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Self Storage is a
convenient, safe, and
inexpensive way to store
your belongings. Proper
planning will make for
an efficient and cost
effective storage
experience. If you plan
or need to frequently
use the space, a larger
space may be more
convenient than one
packed to capacity.
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For your protection,
we provide you with a
written agreement.
Please read it
thoroughly and ask any
questions. Make note of
your payment date. You
will be asked to provide
us with both an address
and phone number for
contact purposes. Please
notify us in writing of
any changes made.
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Plan your storage
space. Place items in
front that will be
accessed frequently.
Allow for walkways.
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Completely fill each
box with your heaviest
items on the bottom and
lighter items on top.
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Try to keep your
boxes in uniform sizes.
They are much easier to
stack that way.
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There are prohibited
storage goods that every
storage facility will
NOT allow. Common sense
and state laws determine
what may be stored. See
your contract.
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Label ALL boxes for
easy identification.
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Leave a small space
between the wall and
your storage items to
allow for ventilation.
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Pack your boxes and
other items as close
together as possible to
avoid moisture
accumulating between
them.
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Use a HIGH QUALITY
lock, preferably a "bull
lock", for your unit.
They are much harder to
break or cut keeping
your valuables as safe
as possible.
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Make up an inventory
of your stored items and
keep it in a safe place
at home or in a safe
deposit box.
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List contents of
boxes on all four sides,
number the boxes, seal
with masking tape or
glued paper tape.
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Dishes and glasses
should be wrapped in
packing paper and placed
in dish pack boxes. All
glass items should be
individually wrapped.
Stand plates, saucers,
and platters on edge.
Wrapped glasses should
be placed near the top
of cartons. Label all
boxes containing
glassware, and do not
place heavy items on
boxes containing
glassware, stack these
boxes on top.
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Place your storage
items on 2" x 4" boards
or pallets to guard
against dampness. Any
concrete floor may
become cold and damp.
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Clothing, curtains,
and drapes should be
stored on hangers. If
hanging cartons are not
available, such items
should be carefully
folded and stored in
dresser drawers or cedar
chests along with
bedding and linens. Food
crumbs or stains should
be removed before
storage to avoid storing
anything that may
attract pests.
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Pictures and mirrors
should be wrapped in
mirror crates marked
"FRAGILE" and stacked on
end. Furniture with
drawers can be utilized
as storage places for
knickknacks, china,
silverware and small
items. Wrap in
tablecloths, towels or
blankets to prevent
breakage.
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A refrigerator or
freezer should be
thoroughly dry and
stored with its door
slightly ajar or
removed. Larger
appliances make
excellent "packing
cases" for blankets,
towels, tablecloths and
clothes. Make sure that
stoves and cooking
equipment are cleaned
before they are stored.
Shovels, hoes, rakes and
hoses can be stored
together in empty trash
cans
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Bicycles and other
metal items will rust
over time if not
protected. To retard
rust, wipe all metal
surfaces with a rag
containing a few drops
of machine oil.
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Do not place boxes
directly on concrete
floors, but use pallets
or skids to prevent
moisture absorption. Use
packing to fill out
empty pockets in the
boxes. Do not pack
fragile items in the
same box with books and
do not overload.
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Tables with removable
legs should be "broken
down" to save space.
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Sofas and love-seats
can be stored on end to
save floor space. Always
place a protective
waterproof cover under
the end on the floor.
Cushions should be
wrapped in plastic and
placed on top.
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Cover stuffed
furniture with dust
cover or plastic.
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If you stand
mattresses on its end,
be sure to "prop" them
up and support them from
lying over.
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