Tuesday, May 12, 2015

SELF-STORAGE TIPS FOR FIRST-TIMERS

Getting a storage unit is the best idea when you are having problems with your personal valuables occupying too much space. Self- storage facilities provide you with additional space for those extra furniture pieces, appliances, and other personal items you want to store safely away from home.

Choosing a self-storage facility can be nerve-wrecking if you are a first-timer. To ease the anxiety, take time to read and take down notes in picking a storage unit.

  • Climate Control. Exposure to extreme temperatures can damage your items. A self-storage with no climate control can harm your belongings. Furniture pieces are susceptible to damage and distortions when heated. However, molds and moisture accumulate when items are stored in extremely cold storage units. Such temperature is not safe for furnished materials, linens, electronics, and wooden stuff, etc.
  • Right Size. Getting the right size of storage unit for items can help you save up on your money. Never cram your stuff in a small storage unit because it causes damage and wastes time and money. Search for a self- storage that can help you choose the perfect fit for your stuff.
  • Packing and storing. Boxes are the best choice in organizing your items in one place. Aside from keeping it dust free, it preserves the quality of the items. Just make sure you place labels and a list of the items in the four sides of the box to easily identify its contents.
  • Final Do's and Don'ts. Storage units can be dusty or moist when not prepped. The use of plastic sheets, tarps and pallets on the floor is highly recommended. When you are to store a refrigerator in a storage unit, keep it open to prevent mold and mildew from appearing. Never wrap your items in plastic; the moist that is trapped inside the plastic can lead to damage. In storing your boxes in the storage unit, give an inch of space from the wall to prevent molds and mildew from appearing.

These are just a few of the must know in picking a self-storage. Make sure your items are in good condition even when they’re away from you. You’ll never know when you will need them again. So better keep this little note in mind when storing your items.

Pembroke Pines Self Storage 
10806 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
(954) 435-6885


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