JULY 21, 2011 — The Storage Neighbor is proud to announce a partnership with Better World Books. By aligning with Better World Books, we are contributing to national and international literacy programs and keeping books out of landfills. In addition, The Storage Neighbor will donate 10% of the net proceeds back to CURE Childhood Cancer. “With childhood cancer being the leading cause of death by disease for children, partnering with Better World Books helps support the research for children through CURE,” stated Neil Sapra, managing partner of The Storage Neighbor.

Each Better World Books© location will collect any readable books, of any genre, including textbooks. The entire community is free to donate books in any of our bins at participating locations. The Storage Neighbor will donate 10% to the CURE Childhood Cancer.

ABOUT THE STORAGE NEIGHBOR:

The Storage Neighbor (www.StorageNeighbor.com) is a network of self-storage facilities located in Alabama and Georgia. The Company was founded by NitNeil Partners, which developed its first self storage facility in Alabama in 1994. The Storage Neighbor expanded into Georgia in 2003 with the development of a facility just South of Metropolitan Atlanta. NitNeil has continued to expand The Storage Neighbor brand through both development and the acquisition of independently owned facilities. The Company remains a family owned business and is committed to serving its customers.

ABOUT BETTER WORLD BOOKS

Better World Books (www.BetterWorldBooks.com) is a for-profit social enterprise that collects and sells books online with each sale generating funds for literacy initiatives in the U.S. and around the world. With more than eight million new and used titles in stock, Better World Books is a self-sustaining company that balances the social, economic and environmental values of its stakeholders. Better World Books diverts books from landfills by conducting book drives on 1,800 college campuses, and by collecting discards from over 2,000 libraries. Since its founding in 2003, the Mishawaka, Ind.-based company has raised almost $9 million for its non-profit literacy and library partners; donated over 3.3 million books; re-used or recycled over 40 million books, saving space in landfills; achieved over 17,000 tons of carbon offsets through carbon-neutral shipping, and created more than 200 full-time jobs with meaningful benefits.

ABOUT CURE CHILDHOOD CANCER

Founded in 1975, Atlanta, Georgia-based CURE Childhood Cancer (www.CureChildhoodCancer.org) has raised millions of dollars for research and ongoing education of pediatric cancer and is focused on supporting childhood cancer experts, locally and nationally, who work daily to discover a cure for pediatric cancer. CURE Childhood Cancer currently funds two pediatric oncology Fellows at the Emory University School of Medicine. CURE Childhood Cancer also offers programs that address the critical/urgent needs of patients and their families. For more information, visit their website or contact Ms. Kristin Connor, Executive Director, at 770-986-0035

Happy 4^th of July from The Storage Neighbor! We know that many of our storage neighbors are ready to kick off the holiday weekend tomorrow afternoon. This weekend is bound to be packed with fun filled activities such as trips to the beach, lake, water parks, firework shows and parades. The United States will be celebrating its 235^th birthday this 4^th of July.

There will be plenty of events in the Atlanta and Huntsville areas throughout the weekend. The most popular events are listed below with details of location and times.

• Atlanta
  • Monday July 4th
  • 4^th of July Fireworks at Lenox Square
    • The celebration begins at 12pm with fun for all ages.
    • Restaurants open from 12pm-6pm
    • Musical entertainment begins at 6pm
    • More information at 4th of July Lenox Square
• Peachtree Road Race
  • Starts at Lenox Mall and runs through Piedmont Park
  • Wheelchair race begins at 6:45am and Footrace begins at 7:30am
  • More information at 2011 Peachtree Road Race
• More events can be found at Access Atlanta 4th of July
• Huntsville
  • Friday July 1^st- Monday July 4^th
  • July 4^th Fireworks Bridge Street Town Center and U.S. Space and Rocket Center
    • Celebration begins Friday July 4^th at both locations
    • Monday July 4^th the events begin at 10am until the fireworks show
    • More information at Bridge Street Huntsville
  • Firecracker 5k
    • Monday July 4^th
    • Morning Side Baptist Church
    • Registration begins at 7am
    • Race begins at 8am
    • More information at Firecracker 5k

With cookout season just around the corner, your weekends likely consist of gardening, reading up on how to take care of your tomato plants, cleaning your outdoor patio furniture and relaxing by the pool.

Weekends are busy enough without adding in the search time spent in your garage or basement looking for tools, soil, patio furniture or pool cleaners, etc. Each year, locating these items likely takes longer and longer as more and more items accumulate in your household. The Storage Neighbor can help you keep your spaces organized.

By renting a storage unit, we can help you de-clutter your home. No need to keep unused furniture or seasonal items at your house, when we can watch over your belongings allowing you to have more space at your house.

To find out more information about our storage units, locations or special offers visit The Storage Neighbor online. Mention this blog and receive a credit toward a moving truck – talk to your leasing manager for details. Offer valid from 5/30/11 – 6/11/11.

The Storage Neighbor will be hosting auctions at our Alabama locations and our Georgia locations at Stockbridge and Jonesboro on the following dates:

May 10th

June 14th

July 12th

August 9th

September 13th

October 11th

November 8th

December 20th

Specific details including location, time and number of units will be posted at least 1-2 weeks prior to auction. This schedule is tentative and subject to change at any time.

The Storage Neighbor will host auctions on May 10, 2011 at the following Alabama locations in Madison and Huntsville:

- Our Nance Road location will be auctioning off 3 units at 3pm.

- Our Oakwood Avenue/Five Points location will be auction off 2 units at 9:30am.

Other locations are likely to join the auction in the upcoming week, so please check back here or The Storage Neighbor Facebook page for updated locations and times.

Thanks!

The Storage Neighbor is reaching out to victims of the tornado outbreak in Madison County, Alabama on April 27, 2011. We are offering 30 days of free storage to residents who have been affected by the tornadoes. The offer is good until the end of April 2011. Those in need of storage please call or visit any of the following Alabama locations:

3060 Leeman Ferry Road
256-270-0533

Come join The Storage Neighbor family in Huntsville, Alabama, May 6th and 7th for a fun music festival and barbecue. This event is adult and kid-friendly, so come on out and enjoy some great food and friends!

For more information please visit the event’s website WhistleStop Weekend at http://www.rocketcitybbq.com/index.html.

Hope to see you, our Storage Neighbors, in Huntsville!

It’s hard to believe, but spring is just around the corner! Time to pack up the sweaters and pull out the sandals.  Time to clean out those closets, cupboards and garages… it’s time to spring clean.

If you are looking to de-clutter your home, The Storage Neighbor can help. Storage units are a very affordable way to organize and de-clutter your home without having to worry about getting rid of your belongings. The Storage Neighbor can be used to store seasonal items, furniture, and even cars, boats and RVs. The Storage Neighbor offers a variety of storage units to meet your needs.

To find out more information about our units, find the location closest to you and call to find out about current specials.

Spring Cleaning Tips

Going green with spring cleaning is a big trend this year. Here are a few articles we found that have helpful tips for spring cleaning this year.

TLC  “Top 10 Green Spring-Cleaning Tips”

Credit to Maria Colenso and TLC

Tiny Green Mom “‘Green’ Up Your Spring Cleaning!”

Credit to Tiny Green Mom

Tips From Us

De-clutter your home by going through each room and creating  ”trash”, “keep” and “donate”  piles.

For large items and seasonal items rent a storage unit, it’s an easy way to de-clutter your home without getting rid of things permanently.

Get the kids involved! Make a game out of cleaning and make it a family event.

Good Luck with Your Spring Cleaning 2011!

Whether you are packing household items for moving or storage there are many helpful hints to make your task less daunting.  There are hints and we’ll get to those but first let’s go over the rules!

1. USE NEW BOXES!  Recycling used boxes is an invitation to bring hitchhiking critters along with you; the boxes may have smells or be in a weakened condition.  Produce boxes from the grocery store may be free but they may also come with unwanted occupants!
2. DO NOT PACK FOOD of any kind for a long distance move or for storage.  This is how boxes obtain those bad smells and uninvited guest critters!
3. DO NOT PACK LIQUIDS of any kind. Containers may leak or even explode inside the box.

GENERAL PACKING TIPS

With a bit of planning and using the right packing materials you can keep the packing experience organized and less overwhelming and at the same time you are protecting your possessions from loss or damage.

• Make a general list of items to be packed.  A list will help you determine the sizes and quantities of packing materials you’ll need.
• Use smaller boxes for heavier items to prevent back strain and use larger boxes for the lighter and bulkier items.
• Set up a packing station with all your supplies on hand.  These supplies may include:

Packing Tape

Felt Markers

Packing Paper

Bubble Wrap

Foam “Peanuts”

Boxes

• Photograph your furniture and valuables.  This provides a visual record in case you need to make an insurance claim.
• Pack one room at a time and pack like items together.  Pack small appliances with their accessories and instructions in separate boxes.
• Label the boxes as you go: number each box and make a contents inventory.  If you need to retrieve something from one of your boxes in storage you can easily locate it with this system!

The Storage Neighbor  has clean and safe storage rooms of all sizes to store and protect your items and we sell all the packing supplies you’ll need to ensure a good packing experience.

Remember:  IF IT’S WORTH PACKING, IT’S WORTH PACKING RIGHT!

Many businesses struggle with the need for additional storage.  When large shipments come in there never seems to be enough space.  When files pile up, filing cabinets never seem to be large enough.  At The Storage Neighbor in Lilburn, GA, we understand that businesses face special challenges related to storage.  We have developed our Flex Storage program to address your specific needs.

Flex Storage is a flexible, affordable storage solution available at our Lilburn, GA location.  For businesses that need to store documents, product samples, inventory, equipment or seasonal items, our Lilburn, GA storage facility is prepared to meet all of your needs.  Our Lilburn, GA storage facility has secure gate access, digital video surveillance and an onsite property manager to assist you.  We provide all of our Flex Storage clients with a personalized gate code giving them with extended 24/7 gate access to their storage unit at our Lilburn, GA facility. 

At The Storage Neighbor in Lilburn, GA, we understand that flexible lease terms and automated billing are important to the success of your business.  We offer both as part of our Flex Storage program.  Lease terms can be designed to meet your specific needs.  Simply let our property manager know how we can assist you.

We also provide flexible storage unit sizing at our Lilburn, GA facility.  We understand that your Lilburn, GA storage needs change as inventories expand with deliveries and are depleted with sales.  We can expand or shrink your storage space at our Lilburn, GA facility in accordance with your needs.  You only pay for the space you use.  To help your day run smoothly, we also offer the option of “courier to unit” deliveries at our Lilburn, GA storage facility.

For more information on our Flex Storage program and to find out how your business can take part in it, simply contact The Storage Neighbor Lilburn, GA location at (678) 894-7801.