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Originally Posted by Joan.of.the.Arch
Have you ever had to put possessions in storage? How did that work out? Were there things you wish you had just gotten rid of rather than stored? Did you end up storing them longer than intended? Was there much difference in fees from one place to another?
Son may have to store very small household over the summer. Do you recommend extra measures such as covering furniture in plastic to protect from rain seepage or dust? What should he know that the rental business is not apt to tell him? What should he ask about or look for?
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Yes, I have used storage units.
We used pallets......A must!!!! We Stored over winter, make sure that you do not use boxes from a food place.... We did and a few boxes had eatten corners from where mice had chewed the box because of food grease. I prefer metal buildings. Use tarps so the furnature will not touch the walls if it is brick.
Around here the prices vary alot. Usually they are in high demand so here we have to call all the listing in the book find out what they have available then see which ones are better then another, I normally pay more, so I can have a controlled access unit...You have to punch in our code to get into the gate. Then we always have a huge lock on our unit. Ours was outside and it is 24/7 with the code but I like that because I never know when I am going to need something. That was a very nice place with moisture lining inside.
If the rent per month is really high & if the furnature is VERY cheap it may be better to have a rummage sale and then rebuy the items he would have stored come the fall from a thrift store. But if the rental on the storage unit is cheap I am of the store it mind.....PS make sure he has rental insurance and check if they cover storage units. If he gets his rental insurance at the same place he has his car he could get a discount.
Rental insurance....Cant say enough.