Car Self Storage For Your Precious Vehicle

January 8, 2020January 10, 2020 admin

There are a number of reasons why you might want to use car self storage – you might be lucky enough to have a vintage or prestige car that you only use in the summer. Or it may be a car bought purely for investment purposes that you rarely drive. Perhaps you are going to live overseas on a temporary assignment and it is just not worth the cost and hassle shipping the car to your new home. So ordinary people, car enthusiasts and even owners of a vintage or classic car business that has simply run out of space, might require secure storage at some point that will protect the car when not in use.

Moisture in the air can damage a car if it is not being used for an extended period so the best storage environment is one that is climate and humidity controlled. However, it is not enough to just put the car in a climate controlled storage space without preparing it properly first, not if you want it to come out of storage in the best possible condition anyway.

The Battery

The battery should usually be disconnected before placing the car in a self storage unit but check the handbook before disconnecting the battery because modern day car computers may be affected if the battery is disconnected over a long period. If the handbook advises not disconnecting the battery or letting it run out of charge you can buy chargers that will only charge the battery if needed so that you can leave it connected and avoid any problems with the on board computer. Remember if you need to go with this option that you will require a power socket in your storage unit.

Pre-Storage Checklist

Replace the engine oil
Add anti-freeze
Release the handbrake
Leave windows fractionally open for air circulation
Spray WD40 (or similar) on metal parts liable to rust
Lift windscreen wiper blades away from the windows
Oil the door locks to avoid them seizing up
Jack the car up off all four wheels to reduce the stress to the tyres

Post-Storage Safety Checks

Safety checks are essential after a car has been in storage – never just start it up without performing some basic checks first:

Reconnect the battery if it had been disconnected
Check the level of oil in the engine
Check the tyre pressures – if the car was jacked up lower off the jacks first.

Once you have completed these basic checks start the car and drive it slowly to ensure everything is working as it should, particularly the main brakes and the handbrake. Storing a car long term requires careful preparation before storage and checks afterwards but for prestige cars, classic cars or investment cars a climate controlled self storage unit can be the best solution if you don’t have your own garage or don’t have enough space in your garage. It is also a cost effective way to preserve a car for a long period when it is not being driven regularly.

The 3 Most Important Considerations When Choosing A Self Storage Unit

November 25, 2019January 10, 2020 admin

Choosing a self storage unit is difficult, but if you put these three things as your top priorities when choosing one, you will struggle to go wrong.

When you are looking for a self storage unit, you are likely to want to find a good priced unit, but that should never be your top priority. Three of the key things you want the owners to be on top of is security, maintenance and safety. Their units will hold a lot of high value items, so it is important security, maintenance and safety is top of the priority list and should be something you have no problem asking about when checking out the self storage unit you are interested in. Here’s why these three things matter the most when it comes to choosing a self storage unit:

Security From The Start

All self storage facilities should have a security system that starts at the gate. Security cameras, alarms, and indeed a gate, should all be part and parcel of the security system. Individual alarms should be included, so your individual unit is protected. Clearly, if there is more security then that is even better. The unit may also boast: Electric gates controlled digitally, extensive security video cameras, sensor alarms, intercoms and various technology related to security. They should boast about this aspect of their unit because every self storage company wants to stand out from competitors. Security is clearly a key priority when it comes to storing your items because there is no point in keeping the items in a unit if they aren’t going to be safe there. You may as well leave them in your garage. If a unit claims to be secure, don’t be afraid to find out why.

Safety Procedures

A great unit will have safety procedures for staff to follow. This could be as simple as using a wet floor sign if the floor has just been mopped. It may seem minor, but the more laws the company is following the better – because it means they will be doing what the law requires in terms of keeping your items safe. The last place you want something underhand to be going in is in a place you keep your treasured belongings. It also means you can feel safe when you are on the premises as well. A unit incorporating these safety measures may also train staff to look out for signs of untoward behaviour or signs of issues. This could be less obvious signs a unit has been broken into or signs of criminal behaviour of tenants as an example. This is great as it shows all eyes and ears are on the ground ensuring everyone is protected and looked out for.

Maintenance Means Pride

This is a key sign that a company really wants customers to get what they pay for. From maintaining cracks in the walls, to painting a peeling door, you want to see that the entire premises is kept in great condition. It shows that the company really do have pride in the operation they are running, and ensures you can trust that you are paying for high quality all round. It also shows that your items are going to be safe. Why? Because the unit will be well maintained. You shouldn’t have to worry about damp, cracks or pests because the standards are so high at your facility, the unit will have had maintenance completed before you were sold the space.

Remember, before you invest in your unit, you should be asking questions and checking it is safe, secure and well maintained, because that reassures you that your items will be completely protected.

Getting Your Motorbike Ready For Storage

November 9, 2019January 10, 2020 admin

Plenty of people put their motorbike into cheap storage. If you are one of those people you will need to prepare your vehicle properly so it comes out of the unit as you left it – here’s how.

There are plenty of motorbike enthusiasts in the UK, and plenty of people who simply don’t have room to store their beloved two wheeled machine at home. Perhaps you’re staying in a smaller home temporarily, you’re suffering from an injury that renders you unable to ride for a while, or you simply want to put your motorbike away for winter. Whatever your reason for putting your bike into self storage, you’re going to want to spend a little time thinking about how you can store it without it deteriorating and getting your motorbike ready for storage. Environmental factors, dirt and general lack of usage are all potentially damaging factors that you need to try and prepare your vehicle for.

Here are some tips to help you get your motorbike ready for storage:

Make Sure The Tank Is Full

If you do not fill up the fuel tank, it may mean you’ll be getting some organic growths you didn’t ask for when you pull the machine out of storage. When a tank is partially full, condensation can occur which then reacts with the fuel in the tank and clogs up your bike. Odd organic growths can form, which is never a good thing! It’s an easy issue to avoid.

Focus On The Oil

The oil in your bike should be clean and the filters should be changed over before you place the machine into self-storage. When oil is left in a machine, contaminants can become trapped in it which will in turn damage parts of your motorbike.

Don’t Leave The Battery To Die

If you leave a motorbike battery in freezing conditions for a long period of time, it will die – it really is that simple. If you have a self-storage facility that provides air conditioning or heating options, it is possible to keep the motorbike in a neutral temperature long-term, which means you don’t have to take the battery out. Many good independent self storage companies provide this option, however, many cheap facilities do not so it is more than likely the battery will need to come out.

Don’t Let The Rust Eat Your Bike

You should never really leave rust to eat away at your vehicle, but this is more of an urgent issue to address if your bike is going into self-storage Bedford. Rust is like cancer to a vehicle, and it will spread and rot metalwork. It might cost you a little to get the rust sorted out now, but it will cost you a whole lot more if you leave the problem while your vehicle is in storage and come back to a much bigger problem when it comes out.

Take Pressure Off The Tyres

You should take pressure off the tyres by elevating the bike. There are stands and supports available for you to do this.

Invest In A Bike Cover

To protect your motorbike from dust particles and other environmental factors, invest in a good quality cover to keep it protected while it is in storage. The price of these covers vary greatly, so don’t go all out unless you were planning to treat yourself anyway. Just think of it like a fitted dust sheet in this instance.

Can you ever have too much storage space?

October 28, 2019January 10, 2020 admin

I’ve never actually lived in a new-build home but I have visited plenty – either when visiting friends and family or just when I have been curious and taken a peek at the show homes on one of the many new developments springing up in our already crowded part of the South East. I don’t need statistics to tell me that new homes are getting smaller and smaller (but there are stats that show this) because you can simply feel it in the new homes – even show homes that are cleverly dressed by skilled interior designers using furniture that isn’t full size. You just know that that small wardrobe and chest of drawers will never be enough storage space for anyone actually living full time in the house. And the few kitchen cupboards will simply not be able to store a family’s needs.

Whenever I see kitchens in new homes I wonder where the people living there put all their stuff – most of the base units are actually housing the fridge, washing machine and dishwasher and at least one of the wall units will be housing the boiler. Add to that the fact that the designers are cutting back on kitchen units so they can squeeze a table into an already small kitchen and the storage issue becomes even worse. Older, period houses may not have had overly large kitchens but they did tend to have spaces such as a traditional larder which, with it’s floor to ceiling shelves provides a huge amount of storage. They also had spacious under stairs cupboards for storing brooms, hoover, ironing boards and other household paraphernalia that need a home. That under stairs space in a new build is more likely to have been used for a cloakroom.

Actually I do new builds a disservice because some of the high-end developers are creating huge, amazing spaces so when I say new-build developer I am thing of the mass-produced new builds – you know those big names we have all heard of. Rather than the smaller, more niche luxury new home builders.

But back to my issue with storage – if a home does not have enough storage then it will be almost impossible to keep the home from becoming cluttered. I’m sure there are some minimalists out there who can live with just a few well-chosen items but most of us just aren’t like that. I think that at heart most of us are hoarders. Combine that intrinsic nature with a lack of storage and you end up with homes that are cluttered. And no matter how much good advice there is available online about how to declutter and the benefits of decluttering many of us find it impossible to create a clutter-free home – and this comes down to a lack of storage.

Many homes are not technically cluttered because all the items in them are used and needed, but there is not enough space for everyday family living.

Finding more storage space where you thought there was none

So if you already live in a home without enough storage what can you do about it? The chances are that the room sizes are such that they can’t accommodate any more shelves or cupboards – if your rooms are large enough for more storage units then get yourself down to the shops and buy more – you don’t need much money for a few shelving units or cupboards – check out charity shops and secondhand shops if you are on a tight budget – (go – what are you waiting for?).

But what if there simply isn’t the floor space or wall space?

There is actually a lot of under-utilised space in even the smallest of homes if we just look up. Why not think about running shelves all around a room about 30cm below the ceiling. This is dead space that could easily be used to store any manner of things. If you are worried it won’t look great then invest in some pretty baskets or storage boxes to go on the shelves. Maybe even make the storage boxes your self or at least cover them. If the room is wallpapered – even better – cover the storage boxes in left over wallpaper and they will blend into the background. Paint the shelves to match the rest of the woodwork in the room.

Baskets or storage boxes on high shelves can be used to store anything that is not used on a daily basis. For instance, out of season clothes or seasonal sports equipment or Christmas decorations can all be hidden away in attractive storage boxes. Books, ornaments, DVDs etc. can be displayed openly. Even if you already have shelving units for these things in your home you can make the space seem less cluttered by using this one simple trick.

The same idea can be used for storage boxes or baskets on top of your kitchen wall units – there is also plenty of dead space up there too. The trick is to make the storage attractive and make it so that it blends in with the décor of the room so the eye is not automatically drawn to the high level shelves and spaces. The space on top of kitchen wall units in an average sized kitchen could be the equivalent of another couple of kitchen units or maybe more so make use of it.

Another way to find more space is to buy beds that either have storage drawers already built in (if it is a divan) or has the space for under-bed storage boxes if it is a wooden or metal framed bed. These are great places to store bed linen, spare pillows, spare duvets and towels

And if you have free-standing wardrobes then don’t forget to also make use of the space on top with storage boxes for your out of season clothes.

Even the smallest of homes can benefit from these storage tips which will add storage in all the dead space we have around our homes which so few of use utilize.

Select the Right Boxes for Storage or Moving

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 admin

You pack, you unpack, and you organize. But what is the most vital part of moving? If you think organizing, making an inventory and packing a week ahead of the move is really important, you might be correct to some extent but not entirely. Because the most important part is the simple tool you use for packing. The beloved box! Regardless, of all the effort, without a packing box, you cannot survive a single move. So, how about selecting the boxes that matter and fit your budget. While it is always easy to pick one big box and throw everything right into it taking time to choose the right box will help you save a lot of time and avoid moving troubles.

Now, moving troubles mostly start with improper packing. Imagine packing your kitchen appliance in a box not suited for it. What will the result be? It’s simple, either you will break the item or it will end up getting damaged. All this happened because you chose the wrong type of box. So, how will you choose the right box for packing all your belongings? The answer is right here, but first, let’s introduce you to the different types of boxes.

Different types of boxes for a stress-free move

I recently moved with the help of Brooklyn Movers. Not only did they help me find the right box but also made me realize the role a box plays in an effective move. So, I would like to share the same information with you and help you select the right kind of box. Let’s begin and help you find the right fit.

Specialty Boxes

Specialty boxes are the right fit for valuables and belongings that need special attention. For example, your chinaware that is prone to easy damage or an oil painting that you bought in an auction. In fact, I am sure you have a lot of other valuables that need special attention. So, use a specialty box especially designed for fitting particular items. The biggest advantage of using a specialty box is that they come in both cardboard and plastic. In addition to this, these boxes have inserts that prevent the item from moving. Though expensive, they add a lot of value and convenience to your move by protecting precious items.

Cardboard Boxes

Traditional packing boxes have ruled the moving world since time immemorial. Whenever I think about packing, I clearly picture a cardboard box. A sturdy, brown-colored box that will help you pack almost anything you want to. So, thanks to cardboard boxes there is a solution that is inexpensive, light-weight, and matches all your packing expectations. But it is worth noting that everything has a negative side, cardboard boxes also have their own disadvantages. One of them being, low-resistance against severe temperature conditions.

Most of the time, conditions like temperature and humidity affect the quality of the box. As a result, it ends up damaging the products inside the box. So, if you’re planning on packing things in a cardboard box, make sure you keep two factors in mind. One is temperature and the other is rodents. Humidity will soften the material and leave the box fragile and rodents are experts at nibbling material made out of cardboard. Now, if you have cardboard boxes at home, make sure you store them in a temperature-controlled- and pest-free storage room. This will help you keep the quality of the boxes intact.

Plastic Boxes

Plastic containers or bins are a perfect fit for storing items like files and jewelry. As you can easily put things inside the container without having to worry about humidity or heat. Instead, you don’t even need a tape because plastic boxes come with self-attached seals. Plus we all know that plastic is indestructible. Eventually, you have the power to keep things safe at a reasonable price.

Additionally, the same plastic container that you may use for packing celebratory items, can come in handy for storing other items too. Not only this but a plastic box is good for belongings that need an extended period of storage. In turn, neither will humidity affect your belongings nor will the rodents looking for opportunities to damage your belongings. Thus, buy a plastic box to store and pack items that you think will best fit your requirements. Having talked about the type of boxes, let’s look at the next thing you have to keep in mind before you start packing. The size of the box. Yes, size is something you cannot ignore. Here are some box-sizing tips for a planned move.

Box sizes for an organized move

How important is the size of a box? First, it depends on your belongings and second on the requirement of a specific item. For example, clothes can be packed in small, medium and large-sized boxes. But a TV will definitely go into a large box with the same specifications as your TV’s former box. You are lucky if you have the original box but a new box has to be the size of the TV.

Large boxes for gigantic items

Usually, a standard-sized large box can carry up to 70 pounds or 32 kg. They are used for packing items like heavy kitchen appliances, bedding, etc. You can also use these boxes to pack winter clothes like coats and books you have collected over the years. But always keep in mind that a large cardboard box requires tight packaging. In other words, you have to fill the extra spaces with crumpled paper.

Wardrobe boxes for your clothes

Wardrobe boxes are specially designed for transporting clothes. They have a bar across the top of the box and the bar can be used to hang the clothes. Hence, saving you a lot of time and the trouble of folding clothes. Wardrobe boxes come in different shapes and sizes, so you can choose your box depending on the amount of clothes you have. Also, you can utilize the bottom of the box to keep shoes, purses, and other items. The only thing that you have to keep in mind is the taping technique. Ensure that your box is taped from all the four corners and you will be good to go.

Medium and small boxes for miscellaneous items

Small and medium boxes can be used for packing both heavy and light items. But adding extra weight to a small box can prove fatal. Instead, you can use it to pack simple items like a bunch of items from the garage, cups and plates, kitchen appliances, and decor items. Most small boxes can hold up to 60 pounds or 27 kg and a medium box can hold up to 65 pounds or 30 kg. But usually, it is advised to pack around 10 pounds/4.5 kg less than the maximum weight.

Now that you know all about the type and size of the boxes, select the right one for yourself and start packing. But keep all the above-mentioned points in mind and then anticipate the amount and kind of boxes you will need for your move. Happy Moving!

prepare your self storage unit for winter

As winter approaches make sure you prepare your self storage unit properly

October 9, 2019January 10, 2020 admin

Many people store precious belongings, household items or business stock in self-storage units year round because they provide an inexpensive option to other forms of storage. But if you do have possessions in storage over the cold winter period ahead then it will pay you to prepare your self storage unit for the cold weather to ensure your items survive the winter intact.

A storage unit may be protected from the external elements of rain, snow and wind but it is unlikely to be heated and one of the issues with long-term storage is that moisture is present naturally in the air inside the unit and rises and falls in temperature will cause this moisture to condense on internal surfaces, and that includes your possessions. So follow these simple guidelines to protect your stored possessions for the long, cold winter months ahead.

Firstly make sure everything is as clean as possible: shake out fabrics to remove dust and generally give everything a good airing.
If you have stored items made of fabric, metal, leather or wood (and, let’s face it there is a high chance that you will) make sure they are not covered with plastic sheeting or bubble wrap. This is a common mistake because plastic will trap moisture, which will penetrate these fabrics over time. Use natural materials to cover and protect your items instead, like cotton sheets, woollen blankets, acid-free paper or corrugated cardboard.
Anything made of leather should be treated with a specialist moisture-repellant leather protector as an added precaution.
Anything made of wood should be treated with wax for the same reason – to repel moisture.
Carpets, curtains and rugs should be rolled up with tissue paper or cotton sheets between each item.
You can minimise tarnishing of silver-plated or solid silver items and protect other metal items by wrapping them in a cotton cover.

The moisture that is naturally present in air is harmful to a variety of materials but those most at risk are wood, fabric, metal and leather. If you have very valuable or precious items made of these materials then you may want to consider investing in a de-humidifier or rent a climate-controlled self-storage unit to reduce the amount of moisture in the air and give your belongings some added protection by taking professional packing advice for storage.

Included in the list of metal goods might be larger items such as a car, motorbike or motor home and these types of stored items will need some additional levels of protection to survive the winter months:

Drain the engine oil and replace it with fresh oil
Make sure the windscreen wash has the right amount of anti-freeze for the temperatures you are expecting over the winter.
Leave the handbrake off to prevent it seizing up – as an added precaution you may want to place bricks strategically to avoid any movement of the vehicle.
Leave windows open a small amount to improve air circulation and avoid condensation.
Use WD40 (or similar) on moving metal parts to prevent corrosion
Oil the locks if you are expecting very low temperatures for a prolonged period.

Climate Controlled Storage

September 12, 2019January 10, 2020 admin

Climate Controlled Storage: this kind of Self Storage Unit has special temperature and humidity controls to protect those kinds of items that require storing at certain controlled temperature…like Wines.

Self storage units that are climate controlled are based on the HVAC system. HVAC is an acronym that stands for the functions of “Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning”, the technology that controls indoor environmental comfort automatically.

HVAC system design is a major sub-discipline of mechanical engineering, based on the principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. [Read more about HVAC Technology…]

One great advantage of climate controlled storage is definitely the protection against the elements that it provides. Rain and/or snow won’t get into units, and these units are usually built above flood level. Many climate control storage units are located inside a finished building, unlike regular storage units accessible to the general public. These are known as Indoor Units. External dirt, debris or insects are less likely to be transferred indoors, a good thing for fragile or sensitives items.

Climate Controlled Storage – Indoor Units

Another benefit of using climate controlled units is, of course, the climate regulation. Items stored in these units should not face extremes in air temperatures or humidity. Many wood-based pieces, or antiques for example, could crack or split from a constant cycle of freezing and thawing. Also with this kind of unit which is regularly controlled with temperatures going from 55°-80°F (~12°- 26°C) you avoid any kind of mold or bacteria growing, rust or corrosion, and wasps or other kinds of pest infection […]

“Many storing facilities use indirect heating and cooling systems to maintain air temperature, rather than individual heaters or air conditioners in each unit.” Some Companies offering Climate Controlled Storage Units

Name	Location	Price Start	Phone	Other Services/Promotions
US
AA Self Storage	NC	$40	1 (866) 814 77 50	Insurance help
Climate Controlled Self Storage	NY	Call	1 (866) 392-CCSS	Insurance avail. UPS/Uhaul Dealer
CC Indoor Storage	MI	Call	1 (734) 662 52 62	Custom Sizes avail. Goods may be insured
Extra Space	Nationwide	$52	1 (888) 609 84 83	First Month Free 15% Online Disc.
EZ Storage	MD/VA/DC	Call	1 (443) 539 30 00	Alarm & Comp. Equip.
Private Mini Storage	NC/TX	Call	Click to choose facility	Wine Storage Units (Texas Only)
Public Stortage	Nationwide	$31	1 (800) 688 80 57	First Month $1 Goods may be insured
SpaceMart Self Storage	NJ/PA/VA	$43	1 (800) 796 80 89	Online Reserv. Disc. on first 3 months
Storage Deluxe	Tri-State area	Call	1 (877) 989 78 67	First month free online
Uhaul	Nationwide	$32	1 (800) GO-UHAUL	First month free online
Uncle Bob’s	Nationwide	$29	1 (866) 320 63 09
UK
Big Yellow Self Storage	UK	Call	0 (800) 783 49 49	Wine Storage Only
Australia & New Zeland
Kennards Self Storage	AU/NZ	Call	1 (800) 65 88 55	Winde cellars Insurance avail.

Prices and information are subject to change, check each storage company service provider for the latest updates or changes on those prices.

Cold Storage – Cold Storage Warehouse facilities for those who need to store goods in a temperature controlled environment, or in a refrigerated environment. Several businesses has these units.
Wine Self Storage – Wine Self Storage has emerged as a cost-effective way to store your wine products for both commercial or personal use. These units can be used as Wine Cellars, and many storage companies are offering Wine Storage services…

More Information:

SelfStorage – Find Self Storage Facilities around US. www.selfstorage.com

Wikipedia – More information related to the HVAC technology. en.wikipedia.org

Bukisa – Article about self storing, including climate controlled storage units. www.bukisa.com

U-Haul Self Sorage – Your moving and self storage resource. Good option for their many levels of security and their special climate control storing facilities. www.uhaul.com

WiseGeek – Article with more information about the benefits and usage of temperature & humidity controlled units. www.wisegeek.com

Extra Space Storage – “Why Climate Controlled Storage?” this is another storing company in US who offers good tips about these units, including a lists of the type of items which you should store on a temp. controlled unit. www.extraspace.com

Self Storage Facilities

If you are located in the United Stated and need this kind of storage unit, one recommended option is U-Haul. They not only offer self moving services where you rent a truck and move your stuff by yourself, they also offer storage facilities, with several options to choose, including storing insurance and climate controlled units.

“Many locations also offer climate-controlled storage rooms to provide protection for heat-sensitive goods such as videotapes, albums, photographs and wood furniture.” The best thing you can do is research different storing companies in your area and get a quote from them. Most of those companies have their own website where you can, with no commitments, get a free quote.

Self Storage Auctions

August 15, 2019January 10, 2020 admin

Self Storage Auctions are auctions offered by the self storage companies over the items of a tenant who fails to pay their monthly rent over a certain period of time. It is an alternative way to find valuable items, rather than at Garage Sales or Flea Markets…

Everything Must Go!It is very common in the United States that self storage facilities hold storage auctions (also known as lien sales) to vacate non-paying tenants according to their enforcement rights that are outlined within the lien law of each state. These lien auctions are open to the general public, with most bidders buying for the purpose of reselling for a profit.

If the customer fails to pay the rent, a lien is placed on the customer’s goods and they are sold at auction. The storage facility lien rights are codified in most states. The customer is still responsible for any rent and fees due if the auction does not clear their balance.

Self Storage Auctions

A self storage auction is a great opportunity to get some valuable items at dirt cheap prices. Most warehouse owners auction the units of the tenants who have been defaulting on payments for a long time. In order to recover their monthly rents, the storeroom companies put such units up for auction. A storing unit auction usually involves auctioning all the items within the unit. The store unit doors are opened before the bidding process to allow the buyers to peep inside. However, no one is allowed to touch the stored items. The buyers are sometimes not able to see anything, as everything is stored inside boxes. If you are lucky, you may be able to get something valuable at very low prices. [Keep reading…]

Self storage warehouse facilities

Be sure to arrive 10-15 minutes prior to a scheduled auction. Before the auction starts, the self storage facility or auctioneer will have a sign in sheet and a set of their company’s rules going over the terms and conditions of the auction. Terms and conditions will vary with each site. Most auctions are “live” or “verbal”, very few are silent (sealed bids). Cash is the acceptable form of payment and sales tax will be charged if the buyer cannot show a valid resale license and proper identification.

More relevant information:

Wikipedia – General information about self storage business. en.wikipedia.org

StorageMart Self Storage Blog – Article about the process of self storage auctions. www.selfstorageblog.com

AuctionZip – Find listing of current and upcoming auctions on several Self Storage Facilities across US. www.auctionzip.com

Storage Auctions – About Self Storage Auctions, information about the auction process and some tips. www.storageauctions.com

StorageAuction.net – Storage Auction Listings. Search by city and/or zipcode. www.storageauction.net

Storage Protection Auction Services – Listings of upcoming storage auctions in Florida. www.auctionstorage.com

Storage Auctions Listings by Region

If you are interested on Self Storage Auctions, you should go to AuctionZip. they offer listings of current auctions several Self Storage Companies have scheduled, with all detailed information you need such as, Auctioneer, time of the self storage auction, exact address, and phone number, among other stuff.

Storage Protection Auction Services is great source for self storage auction listings in Florida. Click on the current or upcoming month to see the latest auctions scheduled and listed by this site.

StorageAuction.Net is your source for upcoming self storage auctions. Type your location, city, zip code, to find upcoming auctions on self storage facilities around your area.

Self Storage Auctions Listings by Company

AAA Storage —–> click here to check upcoming auctions
(Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas)American Self Storage —–> click here to check upcoming auctions
(New York City Metro area)

EZ Storage —–> click here to check upcoming auctions
(US Nationwide)

North West Self Storage —–> click here to check upcoming auctions
(Washington, Oregon)

Security Self Storage —–> click here to check upcoming auctions
(North Carolina)

SecurLock —–> click here to check upcoming auctions
(Texas)

Uncle Bob’s —–> click here to check upcoming auctions
(US Nationwide)

The Ultimate Guide to Picking a Storage Unit to Meet Your Needs

July 29, 2019October 22, 2019 admin

Are you looking at picking a storage unit to store your belongings? Is so, then the first step that you have to take is to find a reliable storage service provider in your city. Believe it or not, but you need to take into consideration several factors while choosing a trusted storage service provider. So make sure that you get ready to spend some time on carrying out the research.

Almost everyone uses a storage unit to securely store some of their household belongings in the US. But that doesn’t mean selecting a reliable storage service provider is an easy job. You have to think a lot before sealing the deal.

Here is what you need to consider while selecting a company that offers self-storage units.

Reliability

The first and most significant factor that you need to consider is whether the company that you are planning to hire your storage unit from is reliable or not. You can’t just rely on any self-storage provider that you discover on the internet. It has to be the one that offers the kind of solutions you are looking for; otherwise, there is no point in engaging with its services.

Reputation

Apart from reliability, reputation is another significant factor that you have to focus on while choosing a storage service provider. You can’t make the mistake of relying on a company that hasn’t been able to earn a good reputation.

If you stick to the services of a company without considering its reputation, you might regret your decision later on. Therefore; it’s better to choose the one that has managed to earn the trust of the customers.

Proximity

It’s always better to stick to a company that is close to your home because it will make it easier for you to access your unit. In case you want to secure some more items in it, you can reach the facility fast if it’s nearby your home.

Similarly, if you want to use an item that you have kept in your unit, you can get it fast if the self storage facility is nearby.

Experience

You should also consider the experience of your storage service provider. If a company has been successfully fulfilling the storage requirements of its clients for years now, it means it has the relevant experience.

Now let’s take a look at some of the essential benefits of renting a storage unit.

Extra Space

Do you think that you have very little space at your home? If so, you can free up some space in your rooms by storing some of those household items that you rarely use. Are you using your driveway for parking your car because you have packed your garage with the household items?

If that’s correct, you can free up the necessary space in your garage by securing your items in a storage unit.

Quick Access to Your Belongings

If you opt for a storage facility that gives round-the-clock access to their customers, then you can access your belongings any time you like. You don’t have to wait for the right time to access your items if you need them urgently.

High-Safety

No matter how precious an item you store in a storage unit, they will always remain safe and secure. Yes, you got that right; storage facilities provide high-grade security to your items. They come with fire alarms & smoke detectors, security lighting, and 24/7 video surveillance, etc. Besides, storage facilities also have security guards who monitor your unit all the time.

Cost-Effective

Storage units are quite cost-effective; anyone who needs some extra space can rent them. If you rent one from a trusted company, you will surely get a good deal. Whether you are moving to a new city or shifting to a new home, you can keep your belongings in a storage unit if you can’t move them at once.

Lastly, if you run a business, you can also rent a storage unit to secure your office essentials.

Here is What You Can Store in a Self-Storage Unit

July 25, 2019October 22, 2019 admin

Are you living in a big rental apartment just because you can’t manage to arrange your belongings in a smaller one? Do you think your apartment is too expensive? If so, you can move to a smaller apartment if you don’t mind storing your household belongings in a self-storage unit. Nowadays, many people are embracing storage units to save money on rent. Whether you believe it or not, it’s a reasonable decision and everyone struggling to pay sky-high rents should opt for it.

When you have too many things at your home, you have to invest more time in organizing them. And your frustration increases when too many items vying for space find no safe and secure plan in your home. You put them anywhere you feel like because you don’t have that much-needed space.

Perhaps that’s the reason most people are trying to live a minimalist lifestyle these days. Materialism is no longer offering happiness to people. Some people believe it makes your life miserable.

So if you are living in an expensive apartment to keep the stuff with you that you have accumulated in the past, then perhaps you should opt for a self-storage unit. You shouldn’t hesitate to store some of the items in it, especially if doing so is allowing you to move to a smaller apartment.

Relying on a storage unit will help you save a significant amount of money and will also make it easier for you to keep your home organized.

Now let’s take a look at the items that you can keep in a storage unit.

Books

If you are a person who can’t fall asleep without reading a couple of pages from a good book, then you might have collected a lot of books by now. So if your books are occupying a lot of space in your living room and bedroom as well, then you can keep them in a storage unit. Why allow them to take all the space in your home, especially the ones that you have already finished reading. It’s quite correct that book-lovers hate to sell their books, but that doesn’t mean it’s necessary to be surrounded by books all the time.

Keeping your books in a storage unit allows you to access them anytime you want. You are not getting rid of them entirely.

Clothes

If you love dressing up and enjoy buying clothes, then you might be struggling to fit your clothes in your cupboard. You might be using your spouse’s wardrobe, or your kids’ to keep your clothes. Is that correct? If so, consider storing all those clothes that you rarely wear in a storage unit. It will solve your problem. And the best part is that you can use them whenever you want to.

Home Appliances

We all love buying home equipment, and there is no harm in it; the problem arises when we struggle to manage them in our homes. So if you are also facing the same issue, consider storing some of your home appliances in a storage unit. They will remain safe and secure.

And whenever you feel the need to use them, you can access your unit and get them back.

Gardening Equipment

If you have ended up collecting too many gardening tools, and you are finding it challenging to keep them safely in your home, you can store them in a self-storage unit. Make sure that you keep only those tools that you use once in a while. Don’t keep the ones that you use frequently; otherwise, you won’t be able to enjoy gardening.

Furniture

Do you think that your home contains a lot of old furniture pieces that you use rarely? Are you too attached to them? If so, don’t worry, you don’t have to throw them or sell. Instead, you can store furniture safely in a self-storage unit. Whether you have wooden furniture or leather furniture, renting a storage unit is the best way to secure them.

Apart from securing books, clothes, gardening equipment, and furniture, you can also use a storage unit to store artworks, musical instruments, and kitchen tools.