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Understand how your Self Storage billing Works!

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Long Island Self Storage billing

Not all Manhattan Self storage providers are created equal when it comes to rates and billing. Many Manhattan mini self storage providers offer various features and benefits than NYC Manhattan Self Storage locations.

One of the major aspects of NYC self storage is to look for the best facility that fits your needs. And one of those needs is to know how the facilities generates their billing.

We at  A Space Place Storage would like to share valuable information about self storage billings so you can  truly understand how you are paying and also how much you are paying.

Let say that you rent a unit in the  middle of the month, most Manhattan Mini  Unit Storage sites prorate your move in. This way you only pay  for the remaining days of the month. Many costumers like this since they are paying for the unit for the first half of the month. It does not really make sense to pay for the time that you are not storing. Prorating your move  also helps your wallet and end of months bills.

Many Manhattan Mini Residential self storage provider do their month billing on the 1st of every month, they actually will not typically prorate the move out. The prorating changes if you are only there for couple of days, then that could potentially be different.

There is they small change that  you will find a facility will prorate the move out and you only pay for the time that you are renting. In most cases the facility will ask that you pay for the rest of the month even if you are not there. Unlike A Space Place Storage, manhattan self storage that prorate at the end tend to be unfair.

Leases are typically month to month so you can leave at the end of your prorated time. Knowing how your billing works at your self storage facility is crucial.  Before you leave, the manager will make sure that you understand the billing cycle.

Three Basic Points before Moving & Storage

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Moving alone can be  stressful, and specially if it is the first time. The idea of hiring a moving company sounds good, however, it comes with a price.

We at A Space Place Mini Storage have compiled a few basic self moving checklist to avoid making your move as painful and difficult. Here are three basic points to make sure you have covered before you try to move yourself:

  • Method of Moving: Many times the self storage provider gives you  a truck for free when you rent a storage unit. If that is not the case, a big van will do the job. It would all depend how many things and the size of furniture you have.
  • Help: How  heave or complex are the items you are trying to move? If you have a lot of heavy stuff, we suggest to ask for  some help fro friend and relatives. If you are renting a truck, you will need two or more people to make the moving & storage faster.
  • Materials: Take a long hard look around your home and try to figure out how much materials you need in order to move it all. How many boxes will you require? What about packing tape, packing peanuts, and moving blankets? You may also want to consider moving dollies to help you with some of the heavy stuff.

You will find longer and very detail  self moving checklist, however we condensed and only placed the  three basic points need to be covered before moving and storage.  If you follow this list, you self moving experience can be less stressful and, as with many other things in life, a little bit of planning can go a long way.

Organized Living Equals Happier and a Longer Life

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Mini Storage In Manhattan

Manhattan Climate Self Storage

A Space Place Storage compile a survey and found similarities between happy city living and the number of local  self storage providers in the area.

Forbes Magazine, the top 20 worst cities, have a lower  number of storage units – usually, lower than the national average.

Out of those 20 worst cities, the top  ten cities have an average with 5.82 square feet of self storage per person.  Lets face it, if you want to go live in a happier city, best way to find out if by searching the amount of self storage location in the area  (more the merrier). The next city which land on number 9  Lincoln, Nebraska,  were a person has an average of 13.25 square feet. This number  close to double the national average.
By why is this happening? What statistic is there to support this? Perhaps an  uncluttered life is a happier and longer life?

Actually, yes. Organized leaving tend to have a positive psychological and physical effects on a person’s life. A study done by  Professor Howard S. Friedman and graduate student Margaret L. Kern, where they studied  8,900 participants. In this study the the average life span of an organized person is about two to four years in comparison to an an unorganized individual. The study concluded that  individuals have better health habits and less risk-taking. Also, it suggested that those people then to  travel life pathways toward healthier psychosocial environments. The result that makes more sense is that those selected people who tend to live longer have a  stable jobs and marriages –which leaded to  good health.

Do not stress your self or your  heart, which shortens your life span. Stop and get a storage unit to avoid  an unorganized trap life.
The answer is clear: self storage for your stress inducing excess is the way to go.

First Check Self Storage Availability

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We understand that timing is essential for new yorkers. We are always on the move and want things done fast. When looking for storage, we have noticed that people  tend not not  check the  availability of self storage first before visiting the storage location. WE are a city on the move, however, when comes to storage, we advice to first check if your desired unit is available.

First try to search for  self storage unit providers near you home. If you find any that is within 10 mins drive, we suggest visit them and see what their rates are. The problem comes when the distance between your home and the self storage location if more than 30 minutes away.

Be careful when you go to  a storage unit and ask for a specific size, managers tend to say “Yes” to units that they do not even have.  This is done to bring in the costumer and make them rent a bigger or smaller unit. Many times a smaller unit will not be bi enough for all your things, thus forcing you to rent another one; increasing your rent. Then, if you rent a bigger unit, you could be paying for space that you do not even need.

In Manhattan,  most self storage unit locations open early in the morning and don’t close until late at night, however, there are only a few amount of self storage providers who are open 24 hours a day.

Perhaps 24 hours access if not a big deal for you, but if using self storage unit for excess inventory storage for your business, as an example, then early hours can be a big deal. This is a problem easily solved.

Right before the person even shows you the storage unit, ask “What are your hours?” If the hours meet your personal needs, then go on with the rental process. If not, keep looking, there are plenty of self storage units to choose from.

The Effects of Social Media in Self Storage Part 2

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As you search in the internet, you will see that many self storage location are on in all social medias. Self Storage Provider have gone the extra mile to make their facebook page one of their most powerful landing page. Four Ways to Make Twitter Work for You,  outlines simple ways self-storage operators can get the most business benefit from the time they invest on Twitter.

One thing that is stressed on the article is to not just post this week’s special.

Facebook, is by all means the  most popular social-media outlets. If a business is not part of the Facebook network, then they are missing out in the marketing train. Blatant advertising turns Facebook fans off. What business needs to do , specially self storage provider is to approach the consumer by building their brand and trust. Learn how from the ISS archives.

Self Storage provider need to understand the  different ways self-storage professionals are using social media. Just plug social media, Twitter or Facebook into the search engine to find them.  If you’re not a registered SST member, it only takes minutes and it’s free.

All technological advancement needs to be  embrace  or you will  be left behind. One question that many ask is: How long should I be one a social media site. Average of 10 to 15 minutes per day in plenty enough. But as a business owner, you do need to be aware of what your competition’s doing, and determine the right online marketing strategies for your business.

Manhattan Mini Climate Self Storage Solutions Part 2

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When people are new to the storing business, many times they are not sure weather to make that step. However, try to see what and how your competitions are using self storage for their business objectives.

Everyone wants to save money, therefore, when thinking about storing, make sure to make a thorough evaluation of the features in your safekeeping units without raising the price substantially. Many self storage units in long island tend to drop the  rates over competitors, to gain that extra edge in the competition.

This will help you attract more customers. In any case, the wide array of benefits that these units have to offer will far outweigh the additional amount of money you may have invested to get this feature. There can be a wide array of things that may need the climate control feature. Some of those things may include fine

  1. furniture
  2. fine linens and clothing
  3. retail inventory items
  4. oil paintings
  5. mattresses
  6. musical equipment.

It is true that not all items that your customers are going to store will need this feature. Therefore, it is very important for you to keep this feature optional.  You can obviously charge an additional fee if the customer opts for climate control units. They will also be willing to pay this additional cost because they will consider it as an investment to keep their belongings safe for a longer time.

Overall, you should always look at the competition in your area in order to find out the kind of services they are offering. In order to give a kick start to your business, you should focus on providing some additional services at a very affordable cost.

For example, if your competitors are not offering the facility for climate control spaces in their facilities, you can easily win more customers by offering this feature in your facility.

Benefits of 24 hour Self Storage Part 2

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Long Island Gated 24 Hour Self Storage

24 Hours Long Island Self Storage

Not only are regular storage unit a must have with 24 hours self storage. There are also people who reserve drive up unit and 24 hour availability is a must.

Renting drive-up storage allows you to pull your car right up to your unit.

This types of 24 hours storage units makes 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 york are exposed everyday.

Many people  have working hours during week days. However, there is the other side of the coin where people work from  rising to the setting of the sun.

To accommodate that set of worked, A Space Place Storage if one of the few Long Island Storage Locations that allows customers to access their storage units 24 hours a day.

 

Benefits of 24 hour Self Storage Part 1

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24 hour Long Island Self Storage

Long Island 24 hour Self Storage

Not all storage facilities guarantees 24-hour access. Therefore, you might have to do calling to find a facility that offer free 24 hour Self Storage. Do not rent from storage locations that only offer access during 9 to 5 hours.

A Space Place Storage makes it easy for you but giving all of our tenant the benefit for 24 hour access. 24-hour access means simply that; you can access your storage facility at any point during the day for 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 comes in. A Space Place Storage aids our tenant to save Money in every way. We are located a quick drive off 495 in Long Island. Operating a business suck us a night club or a hotel you won’t have a problem when you want to access stored stock items immediately.

New York is always on the move, and all of us have limited time . There fore, if you need something form 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 allow into your unit. The benefits of 24 hours storage unit is the flexibility to access your unit at moment notice.

Our 24-hour access storage solutions provides security for customers who access our property during the day and at the late hours of the night. Our new technology now offers perimeter fencing and PIN controlled gate access.

58) Wine Self Storage In Long Island

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Wine is  sensitive drink, and in fact fact, wine needs proper storing if you  longer you store it for along period of time. This will keep the taste and value of the vine at a higher quality. Do not attempt  to store  stacks of wine at an apartments or home because there are way better options what wont ruin the taste of your wine. If wine lack a proper environment, the taste spoils .All wine lovers and consumer, must know how to properly storage wine.

In Long Island, there are not many place where you can affordable storage your wine. However, with A Space Place Storage, we offer clean and affordable warehouses that specialize in the warehousing of wine. We offer the specific conditions that wine needs to  remains at its best. Some of the essential elements of wine storage are as follows.

Temperature

If you plan on storing your wine at home or storage, be aware that wine need specific temperature to preserve taste.  Storing your wine at eleven degrees centigrade,or  nine and fifteen also is the best temperature to keep the taste and value of your wine.  When storage, make sure that  temperature do no  fluctuations between day and night. Also, take a look at the unit and check that there is no change in the  wine getting spoiled. A Space Place Storage advices you to  get a temperature controlled wine storage that shall suit your wine.

Humidity

Avoiding humidity is also important for wine storage. When storage, smell and see if there the unit doesn’t have signals of past humidity. Not all humidity is bad, just a little  little humidity is essential to prevent the end of the cork from drying out in the bottle. If the cork brake this  prevents the wine from oxidising as oxygen will enter in to the bottle. 70% humidity is essential level to storage wine. Anything lower than that can cause the cork to  dry out. If there is too much humidity, there is change in the increase of dampness. Thus humidity is also important so that your evening date is not spoiled.

Light

Exposure to direct light is not  good for wine. Exposing wine to  direct light that includes both sunlight as well as artificial lights in your unit, can damage the wine. It is better to keep wine stack in the dark. Wine exposed to light heats the wine and if  temperatures is  more than 25 degrees centigrade, wine has  a big change of spoiling  and it wont be fit for consumption.

Security

Besides the aspect of storage, you have to also think about the security of your wine storage. Wine is worth money as the years go by. Do not be like many Long Island wine storage where it is easy to access the wine cellars. There is much demand in market of some great wine, there for protecting your wine is a must . All places where wine is stored like A Space Place Storage,  should be gated in and codes accessed. There are many warehouses similar to aSpace Place Storage that offer  twenty four hours security and keep each wine cellar well secured.

52) SPRING IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! THAT MEANS IT IS TIME TO RECLAIM SPACE/PROTECT VALUABLES DURING

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In New York, only 7 out of 10 people take advantage of the nice spring weather to clean and organize their home. Spring ushers in a renewed spirit to clean, Long Island A Space Place Storage is recognized as the one of the leading Self Storage Provider for our unbeatable prices and great costumer care. This spring, we will be giving back to the Long Island Community by making each tenant and prospect tenant save over $200 per month. Allow spring to help you bring back your garage and home space by storing with a recognized Nassau and Suffolk Self Storage Provider. Give us a call at 877-288-0454

A Space Place Storage posted a survey and found that 47% of respondents who own cars do not shelter their automobiles in the garage. Also, about 27% of people defined “shelter” as an environment that provides protection. A Space Place Storage recommend that whether it’s a car, tools, sporting equipment, or outdoor furniture everything stored in the garage has value because it prevents from aging and wear.

A Space Place Storage of Long Island encourage homeowners to reclaim their home/garage space and storage with an affordable shelter storage provider to protect their valuables.

Lets face it, its too cold in Winter to, too hot on summer, and too chill in Autumn, so that leaves Spring as the perfect weather and time for garage and home owners to get started on cleaning their space by properly organizing and storing their valuables.

To help, during the month of April, A Space Place Storage will give 6 Months Free on garage organization*

Our manger at A Space Place Storage would like to give some tips and recommendation to make the best of Spring Garage Organization Month:

* Keep the sport equipment tidy: Stop runaway soccer balls, footballs and basketballs rolling around the garage floor. If not taken into consideration, this can cause injuries and damage becuase a person can trip and hurt themselves.
* Protect the Garage Floor: Oil stains or left over residue from wintry slush and salt, can easily damage your garage flooring. With a well protected garage floor, it will be easier to maintain and provides a fresh look to the garage.
* In with the Current our with the Old: Each season, people have different activities, by storing last seasons items further back in the garage and placing what your think will be use the earliest in the front.
* Roll up the hose: Do not cram the hose in the corner of your garage. Stop by your local hardware store and invest in a piece of hose Roller channel and a Hose Reel. These items will secure the hose to the wall for easy access and storage. It is perfect when you want to wash your car or water your garden, because it will easily roll out.

Hope that you gather all the necessary information to make this spring a space saving season. Give us a call at 877-288-0454 for more information  and about our 6 Months free self storage.

*call 877-288-0454 for this storage special  for details