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Article #533: Moving Dilemmas Consider Storage Facilities

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Over the years people unconsciously bicycles, and motorcycles.
acquire things. The clutter or excessive Make a list of possible units. Find out
furniture, object d' art, or books only how long they have been in operation and
get noticed when it is time to move. Then whether they have a solid reputation.
you have to find an answer to the Read all the rules and regulations. Some
problem. Well you can take everything storage units allow 24 hr access while
with you, or donate things to family, others have timings. Consider protecting
friends, or charity, or have a garage your goods with sufficient insurance
sale, or put things into storage. coverage.
The modern solution is to put things you Pack all the items to be stored in
don't want to use but cannot part with weather resistant strong boxes with
into a state-of-art storage facility. padding like bubble wrap if there are
Many storage units have things like breakables. Make a key list what each box
climate control, pest control to prevent contains and decide a priority list where
destruction of stored items, as well as by what you are unlikely to use will be
round the clock security. stored at the bottom or back of the
When locating a storage unit keep in mind facility and what you may need to
issues like will you need to take things retrieve will be stored in front such
out of storage often? If yes then choose that it becomes easily accessible.
a facility located close to where you The rent to be paid will be calculated on
live. Compute how much space you will the size of the unit, the number of units
actually need. Experts recommend taking a available of the size you need, the term
smaller space and filling it floor to of lease, as well as facilities offered.
ceiling rather than paying for space that Even storage facilities offer discounts
will never be used. There are options so do ask. Clever negotiation can save
like mini storage for really small loads. you money. Many facilities charge in
Think about whether you are storing addition to rent, set up or processing
antiques or paintings if yes, then look fees as well as late fees if the rent is
climate controlled storage. not paid within the stipulated time.
Standard sizes of units are: 5x10; 10x10; Read the agreement carefully and seek
10x20; and 10x30. Find out how many items answers to questions regarding security,
each kind can store. For example a 10x20 insurance, the presence of an on site
can hold most things from a two bedroom manager, adequate lighting, and ownership
house while a 5x10 will hold a couch, of the facility. Ask for references and
chair, chest of drawers, small boxes, check them out.






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