Public Storage Tips - Safe-Keeping Self Storage

Have blankets, draperies, and clothing cleaned and ready to be packed or hanged in your wardrobe box.
When storing lawn mowers or other items with small engines, drain all gasoline and oil – safety!
Utilize your trash cans to store hoes, rakes, and other oddly shaped items.
Break down items such as dining tables and large sectional furniture to save space.
Don’t over-pack boxes – they can rupture and they can tumble or crush if stacked.
Heat-sensitive goods, such as photographs, wood furniture and video tapes, should be stored in a climate controlled environment.

Safe-Keeping offers a variety of storage sizes – just ask one of our managers for more helpful tips to find the perfect storage size for you!

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