Everything You Need to Know About Self Storage for Home Owners and Renters
Tuesday, September 29, 2009 2:13Are you out of room in your home or apartment? If you open your closet door, will the contents come tumbling out? Then it’s probably time for you to take a serious look at self storage.
A thriving and competitive self-storage industry has developed in Columbus and all over the country. Providers understand the need and built top-notch facilities to address the growing demand.
Self-storage is like having an extra garage on hand that you don’t have to maintain. You get all the benefits of security, cleanliness, easy access and convenience, but you don’t have to maintain the space. And unlike most people’s garages, some storage units even come with temperature and humidity control.
Most storage facilities offer different sized units ranging from fairly small (5′ by 5′) to fairly large (10′ by 30′). This means you can rent just the space you actually need. And if you need more space over time, you can move to a larger unit or add additional units.
Self-storage units are rented on a month-to-month basis, so you only pay for as long as you need it. This is great, because it doesn’t lock you into a long rental period. On the other hand, if you need storage space for an extended period of time, you can usually get a discount if you prepay or make a long term commitment. This is also the case if you need to rent multiple units.
Credit card is the most common form of payment for self storage, although most facilities will also accept cash or check. Many places even prefer to makes arrangements with you for automatic monthly transactions. Payments are made for the coming month.
Self storage facilities only charge a one time monthly fee, which means that you can get into your unit as many times as you wish with no additional charges. You may supply your own lock to the unit, so not even the management has access to it. This puts you in control of how to use your space. It’s very similar to having a storage room at home, but you’re not the one who has to maintain it.
Columbus storage facilities provide bright night lights and 24/7 surveillance cameras for your safety and also the security of your stored items. The compound is usually surrounded by a tall fence, and you can only get inside the grounds by entering a private security code at the main gate. The gate closes automatically after you’ve entered.
Most facilities have concrete aprons surrounding the storage buildings and paved driveways, so you can drive your vehicle right up to your unit’s door. Even when it rains you don’t have to worry about getting muddy. Best of all, your storage unit is private: it’s your space and you don’t share it with anyone else. No one, not even the facility’s owner, has access to your unit.
So why would you want to rent a self storage room? Maybe you have children off to college, but they aren’t ready to take all their possessions with them yet. Or perhaps you are moving to a smaller home and need a secure place to keep items you know you’ll need sometime in the future. Maybe your garage is overflowing, and you want some extra room during the winter to store lawn furniture and garden equipment. There are hundreds of reasons why renting self-storage units is a smart move.
With so many people living lives of increased mobility, it’s comforting to know that services like self-storage are available to help you through transitional periods. Columbus storage units can be found all over town – most likely a facility is located near your home or apartment.
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