Volunteering is a great American tradition that’s alive and well in Lancaster, PA. From shelters, local charity events, and more, Lancaster is a volunteer city! If you live here, or you’ve just moved here, and you want to help your community, volunteering is perfect. You’ll meet wonderful people, help your neighbors in need, and be … Read more
If you live in the northeast, including Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, winter tires (or even studded tires) are a must. The reason is simple; the 4-letter word folks here call snow. For that matter, ice, sleet, and freezing rain too. If you’re going to be driving in winter, your car … Read more
Including the best restaurants in Lancaster for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Lancaster, Pennsylvania is a small city. However, despite our size, we’re dripping in history and culture. There are tons of pros and cons to living in Lancaster, but the best pro might be the food scene. The truth is, Lancaster has a thriving culinary … Read more
You won’t find a town much sweeter than Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Famed chocolatier Milton S. Hershey, of Hershey’s Chocolate, started making his now ubiquitous treats right here in our town. You’d also be hard-pressed to find a place that’s more intertwined with American history. Betsy Ross’s uncle, George Ross, lived in Lancaster and introduced his niece … Read more
Are you locked inside the storage facility after hours? Maybe you were really making progress in organizing your storage unit. Maybe it’s summer and it’s still pretty light out, so you think you are fine. But, oh no! The gate locks at 10 pm, and you completely lost track of time. You’re now stuck inside … Read more
There are some major dos and don’ts when using self storage. One of the major don’ts is that you cannot store any type of food in your unit. We actually have this stated in your rental agreement that you sign, and the property manager will go over the rules and regulations when you move in. … Read more
Self storage is the perfect option for those who are downsizing, moving, or just need some extra room at home. There are a few simple questions (listed below) to ask yourself when considering using how big of a storage unit you need. By asking yourself the following questions, choosing the right storage option will be … Read more
Congratulations! You’ve deciding to store your items in a self storage unit. One thing you may not know are the many dos and don’ts of storing. We have come up with this quick reference of self storage tips to help protect your items, the tenants in the neighboring units, and the whole storage property. The … Read more
In the age of television and reality shows, the self storage industry has been receiving a lot of attention over the last several years. The show “Storage Wars” has caused people to gain interest in storage unit auctions. Most people only know what they see on the show, but there is much more to an … Read more
Finding where to hide presents from kids can be difficult; especially when they know all the places to look in your home. Remember when you were a kid? We searched closets, furniture, the basement, the garage, the shed – if it was in the house or in the yard I checked. Your kids are very … Read more