Rawsonville Self Storage- Belleville

04/04/2014

Arrange your storage unit so that the items that you will need most frequently are conveniently located near the front of your unit, close to the door. Plan your storage unit layout to allow for ease of access to all stored items by allowing space for walkways.

04/04/2014

Owls are the only birds who can see the color blue, who knew

03/13/2014

2014 Best Spring Planting Dates for Seeds for Belleville, MI
When determining the best planting dates in the spring for seeds, the date of the last spring frost is important to your success. NOTE: Our chart calculates U.S. frost dates only, based on historical data. Other factors can also influence planting dates, including soil temperature, altitude and slope of land, nearby waters, and day length. Keep records of your garden's conditions each year to plan more accurately.

Seeds for plants with a long growing season should be started indoors during the periods shown below.
Seeds for plants sown in the ground should be planted during the periods shown.
When no dates appear in the chart, that starting method is not recommended for the particular vegetable.
To start transplants, see our Best Dates to Transplant (by region).
Planting by the Moon?
Above-ground crops are planted during the light of the Moon (new to full); below-ground crops are planted during the dark of the Moon (from the day after it is full to the day before it is new again). Planting is done in the daytime; planting at night is optional!
to view the table as to when to plant specific things go to

http://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-dates/MI/Belleville

2014 Best Spring Planting Dates for Seeds for Belleville, Michigan

03/05/2014

March 9, 2014 is Daylight savings time. Remember to turn your clocks back 1 hours.

The modern idea of daylight saving was first proposed in 1895 by George Vernon Hudson[2] and it was first implemented by Germany and Austria-Hungary starting on 30 April 1916. Many countries have used it at various times since then, most consistently since the energy crises of the 1970s.

For more information on Daylight Savings time go to
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daylight_saving_time

Daylight saving time (DST) or summer time (see Terminology) is the practice of advancing clocks during the lighter months so that evenings have more apparent daylight and mornings have less. Typically clocks are adjusted forward one hour near the start of spring and are adjusted backward in the autu...

03/04/2014

March 20th is the official first day of Spring. Now is the time to start thinking about spring cleaning and maybe some new paint or flooring. The easiest way to complete your spring project is to rent a storage unit to store all your items. This makes it nicer to do any of the painting and flooring.

Rawsonville Self Storage would love to help you so stop by now and get your unit before they are gone.

03/04/2014

NFL Players that went to Belleville High:

Former Michigan Wolverine and Denver Bronco linebacker Ian Gold

Carolina Panther defensive tackle Kris Jenkins and his brother Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Cullen Jenkins

Buffalo Bill linebacker Kevin Harrison

Retired San Francisco 49er All-Pro linebacker Frank Nunley

Green Bay Packers running back Rodney Quiney-Karo.

Former Los Angeles Dodger and Boston Red Sox outfielder Billy Ashley attended Belleville High School.

02/27/2014

Who knew:

Michigan ranks 1st in the nation in the number of registered snowmobiles.

02/27/2014

When you decide that you are going to use a storage unit the first thing to do is determine the correct unit size. If you are not sure call us and we will be glad to help you determine the correct sized unit.

Here are some helpful hints:

5x5: Small furniture: a chest of drawers, several boxes and a bicycle

5x10: A couch, chair, chest of drawers, mattress set, boxes and small items

10x10: Standard furnishings from a one bedroom apartment with a refrigerator or washer and dryer, plus boxes and small items

10x15: Furnishings from a two bedroom apartment or small house without major appliances, plus cartons and small items

10x20: Furnishings from a three or four bedroom apartment/house with major appliances or can hold a car or truck

10x30: Furnishings from a four or five bedroom house with major appliances or can hold a car, small truck or boat. This will hold the contents of a 40 foot moving van.

02/18/2014

When storing mattress or couches make sure to use a cover. We offer covers for all sizes of mattress, couches, and chairs. Stop in to get one before you pack.

02/17/2014

Fun Facts about Michigan

Singing sand can be found on the beaches of Grand Haven. The sand particles make a whistling sound as you walk upon them.

Indian River is the home of the largest crucifix in the world. It is called the Cross in the Woods.

The Lake Superior shoreline, if straightened out, could connect Duluth and the Bahama Islands.

The ferry in the resort town of Saugatuck is the only remaining chain-driven ferry in the country and it's hand propelled.

02/17/2014

Tip for storing in the winter:

1.Make repairs before putting items in storage - people don’t remove items from self-storage facilities until they are ready to use them, at which point repairs are inconvenient and may cost more if you’re in a rush. Take the time to make sure everything is in good condition before it’s stored.

2.Thoroughly clean items - this is especially important if you’re using storage services for something that is primarily used outdoors. Get rid of any dirt, bugs or moisture before sealing it into a storage unit for the winter.

3. Use cotton or wool covers - vinyl or plastic tarps can cause damage to your items and lock in moisture. Moving blankets are a better solution for long-term storage.

02/13/2014

Laws that still may be on the books in Michigan:

It is illegal to let your pig run free in Detroit unless it has a ring in its nose.

Cars may not be sold on Sunday.