Storage can be used for many different reasons. If you're trying to sell your home you may want to free closets and rooms of extra clutter so that the place shows better. Maybe you have too much furniture for your new home; the kids have moved out but you can't part with all their childhood memorabilia; you want to store items for different seasons; you have stacks of documents that you need to keep but don't want them to take up living space.

No matter what the reason, finding a storage unit is made easy here with our direct link to self-storage companies located in your area. Within a few minutes you'll know what size storage is available, how much it will cost and determine which is best for you.

Here are some of the details to check on when you select a unit: what size storage is available, rental cost, access hours, safety from water and heat damage, risk of insect infestation, secure, adequate room for parking, and distance from your car/truck to the unit. TRY HERE for more information on unit sizes.

Once you've located a storage facility, it's important to plan how best to place your items. Follow these tips to make your storage experience hassle-free

• Create aisles with box labels facing out.
• Don't stack boxes too high so that getting what you need becomes dangerous or overly time consuming.
• Make sure that the secure lock on your storage is sturdy.
• Get a contact name at the storage facility. The storage manager may also be helpful in giving you instructions on how to unload your belongings.
• Read your agreement for termination and payment regulations.
• Ask if they have any access charges.
• If you're using a professional mover and have some items dropped off at your storage facility directly, make sure boxes are clearly marked to avoid confusion.
• If you use a professional storage facility (where your things are packed tightly in a crate and loaded in a warehouse) remember that they hold a maximum of 1,100 pounds and often have an access charge. We recommend THIS ONE...
  

Commercial Storage can quite often be tricky. Often times, Commercial Self-Storage clients will need larger unit sizes and will have a greater amount of large items to store. In addition, Offices often need to store easily-destroyed items such as paperwork and electronic equipment. Utilize the following information to help you plan your Commercial Self-Storage most effectively:

• Standard file cabinets can generally be moved with the contents intact.
• Storage cabinets, lateral files, bookshelves and bookcase contents should be packed in moving cartons.
• Contents of libraries, file rooms and storage areas are sometimes best moved on book carts to save time and packing materials.
• All loose items should be packed up prior to move. It is generally the responsibility of each staff person to pack up and label his or her own work area or desk.
  
  Preparation of desks:
• Desk top paper and items should be removed from desks and placed in moving cartons.
• Keep in mind that desks are likely to be turned on end to fit through doorways, etc.
• Items should be removed from desks prior to the move and packed in cartons. It is helpful to use some small envelopes for pencils, paper clips and other small items.
• Glass desk tops should be marked separately and left on the desk.
• Label large framed pictures and maps and leave on the wall. Take down small pictures and unframed posters and pack in boxes.
• Computers and other electrical equipment should be disconnected. The cords should be coiled fastened with rubber bands and labeled.
• All items to be moved should be labeled.
• For equipment (copiers, etc.) or other equipment that requires special handling or pre-move preparation, make arrangements with the vendor's technician/rep in advance of the move date.
• Do not pack boxes too full or over-flowing. Use an extra box instead.
• Seal tops of boxes with tape. Please do not inter-fold the flaps.
  Place labels on the ends of box only. This will allow for easier referencing should you need to obtain any of the stored items in the near future
• If a piece of furniture comes apart, mark each piece or section.
  

Listed to the left are numerous Self-Storage locations within New Jersey and the Greater Metropolitan Philadelphia area. Please feel free to browse the links and review each location.

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