Self Storage Tips
Our friendly and professional site managers have the expertise to make your storage experience a pleasant one.  Here are some hints to get the most out of your stay with us. 

• Make a list of what you will be storing so the manager can help you accurately determine the storage space you need.
• Never store food or items that attract pests and, for your safety, never store hazardous materials such as flammable liquids.
• Label boxes on all sides. Keep a list that details the contents.
• Plan your storage. Store frequently used items neat the front.
• Fill boxes to avoid tipping or crushing when stacked, with the heaviest on the bottom.
• As a preventative measure, we strongly recommend using D-CON to keep pests away.
• Use a moisture-absorbing product in your unit to keep your possessions dry.
• Use a high quality cylinder lock on your door. Cheap locks rust and do not provide good security.

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Using Your Storage Room Effectively
Giving Some Thought To The Use Of Your Unit Will Pay Big Dividends

• Do not lean items against the walls. Leaving a space around the unit's perimeter will allow air to flow freely.
• Leave a walkway to the rear of the unit. This will give you more flexibility in adding and removing items.
• Use all the vertical space available to you (most units have approximately 9' ceilings). This makes efficient use of the space and allows you to easily see everything that's there.
• Disassemble awkward items such as bed frames for more compact storage.
• Mirrors, windows and screens should be stored on edge (not flat). This makes efficient use of the space and prevents damage due to breakage or warping.
  

Appliances

• Make sure that refrigerators and freezers are thoroughly clean and dry. Store with doors slightly ajar to prevent mold growth.
• Consider storing items inside large appliances to increase available space.
• Use the space on top of freezers, stoves and refrigerators for boxes.
  

Bedding, Clothing, and Other Fabrics

• For best results, store clothing, curtains, and drapes on hangers. This allows better ventilation and prevents wrinkles.
• If items cannot be hung, make sure they are clean and carefully folded.
• Consider the use of desiccants (such as DRI-Z, available for sale at our locations) to combat dampness.
• Wardrobe-style boxes allow you to store items on hangers but still move easily.
  

Furniture

• Store couches on end, chairs seat-to-seat, and tables upside down with legs pointing up. We recommend the use of dust covers (available in our retail center).
• Place a pallet or cardboard on the floor and stand sofas and mattresses on end. This will increase available space while protecting the fabric.
• Disassemble bed frames and tables to make them more compact. Wrap table legs in paper to prevent scratching.
• If tables cannot be disassembled, place a moving blanket on the floor and set the table, top down, on it.
• Store small, delicate items or linens inside dresser drawers. Use the dresser tops for boxed items.
• Keep upholstery off the floor to prevent moisture wicking and soiling.
• Stack lightweight chairs "seat-to-seat" or place them upside down on tables that cannot be disassembled.
• Place light dust covers over your furniture.
  

Lamps

• Remove light bulbs before storage to prevent accidental breakage.
• Wrap large lamp basses in padding to prevent breakage. Smaller lamps can be wrapped and placed into boxes for extra protection.
• Pack lampshades separately to avoid damage to the shades or the top of the lamp.

Do not use newspaper or any other printed-paper to wrap lampshades; the print can "bleed" and spoil the shades.

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  Facility Regulations

Description	Terms
INSURANCE:	Insurance is your own responsibility. We do not insure nor are we liable for your possessions.
LOCKS:	Your storage unit must be kept locked at all times. We have locks for sale in our office. Only you should have a key to your storage unit.
TRASH:	We do not provide for trash disposal. Please remove your trash and dispose of it yourself.
RENTAL:	Rent is due on the first of every month. Minimum rental is one month. You will not have access to your storage room if rent is 7 days late.
ACCESS:	Customers have access to their storage rooms from 6:00AM to 9:00PM seven days a week including holidays. The office is open 8:30AM to 5:00PM Monday through Saturday.
CURRENT ADDRESS:	It is the Customer’s responsibility to notify the manager of any change of address and/or telephone numbers. We are not responsible if an unsuccessful attempt is made to contact the Customer for whatever reason.
DO NOT STORE:	Gasoline, propane tanks or anything else combustible and/or flammable. Do not store food or birdseed.
VACATING:	Please let the manager know of your vacating time at least 10 days prior to your moving. Notify the manager when you have actually vacated your storage unit and inform us of any new address and/or phone number. Please leave your storage room clean and swept out. Trash left behind will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of at the Customer’s expense. Take the lock off of the unit when you leave. If you vacate prior to the 16th of the month, the remainder of the month’s rent will be reimbursed. After the 15th of the month, a full month’s rent is due. If any balance is due at the time of move out, payment must be made with cash, money order or credit card.
TWO LOCKS:	Please note that if a Customer places two locks on their storage room door, we reserve the right to remove one of the locks at our discretion.

Schedule Of Fees

Effective immediately, the following schedule of Late Fees and charges apply. Type Cost Lock cut Fee $20.00 Bad Check (NSF) Fee $35.00 Room Cleaning Fee $50.00

Rent Past Due Days Charges 7 Days Late Fee: 15% of rent due 25 Days $15.00 Room Over lock Fee 37 Days Late Fee: 15% of total rent due 61 Days $50.00 Lock Cut and Inventory Fee 63 Days $65.00 Auction Fee 67 Days Late Fee: 15% of rent due