August Tips - Finding the right mover

1. Is the company franchised or under sole ownership & will they sub-contract the work out.
2. Do they have references that you can call.
3. What is their policy on broken items.
4. Are the movers that are handling your things bonded? Licensed?
5. Do they charge a flat fee and will they give you a price for the job in writing.
6. Does the company have any unresolved claims against them. What are they?
7. Should I tip the movers? This is solely based on your experience. Did they arrive on time? Provide good service? Did they go out of their way to accommodate you? Do you have alot of stairs, heavy, bulky items? It is recommended to give a minimum of $20.00 per person, up to whatever you feel comfortable with.
8. It is also a nice touch to have some cold drinks and snacks or pizza on hand if they are working over lunch or dinner.
9. Make a moving inventory and check it as it goes on the truck and again as it comes off.
10.Shop around

July tip

Take a little time to visit the farmers markets and stock up on the wonderful fruits of summer. Bring the fruit home, wash it, cut off the stems, slice and freeze on a baking sheet until frozen. Then bag it in a freezer bag or container for use in the winter.

Tip for June

When June arrives everyone is more than ready to head outside. Do a bolt and screw tighten of all the items that have stood dormant for the winter. Bicycles, lawnmowers, wagons etc... You might want to check the air in the tires and add a little oil to any blades and chains. Do a walk around the outside of your property and look for any wear and tear that happened over the winter. A small problem can get big quickly. Check the eaves for leaf build-up and the hoses for cracks and worn washers. Taking a day to get organized will save you time and money in the future.

Spring clean up

When the walls seem to be closing in on you, it might be time to get rid of a few things. At first, it may seem like a monumental task, but take it slowly, a step at a time and before you know it, you'll be dancing in free space.
1-get rid of anything with broken zippers or wheels--like on suitcases or wagons.
2-throw out broken toys.
3-give away boots that are too small.
4-give away small appliances or musical instruments that you haven't used in over a year.
5-give away old coats.
All of the above won't take you very long to do, but takes up alot of space.

Someone doing a good deed

There's a wonderful woman in one of our storage facilities that collects empty milk bags, the larger outside ones. She and some others make mats out of them. If you want to save your milk bags and send them to any of our Selfstor locations, I'm sure she would be very happy.

Does someone know you have items in storage?

Have you ever thought about what would happen to your items in storage, if something happened to you?
We are not legally allowed to let someone into your unit unless they are on your contract or have legal papers stating they have power of attorney over your property.
Let your lawyers know your passwords, where you've stored items for safekeeping. Storage or safety deposit boxes etc...

More stories from the facility

We have a client that is an accomplished pianist. Unfortunately he cannot fit his grand piano into his apartment. Once per week we are fortunate enough to be serenaded by him, from his unit. He is so amazing that everyone stops what they're doing to listen. I think we even have some people coming to visit their storage unit at the same time, just so they can hear him play.