Determine if you need climate control or regular storage
Regular storage is our traditional low cost advantage with drive up access to your unit to store items not sensitive to storage and temperature.

Climate controlled storage is specially designed to store sensitive items such as books/paper, artwork/paintings, finer furniture, pharmaceuticals or anything else you want safely stored in a space without the risk of freeze/thaw or blistering temperatures.

Determine the packing accessories you need
Paper, bubble wrap, tape, rope, drop cloths, sheets, furniture covers, pallets, skids, dehumidifiers, file boxes or storage carton. Most of these items are also available for sale in our stores.

Fill containers and boxes to capacity
Partially full or bulging boxes may tip or collapse. Protect your fragile goods with packing and place them near the top of your storage space.

Bicycles and Other Metal Items
To retard rust, wipe all metal surfaces with a rag containing a few drops of machine oil.

Pack the storage space carefully
Leave air space around the perimeter to aid ventilation. Place a pallet on the concrete floors and do not lean items up against the walls. Leave a walkway to the rear of your space for easy access. Use all the space available, including the height and place frequently used goods near the door.

Appliances
A refrigerator or freezer should be thoroughly dry and stored with its door slightly ajar. Some goods can be stored inside large appliances. Boxes can be stacked on top of stoves, refrigerators, and freezers. Make sure that stoves and cooking equipment are cleaned before they are stored.

Books and Documents
Pack books flat to protect their spines. Do not place boxes directly on concrete floors, but use pallets or skids to prevent moisture absorption. Use packing to fill all empty pockets in the boxes. Do not pack fragile items in the same box with books and do not overload.

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