by Carin Weigel, Resident
Manager, Edmond location (1000 N. Santa Fe)
Tips & Tricks to
organize and protect your Security Self Storage unit
Space – Select a unit based on what you
need to store. Your Security Self Storage Manager can help you determine
the size space you need. What will help is if you open the boxes and
purge the trash from the treasures before moving them to long-term storage.
Removing these items from boxes destined for storage can save a great deal of
headaches down the road.
Also, the boxes that items
are stored in at home are typically not ideal for storage facilities. Items
tend to be placed in random boxes selected for convenience, versus long-term
storage. What’s the difference? Boxes that are identical will stack better in
storage space, thus creating more room in your storage unit. You may purchase
these types of boxes from at all our locations at the office.
Shelving units that can be
placed inside the unit are very helpful in keeping boxes organized and creating
a structure to go up. You always have height in your storage unit, not
just floor space.
Protection – A little preventative maintenance
can help protect items. First, categorizing items and cataloguing them while
preparing them for storage will help in the event of a burglary, fire, etc. In
the event of a burglary, a thief is on a short time table and will probably
grab the most convenient items so make it more difficult for them to find
true treasures. Store the most valuable items at the rear of the
storage unit and number boxes instead of labeling them with their contents’
name. Your master list will detail their contents and that list will remain in
your possession.
Another idea, try to store
items on pallets so they are not sitting directly on the floor of your unit. In
the event of a flood, leak etc. your items will be much better protected than
if they come in direct contact with moisture.
Developing a system to
organize your Security Self Storage unit has multiple benefits. “Creative
cramming” is what it is all about. Being organized is a huge help,
especially when you need that one item out of that one box.
Please see your location
manager for more tips and helpful hints! If you have an idea or a
“creative cramming” tip, please let us know!
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