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

Submit your digital photo of your garage and explain in 50 words or less why you deserve ONE years FREE storage rent, and you could be chosen to get rid of all that “clutter” in your garage.

Send your photo and essay to: contest@dirtiestgaragecontest.com

Rules: First name and last initials will be used in promotional areas. Must provide a valid email address. Winners must sign a release authorizing the use of their photo and essay in promotional areas. No monetary substitutions are allowed or offered in lieu of prize. Promotion ends July 1, 2010, or as deemed by STORE MORE!  Self Storage. The cleanup is on you! Your elbow grease and moving your stuff to our FREE storage unit. Unit size is dependent upon size availability at the time of winner being notified.

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

Since its such a blow out price, you can not combine this special offer with any other discounts – period. This offer is good while supplies last so contact Stanley (Phoenix 623-936-3050) or Kevin (Peoria 623-872-1560). Or use our online reservation system and in the comment box tell them you want the “UPSTAIRS DEAL”.

Also you get to use our FREE truck to move in with. Hows that for a great savings?!

When you give two toys for Toys for Tots, STORE MORE! will help you in return by giving you a month of free storage to hide your gifts – consider it “Santa’s Closet”. Its a safe, clean, hidden place to keep your gifts out of prying hands and eyes.

You can learn more about Toys for Tots by visiting any STORE MORE! or visiting their website at:

http://www.toysfortots.org/donate/toys-city-county.asp?txtState=Arizona

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.”