MOVING & STORAGE

6 Tips to get the most out of your Self-Storage Unit

Maybe you’re considering a storage unit as a way to hold onto your couch and tables in preparation for an upcoming move, or you want to put your birdbath

or garden decor someplace warm for the winter. Maybe you’ve just got too much stuff. Whatever your reason is, we offer climate-controlled storage

space to help you protect your possessions.

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Let nothing touch the ground

Storage units are designed to stay dry, but accidents happen and it’s better to be prepared for the worst case scenario. While most floors are sloped to keep water

from pooling within the units, accidents are possible like something spilling in the next unit over. Get your hands on some wooden shipping pallets or blocks so

your possessions will remain above the floor.

Bring a hardy lock

Just like in the changing room at the gym, your storage unit will need a lock that you control. Make sure it has a short elbow so someone, such as another storage unit renter, can’t simply snip it off with a pair of bolt cutters. (At Ayer Moving and

Storage, we supply the lock for you.)

Bring packing materials

A storage unit isn’t just another room in your house where you can move objects, so don’t treat it like one. You need to prepare by bringing packing materials like

thick sheets of flexible plastic, cardboard boxes and bubble wrap to make sure everything is protected. Be careful with wrapping things in old

newspapers as the ink can come off.

Disassemble and stack high

The legs will come off most tables, so save space by breaking items down into easy-to-store segments. You can get the most out of your unit if you place items in safe, secure stacks, so bring some plywood or boards to place between layers

of items to help make sure everything stays flat and firm.

Get organized

Leave an empty channel down the center of the storage unit so you can walk through the middle and access items without juggling too many objects. If items

are in cardboard boxes, label them. If you have something that could possibly leak fluids, like oil from a lawn mower, make sure you put them away or below

items like clothing, furniture and sheets.

Check your insurance

Some homeowners’ insurance policies will cover items in a storage unit. Others won’t, so check your policy to see if you should purchase any insurance for your unit. You can also modify your homeowners’ insurance policy, or you can try to

purchase one through the storage unit.

Thanks for all you do!

We all know moving is not an exact science and unexpected delays can happen.

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