A Quick Guide To Scarborough Self Storage

Being new to the self storage rental idea, there are probably a lot of terms that you may not be familiar with, and more than a few questions that you have in regards to finding the right Scarborough self storage unit for your stuff. Here are a few of the general terms and concepts of the self storage industry to help you get started in understanding our lingo:

•    Access gate- the access gate is how you access the self storage property. Not every facility will have this feature as an amenity so if you want good security you should make sure to ask about how you and outsiders can access the property. Access controlled gates are generally controlled by a key pad entry system where each tenant would have their own individual access code. Additionally, all indoor Scarborough self storage units at secured facilities will have an access key pad to restrict indoor access.

•    Drive up access- This term refers to the ground level units that have doors that your moving truck can be backed right up to. Units inside the building or not located on the ground level would not have drive up access. Be sure before you rent you ask what amenities they have for the non-drive up ac...

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  • A Quick Guide To Scarborough Self Storage
    By joel on June 15, 2012 | 320 Comments320 Comments Comments

    Being new to the self storage rental idea, there are probably a lot of terms that you may not be familiar with, and more than a few questions that you have in regards to finding the right Scarborough self storage unit for your stuff. Here are a few of the general terms and concepts of the self storage industry to help you get started in understanding our lingo:

    •    Access gate- the access gate is how you access the self storage property. Not every facility will have this feature as an amenity so if you want good security you should make sure to ask about how you and outsiders can access the property. Access controlled gates are generally controlled by a key pad entry system where each tenant would have their own individual access code. Additionally, all indoor Scarborough self storage units at secured facilities will have an access key pad to restrict indoor access.

    •    Drive up access- This term refers to the ground level units that have doors that your moving truck can be backed right up to. Units inside the building or not located on the ground level would not have drive up access. Be sure before you rent you ask what amenities they have for the non-drive up access units. Is there an elevator, or must you take the stairs? Are there hand cards and dollies available to help move in your belongings, or do you need to rent your own?

    •    Access hours v.s. office hours- The times that you may access your self storage unit are referred to as access hours. Some facilities and locations have twenty four hour access, and some have access hours that are set. Check with the facility before you rent to find out when you will be able to access your belongings. Office hours are those hours that are set where the manager is on duty and can help to answer any questions that you have.

    •    Climate controlled- these are Scarborough self storage units that are kept cool in the summer months and warm in the winter months. These self storage units are ideal when storing furniture, electronics, art, books, antiques, collectables, and anything that shouldn’t be in the extreme hot and cold temperatures that can occur thought the year.

    •    Satellite store- these are storage facilities that are generally a few blocks or less away that are managed by the same store.

    As you can see from just these few terms the self storage industry has its own lingo, and understanding the terms can be a huge part of finding the right self storage unit for you and your family. If you have questions about the facility that you are looking at renting a unit at, be sure and ask about all amenities that are offered, as well as ask for a definition of any term that you do not understand. All good self storage managers should be willing to take the time to explain the terms so that renters can find the right unit for them.

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  • Staging Home Sales With Self Storage
    By joel on June 13, 2012 | 261 Comments261 Comments Comments

    The housing markets have their ups and downs. Often there is competition from neighboring homes in the area, and when you decide to sell your home you want to present your home looking its best. You want to create a space that clearly defines the functions of each room and create a space where people could see themselves living.

    One of the most important things to do to make this a possible feat is to stage your house to make it more open, inviting, and warm for potential buyers. One of the easiest ways to accomplish this is to rent a Scarborough self storage unit and clear out everything that is not a necessity item or is just clutter. Over the years we collect a lot of stuff in our home. By moving the majority of our stuff out, potential buyers will feel less overwhelmed by all of your belongings.

    When beginning the process give each room a purpose that makes sense for the space, and use furniture and a few touches to create the space. Be sure to accentuate the best features in the room. Don’t cover up windows and make the fire place the focal point. Make the room present its best features so that buyers can see all that is special in the room.

    While you don’t want to go too extreme doing renovations to a home that you are planning to move out of, most potential buyers don’t want to purchase a house that already has a long list of items that need fixed. Take the time once the rooms have been cleared of clutter to fix any problems that there are to the rooms. Repair any holes to the walls where nails or just wear and tear can be seen. Add a fresh coat of paint to brighten up walls.

    Having a Scarborough self storage space is a great way to stage your home so that potential buyers do not see rooms of clutter, and so full of your stuff they could not envision their own stuff in that space. By having clutter everywhere it can also be a potential turn off for buyers because buyers may only think that there is not enough space in the house if it is full of clutter.

    Besides the benefits that you can get from staging your home, and finding the right buyer you also get other benefits by utilizing a Scarborough self storage unit. Thanks to the staging process, you now have a great head start on packing for the actual moving process. You have already boxed up the majority of your possessions, and when it is the actual time to move you will be already half way there.

    Moving is a huge job, and getting your house sold is often one of the hardest parts of the process. So give your home a great advantage over other competitors in the area by staging your home and presenting a clean and clutter free home for buyers.

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  • Steps To The Moving Process
    By joel on June 11, 2012 | Comments Off Comments

    Planning is the first step to making a move a successful one. Without planning there will surely be something that you have forgotten to do, some detail that was overlooked, or some aspect of the moving process that you thought about too late in the game to make it happen. The best way is to plan ahead and lessen your chances of making an error in the moving process.

    •    The first step in the moving planning process is to get a calendar to that you can keep track of all the dates and times that you need to have things accomplished by. You can go with the more traditional paper option or look for an app for your phone that will help you keep track of your process. Not only will a calendar help you keep track of the moving process, but you can continue to keep track of the life events that will continue to happen while you are in the process of moving. No, life does not simply stop because you are busy packing and moving.

    •    The second step to planning a successful move is to rent a nearby self storage in Scarborough unit to help you in the packing process. With month to month leases you only need to keep the space until the day of the move. With a self storage unit to help  you in the packing process you will be amazed at how easier your move is.

    •    When you begin the packing process you should always start with the nonessential items around your home or apartment. Box up everything that you can live without and move all of the boxes and extra furniture over to your storage in Scarborough space. This is helpful for two reasons. First, you will have more room to move around and continue in the packing process. When your home begin to be overrun with boxes and you must traverse a maze simply to make it from one end of the house to the other life can get complicated. By moving everything over to the self storage unit you will have room to pack and to continue living in your home. The second reason that having a self storage unit during the packing process is useful is that you will want to clean rooms as they are cleared out. This is especially true if you are renting and would like your deposit back.

    •    Another reason the planning is the best way to handle the moving process is that there are so many other people that need to be involved in the move. Everyone from utility providers, mail carriers, and magazine subscriptions will have a deadline to let them know about your move. By planning these all out in advance you will not loose any of your mail and your will not be paying for utilities that you do not need.

    The moving process can be tricky at times, but with the right plan and a storage in Scarborough space you can try to avoid any pitfalls that may be up ahead and have a smooth and successful move.

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