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How to Pack and Organize Your Storage Unit in Madison, AL

Friday, August 20th, 2010

You’ve decided that The Storage Neighbor in Madison, AL is the right location to meet your storage needs.  We are happy to welcome you to The Storage Neighbor family.  We are certain that you are going to enjoy your storage experience with us.  Our team in Madison, AL is here to meet all of your storage needs, so just let us know what we can do to help!

As you prepare to move your belongings into your Madison, AL storage unit, we offer you these tips to make your move more enjoyable.

  1. Visit The Storage Neighbor Madison, AL location of your choice to purchase the high quality boxes and packing supplies you will need to protect your belongings.  Choosing quality boxes and packing supplies ensures that the items you pack will be properly protected throughout their stay in your Madison, AL storage unit.
  2. Label all boxes with a description of the items stored within. We suggest labeling more than one side and the top of each box.  If you are moving, consider labeling the box with the room it should be delivered to in your new home.  
  3. Use large boxes for lighter, bulky items such as pillows and blankets.  Smaller boxes should be saved for books, dishes and other heavy items.

When stacking items in your Madison, AL storage unit, consider these tips:

  1. Stack like sized boxes together, this will keep them from tipping over inside your Madison, AL storage unit.
  2. Place labels facing out, so you can quickly and easily identify which box you need.
  3. Store boxes of heavy items closer to the floor and lighter items higher up. Heavier items are also better stored at the back of your Madison, AL storage unit.
  4. Don’t forget to leave an aisle in the center or along the sides of your Madison, AL storage unit so you can easily access all your items.

With these tips, and the friendly staff at The Storage Neighbor, your storage experience in Madison, AL should be a good one.  Please let us know what we can do to help!

What You Need to Know about Self Storage in Madison

Friday, December 18th, 2009

When the closets are full, and it seems there are boxes in every corner, it is time to investigate self storage in Madison.  Renting a self storage unit in Madison is easy to do, but finding the best self storage facility in Madison can be more difficult.

Here’s what you need to know when you are evaluating self storage facilities in Madison.

  • Look for a self storage facility in Madison that has gated entry with key code access.  This type of secure access allows the management team to track who comes in and out of their self storage facility in Madison.
  • Self storage facilities in Madison should rent on a month to month basis, giving you the flexibility to meet your specific storage needs.  Be sure to ask for available discounts if you plan a long term lease of your Madison self storage unit.
  • Consider whether you need an outdoor or indoor storage unit.  Indoor units typically are climate controlled offering protection from extreme temperatures.  For most, an outdoor self storage unit in Madison is perfectly acceptable.
  • Find out what sizes of storage units are available.   Getting a unit that is too large or too small isn’t a great option. You should be looking for a unit that meets your specific storage needs, with a little bit of room for growth as you accumulate more things.

These are just a few things to consider when evaluating self storage facilities in Madison.  You will be pleased to know that finding all of these features is as easy as calling The Storage Neighbor.  We offer three self storage locations in Madison, and four additional locations in Huntsville, for your convenience.  The Storage Neighbor is dedicated providing the best self storage facilities in the Madison-area. You simply won’t find a company more dedicated to top notch self storage than The Storage Neighbor.

There are many options for self storage in Madison, but no company has better facilities than The Storage Neighbor.  For more information on our self storage facilities in Madison, click here.


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