In general, many Americans, especially those in the Houston, Texas area, travel regularly as part of their job. It isn’t just commuting, either. Whether going to conferences, training, military deployment, or business trips to cross-country clients, there always seems to be some reason that work takes people away for a little while. Many professions require that you be constantly on the move. While some people likely have a spouse, or house/pet sitter that can stay in their home each time they have to travel, for others, leaving your valuables unwatched while you go out of town can be very risky, especially if you follow specific patterns with your travel, patterns that someone could pick up on and take advantage of. In some instances, storing certain belongings in storage units can help ensure that valuables are kept safe and secure. Facilities are not only climate-controlled, but they have video surveillance and several levels of security blocking others from getting into your unit. Facilities also have management available on-site at all times to assist you, as well as flexible contracts that allow you to store your belongings for a few months or even years, if need be. They also tend to be extremely cost-effective, providing you with a significant amount of space for much less than you would spend to rent the apartment you won’t be living in while you’re gone (or renting additional space in your apartment building). Don’t Forget Your Car For many people, their vehicles may be their most valuable possession, and if you live in a city, leaving your car parked on the street while you are out of town can be tricky; for many people, that involves the risk of getting several street sweeping tickets, being towed, or even having the car be stolen. Storage units can allow you to store your vehicle and not only protect it from people, but also from the elements. Also, keep in mind that you aren’t limited to storing compact cars only when it comes to storage units; there are storage units big enough to store campers, RVs, and other large vehicles. Valuable & Common Items The items stored by traveling professionals vary; they can include irreplaceable, important documents such as birth certificates or Social Security cards, or (for those who are traveling for longer periods of time, perhaps even living abroad for several years) the everyday items that would otherwise be in your apartment, such as clothing, furniture, decorations, etc. Houston, We’re Here for You If you travel for work, chances are you will have to limit both what you take with you, and what you leave behind at home. For this period of your life, self-storage units can help ensure that your stuff is ready for you when you get back. If you have any questions or simply want to take a look at our facilities, feel free to get in touch or simply pay us a visit! US Storage Centers 8909 Hinman Street Houston, TX 77061 (713) 766-6090
