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Jeepers January

Storage — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 19:47:48 +0000

According to rssweather.com, January is the coldest month in Kansas City, which can create what we wish to be sticky situations, but instead very slick ones. We have a few tips and tricks that are tried and true for you to avoid falling in this chilly winter weather.

Keep your hands free and wear gloves to catch yourself in the event of a fall.
Stay to the south sides of buildings due to the northern sides staying icey longer.
Invest in a pair of low, wide-heeled shoes with thick-tread soles made of rubber or neoprene composite because leather and plastic soles provide no traction.
For better traction, invest in ice grippers that slide on over boots and shoes.
Get decked out in many layers to not only keep yourself warm, but to have more cushion if you fall.
When walking on ice, slowly shuffle to prevent falling due to quick movement and changing of your center of gravity.
Don’t be in a rush when going anywhere, especially stairs, since they are a fall risk without ice too.
Lastly, fall forward if you slip, try to land on harder to break bones such as shoulders, thighs, and hips, and it might sound silly, but loosen your muscles to prevent injury.

Avoid Break-Ins April

Storage — Tue, 17 Apr 2018 02:04:43 +0000

It’s the bitter truth that storage units can get broke into and your items can get stolen. We want to help prevent this as much as we can though, which is why we have locks on our gates to get into the storage unit facility. To help protect yourself from break-ins we suggest some of the following hints:

use a second lock
don’t give anyone else a key
don’t let people know where your unit is located
don’t tell people what is in your unit
don’t place items of extreme value in your unit
always lock your unit when finished

March Madness

Storage — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 18:16:40 +0000

We know that moving in, around, and out of a storage unit can be a huge hassle, so below we have 10 tips to have the best storage experience.

pay your bill on time
keep your unit organized
if you use boxes, label them
shelving is very helpful
don’t place food in the unit
have a floor plan for the unit (check out our Floor Plan February blog)
keep items that could develop mildew, off the ground
put less needed items in the back of the unit
take advantage of boxes, crates, and shelves (don’t have cluttered piles or mounds)
pallets will help lift boxes off the ground and allow space for air flow

Floor Plan February

Storage — Mon, 19 Feb 2018 19:38:29 +0000

Floor plans are an important step when renting a storage unit, without a plan all your stuff will get shoved into the unit and you will have to sort through it when trying to find your decorations for Valentine’s Day or your presents for Christmas. We offer storage units as small as a 5×10, all the way up to the size of 12×36, but our most common sizes are 10x10s, 10x20s, and 10x30s. When planing your floor plan, we recommend using four stakes and tying a string between them to give you an idea of the size. Don’t forget to accommodate for the door when placing items inside.

How Often Will You Visit Your Unit?

First things first is figuring out how easily you will need to get your stuff.

frequent and important, leave a walkway to get to the back of your unit and place more frequently needed items near the door
not as frequent access, you can probably manage with a smaller unit that is packed a bit fuller

Shelving

easier to reach and see items
stack higher so the unit will hold more

What’s In My Unit Again and Where’s It At?

If you want to be able to get into your storage unit and get back out quick and easy, you should remember what’s inside and where it is at inside your unit.

number your boxes
take photos or list what’s inside each box
take photos where your stuff is in the unit
draw out where everything in the unit is located