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Alternatives to Pods

There are many reasons why people need to store goods away for a period of time to be used at a later date. In today’s world people like as little clutter as possible in their homes. What better way to remove this clutter and still hold on to your valued possessions than self storage. Self storage offers a safe, secure and clean environment to store your goods. Generally 24 hour access to your goods is allowed and on site security with many offering CCTV is fast becoming the norm in this highly competitive industry. Most storage warehouses offer climate controlled options to store such environmentally sensitive items as books and fur coats. Books and all paper products are highly sensitive to high humidity levels and furs generally need to be stored in the cold to prevent fur degradation. Couple all of these with sound pest control programs and you are talking with the standard service warehouse offer today.

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What to Store

  • Seasonal items or items used periodically (e.g. skis, holiday decorations and clothing).
  • CDs, books and toys.
  • Dishes and silverware.
  • Cars, boats, motorcycles and RVs.
  • Commercial goods and supplies.
  • Appliances such as TVs and computers.
  • Furniture, mattresses and linens.
  • Equipment including lawnmowers and leaf blowers.

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What Not to Store

  • Flammable or combustible items (e.g. cleaning fluids or paint thinner).
  • Perishable foods.
  • Anything living.
  • Toxic, hazardous or illegal substances.

 

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Many storage operations offer a multitude of other service including truck rental or even a free truck for a period of time in order to get your business. Many companies have workers who will come to your home and pack up your goods professionally, load up a truck and drive it to the storage unit. They will then unload your goods and pack them in to the storage space efficiently. Remember these people are professionals and can do the job more effectively and efficiently than you may be able to. Of course this convenience come with a fee however it may be worth it for the peace of mind.