A Storage Vault

Before you put laptops or other battery operated devices into storage, remove the batteries. Even in climate controlled storage units, batteries can corrode. If that happens with the battery in place, both the battery and the device could be destroyed.

Wood doesn’t do well under the pressures of extreme heat or cold, especially if the temperature moves quickly between the extremes. This expansion and contraction will lead to cracking, tearing, and warping, but climate-controlled units will keep this from happening.

Although most public storage facilities have ample security, there are things you can do to protect your stuff. Keep your most valuable items stored toward the back of the unit, and invest in a high-quality lock to put on the door.

We recognize that not everyone is ready to move straight into a new house the moment they relocate to a new town. Rest assured that our self-storage units will give your things a place to stay until you’re ready to move into a new house.

Climate controlled storage makes it possible to store delicate items that may not survive in your attic or even your basement. That means you can store clothes, antiques, paintings, photos and books without worrying about the ravages of heat and humidity.

Your small business has generated mounds of paperwork and files that are taking up room but must be saved for business or legal reasons. Find a self storage facility in your neighborhood and establish a satellite location for the company’s older files.

When storing mattresses, box springs, and bedframes, place them along the wall and on their sides. It is also a good idea to set them on a sheet of fabric to protect them from damage from the floor.

When it’s time to store more delicate items – like photos – you may wonder if you can save money by storing them in containers that will block out humidity. Typically, unless you’ve used this method successfully in the past, it’s best to spend a little more on a climate-controlled storage unit to ensure your pictures are safe.

One of the first storage companies in America was created in the 1850s by the son of a Dutch immigrant, Martin Bekins. He built a facility to store household valuables and other items.

While sturdy items of furniture may be fine in any environment, documents and antiques need more consideration. Choosing a climate-controlled environment can help ensure that things are in the same condition when you retrieve them as they were when you stored them.

If you are moving, it might be wise to determine if you need to rent a storage room near your existing home or your new home. Consider pricing, as this can vary from one location to the next. Consider the security of storage units here and there and the help you will have moving into the new location as opposed to your current one.

Why choose climate-controlled storage? If the items you’re storing are valuable, chances are they can be replaced but the cost can be prohibitive. If the items have sentimental value, it’s unlikely they can be replaced at any price.