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How many times have you been tempted to throw away old personal effects, but never actually had the heart to go through with it?
And what should you do if you're planning a move, but simply can't take all your belongings with you?
If you're at a loss, and desperately require storage services, the perfect solution for you is personal self storage.

A self storage facility rents out storage spaces for families and individuals looking to store their personal possessions for limited or unlimited time periods. The rented spaces vary in size, and range from small closet-sized units to spaces big enough to contain your entire household goods. Typically charged on a monthly or weekly basis, the facility rental fees are comprised of basic services such as lighting, facility security measures and standard rates.

A prominent advantage of the self storage facility is that you can access your personal items at your convenience. Many facilities are open 24/7, 365 days a year, thus giving you numerous options to access your possessions. In stark contrast, when using the services of local warehouses, accessing your valuables is subject to a prearranged appointment with warehouse personnel, and at times, may require additional payment as well.

Being more of a 'do-it-yourself' storage solution, personal self storage basically means that you do your own packing and hauling. You are responsible for bringing your items into the storage facility, and for removing them at a time stipulated by you. Your NYC moving company can, of course, deliver your belongings to the facility. For an additional fee, some self storage facilities can also help you out with the packing and moving, and will even sell you moving supplies.

Keeping your personal possessions safe at all times is of utmost importance. Being the sole authorized key holder of your unit, you alone determine whether you wish to grant access to other individuals.
Although storage facilities do not provide locks, you may wish to add one to your personal storage unit. Some self storage facilities apply additional security measures, including guards, alarm and CCTV systems. These services are, of course, subject to additional costs. Bear in mind that although access to your storage space is limited to you, other people will be coming in and out of the premises in general, and you may therefore prefer to opt for a more secure – albeit more expensive – facility.

Of course, it is vital to remember that no matter how secure the facility is, it is not accident-proof. Storage units can be broken into, personal items can be damaged, and natural disasters like floods or fire can occur. You must protect yourself in advance by purchasing adequate insurance.
Although some self-storage facilities automatically include insurance coverage in their rental fees, it is usually very low. You can often purchase additional insurance directly from the storage facility, but it might be wise to first check other insurance options, starting with your homeowners insurance. Remember to ask for a policy which may be changed if, at any point, you decide to add or remove some of your stored personal items.

Before placing your personal possessions in storage, a contract must be signed with the storage facility. Read the contract carefully before signing it. Make sure the stipulated costs correspond to the sum first agreed upon with the facility. The contract should include a complete inventory of the items you are placing in storage, although this list is liable to change if you add or take out some of your possessions. The insurance terms should also be clearly specified in the contract. Go over the fine print of the text before agreeing to its conditions.

Rather than throwing away your old valuables or stubbornly clinging on to them - store them in a personal self storage unit.

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