There will be a Live DJ for music, grilled hot dogs & beverages available.
All donations are for Alina Kephart Brakebill a two-time breast cancer survivor who now has bone cancer, liver cancer that has spread throughout her body.  These donations will help with medical finances.

This is a chance to contribute to a worthwhile event and get a clean car out of it. Come by and say howdy to Miss Arizona Teen Rodeo Queen and listen to some good music, food and fun!

All of our thoughts and prayers are with Alina and her family during this difficult time. You can do your small part by getting your car washed at the STORE MORE! in Buckeye AZ. You can find STORE MORE! at 1596 S. Watson Rd. Buckeye, AZ. 85326

For any additional information contact STORE MORE! @ Buckeye at: 623-386-0107

More than half of people with garages use them to store tools and equipment, while two in five use them to hold personal items, according to Marquardt Construction Inc.

However, over 3.5 million garage owners in the United States have either converted or plan to convert this space to create another type of room.

“With half a million home offices and extra bedrooms created, it looks as if the traditional garage is dying out,” commented Mike Marquardt of Marquardt Construction Inc.

The research follows the publication of a study carried out by Custom Homes and Construction, which revealed that many men have turned garages into “mancaves” or dens. It indicated that more garages could be transformed in the coming years, as millions of dollars are spent on creating mancaves, which give guys a place to hang out, watch the Super Bowl, or wrench on their favorite cars.

Things to think about before pounding nails: Consider hiring an architect or designer to come up with a garage conversion plan. Working alone, you may not consider things like electrical outlet positioning, heating and air conditioning or plumbing. An architect or designer can also help plan for exterior changes that will be required to cover the garage door opening.

There are many benefits to garage conversions. A garage conversion doesn’t require expensive foundation work or changes to the footprint of the house. The work is generally cheaper than building an addition because the exterior walls and sub floor are already in place. And ultimately, doesn’t the garage become the place where all your old things end up anyway?

Looking for storage to create your man-cave? Contact us free at www.storemoreselfstorage.com

Our gift certificate winners were as follows! Congrats to our winners!

$500 STORE MORE! certificate: Dan Campbell

$25 Wal-Mart gift certificate winners:

Alexandra Perez, Jason Eastman and Mike Donato!

A local DJ rocked the place and everybody got to tour the new facility and all of the amenities that STORE MORE! @ Buckeye offers for business owners.

Providing you worry-free record storage and destruction at very competitive rates. Typically, LOWER than the traditional record management firms.

Hard copies, electronic media, business, financial or medical records — if you have it, we can store it, safely and cost-effectively.

Our document storage facilities are equipped with 24-hour security cameras, alarm systems and complete fire protection systems. Plus we are HIPAA and FDA compliant.

STORE MORE! Document Storage programs provide:

• Hard Copy Storage
• Medical Records Storage
• Media Storage (climate-controlled vaulting)
• 24/7 Operations
• Cintas secure destruction of confidential material at the end of its useful life

In a recent consumer survey, nearly half (47%) of respondents who own cars indicated they do not shelter their automobiles in the garage and in the same survey, 37 percent of respondents defined “shelter” as an environment that provides protection. Whether it’s a car, tools, sporting equipment, or outdoor furniture everything stored in the garage has value. Without the proper organization and shelter these items begin to age and wear.

Gladiator GarageWorks pioneered National Garage Organization Month to encourage homeowners to reclaim their space and develop a suitable shelter to protect their valuables.

“As equally loud as we clamor and scream for more space our cherished yet often overlooked tools and equipment scream out for proper shelter and protection,” said Lou Ann Schafer, senior marketing manager, Gladiator GarageWorks. “National Garage Organization Month is the perfect time for garage owners to get started on cleaning their space by properly organizing and storing their valuables.”

To help, during the month of April, Gladiator GarageWorks will be offering a 15 percent discount on garage organization product purchases and 10 percent off appliance purchases on www.GladiatorGW.com.

Karl Champley, do−it−yourself expert and Gladiator brand spokesperson offers the following garage organization tips to help consumers get started during National Garage Organization Month:

• Keep the sporting goods tidy: Stop runaway soccer balls, footballs and basketballs rolling around the garage floor by placing them in a basket. Not doing so can be unsightly and also dangerous as you can trip on a loose ball.
• Dress up the floor: Whether its oil stains or left over residue from wintry slush and salt, consider garage flooring that’s easy to maintain and provides a finished look to the garage.
• Stow away seasonal items: As the seasons change, store unused items behind closed doors. For instance, the Ready−to−Assemble Extra Large GearBox is perfect for putting away holiday decorations or storing potting soil.
• Roll up the hose: Instead of cramming the hose in the corner of your garage, invest in a piece of GearTrack channel and a Deep Hook that will secure the hose to the wall for easy access and storage as you begin to water the lawn and wash the car again.

For more information about National Garage Organization Month, Gladiator GarageWorks product or to take advantage of the product discount, visit www.GladiatorGW.com. Gladiator GarageWorks also offers a variety of tools to help garage owners get organized. Beyond the Blueprint Estimator, an online design and pricing tool found at www.GladiatorGW.com, Gladiator brand has created online networking communities for consumers to share tips with each other. Whether it’s Facebook, Flickr, or Twitter, Gladiator brand has built various forums where consumers can collaborate on garage organization and share stories and photos about how they have recaptured their garage space.

*Statistic according to phone survey conducted by Rasmussen Reports

Gladiator, Gladiator GarageWorks, National Garage Organization Month are registered Trade Marks Registered property of  the Whirlpool Corporation.

There will be a live DJ and STORE MORE! will provide cold beverages, some yummy Mexican Food party platters, and balloons for the kids.

There will be a drawing for six free tickets to the Buckeye’s Demolition Derby, $500 worth of FREE rent at STORE MORE! @ Buckeye and some gift certificates from Tully’s Coffee.

Please join us and say hello to Heidi our manager who put on this great event!

Heidi can be reached at the Buckeye STORE MORE! at: 623-386-0107

On Saturday, March 27, 2010, Buckeye had their annual Spring celebration at their Earl Edgar Recreation Facility, which is located at: Miller and Beloat Roads. This event was from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Mr. & Mrs. Easter Bunny was there to greet and pose for pictures and they had a petting zoo, entertainment, egg decorating, an Easter egg hunt, carnival games, food, and people selling crafts – enjoyment for the whole family. STORE MORE! was there to announce their opening and have several raffles for Easter Baskets and a gift certificate for $500 in free rent!

Heidi said that there was a great turn out of people, lots of fun for everybody, and they had a great booth set up with cards and fliers introducing the new STORE MORE! @ Buckeye and the services provided. If you need personal or business storage do not hesitate to call Heidi at 623-386-0107

The foundation said toy donations across the Valley are down dramatically this year. Toys for Tots worries tens of thousands of less fortunate families who are counting on toys to brighten their holiday may be left out.

The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.

The Phoenix branch is concerned because right now 25,000 West Valley families living in Glendale, Peoria and Surprise are asking for donations. Another 10,000 families living in Goodyear, Avondale and Tolleson are also requesting toy donations.

In addition to the 35,000 needy Valley families, another 50,000 toys are being requested by churches, non-profit agencies and a half dozen elementary schools.

Toys for Tots tells ABC15 News the foundation has already distributed 60,000 toys to families across the Valley, but they are down to 10,000 toys and requests are reaching nearly 90,000 as Christmas approaches.

“At the end you always have to push,” said Toys for Tots Foundation spokesman Phil McIlveen, “With anything that your giving it’s never going to come easy but there’s a big blessing at the other end and that blessing is in that child’s eyes when they get that toy.”

There are several dozen Toys for Tots toy drop sites across the Valley. Store More! self-storage branches across the Valley are offering free gift wrapping for one donated toy; and one free month of storage for two donated toys.

McIlveen is confident Valley companies like Store More! will come through before Christmas.

“Eight days out there’s a lot of people in Phoenix that can give and a lot of organizations that can step up and give. We’ve always met the need and we’ve always ran into the same issue so I’m hoping that it can come together.”

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How do you Handle Archival Records Storage?

It’s that time of year: many companies, governmental agencies, and other facilities face the challenge of what to do with paper records. We have created a brief guide to archival records storage to deal with some of these issues.

Where to store records?

Many companies utilize STORE MORE! Self Storage to store records. This can be a painless and easy way to do it.

If you store records at your facility or own a dedicated records storage facility, the records should be in a large, secure, environmentally sound area and meet governmental requirements for chain of custody (HIPPA).

Regardless of what you choose to do, you have to consider costs, physical structure, security, needed space, safety, and operational concerns.

Archival Storage Costs

In a typical office, the normal ratio of stored files to floor space is 1 cubic foot of stored records per square foot. In a records storage area, the ratio of stored files to floor space can range from 2:1 to 5:1, depending on the shelving, ceiling height, and the floor weight. Using STORE MORE! Self Storage is less expensive than office storage, of course—records center equipment typically costs a third less than traditional office cabinets and shelves, and warehouse floor space costs two-thirds less than office floor space.

To determine IN-OFFICE storage costs

* Take the average cost of a four-drawer, letter-size file cabinet …$300.00 (including tax & delivery).

* Divide by the number of cubic feet (c.f.) of records it will hold …6 c.f.

* Get the cost of filing cabinet equipment per c.f. …$50.00

* Take the square footage of a four-drawer, letter-size file cabinet …3 square feet

* Add the square footage needed to retrieve files, 3, and get …6 square feet

* Multiply by the average cost of office floor space… $22 psf/year ($1.83 psf, triple net per month).

* Get the cost of office rent per four-drawer file cabinet …$132.00 per year.

If you move records from 20 cabinets to a STORE MORE! Self Storage you could realize $6,000.00 of cabinet space EACH YEAR now available for new or active files.

* 20 x 6 cubic feet (c.f.) …120 c.f.

* 120 c.f. x $50.00 ($/c.f.) …$6,000.00 and represent $2,640.00 of office floor space now available for new or active files:

* 20 x $132.00 (# of cabinets * annual rent per cabinet)…$2,640.00

ANNUAL OFFICE COSTS: $6,000.00 + $2,640.00 = $8,640.00

To determine OUT-0F-OFFICE storage costs:

* Take the cost of the standard steel shelving purchased …$600.00 (four six-shelf units, 18-gauge, 30″ x 42″ x 68″)

* Plus freight, shipping and assembly, if applicable…$150.00

* Add them together $600 + $150 = $750.00

* Divide by c.f. of shelving: 6 c.f./shelf x 6 shelves/unit x 4 units = 144 c.f.

* Get the cost per c.f. of storing = $5.20 – one time charge

* Multiply c.f of storing by the c.f. of records, $5.20 x 120 = $624.00

* Take the cost of floor space, at STORE MORE! Self Storage = $0.99/psf

* Multiply by the storage space needed, 100 sq.ft. x $0.99 = $99.00 per month

x 12 months = $1,188.00 per year

* Add the cost of records storage cartons: $1.30/box, $5.30/archives box (10c.f.): $143 + $53 = $196.00

TOTAL STORAGE COSTS represented: $624.00 + $196.00 + $1,188 = $2,008.00

FIRST YEAR SAVINGS OF USING STORE MORE! VS. YOUR OFFICE:

$8,640.00 – $2,008.00 = $6,632.00 SAVED OR $55.27 PER CUBIC FOOT

YOUR OFFICE COSTS NOW: $55.27 PER CUBIC FOOT

STORE MORE! COSTS: $16.73 PER CUBIC FOOT – OR 70% SAVINGS FIRST YEAR

STORE MORE! COSTS YEAR TWO = $1,188/$8,640 = 86% SAVINGS YEAR TWO

You should also examine the short-term cost avoidance of inactive records storage but also the long-term picture. For example, a basement room with empty shelving may suffice for a couple of years and greatly reduce storage costs as well as provide quick access and retrieval. But such facilities sometimes have leaking pipes, high humidity, rodent infestation, and mold—none of which is good for stored records.

STORE MORE! Self Storage aids in records management by providing an organized solution to high density archive storage at a very economical price, no infestation, and the option of climate controlled units for sensitive documents.

STORE MORE! Self Storage versus the competition

STORE MORE! Self Storage can provide very economical record storage that will serve all of your archived record storage.

Typical record storage facilities charge on a per cubic foot basis. While that seems reasonable at first, when STORE MORE! Self Storage rent is based on a “per square foot” rate. Consequently when you analyze how much more cubic feet you will get into a storage unit, your cost per cubic foot is dramatically reduced.

Determine your cubic foot needs

A standard bankers box measures 10” x 12” x 15” or 1.04 cubic feet. As we see from the illustration from IN-OFFICE storage costs a standard filing cabinet contains 6 cubic feet of file space. So you would need approximately 6 bankers boxes for each standard filing cabinet.

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