Tales of MoreStorage

Are you ready?

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 04:11:00 +0000

Fall is just around the corner and already our phone has started to ring with closet emergencies as teachers gear up to go back to school. I've seen this pattern every year. As the evenings grow shorter, it dawns upon us that summer is almost over. We need to get ready for the busy fall season. After Labor Day our schedules are insane and in just a few weeks, shorts and tees will be replaced with blazers and slacks. Don't you want to revolutionize the way you get dressed?

Storage Designer Certification

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:43:00 +0000

After years of discussion and months of preparation, the certification of designers of storage systems is about to be a reality. You can't imagine the complexity of bringing this to fruition. So many decisions needed to be made to create an exam, a method of administering the exam, scoring, and licensing. Certification achieves several goals. It has become imperative to give the consumer a barometer for gauging the skill of the designer they hire. Certified designers will have credentials they can carry from employer to employer and a career, not just a job. With three levels of certification, employers know what skill level a job candidate has. For that matter, for the first time, the industry will be creating an identifiable labor pool. The industry has become so much more complex in the last 10 years. At one time, laying out a simple closet did not demand a broad backround. However, this is no longer true. Designers need to be versed in cabinetry moldings, lighting, body mechanics and spatial concepts. A little life experience doesn't hurt either. Designer certification is launching at the Closet Expo taking place in Charlotte, NC on February 23rd.

January is National Organizing Month

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 07:01:00 +0000

There seems to be a real uptick in organizing early this year. It doesn't seem to matter that it's cold and snowy outside. We have been swamped with calls for remodeling projects; pantries, home office and master bedroom. The store has been exceptionally busy with small do-it-yourself projects too like jewelry drawer and kitchen organizers. Perhaps cabin fever is making people crave an uncluttered home? We're sort of feeling like that ourselves. New displays are being installed this week and the main showroom is being overhauled. Nothing beats changing everything up and looking fresh and new. I highly recommend it!

Timely Tips for 2011

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 07:33:00 +0000

I love the beginning of the year. Now, don’t think me geeky but on January 1st, while many are recovering from carousing, I am organizing my calendar, switching files around and strategizing on how I can make the New Year better than the last one. Often, being organized is just about setting up the right systems that can be repeated. If I can save you just 6 minutes a day, you will have accumulated almost 40 hours to call your own by the end of the year. Here are my best tips to help you accomplish that:

1. What is your single biggest aggravation? Hate grocery shopping, bill paying or cleaning the bathroom? (Don’t tell us all of the above!) When there is a task you hate hanging over your head it impedes your ability to get anything else done, as you busy yourself with other nonsense in an attempt to avoid it. Worse yet, you do nothing while waiting to get in the mood to knock this job off. Solution? Assign it to someone else. Maybe you can trade one of their tasks for the one that eats at you. Let someone else do your grocery shopping from a list or pay your bills. Hire a cleaning person just to do the bathrooms if that’s what it takes. Your energy for the other jobs in your life will rise once the onerous task is removed from your list.

2. Don’t think you have to be Martha Stewart or Betty Crocker perfect. An orderly house is desirable but if you have 4 kids and a job, maybe something has to give. Make it easy for your kids to be neat. Children don’t like anything that takes more than one action to complete. Provide easy systems for them to use. For example, arguing about them hanging their coats in a closet is pointless. Put up hooks they can access easily and a basket they can toss hats and gloves into. Make that hook a double prong so they can hang up their backpack too.

3. Decide how much time each week you can devote to cleaning. For most of us, it’s not realistic to think that a whole day can be dedicated so break it up into hour long chunks and create a schedule. After all, you usually accomplish things that are scheduled. No reason why you can’t dust the family room while you are watching an hour of HGTV. Better yet, make a game of it for your kids. Hide nickels or dimes around the room and have them hunt for them while they are cleaning. You can get them into a lot of corners with this plan.

4. Run errands on a route. This may seem like Organizing 101 but it’s still worth mentioning. I rarely leave the house to complete one task. I leave this up to the guys. According to Marti Barletta, expert on marketing to women, men set their sights on one task at time. Send him for milk and that’s just what he’ll get. Send a woman for milk and on the way she’ll drop off the dry cleaning, return the pop bottles and stop at the post office. If you send your guy on an errand, give him a route. Keep track of those errands right at the back door with a message center.

5. Are you always looking for your keys or sifting through a mail pile. Why? What a waste of time. Spot these trouble spots during your day and create a place for everything- a real go-to spot. Key racks make total sense as do mail cubbies.

6. I would be remiss if I didn’t talk about your kitchen junk drawer. Every kitchen has one. It’s another time waster. Why do you stand there sifting through it all when an inexpensive drawer organizer will reduce that to seconds?

7. You need our stair-step basket. Seriously. Load it up during your day and take everything upstairs in one run. Don’t even think about it. Just buy it. You won’t have a moment’s regret.

8. Set aside 1 hour the next time you are in a gift card store and buy your occasion cards for the year at one time. Honestly, you know your son’s birthday is coming up. It makes no difference that it’s in June. How many times have you stopped on your way to a wedding to pick up a card? Why, why, why? While you are in the store, also pick up a couple of sympathy, get well and blank cards for the events you don’t foresee. Once home, store them in a monthly dated binder or organizer specifically for cards so you can find them quickly. Ah….done.

9. Don’t put off until tomorrow something you can get done today. That needs no more description in my estimation. Procrastination is the biggest time waster of all.

10. On-line banking. I started this kicking and screaming but holy smoke, this is the biggest time saver of all time. You can even set up regularly monthly payments in advance if you like. I still like to decide when to pay things but it’s priceless to hit a button and have the payment go without having to address an envelope or get a stamp.

Now go, be organized and use that saved time to your advantage!

Happy New Year!

What were they thinking?

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 05:02:00 +0000

I prepared three estimates this week for properties worth over a million dollars with the worst closets ever. Small, angular and the cheapest material for closet rods on the planet. I am at a loss for words as to why a contractor would offer this and why the home owner would accept it. Can I fix it? Sure. Should I have to? No. Many builders do not place value on what happens in the closet. It's a small ticket relative to the overall cost of the house. I once was told that the closets are only important to me. Wrong. For many men, it's low on the totem pole of wants to begin with. The reality, however, is that often a woman picks the house and women LOVE closet systems. My advice to you the builder, woo your customer by offering a closet she just can't resist. My advice to you the home buyer, read the fine print and negotiate up front for a closet that suits your needs and suits the house.You have a lot of leverage before you sign the contract so tell them you want the closet of your dreams so you won't be facing a nightmare.

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 04:35:00 +0000

Oh, if the back hall was really just for hats and gloves and jackets. While there is plenty of that, we can’t overlook the shoes, backpacks, camera equipment and dog leashes that we have there as well. How can we keep all of that from over-taking our lives?

1) Be judicious about paring down the gear between seasons. No need to look at your heaviest down jacket in May or your sandals in January. Keep off season garments in the basement or attic in a garment bag to avoid dust.

2) Depending on your space and personal style, there are several methods to contain shoes. Large baskets that you toss everything into are an easy fix but may not suit those who are more finicky. Shoe shelves project out 12” regardless of whether they are angled or straight. Allow 11” per pair of men’s shoes and 9” per pair of ladies shoes on a shelf. See tip #1 regarding paring down off - season shoes.

3) Hooks are obvious for backpacks but be sure they can hold the weight by installing them into studs or pre-mounting them on a board. Always choose a double hook so a jacket can hang over the backpack.

4) Locker systems are excellent long term organizers and shouldn’t be overlooked if space allows.Typically 12-16” deep for jackets and up to 24” deep with bench seating, a good custom closet company can build this for you. Find a professional at http://www.closets.org/.
When building a locker system, take advantage of your ceiling height by putting in cabinets above your head for items like camera equipment and picnic items. Lockers aren’t just for kids stuff either. They make a great landing place for mail, your purse, keys and all the other items that seem to collect at the back door.

5) A pleasant off-shoot of the locker system is the creation of an environment of accountability. It’s their space so they need to keep up with it. Loose items that are found around the house can be placed in the lockers where the kids can find it. It will help Mom with picking up every day.

6) If you have no room for lockers, then divide your wall into “lockers” by mounting a line of hooks for each member of the family. Add a shallow wall-mount basket above each row of hooks for hats and gloves. Make sure the hooks are high enough to allow something as long as snow pants to hang. Don’t worry about hanging all the hooks at the same height. Adult hooks can hang higher. The alternating heights will add visual interest.

7) Consider color coding your hook areas. A graphic that uses shapes and colors to identify zones adds visual interest.

8) Consider a mail center for the family. A mail center will turn the chaos called everyday mail into a manageable task. No more piles on the kitchen counter.
9) Consider converting an area in your basement to a coat room. Good lighting and flooring will make the space feel more inviting. Include a bench for putting boots on.
10) Consider lining the wall with a slatwall system or peg board. You can hang any array of hooks and baskets to take advantage of the entire wall. Because this items are adjustable, you can move all the hooks and baskets as your family grows. Slatwall systems have a wide array of accessory items that will organize everything that you own.

It's prime time to organize

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:36:00 +0000

While scheduling an appointment yesterday a customer mentioned that she was already changing her purses over from summer to winter. The flip of the calendar drove her to start her wardrobe changeover despite the fact that it was 89 degrees out. This is why we get so busy though. The mentality is that after Labor Day, white is out, black is back. So, over the next threee days, will most of us spend some time hanging and folding as we switch things over or is she just a little ahead of herself? When do you switch your wardrobe over from summer to winter? Inquiring minds want to know!

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:14:00 +0000

Every once in a while we get a customer who simply has more stuff than they have room for. It's always a challenge to help them find a solution that suits all their needs. The fact of the matter is, we don't make the final decision, the customer does. While we are designers and fabricators, we are also facilitators assisting our customers with the emotion of deciding what to keep and how to make it fit. We can only suggest. The final decision is their's. Today we assisted a customer with far too many shoes and far too little space. She had to make a choice between hanging space, shoe space and drawer towers. It wasn't easy but we found a compromise and because it was ultimately her choice, she can make the changes that will allow it to suit her for many years to come.

What to do when you have no closet

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:24:00 +0000

So often our customers need additional closet space in a small bedroom or attic. Building out a closet can be upwards of $1500 and then you still need an organizer to maximize the space. Why not build a wall unit? Behind the doors, short hanging, shoe shelves and long hanging abound. Deep drawers often are divided for socks and underwear, t-shirts or jewelry. Units can be relocated if you move making this investment, priceless.

Top Ten Tips for Starting College Dorm Life

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 04:14:00 +0000

We won't pretend to know what it's like to be in college anymore, but we do know what it's like to be a parent packing a kid off to college.

Here's our best advice: Portability is the word!

1. It will be your inclination to buy inexpensive items that you won't have to feel bad about if they break or disappear. That's a fine perspective for some items but when it comes to storage, especially storage furniture, it would be helpful if you can easily take it apart and put it together time and time again like, for four years. Look for sturdy connecting hardware and quality material. When dorm days are done, it will move to his/her first apartment.

2. Buy items that are compact when they break down, so they can easily fit in the family wagon -along with everything else you'll have to transport. Laundry hampers can be collapsible, for instance.

3. Watch the weight! It can be a long walk to the dorm room from the car; be aware of how heavy things are.

4. Don't over pack. Life on campus is casual and storage space is very limited. Pack like you are taking a trip. Pack for seasons and switch clothes out when they return home for the holidays. Choose clothes that are multi-purpose and match well. Taking a sweater that goes with only one pair of pants is probably not the best decision here.

5. Most schools have very strict guidelines for use of appliances in the room. Read these carefully so you don't wind up owning an extra toaster.

6. Shoes...watch your teen's current habits. They might own 30 pair but are only wearing 5. There is little room for a big shoe wardrobe in a dorm. There are many shoe storage options to fit your space needs. A shoe rack that collapses or expands will be the best bet here. Consider a hanging shoe bag that holds up to 10 pairs or an under-bed shoe bag that holds 12. If your teen is like ours, you may want to consider a basket that they can just toss everything into. The easier, the better for a teen.

7. Nearly all the clothes they take will be short hanging. Buy a closet doubler that requires no tools to install to instantly increase the available hanging space.

8. Because portability is the word, items like cups and silverware may disappear so don't spend much money here. Choose cups and bowls that stack and nest tightly. Not only will they be easier to store, they'll pack better. Melamine is lightweight and indestructible but often can't be put in the microwave. Read the back. A product like Corelle would be a better choice.

9. If your teen will be in an apartment or quad that allows cooking, look for multipurpose tools and cooking implements that collapse. We have put a focus on those products in our kitchen category.

10. And finally, remember that college is an adventure. It's tough to know EVERYTHING they may need. That's why we have our online store and Fedex! So relax and enjoy the trip!

Gathering Ideas From a Tour of Homes

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:32:00 +0000

We never think we know it all. We are always out there looking at what others are doing which is why we hit the Lewiston, NY Tour of Kitchens this weekend. This is not an ordinary event. The kitchens, main floor and gardens of 8 homes were open to the public. Restaurants offering food and wine tastings at each location made for a full afternoon. We saw some fabulous interiors and jaw-dropping views over the Niagara River. More importantly, we picked up a great tip in the kitchen design arena. Standard refrigerator/freezers often don't provide enough of either space. Try installing a full refrigerator unit and put separate freezer drawers elsewhere in the kitchen. This substantially increases the amount of cooling space you have and eats up very little cabinet space. Genious.

What Kind Of Closet System Should You Buy?

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 01:34:00 +0000

If you are thinking about purchasing a closet organizer, how do you choose from the myriad of options? There are non-adjustable wire systems, adjustable track systems and what we call, full board systems (systems that are all melamine with partition panels that are drilled for adjustability). Here are some tips to help you choose:

1) Wire shelving is durable and inexpensive. It's a good solution for rarely used closets or very basic plans. If installed to stud, it will support up to 75 pounds per foot. It's readily available and can add extra space to any closet. Here's the pitfall- the bottom garment on a wire shelf will always pick up the pattern of the grid. In a pantry, any appliance that has feet may get tangled beteween the wires. Lastly, wire is very hard on the binding of books. In some areas, adjustability may be worth paying for making the inexpensive appeal of this product, less attractive.

2) Track systems come with wire or wood shelves. Completely adjustable, these systems deliver a lot of function and are the easiest to install for the do-it-yourselfer. They are very weight tolerant as long as you don't place your tracks more than 36" apart. The pitfall- it has no partitions which can leave you feeling like things might fall off the sides of the shelves. These systems are particularly cost effective when you are creating wide sections of hanging. The Schulte Freedom Rail track system we sell at Creative Storage has drawer and shoeboxes that hang off the adjustable track, increasing it's effectiveness. This system will manage more shoes in less space that a wire system. One of the best features of a track systems is that the shelving is pushed off the wall by 1 1/4" allowing you to span a window or access panel with your system.

3) Full board systems are more expensive than the other products but they have the most features too- adjustability, solid surface for small items, partitions that create cubbies and the unique ability to look like furniture, not just shelving. Once you have determined function, a board system goes a long way towards making your closet pretty with the addition of crown moldings and decorative drawer fronts and doors for example. These systems will be the most efficient at storing large quantities of shoes and have the most flexibility when it comes to adapting to the style of your home whether it's contemporary or traditional. In a pantry, the partitions that are part of a board system allow you to store cleaning products next to noodles with comfort. The pitfall- these systems must sit flush to the wall so any existing cleat or wall defect must be dealt with prior to installation. Also, of all the systems, this can be the most difficult to install as it is very parts intensive and must be completely level to look good. Lastly, be aware that the expense is indicative of the time it takes to deliver a well-designed, well-built and well installed system. A bargain when purchasing this usually translates to less product, less features or less customization, none of which may be obvious when comparing drawings. Ask a lot of questions when comparing features.

So there you have it. Hopefully, when you go shopping for your closet, you will have a better idea of what you want.

Trend Towards Downtown Living

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Fri, 28 May 2010 05:02:00 +0000

Buffalo, NY is a town with short commutes for most people. In large cities, people choose downtown living to mitigate a long commute but here, there is no such thing. So why are people flocking to live in our downtown? We recently won the contract for one of Buffalo's premier adresses, The Avant building. Now we think we know part of the answer. The Avant has spectacular views of the city and Lake Erie. The apartments are well outfitted with high end finishes but most importantly, the building has all kind of accomodations such as a pool, meeting rooms, fitness center, a restaurant and underground parking. All the common areas are beautiful and they set the stage for the apartments. It's within walking distance of numerous restaurants and entertainments venues. Who wouldn't want to live here? Owners who have come from other markets have told us that they couldn't touch such a quality apartment in their old city for the prices at the Avant. So, take a virtual tour by clicking here..the Avant and tell us what you think. With the right accommodations, downtown living is hot.

My More For Less

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Wed, 05 May 2010 04:26:00 +0000

It's up and running!! My More For Less has debuted with the most fantastic deal on jewelry liners. Beautiful wooden boxes with taupe suede lining - 3 compartment for necklaces and 12 compartment for earrings and bracelets. These are being sold at half their original retail...but only while supplies last. Check it out here..

Less Is More

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 03:25:00 +0000

If you've paid any attention to national publications this week you might be struck by the realization that America is really changing it's attitude. Everywhere there are articles about spending less, building smaller, going green, and using space more efficiently. Of course, we've always felt that people can do more with less space if it's used wisely but there really seems to be a major shift going on. No doubt this is driven by the state of the economy but we wonder if this new mind set will stick when the global economy recovers or will we revert to our old ways? We're not suggesting you spend less as much as spend wisely, buy quality and focus on need. Watch Morestorage.com for it's new feature- My More For Less, the deal that's a steal. We believe in the whole More for Less revolution too. We'll be offering first rate merchandise at dramatically reduced prices- never damaged or seconds and never low quality, goofy junk. My More for Less is all about problem solving while delivering exceptional value...like everything we do.

A White Closet Can Still be a Custom Closet

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:17:00 +0000

People often think that the color of closet shelving and architectural elements is what makes it custom. No, it's the layout of the space, the consideration of your body mechanics and how you store your wardrobe. I just visited a small closet we installed for a customer who is 6'3". View the video of his space by clicking here. You might notice there is no shoe storage. The customer requested this. He keeps his shoes downstairs at the back door and didn't want to waste valuable closet space for them. You also may wonder where his ties and belts are. Well, he rarely wears them so we tucked them behing the closet door where they are easy to access but not part of his everyday work space. Here's the most amazing part. Like many of our male customers, he didn't think it was worth it to spend money on his closet. "Just give me a shelf and rod. That's all I need." He called me recently to tell me that we revolutionized the way he gets dressed and now he's a raving fan. His wife told me that he talks about his closet almost every day. He's obviously pleased with the end result of this project but we're even more pleased. There isn't anything we love more than unleashing a raving fan.

We're EGGstatic!

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:54:00 +0000

After much planning, the Creative Storage store displays are undergoing an upgrade. After all, we have to make room for all the new products we've been bringing in! The transition is already underway. Our new espresso dressing room is sleek, sophisticated and loaded with features. We have installed a new craft room display, added some wonderful hamper baskets made in Cambodia and our fabulous new line of steel garage cabinets is on it's way. Spring is all about freshening things up and we are right there with you!

Nest 8 Is A Beautiful Addition To Your Kitchen

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:22:00 +0000

Morestorage is shopping for products at the International Housewares Show this week in Chicago. This is a huge show. Over 2000 exhibitors bring their wares for buyers to see. There are so many things to choose from but we try to stay true to our mission of offering products that make more space in your home and help you work more efficiently. Richard Joseph of Joseph Joseph Company talks about what inspires his designs in kitchen implements...check it out!

Take a Tour of the Completed Tuscan Villa

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:47:00 +0000

The Buffalo Home and Garden Show was a complete success. Over 40,000 attendees enjoyed a walk through the Tuscan Villa Designed by the Interior Design Association. Creative Storage completed a fantastic coat room and wine room as their contributions. View the finished project ..Click here!

Tour the Buffalo Home and Garden Show Tuscan Villa Sneak Preview

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:13:00 +0000

We participate in the Buffalo Home and Garden Show every year. This year's feature is a Tuscan Villa which is being built on the main show floor. We will be installing a rustic coat room and a 200 bottle wine room as part of the main feature. We thought you would like to see the "before scenes" so you can truly appreciate the "after" views. The house has been designed by 7 interior designers from the Interior Design Association of WNY. It has a lot of interesting features as you will soon see. See the Villa under construction...click here.

Shopping for architectural salvage

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:56:00 +0000

I fell across the most wonderful website for architectural parts and I thought I would share. Located in Rochester NY, the actual store is just as wonderful as the website. At Historic House Parts, everything is organized, tagged and priced. So many places that do this throw things into barrels and make you rummage for what you want. While the treasure hunt can be fun, it can also be time consuming. It's clear they love what they do as they really respect their merchandise. The staff is readily available and very knowledgeable but all this came after I found them on the web looking for something in particular. Everything on their site is photographed meticulously and if there is a flaw, there are multiple photographs. Thanks for not trying to fool us. There are pages and pages of hardware and bath accessories but even so, if you can't find something, don't assume they don't have it as things come in every day. A call to Cindy Hunt in their office yielded a quick picture of something I needed that was not on the site. Oh, and they have a great selection of reproduction hardware too. So there you have it. Visit Historic House Parts in person or on the web if you need something to complete your vintage project.

Organize a coat closet

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:36:00 +0000

Every week we look at closets that have an existing shelf and rod. What can you do if you don't want to remove the rod but want to add storage? Check out our friend's closet. She has a nice collection of hats and gloves so we suspended an easy to reach cabinet under the existing shelf that has open shelving and 3 drawers. The hooks that are hanging the boots up will fit on any standard rod. The freestanding shelf that holds more boots has an invisible wall bracket that is easily installed. Notice that long coats are hung to the left of this shelf and jackets above it, making it more accessible. Check out the closet here!

The ACSP Pioneer Award goes to Neil Balter, founder of California Closets

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:19:00 +0000

A little bit of history took place last week as I presented the 3rd Annual Pioneer Award to Neil Balter, founder of California Closets. This was one of my last official acts as ACSP President and certainly one to be remembered. Neil started California Closets in his father's garage at age 17 and by 27 had 166 franchises. At age 30, he sold out to Williams-Sonoma. His vision of the closet industry was the fore-father of what we know today. Many have come and gone since Neil started his company but none have done it better. I was very proud to be able to honor his achievement. Click on link to see 2009 winner, Charles Costa of Sidelines, for his development of the whisper glide basket system as well as other innovations and 2008 winner, Mike Carson for founding of the National Closet Group and the ACSP

Another great find for your home office

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:31:00 +0000

There are a lot of utilitarian bulletin boards in the market place and even some decent fabric options but few as nice as these I found on my shopping trip. I love the designer fabric options and if you can wait a week or two, you can pick out the fabric you love the most and we can custom order for you. A bulletin board gets a lot of use. How great that it can be pretty to look at and functional as well. These should be in the store and on the website at the end of March. See what I found- discovering great bulletin boards

FAQ's

noreply@blogger.com (DAugspurger) — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:50:00 +0000

Some people wonder if they can order off the website and pick up merchandise in our bricks and mortar store (Creative Storage, 634 Linden Ave Buffalo, NY) to avoid paying shipping. Sure. Many of our products are stocked in Buffalo to begin with. Some products don't lend themselves to internet sales and are only available in the store so you may find some surprises.
Merchandise from our recent field trip has started to arrive so all you local yokels, stop by and see our finds.