https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:19:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/storage-units-tips-advice#post-2861282 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 12:01:11 +0000 Mrsbells 2861282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had heard horror stories about storage units and bed bugs? Is that a legitimate concern? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/storage-units-tips-advice#post-2861225 Mon, 10 Dec 2018 08:34:55 +0000 LindsayInNY 2861225@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a small storage unit (maybe 5 x 5? the smallest available) about a 5-10 minute drive from home. I think we pay $40/month BUT, that said, it's the highest unit available from the floor so not the most convenient to access. Hence the price. A lot of what's in there is baby stuff so I don't know if we would keep it down the road. I think we are required to have some amount of insurance ourselves. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/storage-units-tips-advice#post-2861142 Sun, 09 Dec 2018 13:56:53 +0000 Pollywog 2861142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Lemon-Lime: if it's art you hang in your house (as opposed to museum quality), you'd be fine with just humidity controlled. One way they control the humidity is through air conditioning. So the units are normally kept under 80 degrees, likely much cooler. Cold storage is like in the 60s. Like cold enough for me to need a jacket. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/storage-units-tips-advice#post-2861123 Sun, 09 Dec 2018 10:09:44 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2861123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: I need to store leather and wood furniture, electronics, framed art as well as household goods packed in boxes. So just humidity control?</p> <p>@lindseykaye: I’m guessing the lock can be an expensive add-on fee? @Littlebit7: yes a flat rate for just 6 months will also be an incentive for me to make my temporary situation truly termporary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/storage-units-tips-advice#post-2861086 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 19:14:37 +0000 Pollywog 2861086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I deal with storage a lot for work. Prices really vary based on your needs and location. </p> <p>First, figure out how you will use it. Do you expect to go once a week or once a year. If you're visiting frequently then it's worth it to have it close by. If it's infrequently used it's worth saving $20 a month to be 45 minutes away.</p> <p>Second, figure out when you'll visit. These places can be sketch, so if you're going alone and at night look for something well lit in a busier area. Outside facing the street is generally safest. But generally I don't go alone.</p> <p>Lastly figure out temperature, humidity, and dust. Humidity ruins most everything. I recommend if you're storing clothes, books, or furniture to pay for humidity controlled. Dust and cold generally isn't needed for household goods<br /> ETA: my guess is people above are taking about "climate controlled", which is humidity and not necessarily temperature. Cold storage is for archival materials like old books and microfilm. Things you probably aren't storing </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/storage-units-tips-advice#post-2861069 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 15:47:43 +0000 lindseykaye 2861069@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have used storage space twice - one in our last home and now again in this home now that our “spare” room has become our nursery. We do not have an attic or basement or controlled garage so our space basically serves this function for us. We keep seasonal decorations, luggage, and my husbands musical gear in ours mostly.</p> <p>Lots of good tips above. I’ll echo going with a climate controlled unit for sure. Think about location and what you’re storing - we go in/out of ours every month or so and having it not too far from our home keeps this easy. We took advantage of the option to buy our own cylinder lock on amazon vs renting one from the storage place - something new offered to us this time vs. last time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/storage-units-tips-advice#post-2861051 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 14:17:20 +0000 Littlebit7 2861051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>See if they will give you a flat rate for 6 months. I’ve found with our unit they have random (Zane sometimes expensive) price increases. They essentially have us hostage bc they know we won’t want to move our crap out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/storage-units-tips-advice#post-2861047 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 13:32:11 +0000 looch 2861047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If the cost to store is less than what it would take to buy new, then I would store. </p> <p>I tend to think once you put something in storage, you're never going to take it out again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/storage-units-tips-advice#post-2861044 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 13:10:22 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2861044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: @Jennibenni: thank you, super helpful! I’m hoping to only need to store items for 6 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/storage-units-tips-advice#post-2861006 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 08:40:17 +0000 Jennibenni 2861006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely make sure it is climate controlled. Extreme temps can damage wood items. Also, personally I’m weird about bugs so I would put pest control devices in the unit also. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/storage-units-tips-advice#post-2860988 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 06:00:25 +0000 Kaohinani 2860988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I have done this MANY times. As a military spouse, I have utilized storage when we moved into transitional homing (* apartments before one's house is ready) when moving cross-country, and also when we have moved from the mainland to HI (and back) many times. All of these moves require that one only uses a fraction of his/her household goods; therefore, storage is necessary. We CHOSE to pack the units by ourself because I am a bit of a perfectionist and because I know that during most military moves SOMETHING (fine, MANY items) of mine gets dinged, scratched, or broken.<br /> From a seasoned storage-unit-vet, my advice is as follows:<br /> Opt to get a unit that is temperature controlled from a reputable company who uses security cameras and has an insurance policy for your goods. Some do not offer insurance policies but, if you read the fine print, there is some level of liability on them for certain circumstances under their insurance. First floor outside units are great if you have tons of large items (* curio cabinets, desks, headboards, etc) but 2nd story inner units may be better if you are storing smaller items or valuables (* art, books, clothing, etc). Sizing is based on need - estimate how big of a room all of your items would fill and pack it from the back to front and by lining walls inward for the most cubic feet. Check websites first and then make phone calls inquiring if they have seasonal deals/discounts, take AAA (if you have it) or anything else ... don't be afraid to mention competitor pricing. Also, some facilities run deals for a free month with nothing down OR 3 discounted months. These can be great deals depending on how long you need storage and what unit size you are renting.<br /> Good luck! 😁 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/storage-units-tips-advice#post-2860976 Sat, 08 Dec 2018 01:00:08 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2860976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Downsizing and I don’t want to get rid of everything! Has anyone here put items in storage? Please share your experience. </p> <p>Did you pack the storage facility yourself? Did anything get ruined in a weather event like a flood? If you recall your unit size, how much did you pay? What should I ask the storage employees? Did your home or renter’s policy cover all of your stored items off site? You </p>