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Where do you store high value items?
Many people choose to store valuable possessions in their homes using safes, totes and other storage containers. Larger spaces, like a basement or attic, are common places for precious collections and family heirlooms.
How do you store expensive items?
HOW TO STORE VALUABLE ITEMS
- Maintain your valuables in a high-security safe deposit box.
- Store items such as paintings and sculptures off the ground.
- Store items, such as jewelry and heirlooms not currently in use or on display for an occasion, in a safety deposit box.
What happens if I leave my stuff in storage?
When a storage rental owner has not paid their bills multiple times, the storage facility now has the power to go into the unit. The belongings will be confiscated and will belong to the rental company. Most storage facilities will hold auctions for the belongings, or donate the items.
Where is the safest place to keep your valuables?
A safe deposit box can be a good place to store anything you don’t need regular access to. You can use your safe deposit box to store items like rare collectibles, jewelry, or important business documents.
How do you store items safely?
Safe and sound: 10 top tips for how to store your stuff
- Remove and Organize. Before you start storing your stuff you should go through your possessions.
- Take it Off the Floor.
- Label Boxes and Bins.
- Rent a Storage Unit.
- Think About the Climate.
- Clean Before Packing.
- Secure Fragile Items.
- Break Down to Pieces.
How do I protect my belongings in storage?
Before stacking boxes or other items in your storage unit, be sure you pack with safe-keeping in mind. Use plenty of packing material to keep fragile items safe inside boxes. Wrap furniture to keep it safe from scrapes and dings when moving it into the storage room. Use plastic to protect clothing and other materials.
Why are so many storage units abandoned?
Often, abandonment results from the owner not being able to afford the unit’s rental payments. Most times, renting a storage unit is inexpensive, but over time these payments can add up if the person gets behind on these payments. Once an owner falls behind on paying rent, it can be difficult for them to recover.
How can I protect my belongings in a storage unit?
Before you load up a unit, make sure you’re doing everything you can to protect your belongings. 1. Purchase the best lock you can afford. Life Storage sells the best locks to secure your space in our store offices, but you can also bring your own. A lock is meant to be a deterrent from a quick, unplanned theft.
Does life storage take theft of storage units seriously?
Here at Life Storage, we take storage unit theft very seriously. Not every self storage facility does. The customer must remain vigilant to know the difference between a well-maintained storage facility and one that could care less about the customer’s safety.
What should you not put in a storage unit?
There are plenty of things not to put into a storage unit, some of which aren’t allowed under any circumstances. As far as security goes, don’t put anything in your storage unit that insurance won’t cover in the event of a loss. For instance, cash is not covered by insurance, so take it to the bank! In some cases, fine jewelry is not covered.
What should you do if your storage unit is stolen?
Be wary of who you let in your storage units and the facility. Theft tends to happen close to home, meaning that a friend, family member or acquaintance could be the culprit. Don’t advertise where and what you’re keeping in your storage unit to anyone except the people near and dear to you. 6. Purchase insurance even if it’s not required.