Storage Tips
Let us help you make your storage experience as easy as possible with these helpful storage tips.
Preparing your Unit
We do not recommend you store items directly on the floor. Instead, put down a protective cover and place storage items on pallets/boards to guard against the cold and dampness of the concrete floors.
Furniture & Appliances
Clean and vacuum furniture and appliances removing all food and stains to avoid attracting pests. Refrigerator and freezer should be thoroughly dry and stored with its door slightly ajar. Keep upholstery off the floor. Stand sofas and mattresses on end.
Use Space Wisely
Store wrapped pictures, knick-knacks, china, silverware, and other small items in furniture with drawers.
Stacking Your Items
Always stack lighter boxes/bins and breakable items on top of heavier ones.
Fragile Items
Dishes and glasses should be wrapped in paper or bubble wrap and packed in sturdy bins/boxes. Pictures and mirrors should be wrapped carefully in bubble wrap, towels, or other padded options and stacked on end, not lying down.
Metal Items
To retard rust, wipe all metal surfaces with a rag containing a few drops of machine oil. This method works well on work tools, bicycles and fireplace tools.
Restricted Items
Do not store any food of any kind even if canned or sealed. You may not store perishables liquids, explosives, flammable liquids and fuels, toxic materials or other items that require a controlled environment. Store irreplaceable items in a bank safe deposit box - not in your unit. Also, if storing an automobile, or other gas-powered vehicle or equipment, you must drain the fuel in the tank to a minimum before storing.
Insurance
We do our best to safeguard your property but we cannot insure your things. Therefore, we suggest that you contact your insurance agent to see if off-site storage is covered by your homeowner’s or renter’s policy. If needed, we do have insurance applications for your convenience.
Rental Information
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You must show a photo ID when you sign your agreement.
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There are two documents that a new tenant must sign: IMS Agreement and IMS Application
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We require a phone number, street and email address for all of our tenants.
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Tenants are responsible to purchase locks to secure their units. For your convenience, we sell padlocks in our office should you need one.
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We encourage storage holders to either set up automatic payments or to pay online through our website. We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Otherwise you can pay in person or mail a check or money order.
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We ask for 14 days notice when you are ready to move out.