Sunday, December 7, 2014

By Claudine Hodges


Over time, everyone accumulates a hoard of things at home and at the office. There are the outgrown and outdated clothes, old toys and electronics. There are also seasonal shoes and clothes and hobby and sports gear like the surf board and snow board and skis. With all these items, Spring Lake storage is a necessity.

When all this things are put away, it is a much easier task to maintain an office or home that is tidy, clean and free of clutter. Having to look through piles of things to find something can get quite frustrating. Having things put away in a clean place and in an organized manner will also help to preserve things. Furthermore, it frees up space and it can be used for other purposes.

For example, the garage is one place that many households convert into a store without meaning to. Things are put away there until over time, the garage is packed full of all manner of things. If the garage was cleared out, it could become a home office, a studio or a workshop.

There are different types of units that can be rented at self-storage facilities. There are also different sizes to choose from so you can get one in the size that you need. If you don't have much to store, you can go for a mini unit and if you have a boat, RV or have a lot to store, you can go for a large unit.

You can also get climate-controlled self-storage units. These are the best for storing sensitive items that can be damaged by temperature extremes and humidity. Important personal documents, electronics like computers, treasured old school album players and other sensitive items should be stored in these units which have controls that maintain the desired temperature and humidity levels. These are also the right units for storing wine so that it can mature.

Self-storage units can also be used to store things that have sentimental value and which are private. This could be greeting cards or letters from a special someone. It can also be special outfits like a prom dress or a wedding dress. Old furniture, treasured antiques or refrigerators that are to be handed down can also stored there.

You would do well to do your homework before selecting a facility. You want to choose one that is located along the route you normally take to get to work, to do your shopping or run your errands. You don't want to have to go too far out of your way every time you want to put something in storage or take something out.

You should be able to access the facility at convenient hours. Find out whether it is accessible to you after hours, on weekends and public holidays. These are the times when you will have the time to get there. Consider the security detail as well. The best security provisions are electronic which ensures that the only one who can access a unit is the person who has rented it, 24-hour surveillance cameras and a manned gate. Also, the compound should be adequately lit with grounds that are clean and neat to avoid pest infestation. Also, look at the different rates charged by different facilities to secure the best deal possible.




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