Preparing Your Unit for a Storm


Preparing Your Unit For a Storm Natural disasters happen and we can only do so much to control the damage. However, we can do our best to protect our belongings before the storm starts. Below are 4 tips on preparing your storage unit before a storm.  Insurance. Insurance is one of those things that most of us don’t worry about. We usually think that nothing bad will happen to us and we don’t need it. However, especially if you are storing your belongings in an area with frequent natural disasters it is important to make sure your items are covered. Some facilities require insurance, but if they don’t your personal insurance company can likely help you. This is a great preventative tool that can save you the financial strife of purchasing all new items in case of a hurricane, tornado, or other natural disaster. Store items on top of pallets. If it is possible, when you move into your storage unit try to store things on top of pallets with a tarp underneath. The tarp protects the floor from scratches and the pallets protect your items from water damage in case of a flood or hurricane. You can usually get pallets for free or extremely cost effectively from local shipping companies or other facilities. Remember to always check with the owner or manager of the facility to make sure this is in compliance with their rules!  Check your unit before the storm starts. When you are aware that a storm is coming if it is still safe to do so, you should go to your unit and get anything extremely important out of it. For example, if you know you have stored birth certificates, or social security cards you should retrieve them before the storm. You should also check that the door is securely locked and things are as far off of the floor as possible. Check your unit after the storm. You should go to your unit and check on your items as soon ...



September 26th, 2024


How Do I Choose A Storage Unit?


How Do I Choose a Storage Unit? Finding a trustworthy storage unit is kind of like finding a trustworthy landlord, except you only really get to deal with the storage company once or twice when you sign up and move in. After that, you hopefully won't talk to them at all. You pay your rent, visit your storage unit when you need to get something or put something in, and that's all there is to it. However, there are some warning signs you should keep an eye out for to make sure your relationship with your storage company is a good one. Decide on the Type of Storage Unit You Need Take a look at the things you plan to put into storage. You may already have an idea of the size of storage unit you want to rent, but keep in mind that you don't want to just rent a storage unit that will fit all of your items, you want a unit where you can fit yourself inside with a little room to work. If you ever want to be able to get your items out, you don't want to pack your storage space wall to wall, floor to ceiling. Many people get the smallest possible unit they can get in order to save money, and then wind up having to empty half of it to get to a box that's in the back. Don't be that guy, unless you know you'll never need anything you're putting inside. Do Your Homework Now we're going to focus on how you can find storage buildings as opposed to at-home storage boxes sealed boxes that you can't access when you want to go get your Christmas lights. First, don't get stuck on the storage facility closest to your home. Here are some things to do before you even pick up the phone. Don't get stuck on location. There's no faster way to find yourself storing your precious memories in a facility that sucks than to get ...



September 17th, 2024


Finding & Renting a Storage Unit


Finding & Renting a Storage Unit Finding a storage facility to rent from can be a pain! There are a lot of factors that go into finding the storage facility that's right for you. Most people might think that the only factor would be the cost, This article will explain other factors that are just as important as the cost when searching for the correct self storage facility. Finding! Forget about the old days of using the phonebook to call a bunch of different storage facilities with half of them answering their phones, and half of those people having what you have available to rent, and then half of those not being able to meet you at the facility to let you in until it's on their time frame. Today we have the greatest resources ever, the Internet. You can quickly search on the internet find a website for the storage facility and see everything they offer, what units are available, you can rent and pay online, and move in same day. When it comes to finding, The Internet is the source to go to! Now that you've found a bunch of different storage facilities it's time to ask yourself some questions about the storage facilities that you've found. First, is Cost: How much does the storage unit cost? Location: Is it close to roads? How is the Neighborhood? Are the Neighboring business kept in good shape? Lighting: is there good lighting available for those darker winter months? Easy Access: Can you easily maneuver a truck around the facility? Fence & Gate: Is there a fence or a gate? Features: Do they have any convenience features such as ability to rent online? receive Text/Email Notifications about your bill, or account? Can you access your bill online and make a payment online? can you be set up on recurring billing? Keep all of these questions in mind as you search for and rent your next storage facility, it could save you some headache down the road. ...



September 13th, 2024


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