Self Storage Checklist

People get self storage units for a number of different reasons. Some get them because they need a place to store their belongings while they are in between places due to a move. Others simply realize that they have too much stuff lying around their homes but don’t want to get rid of that stuff and instead opt to store it. No matter what your reason is for wanting to get self storage there are several things that you should be sure are considered before you rent your unit or move your things into that unit.

Before you decide too hastily on a storage unit there is a checklist of items that you should complete before you make your decision:

• What size unit do you need: Figure out how much you need to store and then go look at the different sizes of storage units. This way you will be sure that you are renting the right amount of storage space.
• AC or not: What will you be storing? Do the items require storage in a climate controlled environment? This is a big decision to make as an air conditioned unit will cost more than a regular unit will so you need to be sure that you know what you want ahead of time.
• How will you move the stuff: This is a factor that many people tend to overlook. If you do not have a big truck, or access to one, you may be stuck making endless trips to and from the storage unit. The only other alternative will be the costly one of renting a truck. Look for storage units that are either closer to your home so that the trips to and fro won’t be so bad or look for a facility that allows you to use their truck.
• How secure is the unit: This goes beyond the lock, but you need one of those too. Does the storage unit have a fence around the property? Is there barbed wire on the fence? Do you have to have a code to open the gate? Is there even a gate? You have to look at all these factors to ensure that your belongings will be as safe as possible.
• Hours of operation: What time does the storage unit open in the morning and how late does it stay open? If your hours at work are nine to five and so too are the storage unit’s then you may have a hard time accessing your unit to get at your stuff.
• How expensive is it: While price should never be the first thing that you factor in, it should be factored in eventually. If you are pleased with everything else and find yourself with a choice of three good storage unit facilities to pick from then there is nothing wrong with letting the price be the determining factor.

When it comes to self storage, knowing what it is you are looking for and what you are getting before you hand over any money or move any items in will save you possible head aches and may also save you money in the end.

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Things to Hate About Moving

Is there anything that is more fun in life than moving? Yes that is a totally sarcastic comment because really there can be nothing in life that is more of an aggravating headache. Ah moving, how do we hate thee, let us count the ways.

There are so many things to hate about moving, here are just a few:

• Packing: Before you can move all of your stuff to your new place, you have to pack it all up. This is a hassle from the get go. First you have to find boxes to pack all of your belongings into which means plenty of trips to the grocery stores asking for their left over boxes. Then you have to make sure that you pack everything just so to ensure that nothing gets harmed in the move. Finally you get a good slap in the face from reality when you realize you will need a moving truck as big as a tractor trailer to haul all of your stuff to your new residence.

• Renting a moving truck: Just what you want to do on your weekend off, rent a moving truck. After you figure out what size you need you have to make sure it is available and then go pick it up and listen to the salesperson try to sell you a bunch of add-ons that you don’t need like a moving dolly or packing blankets. And what is with that smell that is always in the cab of the moving trucks don’t people know about the wonderful invention of deodorant? Then you get to experience the joy of actually packing up the moving truck. There is no way to do this without absolutely sweating off about 20 pounds and you are inevitably going to break something while trying to squeeze boxes here and there.

• Bribing friends: The time to see how many friends you really do have is when you are moving. You may think you have hundreds of buddies, but good luck getting two or three to commit to helping you for a fun filled weekend of moving your stuff. The ones you will be able to convince will more than likely require some form of compensation like beer and pizza. What’s worse is that once they help with your move you are now on their list of people that owe them one and you know they will cash in before too long.

• Unpacking: When the rental truck has been swept out, filled with gas, and returned and your friends have all left with full stomachs of pizza that you bought, you sit back and let the dust clear. But not so fast, you still have the daunting challenge of unpacking all of your belongings. You try in vain to find a home for all of your things but before too long you realize that everything won’t fit into your new place.

After all the fun you realize that you will either have to have a yard sale or rent a self storage unit. This is where you scream at the tops of your lungs and realize just how much you hate moving.