Use this page to get ideas on how to have an excellent self storage experience
Place
items on pallets or blocks of wood. Concrete sweats. You will
be much happier if your stored goods are off the concrete.
Cover your
stored items. The doors do not seal out the dust. Cover your
items to keep them cleaner.
Keep an
inventory of what is in your unit. When you are looking for
something, you will be able to tell if it is at home or in storage.
Insure
your stored goods. It is best if you have insurance on your
stored items as our insurance does not cover your stored goods.
Use a good
lock. The disc lock is provided for you. You can use this lock
or your own lock.
Keep the
snow cleared. You are responsible to keep the snow/ice cleared
in the area within 3 feet of the front of your unit.
Do not
store food. Storing food in a storage unit is never a good plan as it may attract insects or rodents.
Give your food to your friends/relatives or donate it to a food
pantry.
Do not
attach anything to the walls, floor, ceiling or door of the unit.
Nails or screws can penetrate through to the unit next door
causing opportunities for damage to stored goods or for people to
get hurt.
Stack with
care. Stack heavy things on the bottom progressively getting
lighter towards the top.
Use space
well. Fill empty things (dresser drawers, washer/dryer etc.)
with small items to maximize the space you have available.
Pack well.
When packing delicate/fragile items, pack them in bubble wrap,
newspaper, towels, etc. to ensure that they will not be damaged.
Drive
safely. Many people will be driving an over sized vehicle
(moving van etc.) and/or pulling a trailer. Please remember that
these types of vehicles need to make wide turns or are taller than
normal vehicles. Plan enough space, drive slowly and watch your
mirrors to avoid hitting pedestrians, cars and other objects. Please
remain on the driveways at all times.