Self Storage Tips

If you are getting ready to store your stuff in a storage unit, take the following advise to ensure that your objects stay safe.

• Use furniture drawers for delicate items and specially wrap and label them as "FRAGILE". Bubble wrap and packing paper are excellent for these purposes.
• When packing toys or smaller objects, remember to fill boxes completely, stuffing open areas with plain newspaper to prevent collapsing when stacked.
• Be careful not to store anything combustible, (such as paint and chemicals), or perishable, (such as food that is not permanently sealed).
• When storing lawn and garden equipment, drain any fluids prior to storage to avoid corrosive damage.
• Use trash cans to store shovels, hoes and rakes. Always use high quality locks on your unit. Locks are available for sale—just ask your site manager for a recommendation.
• When storing delicate heirlooms, use specially constructed boxes, such as wardrobe boxes, and utilize dehumidifiers to prevent mildew build up. Remember to label these boxes "FRAGILE".
• Store furniture carefully on boards or pallets.
• Mattresses should be covered and stored flat on level surfaces.
• Larger appliances, such as stoves or refrigerators, provide additional space for storing towels, blankets, etc.
• Break down items such as table legs, and store tabletops and sofas on end, to save space.
• Use protective covers and treat wood surfaces before storing.
• When storing business files and inventory, label all boxes and construct aisles so files are easily seen and accessible.
  

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Safe Winter Storage for Lawn Equipment

Summer has ended and you've probably cut the yard and trimmed the hedges for the last time this year. Now is the time to safely store your lawn and garden equipment for the winter months. Left unused for half the year, they are prone to damage and breakdowns which cause a number of owners to find that their equipment does not work as it should come spring.

How do you keep your lawn and garden equipment safe?

The number one rule for storing equipment is to empty pieces that run on gasoline. After you've mowed your lawn for the last time in the fall, run the mower to consume all the gasoline that is left in its tank. Then clean the motors, drain their oils and take out their spark plugs. After doing this, place a few drops of oil on the motor and crank up the engine to spread the oil around.

For tools that don't run on gasoline, completely clean them before storing. If they are battery operated, remove their batteries and have them stored in a dry place.

Be sure to keep all of your equipment in one place so you won't have a hard time finding them again in spring. Choose a dry and covered place to stock your equipment; this will help avoid acquiring moisture. Be sure to secure tools attached on walls because things often slip and slide.

Lastly, keep your equipment dry by storing them in a secure storage unit like those found on SelfStorage.com. These state-of-the-art facilities lock out the moisture that can damage and rust your lawn equipment. Following these tips will help to ensure properly working equipment in the spring.