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How A Self Storage Unit Can Benefit You
Sun 04 Mar 2007 - 08:46
How A Self Storage Unit Can Benefit You
By Kenneth Myers
Seems like the longer we stay in one place the more "junk" we accumulate. Sometimes it's things we need but most of the time it's just things we want. Could be that old car or motorcycle and ever an antique were going to restore. Regardless of the circumstances, you just may need more room.
Since we all accumulate more things then room, the mini storage rental unit was born. Queens storage units allow us to become less cluttered and more organized. Let's examine some small steps that will help us make it an easy move.
1) Let's check out our local area (I found the internet to be a great source) to find out what storage rental units are in our area. Once we have done this we need to do some investigating to see what our options are.
2) The storage rental business is very competitive. Because it's so competitive, there are many good incentives. Some these incentives may include free locks, one or two free months rent and even a free truck to help move you in. Some may even use a combination of all three as a bonus for signing up.
3) Now comes the fun part, filling out the paperwork. I think I have spent less time buying a car. Once you muddle through this process its time to pick a unit. It is best to get a unit as close to the office as possible and out of the way of you neighboring units if at all possible.
4) Should I keep it or throw it away? This is a question you should ask yourself prior to renting your unit is: do I really need this? Storage real-estate can be expensive, especially in a larger city so make sure you are storing items you really need. The test I use is : how has it been since I used or touched this item. If it has been two years or more, out it goes. Now that you the amount of items you will be storing, its time to pick your unit.
5) Organization will be the key to getting the most our of your storage unit. Standard size units run 10 X 10 and 10 X 20. Of course units come a little larger and a little smaller but these are the standard sizes. These units will shrink quickly it the proper planning and organization given when packing your unit.
6) When buying real-estate the old axiom is: Location - Location - Location. When it comes to packing your storage the new axiom is: Organization - Organization - Organization. Start with packing your most prized items to the back of the unit so if someone manages to get into your unit they will not be as likely to get to your more expensive items. Take care in boxing or bagging your items carefully to keep them free of dust and debris. Wal-Mart sells big Tupperware bins that seal at a reasonable cost. These bins can also save you items from mice and rats.
7) Your final decision on your storage unit is security. Take time in considering what you will need to do to insure your valuables are kept safe. Most storage facilities do not provide insurance necessary to protect your contents. However they usually will provide you with an outside source that can provide you with the necessary insurance to protect your contents. Also try to pick a
unit a close to the office in a well lit area. I have also found that the locks carried by your rental facility are more than adequate and are usually offered at a decent price.
Queens storage New York rental units are no different than any other storage facility in terms of organization packing and security. Take care to look after these steps to insure an easy effortless move into your unit.
Kenneth L Myers writes and contributes to this site. Please visit us at our site for more Storage Rental Units FAQ's =>http://storagerentalunits.com/ar/queens-storage-new-york.php and
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