Patterson Self-Storage Blog

I recently had friends visiting, and all they could talk about was their new Toto toilet.  Yes, these are good friends who are intelligent people!  I have always been a “keep it simple” person, keeping in mind costs for repairs and maintenance.  Then I ran into another person raving about … Read the full article “Are we really talking toilets?”

There is an important detail that goes into making a lasting first impression when it comes to the look and feel of a space – lighting.  A darker room simply does not have the same welcoming feel as a well-lit room. Your home may have an abundant supply of natural … Read the full article “Lighting Tips From Home Stagers and Ferguson, that you may find helpful for yourself”

If you are looking at roof materials, consider installing a metal roof.  Metal roofing has seen an uptick in popularity due to its many benefits including aesthetics, fire safety, durability, long-term savings and energy efficiency.

Benefits of Having a Metal Roof

• Aesthetics – Metal roofs come in a wide … Read the full article “In the Market for a New Roof? Consider Metal”

Now is the time to convert spaces in your home that are unused or not living up to your satisfaction either aesthetically or functionally. Since we are all still staying at home more, it’s important to feel good where you spend the majority of your waking hours. Depending on your … Read the full article “Interior Home Project Ideas”

Simple Ways to Improve your Home’s Energy Efficiency

There are many things you can do to improve your home’s energy usage. Starting from something as simple as installing a timer or motion sensor switch on that one light that always gets left on by accident (at our house it is … Read the full article “We all Know that Small Changes can Make Big Differences!”

Since we’re all staying home more lately, it’s a great time to go outside and walk your property to see if you want to enhance or update anything.

Ask yourself if there is anything that frustrates you about your property? Then, think about the main goal you hope to achieve … Read the full article “Brainstorming for the Exterior of your Existing Home”

Eventually, we all need to shop for a new dishwasher. If yours has just broken, is ancient or your house is under construction we have discovered a new brand “Cove”.  Appliance maker Subzero entered the dishwasher market in 2019 to compete with the popular Miele brand.

Currently, we have a … Read the full article “There are Dishwashers, and then there are Dishwashers….”

Thinking of installing new cabinets or changing your cabinet doors to get a new look?

Most likely it has been some time since you last bought cabinets. Door finish choices have drastically improved in looks and durability in recent years.  Remember when all cabinet doors were wood and the choices … Read the full article “Current Cabinet Door Finish Trends”

As you shop for new countertops and surfaces for your home, the following quick comparison chart may come in handy.  These materials and others, such as stainless steel can be used in various areas, but not all.

Locations

Per Gina Flint at Tileco, Quartz and Quartzite are the surfaces most … Read the full article “So Many Choices! Finding the Right Countertop and Surfaces for Your Home”

The self-storage industry provides a different perspective of what’s going on locally due to Covid-19, which I thought you might enjoy reading about.

College Students

• Many students are moving home to continue their education online and have picked up their items to take home or have left them in storage,

… Read the full article “Client Self-Storage Trends during Covid-19”