If you’re using a climate-controlled storage unit, you can thank David Crosthwait. An American inventor and engineer, he held 39 US patents and 80 foreign patents related to the development of comprehensive HVAC, heating, and ventilating systems.
Want to make sure that your clothes, sheets, and other materials are protected from pests? There are a variety of things you can use, including moth balls, bay leaves, and cedar wood. It all depends on what you’re storing, and how it’s packed.
Unfortunately, not every family member will be able to travel when it’s time to sort through the estate of a lost loved one. In some cases, putting everything into self-storage can help to keep it safe until everyone can go through the contents of the estate together.
It’s a good idea to keep a step stool in your space to access items that are too high to reach. Keep frequently needed items closer to the front of the space for easy access and ensure you have allowed enough space to walk around, creating aisles or a “u-shaped” empty space.
Sometimes, it’s difficult to decide what size storage unit you need. The typical 5 x 5 foot unit is roughly the size of a walk-in closet or small storage shed. Anything that fits in your closet or shed should fit into the storage unit.
Wood doesn’t do well under the pressures of extreme heat or cold, especially if the temperature moves quickly between the extremes. This expansion and contraction will lead to cracking, tearing, and warping, but climate-controlled units will keep this from happening.
Do you have some antique furniture and other items you want to keep but are worried about the changing temperature and humidity in your attic? Experts say both metal and wood expands as it freezes and then thaws. Keep your valuable property safe in a climate controlled self storage unit.
Always leave space in your unit for you to walk around and access your items. You should leave some space between your items and the unit's wall, too, to allow adequate ventilation. That will help keep your items from getting moldy or mildewed.
If you’ve recently inherited a home from a deceased family member, you may find that you don’t necessarily have time to sort their belongings when you’re clearing it out. Rest assured that our self-storage units can be perfect for storing these items until you have the time to deal with them.
Did you know that failing to select a climate-controlled unit could cause wood furniture to warp in the heat? That’s why it’s especially important to consider a climate-controlled unit if you live in an environment with hot summers.
When you store equipment in your unit, keep essentials together. Remove cables and power cords, wind them neatly, put them in a plastic bag that’s clearly labeled to indicate the cords and cables that belong to each piece of equipment.
Don’t forget to use storage pallets in your self storage unit to keep your belongings off the floor. Storage pallets will protect your belongings from damp absorbed from the ground and help to facilitate air flow within the unit.
If you are storing large appliances in the unit, use blankets and other large fabric items to cover and protect them. Also, set refrigerators and front loading dryers and washing machines so their doors are facing towards the walls.
A great way to organize your storage space is to draw a simple map as you pack your items indicating where everything is located. Store your map in a safe place along with your lease and an inventory list-that way you'll have it if you need to locate anything.
Self storage units are one of the most efficient solutions you can find to a house that is overflowing. They also may allow you to sort through what is most important to you and yours while you are deciding what is going to stay.
Renting with us is easy. Simply come to the office and let us show you the different sizes of units we offer. Once you decide on one, you select the length of time for your rental agreement, make a payment and that is it. As long as you make your monthly payments on time, the unit is yours to use.
