Keys to Having a Great Self Storage Experience

The concept of self storage is very simple. Pay the facility the required fee. Drop off your stuff, put a lock on the door and come back to get it when you want it. However, as with almost everything, there are problems that can occur. By following these keys to having a great self storage experience, you will ensure that you do not experience any of these problems.

• Make sure the location you choose is well-lit with adequate security, and has humidity control to ensure your items are not exposed to moisture and mildew.

• Pay your bill promptly. Set it up to be paid automatically because failing to pay your self-storage fee will result in late fees and eventual confiscation of your stored belongings.

• Place pest control traps and bait in your unit to ensure that your items do not become home to unwanted residents.

• Take out rental insurance on your items.

• Label your containers to make things easy to find.

• Place as many things as possible in plastic sealed containers to prevent water and moisture damage, as well as pests from getting at them.

• Cover all items that are not in boxes with plastic for protection.

• Consider using a shelving unit to make organizing easy.

• Place items in the unit in the reverse order you expect to need them.

By using these helpful hints, your items should leave the self storage unit in the same great condition they arrived in. Protect your belongings by planning ahead.