Storage Tips

Follow these tips to ensure a successful storage experience…

store items you’ll need most often at the front of the unit
create a center aisle in larger units for access to all items
use protective covers (blankets, paper/moving pads, plastic covers or sheets)
treat wood surfaces before storing
pack dress clothes & draperies in wardrobe boxes
stack chairs seat-to-seat, store tables & dressers top-to-top
store mirrors and pictures on end, not flat
label boxes on both tops and sides, stack heavier boxes at the bottom
use pallets, 2x4s or plywood to keep items off concrete floor
drain gasoline & oil from lawn mowers and other small-engine items
use new, clean newsprint for packing material — it won’t stain your belongings
take out special self-storage insurance; do not assume your renter’s or homeowners insurance will cover items in storage away from your home

Do not give out your gate code or a key to anyone you don’t want to have access to your unit. The managers do not keep track of who has a key and a gate code.
Do not store books in large boxes as they easily get too heavy; banker’s file boxes are great for books as the boxes will never get too heavy to lift.
Do not use printed newspaper as packing material; the ink will smear and stain your items.
Do not store food items, firearms, illicit drugs, live animals or any item that could be deemed perishable, hazardous, flammable, explosive (paint, oil, gasoline) or toxic.