If you have stuff just sitting around bedrooms or in the garage, you might consider renting a self-storage unit. This way, you can get rid of clutter and protect these items until you can figure out what to do with them. Finding the perfect self-storage facility can be a simple process if you assess these factors.
Security
If the possessions you're storing have a lot of value or sentimental value, you don't want to overlook the type of security a particular self-storage facility offers.
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When you and your partner have had your own separate apartments or houses for a long time, it's only natural to want to move to the next step of living together. If the both of you intend on moving into the same home, it's important that you consider what you will be doing with all of your belongings. Since both you had your own places, you'll likely have duplicates of a lot of items.
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If you want to keep your motorbike in a self-storage unit for a long time, you need to choose the right storage unit and prepare your bike for the storage.
Choosing a Storage Unit
Drive-Up Access
Drive-up access allows you to ride the motorbike right to the door of the storage unit, or in some case, right into the storage unit. This saves you the trouble of riding the bike and then carrying it the rest of the way, which is what you would be in for if you choose a storage unit without drive-up access.
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Since self-storage units are charged by area, it makes sense to maximize the use of your area if you don't want to overspend on your storage needs. One area that people frequently forget to use properly is the vertical space. Here are some useful tips for maximizing the use of vertical space in a self-storage unit:
Make Use of Open Shelves
Shelves are probably the first things that come to mind when the use of vertical storage space is being discussed.
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Not all houses come with garages. That means that your car is just sitting out there in your driveway unprotected. However, you may be able to change that by putting in a carport.
Carports
Unlike garages, which are an actual enclosed room with three walls and a door, a carport is usually a roof with supports. Generally, carports are open on at least two sides, but there are also metal enclosed carports.
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