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Storage Questions - Will My "Stuff" be Safe?

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Storage questions....we all must store our "stuff" at some point in our lives and when we do, the questions start appearing.  Hopefully this short article can answer those questions for you!  To begin with, it is very important to actually go to the facility, before you rent a spot from their website, and actually inspect the facility!  Here is what to look for when you are inspecting it:

• Perimeter fencing - Some facilities have walls and others have chain link fences.  There is a reason for the "unsightly" chain link fences and that is because it deters burglars!  Ninety five percent of our facility can be seen from the street thus allowing for the police to patrol easily when they do their "drive bys".  Not many burglars like to work in the public eye!  The facility is protected with a fence but is open for viewing...very important!
• Surveillance Cameras - A must!  When you are inspecting the facility, ask to see the camera placement.  Make sure that the unit you will be renting is in the camera's view!
• On Site Managers - A great safety factor for you and your "stuff"!  The managers who live on premises are constantly walking around at random times.  This makes it difficult for intruders to "plan" their break ins!

There are also things that you can do to protect your valuable items such as:

• Buy a good lock!  The disc locks are nearly impossible to cut....they must be drilled and that makes a lot of noise!  Very seldom does some one try to break into a unit that has a disc lock!  Read about the types of locks here!
• Store your valuable items in the back of the storage unit!  Time is of the essence when one is trying to break in.....usually the burglar does not have the time to get to the back of the unit!
• Take out storage insurance!  If you read your contract, the facility is not responsible for your items.  Storage insurance is very inexpensive...read about what it entails and the different companies available to purchase it from here!