because of our very flexible hours of operation.

Visit Extra Attic today and see what kinds of storage options are available to you.