If you are getting ready to put a number of your personal items in storage, there are some great tips and tricks for doing so safely while preserving the quality of your items. Rather than thinking, “Where are storage units near me?” choose US Storage Centers’ Corinth storage location for all of your storage needs, and focus on keeping these tips in mind as you move items in. Don’t Forget About Temperature Changes If you are keeping certain items in storage, know that temperatures in Corinth, TX can differ pretty dramatically from summer to winter, and certain items can be affected by these temperature changes. For example, leather, old records, electronics, and even paper can be sensitive to temperature and humidity. The good news is that our Corinth storage units are climate controlled. While it is always a smart idea to make sure that these items are properly stored (in insulated packaging or double-wrapped) regardless, you can take comfort in knowing that temperature and humidity will be pretty consistent. Use a Strong Lock At our Corinth storage location near you, we make sure that our units are properly secured, including protecting our facility with electronic gated access and 24/7 video recording. That being said, we recommend that you use a strong, all-weather lock that is difficult to open with bolt cutters. We also recommend that you refrain from storing your most valuable of personal items within our storage units. Label Your Personal Items and Get Organized The worst thing that you can do for your personal items - and your personal sanity - is to merely throw everything into your Corinth storage unit haphazardly. While getting organized may take more time now, it is guaranteed to save you from a major headache later on. Not only will labeling help you to find exactly what you are looking for when you need it, but keeping things organized helps to protect items from damage, too. When you just throw things into a unit, they are more at risk of being improperly stacked and weighted, leading to potential falls and damage. Keep Things Boxed and Covered If you have the original boxes for dishes, electronics, or other personal items, you should use these when storing things. If you don’t, keep things covered using plastic sheets, actual sheets, or blankets. Blankets should also be used to cover corners of furniture like tables and dressers, which will protect them if they are accidentally banged against a wall while moving. I’m Ready to Check Out Storage Places Near Me! If you are ready to check out storage places near you in Corinth, TX, our facility is ready to help! We offer storage units in multiple sizes, provide access hours from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. throughout the year, and have all the boxes and moving supplies you could need. You can reserve your unit online today, or check out our location on Farm to Market Road in person today. US Storage Centers 3701 Farm to Market Road 2181 Corinth, TX 76210 (940) 488-4381
