As your children grow, there are many items that can no longer be used, but that does not mean they should be tossed out. With a storage unit, you can keep still serviceable furniture and toys safe until other children come along who can use them.
If you're storing clothing, drapes, or other fabrics, use wardrobe boxes to hang them. Folding fabrics is much harder on them, and the longer they're in storage, the more they'll suffer.
Remember, concrete floors have a tendency to become cold and damp. Therefore, it's recommended that you place your storage items on boards or pallets, as this will help protect the boxes against moisture.
It’s not uncommon for self-storage units to offer more security than some homes. Self-storage facilities usually offer security features that are not normally found on homes. Security fences, cameras, gated entry, limited entry after hours, on-site management, even security guards are all common with many self-storage facilities.
To best protect your belongings, leave a small space between the wall and your storage items to allow for ventilation. Then pack your boxes and other items as close together as possible, as this will help prevent accumulated moisture.
The concept of self-storage came about 6,000 years ago in what is now Xi’an, China. People would place their belongings in clay pots and store them in underground pits. Guards monitored these storage areas to ensure no one removed another person’s pot or its contents.