Smart Storage Tips
- BOXES - Boxes are a good way to store and organize
your things. Boxes of the same size make stacking easier. Empty computer paper boxes or recycled moving boxes are both good
options if you don't want to buy new ones.
- RENT A SMALLER UNIT - Reduce the amount you are
storing and rent a smaller size storage unit and pay less money. Sell, donate, giveaway, or trash items you don't need and
you won't have to pay to store them.
- PAYMENTS - Pay your rent on time. Late fees can
substantially increase the amount of your total rent. With your authorization, we can automatically bill your credit card
at the beginning of each month and you are sure to avoid a $20 late fee.
- DISCOUNTS - We give discounts for paying 6 months
or 1 year in advance and you will avoid those late fees.
- THINGS HAPPEN - If you are paying to store stuff,
then it is probably worth insuring it. Some companies insist on you buying their insurance. Check with your insurance agent,
your home owners or renters insurance may cover the items you store and the coverage is probably better. At some places, they
want to see a copy of the policy or they will make you buy their insurance. We have an optional mail order insurance that
you can purchase if you like.
- FINALLY - You should probably visit your stored stuff
every so often. What you once thought you could not bear to part with may change its perceived value to you. I have heard more
than one story about people who have stored things for many years and paid thousands of dollars in rent and then question
many years later weather it was worth it. What is it worth to store that old couch and refrigerator for 5, 10, 15 or more
years?
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