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Growing up, my two main passions were helping others and traveling. These passions made choosing my dream career easy, and I am now a traveling nurse and love it. If there is anything I have mastered outside of the field of healthcare it is making quick moves around the country! There was a huge learning curve to it, because before I began traveling for work, I lived in the same house for my entire life. To help other people who move frequently for work purposes or who are just relocating for the first time in many years, I thought I would create a blog to share my moving tips. I plan to create new posts here and there during my downtime, and I hope I can help you master your next move with ease and without a lot of stress!

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Helpful Precautions to Take When Searching for a Self-Storage Unit

by Tom Evans

There may come a point in time when you need to keep some things stored for an extended period of time. In this case, you can rent out a self-storage unit. Finding the perfect unit doesn't have to be hard either as long as you take these precautions. 

Make Sure You Get Enough Space

There are several different sizes of storage units, no matter what facility you end up choosing. You need to be cautious about the size you choose, though, as you want there to be plenty of space for all of your possessions.

Finding out what unit size to go with will involve two things. First, you need to write down all of the items you plan on storing. Then, you need to tour different self-storage units in person. Walk in them and then look at your list to visualize your possessions inside. Taking these steps should help you find the perfect unit size.

Consider a Heated Design

If you plan on storing possessions that could potentially become damaged in extreme temperatures, such as electronics, then you need to actively search for a self-storage unit with a heated design.

This means the unit is kept at a specific temperature range day and night, which will keep items like radios, TVs, and even sensitive documents safe from weathering. Heated units also typically have a sealed off design. This means that dirt and other elements won't be able to get inside the unit and harm your possessions in the slightest. 

Assess Security Measures

You want to feel confident that your possessions will be okay when left in this self-storage unit for an extended period of time. In this case, you need to assess the security measures of any self-storage unit you're thinking about renting out.

Try going with a facility that has surveillance equipment. This will help deter criminal activity. You also want the facility to be gated, with only storage unit renters having access to the inside. This way, you can feel confident that not just anyone will be able to get in the area where your possessions are. 

A lot of people use self-storage units today as a way to clear up some space in their home or apartment. If you're looking to do the same, make sure you know what attributes to focus on when looking for one of these units. That way, your search process will be a smooth process all the way through. 

 

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