Whether
moving to a new home or rotating what you use, you sometimes need valuable
items to go into storage. Art, antiques, jewelry, dishware, books, clothing,
and photographs are items that are likely cherished but take up space in your
home. Keeping those items in a secure storage unit not only frees up space but
keeps them protected from direct sunlight and, in some cases, can be a safer
option than your home.
Here
are some tips to properly store your valuables.
Small
items like jewelry can benefit from a small safe to provide extra security. A
safe makes small valuables less of a target for theft and can help protect them
from the elements, such as water damage.
Trusting
your storage unit company is the first step to protecting your valuables. Outta
Sight Storage takes pride in providing secure storage for any items you store
with us. Each unit has an individual lock, our facility is fenced, and we have
24-hour video recording.
Most
of your precious valuables are likely fragile, and you should take care when
you pack them for storage. Bubble wrap and newspaper are excellent materials
for protecting items such as artwork. Storing soft items such as clothes in
plastic bins safeguards them against pests and the elements.
Many
items, such as perishables, living things, or hazardous materials, should not
be kept in a storage unit. Outta Sight Storage does not have heated units,
meaning items damaged by heat or cold should stay at home. Check out our Things
You Can’t Keep in Your Storage Unit blog for more information.
Keeping
track of what you are storing via a list or photography will help you remember
which valuables are in your storage unit and can be a helpful tool in case of
theft. Labeling your items is also a good idea so that you don’t have to unpack
carefully wrapped items when looking for something specific.
Keeping
valuables at the top of your storage unit reduces the chance of crushing
artwork, dishware, books, and other fragile items. In addition, many objects
benefit from being stored upright to lessen the chance of damage.
Some
homeowners insurance covers storage as well. Outta Sight Storage offers Tenant
Protection Coverage
options that give you peace of mind in the event of the unexpected.