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It’s official. After a long winter, spring is finally here. The time has come to open the windows, pull out the patio furniture, and do some serious spring cleaning. The basement, closet, and den are chock-full of clothing, old furniture, and lots of other junk you’ve accumulated over the last year (or a lifetime) and the space in the garage reserved for your car was buried long ago under boxes of old toys and an unused treadmill. You’re ready to take back your house but there’s one problem: Where the heck are you going to store all of this stuff?

Your Storage Solution

Mark Rumpke Mobile Storage Rumpke Mobile Storage has the solution. Whether you a own a home or small business, Rumpke Mobile Storage has a container to fit your storage needs. Available in 10, 20, and 40 foot sizes, each container is made from heavy, fourteen gauge steel to protect your belongings from vandals and thieves. Rumpke Mobile Storage containers are also weather tight to keep contents dry and clean and feature non-slip plywood floors for your safety. Additionally, Rumpke Mobile Storage provides both on-site and secure off-site options and can equip any container with pipe racks, shelving, loading ramps, and bike or apparel brackets to fit your needs. Need packing supplies? Not a problem. RMS also offers a wide variety of boxes to store all of your belongings and additional equipment, such as hand trucks and platform carts, to help you move large or heavy items.

Office On-The-Go

Looking to rent a ground-level office for your job site? Rumpke Mobile Solutions can help. The RMS office container is completely insulated and features a finished wood panel interior. The mobile office also comes set up with outlets, lighting, sliding windows, a file cabinet, desks, a junction box for phone and data, a non-slip floor, and heating and air conditioning. Even more, companies can choose to purchase an office container or have their name and logo painted on the side of the unit.

If you live in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky and need a storage solution, give the folks at Rumpke Mobile Storage a call or browse their container rental selection at Rent It Today!

Filed Under: Customer Spotlight, Mobile Storage, Self Storage Tagged With: Indiana, Kentucky, Mobile Office, Ohio, Rumpke Mobile Storage, self storage rental units, Storage Containers

Ohio’s First Bike Sharing System to Be Built in Cincinnati

By J. Michael 3 Comments

Building on the momentum of recent city successes, Cincinnati leaders have decided to move forward with plans to build the state of Ohio’s first bike sharing system. A study, prepared by Alta Planning + Design, has guided the city’s plan to create a 35-station, 350-bike system that would be built over two phases in several different Cincinnati neighborhoods.

According to the study, the 35 station locations were identified by gathering public input and through a variety of “suitability factors” including population density, age of residents, employment density, entertainment destinations, the city’s terrain, and connectivity to existing and planned networks. Alta Planning + Design estimates that the 35-station system would cost approximately $2 million to construct and about $200,000 to operate each year. According to the report, Cincinnati’s system would be smaller than those found in major cities such as Boston, Washington D.C., Miami, and Toronto but larger than systems in San Antonio and Chattanooga.

In order to cover system operating costs, the city will most likely rely on a combination of user fees and advertising on the stations. The city has no plans to invest public funds into the system other than in-kind marketing and station monitoring. Annual membership fees and hourly rental rates would ultimately be determined by the system operator and would be contingent upon how much funding is received through paid advertisers and sponsors.

In all, the system is expected to attract 105,000 trips in its first year of operations and grow to 305,000 in year five once multiple neighborhoods are operating. City leaders are hoping the system will eliminate some vehicular traffic in the urban core and encourage Cincinnatians to ride rather than drive. Once the city selects an operator and funds are acquired, the state’s first bike share system will be up and running.

Outside of Cincinnati, bicycle rentals are often provided to vacationers looking for a relaxing activity, a family adventure, or recreational approach to sightseeing. Some even set up their rental before their trip so they are geared up and ready to go upon arrival to popular vacation destinations including the Outer Banks, Hilton Head, Key West, and many more!

Filed Under: Bicycles, Updates and News Tagged With: Bicycle sharing system, Bikes, Cincinnati, Network, Ohio, public, rent, routes, transit, user

Homegrown: Rent Your Own Garden Plot and Reap What You Sow

By J. Michael 3 Comments

There are many benefits of living in the city – entertainment venues, museums, unique restaurants, public transportation, the energy – but personal green space isn’t one of them. Fortunately, many cities around the country have recognized a need to not only preserve the limited amount of urban green space, but also provide community members with opportunities to make these spaces their own. As the farm to table movement continues to spread across America, many city dwellers have been inspired to create community gardens to provide fresh vegetables, herbs, and other homegrown foods for local restaurants, families, and farmers markets.

In Clark County, Ohio, there is a group of people who understand the need to grow and are willing to help other members of the community discover their inner gardener. Patti Mabelitini, garden director at Family and Youth Initiatives (FYI), and landscaper Peter Scarff have partnered to create a community garden on the small plot of land behind Scarff’s building just outside of New Carlisle, Ohio.

According to Mabelitini, the key to making food budgets stretch and living a healthier lifestyle is learning how to raise fresh produce and use it to create healthy meals. To help new farmers get off to a good start, Scarff plowed and prepared the land and divided it into neat 10 feet by 10 feet square plots. The plots are available to rent for $25 and Mabelitini’s organization provides vegetable seeds and seedlings as well as essential gardening equipment including tomato cages, bean poles, and rakes.

To uphold their end of the deal, participants are simply asked to plant the garden, maintain their plot, and harvest the vegetables. No more, no less. Plots that are abandoned by their renters become property of the community and them planted by another farmer. In addition to garden plots, the FYI also offers classes on gardening methods, nutrition, cooking, and preserving to members of the community.

For more information on FYI’s rent-a-plot program, visit http://www.familyandyouthinitiatives.org/gardeningforhealth.html

Filed Under: Green News, Updates and News Tagged With: Clark County, Community, community garden, farm to table, farmers market, Garden, grow, Home, Home and Garden, Ohio, Plot (narrative), rent, seeds, Vegetable

Save Time, Money, & Space with Cleveland Baby Equipment Rentals

By Tiana Berwanger Leave a Comment

Crib Rentals Available From Babies Travel Too

Every child deserves a safe and comfortable place to sleep at night, even when away from home.

Cleveland, Ohio – Home of……

• The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
• The second largest theatre district in the nation, Playhouse Square Center
• One of the finest art museums in the nation, the Cleveland Museum of Art
• The acclaimed House of Blues
• The Cleveland Browns, and a stadium donning the same name
• One of the oldest and largest zoos in the United States, the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
• World Series Champions, the Cleveland Indians

These are just a few of the many reasons to visit The Forest City. There are activities and attractions for the entire family and that includes your littlest tyke. If you’re like many, however, the mere thought of packing all the essentials for a vacation with your infant or baby makes the room start spinning. That’s where Babies Travel Too comes in.

Personal Experience Leads To Company Development

Babies Travel Too is your ultimate baby equipment rental supplier serving the Cleveland, OH area, and they are ready to help relieve your stress of traveling with a little one. The founders have personal experience with the struggles and frustration that can come with trying to accommodate a baby while away from home. For them, the pack-n-play just wasn’t working out for their infant during nap and overnight. After they enlisted in a crib rental, however, baby slept soundly and safely the rest of the trip. This experience led to the creation of Babies Travel Too in their hometown.

All Your Baby Gear Rentals From One Supplier

Stroller Rentals Available From Babies Travel Too Babies deserve and need a place to sleep, a means of transport, supports for mealtime, and play items no matter where they are. Additionally, parents need peace of mind. For those reasons, you will find everything baby including cribs, strollers, bathtubs, high chairs, exersaucers, monitors, and car seats for rent from Babies Travel Too.

Just imagine the time, money, and space you will save when you rent baby equipment from Babies Travel Too! Added bonuses include your baby gear rentals waiting for you at your vacation destination. They will be ready to use after having undergone safety checks and being thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. The staff at Babies Travel Too keep up-to-date with all product recalls, with their sentiment being they “do not rent out anything that (they) wouldn’t use for (their) own daughter.” To parents, that’s a solid pledge not to be taken lightly!

Where To Find Babies Travel Too

As your plan your family trip to Cleveland, you’d be wise to visit Babies Travel Too, grand prize winner of Bad Girl Ventures, a nonprofit working with women to help launch and sustain their own businesses. You can also view their baby equipment and baby gear rentals through Rent It Today. To keep up with the latest news and information, including product recalls and special offers, be sure to like Babies Travel Too on Facebook, follow them on Twitter, and read through their company blog.

Being Savvy Saves

You don’t have to be a visitor to the area to reap the benefits of Babies Travel Too. Savvy Moms living in the Cleveland area have discovered a way to save money and space by renting baby equipment for their tot. Once their child outgrows an item, they simply return it, and rent more age appropriate gear. Renting just makes sense!

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Filed Under: Baby Equipment, Customer Spotlight Tagged With: baby equipment, Cleveland OH, Cribs, family, Ohio, rent it today, Rentals, stroller rental, Strollers, Travel Planning

Organize Your Storage Space in Cincinnati by Recycling E-Waste

By Bob Schrichte Leave a Comment

Get Organized By Recycling That Pile of Unwanted Computers and Electronics

One of the best things about the warmer months is the ability to open up your windows and let some fresh air into your residence. Sometimes your living quarters can get a bit stuffy and allowing some outside air to flow into your rooms just makes you feel better.

Something else that makes you feel better is getting organized and cleaning out some crowded and cluttered areas of the home or apartment. The warmer months are a great time to do this too, as you don’t have to be as concerned with leaving the doors open as you move things in and out of the house or garage. The yard or patio makes a great staging area as you rearrange furniture, belongings, or anything else which just doesn’t seem to be in the right place.

Need Extra Storage Space?

As we accumulate possessions over the course of our lives, many times you just can’t seem to find the right spot for something, but you don’t want to take it out to the curb for the garbage truck, and you really don’t want to sell it either. Public self storage units for rent are a great resource for safely and securely tucking these items away. Sports equipment, furniture, decorations, and old records are prime candidates when deciding on items to store in order to free up extra space. In addition if you live in a geographic region that gets hot in the summer months like Cincinnati, self storage facilities lease air cooled and climate controlled storage units.

Another type of item you might encounter when cleaning out rooms, basements, or garages is the pile of electronics like computers, monitors, televisions, and game consoles which you weren’t quite ready to discard until you were sure their replacements worked properly. These discard piles over time seem to take on a life of their own and can seem to grow exponentially as more upgrades are done.

You won’t want to store these old items and you won’t be using them anymore. They’re also so outdated that donating them is unfeasible since nobody will take them. You can’t set them out on the curb because the garbage crew won’t pick them up either. What to do? Recycle them!

Properly disposing of unwanted, outdated, or just plain broken electronic equipment in a manner that is environmentally safe is fairly easy to accomplish. Many communities have special centers or businesses where unwanted electronics, also known as e-waste, can be taken for proper disposal. Many of these services are offered free of charge or for a very nominal fee.

E-Waste Recycling Options in Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati and Hamilton County, OH Electronic Waste Recycling For example, in the greater Cincinnati metropolitan area, The Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries (OVGI) has teamed up with Dell Computers to create Dell Reconnect. Twenty Goodwill locations throughout the Cincinnati metro region accept residential electronics for recycling free of charge. In addition, there is a number of Hamilton County electronics recycling enterprises serving both residential as well as commercial e-waste recycling needs.

On the west coast, an organization called Greenspot Dropoff has teamed up with a number of self storage businesses like Extra Space Storage locations in Long Beach, CA to create e-waste recycling collection points.

Searching online for an e-waste recycling center in your community is a good way to learn about and locate electronics recycling centers and how they benefit everyone. A call to your local municipality or landfill operator is an additional method you can employ to seek ways to properly dispose of unwanted computers and electronic waste.

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Filed Under: Green News, Self Storage Tagged With: Cincinnati, E-Waste, Extra Space Storage, Get Organized, OH, Ohio, Recycing, rent, rental, self storage, Storage Units

Rent It Today Wins Cincy Magazine Tri-State Success Award

By Matthew Stephenson 2 Comments

Rent It Today Wins Cincy Magazine's Tri-State Success Award

Rent It Today Selected a Winner of the Tri-State Success Awards

Cincy Magazine has announced the winners of its Third Annual Tristate Success Awards and Rent It Today is honored to be named as a recipient of this prestigious recognition.

Founded on the premise that the Cincinnati Metro Area’s strength as a thriving business center is built on the growth and success of its businesses, the Tristate Success Awards honor the most successful and consistent public, private and emerging companies in the Tristate.

Cincy Magazine is hosting the third annual awards honoring companies that have grown in revenue and employees in the eight-county, three state region, despite challenges posed in the current economic climate.

The Tristate Success Awards also serve as a forum for business and community leaders to connect with other decision makers on the issues and objectives that face the region. This year, keynote speaker John Barrett, president and CEO of Western & Southern Financial Group, will share his perception of these issues and discuss how Western & Southern is adapting to them.

News Anchor Courtis Fuller of WLWT-TV NEWS 5 will return to emcee the event, which will be held April 24th at the Sharonville Convention Center. The ceremony begins at 11 am.

Any recognition that Rent It Today receives is ultimately recognition of the hard work and dedication of our team, the exponentially growing number of people using http://www.rentittoday.com to find items and services for rent, and the support from our valued rental company partners. So Rent It Today would like to take this opportunity to convey sincere thanks to all our friends, family, business partners, and users!

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Filed Under: Updates and News Tagged With: Cincinnati, Cincy Magazine, Ohio, rent it today, RentItToday, RentItToday.com, Tri State Success Award

Lower Your Property Tax in Ohio with RPM Midwest

By Bob Schrichte 2 Comments

Real Estate Investors and Home Owners Let RPM Midwest Reduce Your Ohio Property Taxes

Lower Your Ohio Property Tax

Your rental property value has likely declined in recent months and you want to investigate if your Ohio property tax can be lowered to reflect this decline. You are most likely overpaying property taxes if you own a home in Ohio or Northern Kentucky. Why? Because many auditors have increased property values over the last 5 years, while prices for homes have continued to fall. So, what can you do? Like many investment property owners, you lack the time and resources to appeal your property tax rate effectively, so you’re paying more than you should.

Professional property management company RPM Midwest recognizes this and is currently offering a very affordable property tax review service to owners of real estate and rental property in Cincinnati OH, Columbus, and Dayton regions. How affordable? Read on for the surprising details.

Since 2007, RPM Midwest has helped property owners lower their property taxes in over 90% of cases they have accepted. They are so confident they can help you that they offer to refund your money if your return on investment does not equal or exceed the up front cost. RPM Midwest is part of the nationwide RPM Property Management network which manages thousands of investment properties and rental homes. They have the knowledge, experience, and track record to make this program work for you.

Have You Audited or Looked Into Lowering Your Ohio Property Tax Rate?

For only $149 (first parcel, $99 additional properties), their trained tax revision specialists will:

• Analyze your property tax appeal the way your county will view it
• Score the strength of your property tax appeal on a scale of 1-5 (1 weakest – 5 strongest)
• Generate a professional, licensed broker generated market analysis of your property’s value
• Complete all the cumbersome government paperwork needed to properly file your property tax appeal
• Provide you with detailed, step-by-step instructions on the property tax appeal process so you know exactly what to expect

The company is so confident that their decision will reflect the decision of your county appeals board, RPM Midwest is willing to guarantee it.

If Real Property Management Midwest rates your appeal as a 3, 4, or 5, the company will give you your money back if your property taxes don’t get reduced! All you need to do is provide the denial letter sent to you by the county, and once RPM verifies everything was followed as instructed, they will refund whatever you paid for their services.

If RPM rates your appeal as a 1 or 2, you’ll have the option to either continue with the appeal or get an immediate full refund. You have nothing to lose. Should you elect to continue with 1 or 2 rated appeals, we will process your paperwork but you will not be covered by the money back guarantee.

In the event the county requests the property owner to testify in front of the board, the owner may choose to represent themselves or have legal counsel represent them. This cost is not covered by the guarantee.

For details or if you have any questions, RPM encourages you to contact them. OHIO properties can only be appealed between January 1 and March 31 for the PREVIOUS year. Please submit the web form application by 3/21/12.

Filed Under: Customer Spotlight, Home Rentals, Updates and News Tagged With: Cincinnati, Columbus, county auditor, Dayton, how to reduce property tax, Ohio, property tax, property tax reduction, property value, reduce property taxes, Rental Home, tax appeal

Rent Self Storage Units and Eliminate the Clutter!

By Bob Schrichte 4 Comments

This storage rental update is sponsored by the Extra Space Storage West Side Cincinnati, OH Self Storage Facility at 5151 Glencrossing Way – The Cincinnati Storage Rental Experts.

Get Rid of the Clutter with Self Storage - Illustration by Pablo Bernasconi

Eliminate Clutter by Renting Self Storage Units

Clutter in the closet, basement, garage, attic, you name it, the stuff seems to be everywhere you look. When you moved into your residence one of the things you liked best about it was the extra space to store your household goods, clothes, shoes, and the items you require.

Over time as you naturally began to accumulate more possessions, perhaps you added a storage solution like a Closet-maid or shelving to manage what was on the verge of becoming clutter. Now once again that space is in need of organizing and you’ve resolved to clean it up and restore a sense of order to your castle. The process is called decluttering and there is a convenient solution to help you reclaim the space you so enjoyed when you moved in. And it’s a solution you can use for as little as a month: self storage rental.

Get Help Getting Organized with Self Storage Rental

Need help with clutter? Self Storage to the rescue!

Self storage is a great option for getting started. A local self storage facility will provide you with a space that fits your storage needs, and offers a secure spot where you can stash your useful possessions. Modern storage facilities, like Extra Space Storage’s Cincinnati, OH Self Storage Facility are designed for security and easy access. They are spacious, well lit, and offer a variety of different sized enclosures. For example a 5′ x 10′ storage unit rental provides enough space to store the contents of a medium sized room. You can rent a space about the size of a large closet, up to a garage sized storage area capable of handling the contents of several rooms.

A key point to remember is that you’re not the Lone Ranger. Sometimes the process of freeing up some space to get organized can seem a bit overwhelming. A good suggestion is to visit a local self storage provider and speak to the pros who interact with folks in your situation on a daily basis. Not only can they provide you with some pointers and suggestions for getting started, they will also be happy to show you rental storage space options which will give you a feel for what is available. Many storage facilities have a manager who lives on site and can be a valuable source of information relating to the best way to store your goods.

The longest journey begins with a single step. Find a local self storage provider and give them a call. Set up a visit and get the ball rolling. It’s also wise to keep in mind that many people share rental space, so if a friend or relative is facing the same predicament, consider forming a team and sharing not only the rental facility unit, but also the goal of reclaiming your space. Start with the end in mind and visualize how good you’ll feel when your goal is reached. Pick your celebration spot and treat yourself with a reward when the mission is accomplished.

Written by +Bob Schrichte for +RentItToday featuring +Extra Space Storage view all their Cincinnati Storage Facilities

Filed Under: Self Storage Tagged With: Cincinnati, Clutter, Delhi, Glencrossing Way, OH, Ohio, rental, self storage, self storage facility, storage facilities, storage rental, Storage Units, Western Hills

Cincinnati Party Rental and Event Planning

By Bob Schrichte Leave a Comment

Party & Events Made Easy With Party Supply Rentals

The decision has been made. The date on the calendar has been circled. There’s no doubt now about when your party or event will take place. So, what’s next?

You might be heading up an event as large as a corporate party. Or maybe you just need some kids’ birthday party ideas when you host the neighborhood gang. Large bash, small party or in between, event planning is an important key to ensure the success of your hosting efforts. Proper event or party planning will also bring focus and clarity that reduces stress and instills confidence that your day will be memorable and fun filled.

Successful event planning is simplified by experienced professionals, and the good news is many event planners, especially in the party rental business, will be happy to assist you. Since renting party and event related equipment and supplies makes economic sense, the experience that party and event rental businesses will share is simply a bonus.

Businesses that specialize in event planning and party rental service the Southwest Ohio market and neighboring areas of Kentucky and Indiana rent tents, tables, chairs, interactive moonwalks, bounce houses, carnival games, concession machines, inflatable water slides, photo booths, and much more! They help you succeed by focusing on becoming your total entertainment solution.

Event planning companies will have their event planners personally sit down with you and go over entertainment options. They will explain the benefits of every potential party rental item and help find the perfect equipment to fit your budget and party theme.

Party supply rental companies typically provide event planning services, interactive games, and inflatable bounce house rentals in Cincinnati OH to a wide variety of businesses and organizations. Many event rental companies are comfortable servicing corporations, conventions, universities, churches, festivals, fundraisers, picnics, grand openings, specialty sales, car shows, open houses, and customer appreciation parties. However, finding a company with incredible bouncer rentals and games, whom specialize in children’s birthday parties is well worth the effort when events with kids are being planned.

Safety should be a top priority for any respectable party equipment and game provider. Make sure the company you work with is fully insured and is willing to provide you a copy of their insurance policy upon request.

So whether you are planning a backyard birthday party, large corporate event, or a college event, talk to a Cincinnati or Southwest Ohio party and event planning company and make sure to bring the fun out of everyone.

Filed Under: Event Planning, Inflatable Games Tagged With: birthday, Bounce House, Bouncer, Cincinnati, Event, game, Inflatable, kid party, moonwalk, OH, Ohio, Party, Planning, production, rent, rent it today, rental, Rentals

Columbus Backhoe Rental & Ohio Wheel Loader Rentals

By Matthew Stephenson Leave a Comment

All About Loaders

This construction equipment information sponsored by Volvo Rents of Columbus, OH – The Backhoe Loader, Wheel Loader, and Excavator Rental Columbus OH Experts.

There are a variety of loaders available from most construction equipment rental companies, two of the most common are backhoe loaders and wheel loaders.

Backhoe loaders, also known as loader backhoes, are composed of a tractor, a front bucket/shovel, and a small backhoe in back. Backhoes have come a staple of construction job sites for their small size and versatility. They’re commonly used for small scale construction or civic maintenance. Backhoes are typically one of the most rented types of heavy equipment offered by construction equipment rental companies.

Wheel loaders are front-end loading machines, which can dig as well as perform secondary loading. Those that perform only secondary loading are generally called pay loaders. This equipment is categorized according to operating weight and bucket size. The engines on these loaders can be semiautomatic or fully automatic with automatic gear shifting, while the power train includes an engine, transmission, propeller shafts, and powered axles at the front and rear.

About Volvo Rents of Ohio:

Volvo Rents Construction Equipment – Columbus, OH

Location: 2020 Integrity Drive South Columbus, OH, 43209

Heavy Equipment and Power Tool Rental Service Area: Columbus, Marion, Chillicothe, Mt. Vernon, Washington Court House, Delaware, Newark, Lancaster, London, Marysville, Circleville; Counties: Delaware, Fairfield, Morrow, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, Union; Metro area(s): Columbus, OH

Featured Ohio Columbus Construction Equipment Rentals: Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Boom Lifts, Aerial Lifts, Scissor Lifts, Rollers, Backhoe Rentals in Columbus, OH, Trench Shoring Equipment, Loaders, Water Trucks, Dozers, Skid Steers, Air Compressosr, Light Trailers, Heaters.

Additional Volvo Rents Ohio Locations:
Volvo Rents also has a Cincinnati equipment rental location servicing the Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati Tri-State area located in Hamilton, OH. View Volvo’s Cincinnati construction equipment rental store at RentItToday.com

Filed Under: Customer Spotlight, Heavy Equipment Tagged With: Backhoe, Columbus, Construction, Equipment, Loader, OH, Ohio, rent, rental, Rentals, RentItToday, Volvo Rents, Wheel Loader