Pros and Cons of Using a Drive-Up Self-Storage Unit
Pros: Drive-up self-storage makes it easy to get to your individual unit, and convenient to load or offload. Cons: no climate-control, more dust and pests.
Pros and Cons of Using an Outdoor Self-Storage Unit
Pros: Outdoor self-storage offers a money-saving alternative to expensive parking rates. Cons: long-term exposure to the elements is always a risk.
Pros and Cons of Using an Indoor Self-Storage Unit
Pros: Indoor Self-Storage units provide better climate-control and security, less dust and pests. Cons: you might need to use elevator or stairs to access.
A Self Storage Guide – the Do’s and Don’ts of Self Storage
When it comes to self storage and choosing the right facility or unit, there are rules to follow and some things to avoid. Here are some tips for you.
Why to Avoid Insurance Offered by Self Storage Companies
Insurance offered by self storage companies is typically very expensive, with premiums marked up as much as 100-200% over the true cost of the insurance.
Self Storage Insurance Coverage Explained
What should a good Self-Storage Insurance Policy include? The answers to this question and why to avoid a policy offered directly by the storage facility.
Using Self Storage for Business – Tips to Help Run Your Small Business
Using Self Storage for business makes sense both as a short or long-term option, providing an extension to your space that is considerably cheaper than renting an additional office, warehouse or store-front space.
Home Staging – Using Self-Storage to Stage Your Home for a Successful Sale
While preparing your home for sale, it is a great idea to move excess furniture and personal belongings to a Self-Storage facility, allowing you show off the living spaces in your home. If possible, remove excess furniture, remove most of the clothes and boxes from your closets, and clean out that garage!
How Much Self Storage Insurance Coverage Do I Need?
The standard policy for SnapNsure™ Contents Coverage offers coverage for self-stored personal belongings from $2000 to a maximum of $25,000 per unit. If you’re storing high-priced valuables or rare items worth more than this, additional coverage may be underwritten separately.
What happens if my possessions are lost in a Storage Facility Fire?
It’s something of a dilemma, but a Storage Facility Fire is an issue which has unfortunately faced many individual and corporate renters of self-storage units over the years.