Since I have been working at StoreRight Self Storage in Lecanto, I’ve heard lots of stories about some of the headaches that can be involved with moving. I’ve also moved multiple times myself, there was a period of time when I was younger during which I moved every two years for about 12 years, that was ALOT of moving! So, based on my own experience, as well as my tenants experience; here are some tips to make your move go more smoothly.
First: the more organized you are at the beginning of the move; the easier it will be on the other end. Even if you’re in a hurry; just take a few more minutes to label everything, and pack your stuff as well as you can.
You will NOT remember where your coffee maker is; if you have 12 boxes called “Kitchen”. Don’t label anything “miscellaneous” either. You’ll be kicking yourself later on when you’re looking for your computer mouse or your checkbook, and it’s just buried somewhere in one of your “miscellaneous” boxes. At least call that box: “Office” or “Desk Stuff”, but better yet, be more specific and write down what’s actually in the box.
Before you move: put everyone’s number in your cel phone, your moving company, or your truck rental office if you’re renting a truck and moving yourself, your storage facility’s number. You don’t want to be relying on scraps of paper that you can easily misplace. Also, keep your cel phone charger with you, don’t pack it in one of those “miscellaneous” boxes. You don’t want to get stuck with a dead phone.
If you are travelling with pets: make sure you have your vet records with you, specially if you’re moving cross country with pets. You never know what may happen, and if you have to kennel your animals: most reputable kennels will require written records of shots, rabies, kennel cough, etc….so you want those records handy, you do NOT want them in a box on the moving truck, or stacked at the very back of a storage unit.
Before you move, remember to return all library books, Redbox dvd’s, the casserole dish from the next door neighbor, the chainsaw from your brother in law, etc….you don’t want to pack a dvd that’s not yours, and then end up not finding it for 2 months, and then end up with a bunch of unwanted charges on your credit card.
Also, remember to get any drycleaning out of the cleaners. You don’t want to end up paying for the drycleaners to ship something to you, cause shipping is expensive! Be organized ahead of time and save yourself $$$.
Toll Passes. If you have a transponder for local tolls, make sure you do whatever you need to do to de-activate it. Sometimes you’re required to turn those in. Do it before you move, so you don’t have to worry about it. You don’t want that sort of loose end. It’s just one more thing that will cause you a headache if you don’t take care of it before you move.
Garage Door Opener—if you have one in your car, make sure you bring it in the house. It’s not going to do you any good at your new house, and it will be much less of a hassle for the new people. Try and remember it’s like a house key. Give all keys and the garage door opener to the new homeowners. Or ask your Realtor for advice.
Houseplants: do NOT pack them without labels. I made this mistake myself and it turned out both good & bad. In a hurry, I actually packed a few houseplants in regular moving boxes, and did NOT label them. Of course, those boxes ended up being unpacked last….they sat for weeks in a spare bedroom. Well, two of them didn’t make it, which was a shame because they had been gifts which were very special to me, as they marked a special occasion. However, I had a Christmas cactus which apparently really enjoyed being in the dark for a month with no water because it was thriving & blooming! But that was just a lucky accident. If you’re planning on having your belongings on a truck for any length of time or in a storage unit; you might be better off just giving your plants away to friends and neighbors. We can’t store live plants at StoreRight Self Storage.
Once you get to the new house, don’t be afraid to ask for advice! Specially if you are moving to another city or state. We don’t really have the Welcome Wagon program anymore; but go ahead and ask people you meet for their recommendations. It’s daunting to move and not have any idea where to even get a good pizza! Here at StoreRight Self Storage in Lecanto; we always try to help. We can tell you where to get your new drivers liscense, where the good restaurants are, where to buy furniture, where the hardware store is (both the big box stores & the local smaller Mom & Pops), where to take your grandchildren for a fun day, etc….just feel free to ask us! We try to make your transition to your new home as smooth as possible! StoreRight Self Storage, Right Place! Right Price!
Hurricane season is still upon us. It’s not too late to store those seldom used, but still important items with us here at StoreRight . And as a bonus you will gain extra room around your home! Those of us experiencing the recent heavy rains in our area may have found out the hard way how important it is too have a place off-site to store items not easily replaced. StoreRight can can help you with those storage needs whether it’s lawn furniture or Christmas decorations. StoreRight has a size for all your storage needs big or small. Have one less thing on your mind in case of an emergency and call us or come in now to safe-guard your important belongings.
This Saturday, September 14, StoreRight in Brooksville is having our semi-annual yard sale! StoreRight’s yard sale hours will be 8-2 so come see us! StoreRight will also have a Blood Drive the same morning from 9 to noon. There will be a 50/50 drawing also. Half the money will benefit a local charity. Come on out to support your local community and get some deals. StoreRight’s address is 7294 Broad St Brooksville Fl. 34601. phone for inquires is 352-754-9998. StoreRight is easy to find. We are located right across from WalMart’s parking lot on Broad Street. We are looking forward to seeing you, so please stop by!
That is the question! You think you want to have less clutter around the house and cleaning it out, along with the garage, would allow you more living space and a place to keep your car. Should you use Storage or not? Well, the answer is really easier than you moght think. There are probably many items in your home and garage that you use from time to time only, but you do still use them. These items are the ones you should put into Self Storage, along with all the other items that you use very little, but are still important enough to you that you don’t want to throw them out.With StoreRight Self Storage at 6400 State Road 544 in Winter Haven, Fl., we make it easy, convenient and cost effective for you to put your things in Storage, have 24 hour access to them and know they are safe and secure at a very reasonable price. Our $1.00 move- in special will allow you to stay in budget and with our referral program, you could qualify for free rent month after month. In addition to all of this, StoreRight Self Storage has a great line of packing and moving supplies to make the job painless—all at affordablr prices. We can even arrange for someone to pack it and move it for you.Don’t worry about buying a lock. StoreRight provides one at a very low 1 time refundable deposit amount. You can also park your extra toys ( boats, RV’s, campers, jet skis, etc.) in our new outside covered parking area. The Staff at StoreRight Self Storage is courtious, helpful, understanding and always has each tenants’ needs at the top of our priority list. StoreRights customer service is second to none. StoreRight is conveniently located to Winter Haven, Haines City, Dundee, and Auburndale via Hw 27 and State Road 544. Call us at (863) 421-5772, find us on the web at StoreRight Self Storage Winter Haven4 or email us at winterhaven4@storaright.com. You can also find us on facebook at StoreRight Self Storage Winter Haven, Fl. Yes, indeed…..to Store or not to Store. StoreRightsays you can’t afford not to Store.
StoreRight Self Storage at 6400 State Road 544 in Winter Haven, Fl., not only offers 7 different sizes, plus climate control units, we are now taking reservations for our great new outside parking area. StoreRight is offering 12×30 and 12×40 covered parking spaces on a newly created asphalt area. This is in addition to our already parking area in our grassy parking area. This ia a beautiful addition to StoreRight Self Storage and we are very proud of it. Bring your RV’s, Boats ans all outside vehicles to StoreRight Self Storage and park them in safe, secure and protected spaces. While you are here, be sure to ask us for a tour of our Facility and rent a unit to store your excess neccessities. We have specials and discounts to accomodate your Storage needs. StoreRight is accessible to Winter Haven, Haines City, Dundee, Lake Hamilton, Auburndale and other nearby cities via main highways. Our property is monitored by video security cameras and our 24 hour access is illuminated by outdoor lighting for your safety. The Staff at StoreRight Self Storage always focuses on one thing–our customers needs. We can help you decide on what size storage unit or parking space is best for you at any of our affordable prices. Add all this to one of our many discounts or specials and you have a winning combination. In addition to all of this, StoreRight Self Storage also sells boxes and packing supplies. We can even put you in touch with a mover to help with the burden of moving and storing. Payments are easy, as well. StoreRight takes all major credit cards in addition to cash, checks and money orders. We have on line bill paying or over the phone credit card payments. We’ll even email you a receipt. StoreRight Self Storage is not only in the Storage and Outside Parking Business, we are involved in our community and hold StoreRight sponsored events at out Facility. StoreRight is involved with charitable work and a member of the local Chamber of Commerce. StoreRight is your neighbor, your friend, your Storage Facility. You can follow StoreRight on facebook, find us on our webpage, call us or stop by the office. We, here at StoreRight, are anxiously awaiting to meet you and have you join our happy StoreRight family. Call, Drive, Surf or Yell for StoreRight today. We’ll hear you. StoreRight Self Storage. Right Place. Right Price.
A Self Storage Facility should be more than just a place to store your excess possessions or holding area while you are in the process of moving. It should be a safe, secure, well lighted facility that can accomodate your needs with a friendly, cheerful Staff that truly believes in customer service. StoreRight Self Storage fits that criteria at all 6 of their locations, which include Lecanto, Ocala, Brooksville, Winter Haven ( has 2 locations- State Road 544 and Recker Hwy.) as well as a facility in Vero Beach. StoreRight Self Storage at the 6400 State Road 544 Winter Haven, Fl. 33881 location is conveniently located, not only to Winter Haven, but also to Haines City, Lake Hamilton, Dundee and Auburndale. Just 3/4 mile west of Highway 27- all roads lead to StoreRight Self Storage. We offer 7 different sizes of Storage units, which also include climate controlled unit. In addition, StoreRight Self Storage on State Road 544 in Winter Haven has a large outside parking area for RV’s, Boats, Trailers, Jet skis, etc., which include some coveed RV parking spaces.Our monitored security system at StoreRight Self Storage keeps you and your possessions safe and secure. Our outside lighting system allows you to be on the property at your unit without being concerned about being in the dark. Gate access hours are 24/7. The rates at StoreRight Self Storage are very competitive and our several discounts and $1.00 move in special on storage units is real–no hidden gimmicks, no minimum rental time or penalties. In addition to all of that, our gated Storage Facility has a friendly, helpful staff, who are at your service to accomodate your need. We can help you select the size unit you need while keeping within your budget and offering a wide selection of boxes and packing supplie for you to purchase to aid in your Storage experience. Add that to one of the discounts or specials and the experience is complete, including insurance if you so desire. You may find us on our website at www.storeright.com, email us at winterhaven 4@storeright.com, call us at (863) 421-5772 or stop by at 6400 State Road 544, Winter Haven, Fl. 33881. Also “like” us on facebook at StoreRight Self Storage Winter Haven to learn about special “events” StoreRight will be hosting so you can join in the fun. Happy Storage from StoreRight Self Storage. Looking forward to talking to you soon.
There are many different reasons people need self-storage. Some are good some are bad but just the fact you need it means there is about to be a lot of work and struggle involved. In this month’s blog I wanted to look on the lighter side of storage. I decide to comb the internet looking for jokes and quips about self-storage. Some are funny but I warn you some may be corny, none are meant to offend. So enjoy this month self-storage humor on behalf of StoreRight Brooksville…
*Found at www.extraspace.com
–What did the self storage locker say to the other self storage locker? “Hey man, have you heard of all this global warming stuff? It’s like the world forgot to pay a little extra for CLIMATE CONTROL!”
-Two self storage tenants were passing each other in the hallway. One says, “Hey how are you doing?” The other replies, “Oh you know, I’m just STORING MY ENERGY FOR MY NEXT MOVE!”
-There were 3 storage facilities on the same street. One offered free locks, one offered climate controlled units, and the other offered robotic security. A woman walked into the place with free locks to rent a unit. The manager asked “Why did you choose us? There are plenty of other places on the street with better features!” The woman replied, “Well I actually would just like the free lock.” The owner replied “Hey, robots and climate control are nice, BUT THEY DON’T QUITE HAVE EVERYTHING ON LOCK”
-What do you call a dancing & roller skating storage locker lock? A DISC-CO LOCK!
*Found at www.storagemidland.com
A customer walks into a self-storage office to rent a unit. While renting the unit, the manager says “Mam, I need to see two forms of picture ID.” The customer angrily dug through her purse, found her driver’s license, grabbed a pair of scissors from the counter and cut her ID in half. The customer said, “Here ya go…”
If you’re in stitches from that one, here’s another great one!
Two lawyers, both tenants at a self-storage facility walked into a storage office, sat down and began eating their sack lunches. The manager said “Hey guys, you can’t eat your lunches in my office!” The two attorneys looked at each other, shrugged their shoulders and exchanged lunches.
*Found at www.selfstorall.com
Here at StoreRight Self Storage in Lecanto, we do have Lien Sales on a regular basis. In Florida, the correct term is “Lien Sale”, not actually “Storage Auction”. It is a necessary aspect of this business. Although in an ideal world, everyone would pay their bills promptly and we would never have to sell our tenants’ belongings; that’s unfortunately not the reality.
So, if you have always been curious about what a real Self Storage Lien Sale is like, you can come watch one for yourself here at StoreRight in Lecanto. Keep in mind, you’re not going to see a film crew here, and all kinds of crazy characters! This is real life, not a “reality” show. Our next Lien Sale is scheduled for August 15 at 9 in the morning.
If you’ve never been to one, you might find it pretty interesting. Certain aspects are just like the TV show. For example: the lock on the door gets cut, the door is rolled up, and then the crowd gets to look inside the unit. No one is allowed to touch anything or move stuff around to get a better view. The auctioneer will give everyone time to see what they can, from the doorway of the unit. The people who have been coming to storage auctions on a regular basis are usually prepared with flashlights.
The bidding begins, and that part is also like the show, except the Lecanto lien sale attendees are just regular folks. The bidding ends, and then the crowd will move on to the next unit to be sold that day. At the end of the sale, all the winning bidders are required to settle up with the auctioneer, and they’re also required to give StoreRight Self Storage a cash cleaning deposit.
Then all the fun begins! Seeing what’s in all the boxes and totes and behind the furniture! Usually the winning bidders come prepared with a trailer or van to clean out the unit. Most of the time, the unit is completely cleaned out the same day as the auction. Once the unit is emptied and swept out, the winning bidder will get his or her cleaning deposit back.
Some of the misconceptions that I’ve come across since I have started managing StoreRight are that people seem to think they can bid on individual items in the units. That is not correct, it’s all or nothing. If the unit has an antique rocking chair that you want, you have to bid on the whole unit, not just the chair. Then you get everything in the unit, and you’re responsible for cleaning it out entirely.
Another area of confusion is on the number of units up for lien sale. For example, we may start out with 8 units in lien sale status, but by the time the actual Sale date arrives, some of the tenants may have paid their rent. So it might only be 5 units in the Lien Sale.
Although you may have read in the Citrus County Chronicle that StoreRight Self Storage has 8 units in their lien sale, it’s a very strong possibility that the tenants’ friends or relatives may have seen that same legal ad, and they may have decided to help out the tenants who are down on their luck.
The best thing to do is to call StoreRight at 352-527-9777 a few days before the Lien Sale and we can give you an update on how many units are going to be up for bid. We also update our Facebook page with details on the number of units up for Lien Sale. We do NOT put the names of our tenants online, only the number of units, time and date of the auction.
If you’ve never been to one, you can satisfy your curiosity by attending the next one at StoreRight Self Storage, on August 15 at 9 A.M. Come early to fill out the bidder’s registration form. Our gorgeous crape myrtles are all in bloom right now, maybe they’ll still be some flowers in August! We’ll be happy to welcome you to our facility! Call 352-527-9777 if you have any questions!
Thanks!
Nancy, Jaci & Norm
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