Helpful Tips Self Storage Units and Outdoor Spaces

Insure your belongings. If it’s worth storing its worth Insuring. Your home owner's insurance policy may NOT cover any problems or losses. We do not insure your property or cover damage or theft. Insurance is available at all of our locations. Simply pay your low cost premium along with your rent.

For your convenience we sell all the moving supplies you might need including:

Various size Boxes
Wardrobe Boxes with a hanger bar
Tape, Bubble Wrap, Biodegradable Peanuts,
Wrapping Paper
Mattress and Furniture covers
Marking Pens & Utility Knives, etc.

Buy a quality disc lock. Regular padlocks are easy to cut.

Inventory & take pictures of what you store for quick reference.

Remember to put any items you need to access often in the front of the unit.

Store heavier items on the bottom and stack lighter things on top.

Label all your boxes on multiple sides to save time when looking for specific items.

Leave a center aisle in your unit for better access.

Store your belongings on wooden pallets for better air circulation and to protect from condensation.

Cover your items with our special design dust covers- mattress, chair, sofa, love seat, etc. Use a dust cover over all your belongings.

Use Furniture pads between surfaces. Wrap your furniture with furniture pads for protection.

Don’t break your back. Keep boxes under 30 pounds. Lift with bent knees.

Fragile Items - Make sure to properly pack fragile items in boxes with packing paper, bubble wrap, or peanuts and label as fragile.

Newspaper can leave ink stains.
Partially full boxes collapse easier. Fill extra space with peanuts or wrapping paper.
Seal your boxes with tape for better protection and to strengthen the box.

What not to store:

Do not store flammables, combustible items, aerosols, or explosives.
Do not store food or perishables. Food attracts pests and can spoil.
Do not store guns or ammunition.
Do not store anything of high value: jewelry, works of art, heirlooms, and collectibles.
Do not store anything having special value, sentimental value, or that’s irreplaceable.
Do not store anything filled with water that might freeze in the winter. (Snow globes)
Do not store anything that might melt in the summer. (Candles, Chocolate, etc.)

Commonly Stored Items:

Appliances	Wedge refrigerator & freezer doors open to prevent mildew. Drain any water that might freeze or create mold.
Beds	Disassemble them and tape or tie the railings together.
Mattresses	Cover mattresses with mattress covers and store on the long side.
Books	Use small boxes to keep the weight down. Store them flat to prevent damage to the spine.
Clothing	Use wardrobe boxes for protection. Save them for extra closet space. Use mothballs or cedar chips for added protection.
Dishes & Glasses	Use dish packs. Wrap each dish in unprinted paper and put crumpled paper inside each glass.
Drapery	Use wardrobe boxes to hang your drapery.
Electronics & Computers	Store in their original box or, buy boxes and peanuts for protection. Be sure to tape down any components.
Garden Tools	Store rakes, shoves, hoes, etc. in a garbage can.
Lamps	Pack the base and shades separately.
Mirrors & Paintings	Wrap in paper pads and mirror packs. Never store them flat. Clearly mark them as fragile.
Tools	Wipe them down with an oily rag to prevent rust.

Helpful Tips Self Storage Units and Outdoor Spaces

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