Remember the days when we didn’t have online communities of reviewers to inform our searches for the best new video camera, a Hello Kitty toaster oven, or a storage unit to keep them in? We relied on magazines, word-of-mouth and (at the time) cheap gas to go out and experience businesses for ourselves.
Congratulations to Sharon Eaves, who recently rented at Lakeridge Self-Storage in Midlothian, TX, for being randomly selected as SpareFoot’s Renter Reviewer of the Month!
“If you want drive-up storage with awesome management in the East Centennial area, this is the storage for you. Jim is very helpful. We are thrilled we found this storage through SpareFoot!”—Renee Tillitz, reviewing StorQuest RV/Boat and Self Storage in Centennial, CO → Keep Reading
When you move into a self-storage unit, you don’t want to return months later to find your belongings missing or damaged. Oftentimes, insuring your stored items can take the edge off those worries.
On occasion, customers tell us they aren’t receiving SpareFoot emails. It turns out that a few particularly aggressive common spam filters are feeding our emails into spam folders. As such, we thought this would be a good opportunity to explain the basics of spam filtering, and, more importantly, how to make sure you receive important emails from us and other services you use online.
by Abby Bramski of Storage Post
Temperature and climate conditions aren’t things most people think about before renting self-storage units, but they are crucial when you consider how long your items are going to be sitting inside a unit. The same way you wouldn’t leave perishable food items sitting out on the counter for more than a few days is the same way you should think about climate-controlled storage for your items.
Though self-storage facility theft is not all that common, you may have heard the occasional horror story on the news. We know that many tenants stash valuable belongings in their self-storage units, so choosing the right lock is a high priority. As a renter, you’re generally required to use your own lock. Most facilities have a selection of self-storage locks available for purchase in the office, but how do you know which type to buy? Here are SpareFoot’s expert recommendations:
“The management team at this facility is extremely helpful, quick and willing to answer all of your questions. The facility is easy to access, operates great hours and always has someone on-site to help with questions. Although this site is a little on the older side, it gets the job done at a fraction of the price of other facilities. I strongly recommend Mill Creek Storage for all your storage needs, whether they are small or large.” —Barbara Durkee, reviewing Mill Creek Self-Storage in Bothell, WA.
Everyone around you is cramming for finals, selling their books and packing up their dorms and apartments. Or maybe all of that already happened weeks ago, and now you’re stranded between leases for the summer with nowhere to put your stuff. No matter how far in advance you plan (or not) for the summer, it’s always a period of transition for students and their possessions. That’s why self-storage is such a popular solution this time of year. The earlier you can book your unit, the better, but even a last-minute move into storage will go smoothly if you know how to prepare and what to expect.
“From the moment I made contact, everyone has been courteous and professional. When I advised that I wouldn’t be able to make it due to weather, they accommodated me by extending the reservation to a later date. The front desk personnel were informative and polite and the initial tour was thorough and courteous, answering all of my questions. I would recommend this facility if ever a friend or colleague were in need of additional storage space.” —Antoinette Howard, reviewing Saf Keep Self-Storage in San Leandro, CA
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