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Archive for January, 2010

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The Self Stor Blog is up and running. View all of our informative articles by clicking onto Self Storage Tips or view them separately by clicking on the Archives and add your comments to the web page.

Organizational Tip

Why not take pictures of your items as you are preparing to store them. Then, download your pics onto a disc. This allows you to see what you have put away and also makes it easier if you decide to sell an item. Simply copy one of the pictures, download it onto your email and send it to the prospective buyer.This will save you time in the long run from going back and forth to your unit.

Keep your cloth items smelling fresh

When putting your cloth items away for storage. Prepare a little satchel of goodies and whether you open up your box in 2 weeks or 2 years, everything will be nice and fresh.
Never use mothballs in a closed space like a box or container. The chemical that they are made of is a fumigant called naphthalene. The smell that is left on your clothes or blankets after storage is not always possible to remove. Why not try using a bag filled with lavender, cloves and cedar. Organic items like these are just as beneficial as moth balls, but are better for you and the environment.

Do you really know who you’re storing with?

The Self Storage Industry is going through a number of changes. The influx of new Self Storage owners has increased significantly in the past few years, forcing some Storage providers to be a little more creative with their business practices.

Knowing the difference between the good guys and the not so reputable is very important. Visit the Storage facility you are interested in and view the surroundings.

  • Are they a member of the Self Storage Association?
  • Are the units clean? Individually alarmed?
  • Is there someone living onsite?
  • Is the lot completely surrounded by fencing? (In good condition).
  • Are the client representatives knowledgeable?
  • Are the hallways lit up?
  • Are there security cameras?
  • Is it temperature controlled?
  • Do they offer insurance on your possessions?

The list could go on and on.

The bottom line is – do your homework before trusting your valuables to just anyone.

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