3 Money Saving Tips on Self Storage

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1 3 Money Saving Tips on Self Storage Self storage prices and tariffs vary wildly from one provider to the next when storing goods in Long Island, New York, as you probably knew already; but we are now going to provide you with a secret or three on how to save money when it comes to storage and rental. While most people shop around when looking for storage in the Long Island area, A Space Place Storage can advise you to keep in mind the various factors that determine the cost of a unit. The range of sizes that a self storage unit can encompass is huge, but still some storage providers fail to provide the huge areas of space demanded by New Yorkers of today. This is one area addressed by A Space Place because we know how much space is required, and that's because we deal with so many different types of storage. Each type of storage will determine its corresponding price, but clients won't be expected to know which type of storage correlates to which tariff. Now, A Space Place in New York will provide you with three hot tips to save money when selecting storage for your goods or belongings. 1) Always Double Check the Amount of Deposit You Will Be Asked to Pay Most storage unit companies will charge you as much as 50% of the full tariff of your storage just as a deposit. But did you know you can save a great deal of money if you opt to pay by debit or credit card? You can end up saving a vast amount of money on the deposit fee, simply by asking for this alternative method of payment. 2) Read the Terms and Conditions for Payment Very Carefully It may sound like a no-brainer but how many of us actually take time to read through all this small print. But sometimes when we do, we can come across a payment term that could have saved you money. So, before you sign up with a storage place facility, we recommend you double check all the payment terms. Be careful when considering ending the contract in the middle of the month because some storage providers may charge up to the very end of the month, whether or not you used those last two weeks. After all, why should you pay for storage that you have not even used? 3) Enquire Whether Accessing Your Unit for Longer Costs More One should not assume that you can just turn up 24 hours a day, 7 days per week and access your storage unit. Some New York storage providers will actually charge each time you visit, others will allow access only between set times. At A Space Place you will have 24/7 access at an pre-agreed rate, so it's good to come down and have a look at the facilities to see if access is suitable for you. 4) Is the Cost Based on the Use of the Floor Space? The size of the unit determines the price of your monthly fee. Therefore, stacking high and right up to the roof in the proper manner, is a money saving system for storage. Always check the height of the room as well as the floor area but remember at A Space Place we encourage safety and security by using the correct stacking methods.

2 7 Reasons Why You Need Climate Controlled Storage If you live on the Upper East Side of New York, you will be no doubt aware that storage is at a premium if you live in any apartment down here. There is a good chance that anyone living in the city will be very short of space, whether they have a house, condo or apartment. Take a look around your apartment and see that it resembles the play pen you lived in when you were 3-months old. Where will you put your vintage furniture and big coats? If you live in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, your PC will need to be stored away with all your other electrical goods. All electronics need to be kept in climate storage units, have you ever seen a desktop work after being exposed to 38c (100F) NYC heat? Wine lovers should never expose their beloved bottles of to extreme temperatures it ruins the taste! There is plenty of space for your wine if it needs to be moved from the Upper East Side to storage space. Affordable Long Island Residential Self Storage Our Long Island residential self storage units are designed to provide maximum protection in store-houses and garages. Our Long Island 24-hour Self Storage areas use sophisticated safety equipment to keep their valuables 100% safe and secure. We provide different types of special store houses to keep the items intact and free from damage. Many other Long Island residential storage locations do not provide much in the way of a quality security aspect. Therefore, this aspect creates an environment where items can be either stolen or tampered with. We want to gain your respect not lose our reputation or our clients. We also offer clean and safe self storage lockers of different types and sizes. Long Island has many competitive storehouses that allow one to safely keep clothing and furniture while there a re other store areas where you can safely store jewelry. These types of Long Island storehouses are not common to household items and boxes, therefore making them expensive. Our Long Island 24-hour self storage household units are perfect when you want to store furniture, cars, sofas, clothing and much more. Our residential self storage units protect all of your belongings from environmental dust and moisture. Affordable New York Indoor Auto Storage There have been occasions when parking your car for long periods of time become an issue. Some buildings or neighborhoods do not permit more than two cars per house hold. Sometimes space is not available in your own garage for you own automobile. Don't be that person that has to face that dilemma. A Space Place Storage therefore is among the top self storage companies provide drive up car selfstorage. However, not all storage companies are able to offer clean and safe indoor storage for autos. What makes these types of units unique is the drive up accessibility, similar to your own garage. A Space Place Storage provides sufficient space to maneuver the motor vehicle in and out of the unit with our damaging your car or property. When you look for a drive up storage, make sure that such a storage facility has local and state ordinances with permit parking for vehicles inside of a rental unit. Our storage location in Long Island is popular among sales personnel who often rent an indoor self storage space for an automobile. Several New York businesses have its employees drive a company car and it is only in the way when it is parked outside their house. Our Centereach location has the kept their autos in our property because the company have decreased the extra expense for inside parking.

3 Bargain Hunters Bumping Public Interest in Self Storage Facilities With the success of television reality programs like "Storage Wars" and "Auction Hunters" there has been a marked interest in bargain hunting reality shows and storing the goods that auction hunters find. Other TV smash programs have joined the growing list including Pawn Stars, American Restoration and Auction Packed. The shows follow select groups of investors who go around buying expired units that still have previous owner's items. Profits in most cases range up to the hundreds, but it is not uncommon to see some profits of well over a $1,000 and beyond. A Space Place Storage offers anyone an opportunity to be part of its garage sales that we host and if any reader is interested, feel free to call us and inquire when the next one is. Everything will be at unbelievably low prices, and who knows, maybe you ll find that diamond in the rough!" A Check List before You Rent Always take a tour of the storage facility before you rent out space and find out how the facility is managed. Discover what sort of security there is and if your goods will be kept well maintained and safe. Call the storage location where you want to store your goods and ask them for a tour. Walk around the entire facility to get an idea of how the business is maintained. Of course you want to see your desired storage unit clean and accessible; however, also focus on the cleanliness of the reception area, parking area, hall ways, and the area around the storehouse have been kept. Also ask about any record of floods and pests. What are the Types of Storage Facilities Available? You may well be looking for climate storage, mini storage, drive up storage, or just outside parking; the best way to do this is to check the website. It's wasting your time if you visit the facility and discover it does not have what you are looking for. Once you are satisfied it does have what you are looking for, check the building and the construction material it is made of. Don't just look at the outside but the interior too. Focus on the dimensions, cleanliness, ventilation, and location, and also discover whether it is weatherproof or not. Depending of the type of storage will depend on the price you will have to pay - just keep that in mind. If you have a big truck moving in your stuff, check what arrangements are available inside self storage for you to make lifting and moving of objects easy. Units on the second floor must be accessible via an elevator, for example. If you are storing a car or boat, ask whether the company offers car washing, car or boat servicing staff for cleaning and oiling the parts of the car or boat. Check the Security Aspect of the Storage Location It's a no-brainer really but to protect you and your equipment you must make sure that they have a security system installed inside the self storage building. Many storage locations offer surveillance cameras, but some do not have them and this can cause a problem if items are stolen from your unit. Check if you were asked for ID or some sort of security check as you enter the property. If nobody questioned or stopped you while entering the self storage location, it means the security is poor, and you should not store your items in such a place. One major thing to keep in mind is the amount of light in the storage facility. Look for sturdy and high-fenced walls, fire fighting equipment should be present at several points.

4 Check Customer Service Always look for the kind of customer service you receive upon being greeted as you enter the facility. Make sure the receptionist or manager is friendly and polite, once satisfied you should check the rental prices, the different services available and any terms and conditions you should be aware of. Ask for payment methods to avoid late fees and check to see if there are any coupons or discounts going. Pointing out how long you are storing could help grab you a discount. Benefits for Business Owners Using Storage Several Manhattan business owners seek the service of affordable self storage in order to be able to purchase an office or warehouse space to store their products. Just about every profession from electricians, contractors, wood workers, handymen, dentistry suppliers, vending machine operators, to hobby or thrift store operators are use self storage units to store their products and supplies. Manhattan Self storage units from A Space Place Storage is one of the most effective ways to store your supplies without the hassle of renting limited office space or a warehouse. Many public warehousing storage facilities tend to be overpriced. Our Manhattan Self Storage Services has one of the largest varieties of self storage units' at the most affordable rates. When looking for New York City business storage, try to look around your area or close to your home or business region and compare the prices with business storage store outside your area. Compare the prices and make your decision form there. One of the most important things to do when shopping for a storage place is to actually visit the location and check out the prices on the spot. Our file and record storage units will surprise you when you see the savings made on a large unit compared to renting an office or warehouse space. Also, try to see how the costumer service shapes up from the storage place you plan on renting. Often, a good manager will go that extra mile to see you rent from them. Ask if they accept delivery of products or supplies to the office. That is one of the biggest perks that our Manhattan Business Mini Self Storage offers to all business that store with us. No tall self storage facilities often accept packages or entire deliveries for you and place them in your unit for your convenience. Storage facilities will also pick up file storage in some cases for the tenants just to be as accommodating as possible. Benefits of 24 Hour Access Not all storage facilities guarantee 24-hour access. Therefore, you might have to do a bit of ringing around to find a facility that offers free 24-hour Self Storage. Do not rent from storage locations that only offer access from 9am to 5pm. A Space Place Storage makes it easy for you but also offers 24-hour access, which means simply that; you can access your storage facility at any point during the day at no additional cost. Working the graveyard shift at a factory can be hard because you may discover that you need to grab something from your storage unit on the way to work. This is where 24-hour self storage locations come in handy. A Space Place Storage helps our tenants to save money in every way we can. We are located a short drive off 495 in Long Island. Operating a business such us a night club or a hotel and you won t have a problem when you want to access stored stock items immediately.

5 New York is always on the move, and all of us have limited time. Therefore, if you need something from your storage locker after 9 pm, rush over to your storage unit before or after work and take out what you need. Avoid waiting till the next day for you to be allowed into your unit. The benefits of a 24-hour storage unit are the flexibility to access your unit at a moment's notice. Our 24-hour access storage solutions provide security for customers who access our property during the day and well into the small hours of the night. Our new technology now offers perimeter fencing and PIN-controlled gate access. Not only are regular storage unit a must have with 24 hours self storage, there are also people who will reserve a drive up unit and 24 hour availability. Renting drive-up storage allows you to pull your car right up to your unit. These types of 24 hours storage units make it easier for anyone to carry your belongings across. Both our 24 hour Long Island self storage locations have video surveillance. If you re renting a storage unit, finding one you can access 24 hours a day will provide some relief from the busy and hectic life we New Yorkers are exposed to everyday. Many people have working hours during the week days and others work through the night. To accommodate everyone, A Space Place is one of the few Long Island locations that allow customers to access storage round the clock. Best Areas in NYC for Self Storage If you are from the Lower East Side of New York City (zip code 10002), you will notice that is a popular place to live. Making room for your stuff is limited, which is why some residents search for storage units. Storage units near to the area of Lower East Side range from $90 to $190 per month, depending on the amenities you choose. Some may need a climate-controlled unit. These types of units are used to store weather sensitive items, like furniture, and electronics. Approximately, the price for a heated temperature unit or air conditioned unit is $150 more per month than the standard unit of a similar size. If you search correctly, you can find and compare storage unit companies in nearby Long Island (zip code 11720, 11735) that will not only cut costs by more than half, but you will end up with big savings. Residents of Eastern Manhattan s Murray Hill (zip code 10016) is not that much different when it comes to storage unit prices? In that part of Manhattan, New York storage units starts at about $99 per month for a 5 5 unit without climate control. However, drive a little and save a lot, because if you cross the bridge into Long Island (zip code 11757) you will be surprised at the price difference and how low they are. The extra drive can be worth the savings if you need to invest in a unit with climate control. Students attending and living in New York City universities may not have the luxury of driving a car or truck. Thus, the proximity often becomes the most important factor when looking for drive up self storage in New York City. One money saving option to look for before renting a New York City self storage facility is to ask if the storage company provides moving trucks for renters at a low price or even for free. A Space Place Storage Unit facility provides access to free use of a truck for new tenants. This allows you to save money by renting units farther away from Manhattan even if you don t have your own vehicle.

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