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StoreRight Self Storage in Ocala is one of the many eligible locations for special American Express cardholder perks on Small Business Saturday. If you are looking to rent a storage unit, and are an American Express card holder, simply register your Amex card at ShopSmall.com between 11/24 and 11/30, and when you use the registered Amex card at our location on 11/30/2013 to spend $10 or more in a single, in-store transaction, Amex will give you a one-time $10 statement credit for that transaction within 90 days of 11/30/2013 (Amex statement). So, come see us on Shop Small Saturday, we’ll help you choose the right sized unit for your needs.

For current tenants, register your Amex card, then come in and see us on 11/30/2013 to pay your monthly rent with your Amex card and you will also eligible for the statement credit from Amex.

StoreRight. Right Place. Right Price.

1. It is a good idea to make an inventory list of your items.

2. Put large items in first and build up using smaller/lighter items.

3. Store sofas and mattresses on end (NOT RECOMMENDED FOR SLEEPER SOFAS).

4. Remove legs from large tables. They will take up less room.

5. Defrost refrigerators and freezers at least 48 hours prior to storage. Place activated charcoal in the bottom, and leave the door open.

6. Drain all washing machines and garden hoses before storing.

7. Remove all gasoline and oil from lawnmowers and place heavy paper or cardboard under them. We have absorbent pads available in our retail area.

8. It is not recommended to store clothing in closed plastic.

9. We recommend using a paper or cloth covering over clothing and upholstery items.

10. Place any loose items in the middle or back of unit AWAY from the door. Small items may fall against the door and make it difficult to roll up the door.

11. Place items you know you will use, like Christmas decorations, in the front of the storage unit. This will save having to “dig” them out later.

12. If you are NOT using humidity controlled units, do not seal items with plastic as moisture may collect and could possibly cause mold and mildew.

Our first FaceBook fan giveaway is underway…we have a 7″ Android Tablet PC to give to one lucky fan once we hit 250 page “likes” !

Follow 3 easy steps to win:
1. “LIKE” StoreRight’s page (found at
https://www.facebook.com/notifications?id=323496261043308#!/pages/StoreRight-Self-Storage-Ocala/323496261043308)2.

2. Share our page.

3. Like and Comment on this post.

One random lucky fan will win, GOOD LUCK!

***Note – employees of StoreRight, and their family members, are NOT eligible to win.

StoreRight Self Storage Ocala is a drop-off location for donations of clothing, blankets, non-perishable food items, personal hygiene items, flashlights, batteries, and other items of need for the tornado ravaged areas of Oklahoma. This collection effort is being spear-headed by local charity, A Sister’s Love. For more information about this charity, you can contact Susana Pascuma directly via email at simplymajestic89@gmail.com

Marion County residents: As you all know, we here at StoreRight are involved with, and support, many local organizations.  One these is Royal Family Kids Camp – RFKC is a faith-based, non-profit created to give positive memories for abused & neglected children in the foster care system, ages 7-12, through a one week overnight summer camp experience.

CAMP the Movie is showing tonight at the Hollywood 16 at 7:30, and proceeds from the movie help our children go to CAMP. If you can’t come tonight to see with movie then try to make it sometime this week. This is an easy way to support our camp. We have not sold out yet and that is our goal,so help us make it happen. Thank you for all of your support.

A few tips to help you save time, secure your furniture and avoid unpleasant surprises in the future with these simple furniture storage tips:

1. Avoid plastic. Many people make the mistake of using plastic to cover furniture when placing it into storage. Unfortunately, despite the inexpensive nature of plastic it can often lead to big costs later. Plastic doesn’t allow furniture to “breathe” and is more likely to result in unpleasant odors, build-up of condensation or other undesirable problems. Use soft fabrics instead of plastic; old sheets and blankets provide protection against dust, scratches and other potential problems while still allowing proper ventilation.
2. Space. When storing furniture always be careful to leave enough space between items to allow easy access and airflow. While it might be tempting to try to use every available inch of space, it usually only leads to frustration in the future. Worse, when the time comes to remove the furniture, the risk of damage increases since furniture isn’t easily accessible.
3. Lift. Whenever possible, avoid placing items directly on the floor. Although most storage units remain secure, accidents sometimes take place. Flooding, spills or even inadvertent drips can pool on the floor and ruin fabrics, wood or other furniture. One simple solution is to place large or sensitive items on pallets so they are not in direct contact with the floor. Likewise, avoid placing heavy objects on top of other furniture; prolonged pressure from a heavy object can cause permanent marks or indentations in furniture over time.
4. Climate Control. Seriously consider using a climate controlled unit for furniture storage, not only does it help protect against temperature extremes but reduces the risk of that unpleasant “musty” odor.  This can be especially important here in Central Florida in the summer, with the high humidity in the air.
5. Insurance. Verify your homeowners or renters insurance policy covers the furniture and other items to be placed in storage; don’t automatically assume you have coverage. The fact is most policies provide only limited – if any – coverage for furniture in storage. If your policy doesn’t provide adequate coverage, it is available through a special policy here at StoreRight. It’s well worth the additional expense to have the peace of mind of knowing your valuables are protected in the event of a loss.

A couple of self storage tips for everyone:

• Try to use boxes that are a uniform size, they’re easier to stack (remember; keep the heavy ones on the bottom and the light ones on top).

• Leave small walkways between the boxes and furniture in your storage unit so you can easily get to the items you want without having to move anything around.

• If you’re storing a lot of packing boxes in your …unit, try to fill them to the top, even if it’s just with padding and old, crumpled newspapers. Boxes that are only half-filled tend to collapse if anything’s placed on them.

• If you’re putting any metal objects into storage – like lawnmowers or file cabinets – it’s best to treat them with rust protector first, or at least wipe them down with an oily rag.