Storage!

More and more Americans are storing their excess personal property in self storage rental units. In fact, the Self Storage Association indicates that approximately 11 million households in the United States rent some type of storage unit.

The first consideration, after deciding to rent a storage unit, is which self storage facility to select. The following are some tips for selecting the appropriate storage facility.

• Select a rental company that has adequate security, such as proper lighting, formidable fencing, coded security pads, and 24-hour video surveillance cameras.
• Look for a unit that you can access any time of the day.
• Consider your need for a climate-controlled environment—particularly important if you are storing items that could be damaged by damp, cold, or hot weather such as upholstered furniture and archived items.
• Choose a unit that is well-maintained, clean, and pest-free.
• Ascertain the reputation and history of the rental company through referrals and the Better Business Bureau.
• Select a rental company that offers competitive rates for insurance for your property in order to give you more options; the rental company should also have its own commercial general liability insurance if someone gets hurt on its premises.
  ~ Jon
  Merriam Insurance Agency
  
  
  Used with Permission, Copyright 2012
  International Risk Management Institute, Inc.