It's always good when people in their communities unite. If you live around East Tremont and Bronx, NY, you can make a difference in the lives of those who live around you. Safeguard Self Storage has the scoop on green living and how it can benefit you and the community in which you live.

A Guide to Make Your Community Green

Why make your community green?

Let's face it: Nothing lasts forever. So why not make things last as long as they can by helping others in our community embrace the green initiative? By reducing paper consumption, turning off the lights when we're not in the room, and recycling materials for reuse, we can save our world's natural resources and make the Earth a better place for future generations.

How you can help make it happen.

What better way to make your area green than to create a community taskforce? Think about it—everyone working together to work on green initiatives like growing a community garden or cleaning up the litter from the streets and alleyways. Start by gathering like-minded people and creating a community organization. You can make daily, weekly, and monthly plans for recycling, decluttering, garden tending, and performing community cleanups.

What are the benefits of green living?

Green living benefits everyone in your area and the world, as it helps to conserve natural resources and prevent the damaging effects of climate change. You can help save the environment by making small changes at first, such as using less water and electricity or recycling bottles—all of which help offset your carbon footprint. If you get everyone in your community to do the same, you'll make an even greater impact.

Safeguard Self Storage Leads the Green Initiative

Safeguard Self Storage knows how important it is to live as green as possible in East Tremont and Bronx, NY. We've implemented eco-friendly storage facilities using solar panels to reduce our overall carbon footprint. If you're looking for an environmentally friendly storage facility that has you and your community's best interests in mind, check us out on East Tremont Avenue and reserve one of our storage units today!

When freezing temperatures fire up snowbirding daydreams in East Rockaway, NY, it's time to plan a winter getaway. Chilly residents across the country are raiding their storage units and putting together their best travel gear. They're on their way to these six amazing holiday retreats stretching from the West Coast to the Gulf of Mexico.

Six Snowbird Destinations

1. Sunny Palm Springs, California

Snowbirds love Palm Springs during the winter because its desert heat gives way to balmy temperatures. Don't leave your hiking gear behind in self storage when you vacation in this sunny spot. You'll want to explore the natural beauty of nearby Andreas Canyon.

2. Scenic Sedona, Arizona

Follow the snowbirding trail over to Arizona and enjoy some of the state's most affordable scenery. If you're on a budget, Sedona offers a wealth of inexpensive outdoor activities. The breathtaking landscape is all yours with more than 200 miles of hiking and biking trails.

3. Beautiful Alamogordo, New Mexico

Veer just a little off the beaten snowbird path to the home of the world's largest pistachio nut. Immerse yourself in endless orchards of premier pistachio trees. Linger at Alamogordo's first-class vineyards and wineries. Treat yourself to a round of golf with the majestic Sacramento Mountains as your backdrop.

4. Peaceful Padre Island, Texas

When was the last time you spent Christmas on the beach? This time of year, Padre Island quietly serves as a peaceful holiday retreat away from the usual crowds. Stroll the beaches, stuff your stocking with sea shells, and watch glorious sunsets over Laguna Madre.

5. Gorgeous Gulf Shores, Alabama

Does the snowbird in your soul love to fish? Set that angler free on this island's 2,400-foot Gulf State Pier. Cast your luck off the decks of a saltwater charter. Enjoy gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico as you grill up the freshest catch of the day in the middle of winter.

6. Lively New Smyrna, Florida

Snowbirds celebrate New Smyrna for its small-town charm and vibrant arts scene. Spend a relaxing day drifting between galleries, boutiques, and unique cafes. Lounge on the beach and soak up that famous Florida sun. If you change your mind about excitement, Orlando is just an hour away.

Staging Winter Getaways

Turn your holiday vacation into a snowbirding adventure. When you're ready to head out, let Safeguard Self Storage help you stage a winter getaway with the best storage units in East Rockaway, NY. Have a great trip and stay safe on the road. Your belongings will be in good hands.

It's fall again in East Tremont, NY, and that can means that it's time to winterize your motorcycle. You don't want it to rust over when it sits for months on end. Before you follow our tips for prepping your bike, make sure to take a few bike rides this fall. It's a lovely time of year for riding. Once you're ready to park it, check out Safeguard Self Storage for competitively priced motorcycle storage.

3 Tips for Winterizing Your Motorcycle

Fill the tank with treated fuel.

There are two types of winterizers: People who fill their tanks and those who empty them. We recommend filling your tanks with treated fuel if it's going to sit all winter long. Although a full tank can put stress on the petcock, an empty tank causes dry seals. Fill it up, and have a full tank to hit the road in the spring.

Cover it with the appropriate tarp.

Even if you park your bike inside for the winter, it's a good idea to cover it with a tarp or other breathable sheet. After all, you don't want dust or other debris to build up on your investment. Covering it will also protect the paint and exposed parts from scratches if you have kids playing near the bike or if it's parked near tools or the car.

Plug up the pipes and holes.

You know what else likes to hunker down for the winter? Mice. You don't want your bike to become a haven for mice when it's parked for several months. Make sure to plug up areas like the exhaust pipes and the air intakes to keep mice from building nests inside. If you're worried about rodents, our storage units keep out unwanted pests while protecting your bike until spring.

Motorcycle Storage at Safeguard Self Storage

Self storage is the perfect option for keeping your bike protected during the winter. It'll stay inside where it's protected from the snow and bitter elements. Our storage units in East Tremont, NY, are easy on your wallet and come in handy if you lack the space for storing your bike at home.

NOTICE: Motor bikes may not be run at any time while inside of the storage facility. In addition, motor bikes must be free of any leaks before they can be stored inside of a storage unit.

It's so much fun to be a fashion connoisseur here in the Bronx. Between indie boutiques and all the stores at Bay Plaza, you never run out of places to browse and things to buy. It seems so unfair that you run out of room for keeping it all. Save your crowded closet from becoming a burden on your clothing collecting hobby with smart self storage in East Tremont, NY.

Give Fabrics Fresh Air

Some of your clothes are classics that you'll keep forever. Other things are just for fun, strictly for work, or even candidates for resale. Mix it all up with seasonal favorites, and your closet becomes a small space stuffed with fabrics that need fresh air. Clothes squeezed into a closet easily develop mold and mildew. One tiny, overlooked damp spot can ruin a collection and turn your curated wardrobe into a pile of throwaways. Climate-controlled storage units give fabrics room to breathe and give you space to expand your fashion sense.

Fold, Protect, and Preserve

Before setting favorite fashions free in self storage, make sure everything is clean. Don't cover items with any type of plastic material or dry-cleaning bags. Treat your clothes with special style by following these simple tips.

• Use acid-free tissue paper to minimize creases in folded items.
• Loosely stack folded clothes in storage bins blanketed with protective covers.
• Protect leather and furs on padded hangers inside ventilated garment bags.
• Preserve shoe and boot shapes by stuffing footwear with rolled-up socks or shoe puffs.

Store Like a Fashion Pro

Your unit can operate like a runway backstage when you know how to store like a pro. These tricks keep your couture easy to access and ready to wear.

• Use padded hangers to store leather and furs on wheeled wardrobe racks.
• Elevate vintage fabrics in acid-free archival boxes stacked on tiered shelves.
• Arrange shelving several feet away from walls for double-sided reach.
• Quickly find anything by labeling garment bags, storage bins and archival boxes.
• Leave pathways between shelves and racks for easy access and fresh air circulation.

Never Run Out of Closet Space

When friends wonder how you manage a wardrobe that's always daring and different, share your storage secrets. We have room for every fashion guru’s collection with climate-controlled storage units at our East Tremont, NY location and self storage facilities all across the Bronx. Here at Safeguard, we make sure you never run out of closet space.