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Here are some things about self-storage that I did not know but I thought was interesting. 

• Buz Victor founded the Self-Storage Association.
• It is recorded that in China, over for over six thousand years people have been storing items in clay pots in underground caves.
• Originally whoever was storing your item where in charge of its protection but no a day tenants are responsible for whatever happens to their item while being stored.
• In the early 1850’s a Martin Bekins, a son of a Dutch immigrant, notice the people migrating west and built the first Storage facility to house their valuables while they were building a settling their new places. He built his first steel and concrete reinforced building in Los Angeles, Ca. A very interesting side note to this is that in the big quake of 1906 his warehouse was one of the few structures that did not collapse.
• Tenants in active duty cannot be sent to auction.
• The United States has the largest number of Storage Facilities in the world. There are an estimated 58,500 storage facilities in the world with about 80% of them being located here in the United States.
• There is an estimated 2.3 billion square feet available for rent which, to put it in perspective, is about three times the size of Manhattan.
• The first storage facility using garage like doors was built in Odessa, Texas in 1964 , the facility was called “A1 U-Store-it, U-Lock-it, U-Take the Key”. Wow, that is one heck of a name!
• Over 21,000 new Storage facilities were built between 2000-2009.

Please note that all the information that I have put in this blog I have found on the internet and does have a chance of not being a 100% accurate.

While surfing the web one day I ran across another article in which they describe what to look for when storing and how to pack your item for safe and effect storage. As I read it I thought it would be a nice idea to share the information with you then describe how StoreRight accommodates each situation. I hope the information is beneficial to you. I found the information at www.123movers.com

Long ago, in a land far, far away, the first self-storage tenant was born. Some 6,000 years ago residents of Xian, China were reported to have stored valuables in sealed clay pots buried in a public underground cavern while families traveled for various reasons. Hopefully when they returned, their items were still there and in good condition!

In the 1850’s, British banks were known to store valuables and furniture for clients in drayage lofts, amongst the hay, supplies and animals used to move goods throughout the counties. These lofts were open to workers and only the promise of retribution from the banks prevented theft and tampering.

Fortunately for us, today’s self-storage options offer solutions and advantages to not only keep what we have safe but also in good condition.  Self-Storage or Self-Service-Storage is historically noted as beginning in the United States in the late 1920’s, with Trachte Building System’s designing the concept after metal garages for “cars without homes”, (http://www.trachte.com/about/1920.php).  By the 1960’s, the first Self-Storage facility in Florida is reported as being in Ft. Lauderdale, and Floridians have been utilizing Self-Storage to keep their valuables dry and safe for over 50 years.  In fact, 10% of all Americans use some sort of Self-Storage, and according to Melissa Caceres of the Sun Sentinel, Florida ranks 3rd in the country for self-storage use. (http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-07-26/business/fl-self-storage-industry-20120726_1_storage-units-florida-self-storage-association-florida-ranks) This means that if you aren’t using self-storage – your neighbor probably is.

Why is Self-Storage so popular in Florida?  Florida tends to be a very transient state, with Tourism being our number one industry.  This number includes part-time residents, who use facilities such as StoreRight Self-Storage for keeping important paperwork, valueable furnishings boats, RV’s, even automobiles safe and sound.  With space here at a premium, Florida residents also use StoreRight Self-Storage for items homeowners might typically store in basements and attics, such as Christmas decorations, pool and patio equipment, or extra clothing to reduce the amount of items needed to travel with.  Full-time residents take advantage of the extra space for toy storage for visiting grandchildren, extra bedding and roll-aways for guest accomodation as well as valuables they may not want to keep in-home.  Local business owners use the additonal space for record keeping and supplies they may need easy access to but don’t have office space for.

What are the advantages of using StoreRight Self-Storage?

Self-Storage has become increasingly popular in the United States, and StoreRight has a space to meet your needs.  Our facility has 3 types of Self-Storage: indoor climate controlled, outdoor standard, and parking spaces.

• Our indoor units are maintained at a temperature of between 50 and 80 degrees farenheit for proper care of your goods from the ravages of humidity and weather.
• All our units benefit from consistent and routine pest control.
• 24-hour CC video surveillance throughout the facility and grounds.
• Easy and secure gated access – individuallized to meet your needs.
• Lighted drives and hallways make moving safer and easier.
• Gated doorways to buildings to protect your items further.
• Personal locks ensure no one gets into your unit but you.
• Drive up units and roll-up doors for easy access.
• Complimentary hand-trucks and trolleys.
• Available packing and moving supplies on-site for convenience.
• Truck rental to make moving-in that much easier.
• Month-to-month lease terms make StoreRight the better choice when you aren’t sure how long you’ll need to store.
• Full-time maintainence to ensure you’re concerns are handled quickly.
• A-la-carte insurance available to keep rent costs low.
• Referral specials can mean big savings – refer a tenant and after they sign the lease, you’re eligible for one month’s free rent!
• Easy transfer to bigger or smaller units – no hassle means you can upgrade or downsize as needed.
• Competent and helpful support staff who value you as a member of our community.

Think about how much easier you’ll breathe without all those extra sheets, towels and kids toys cluttering up the closets.  Or, how much easier your business with operate without all of last years closed files filling our file drawers.  Unit sizes start at 3.5′ x 3.5′ lockers and increase to 10′ x 30′ spaces, depending on availablity and climate control options.

Come down today and take a tour!  We’ll be happy to answer questions or visit our website www.storeright.com

 
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StoreRight Self-Storage Presents

An article we found on rayselfstorage.com.
Kalyan Kumar

In life, people who work and enjoy collecting things eventually accumulate a lot of personal stuff as years go by. They may not be aware of how much items they already have in their possession and find out about it only later when they can’t find an extra space in their home wherein to store their personal stuff.

Thankfully, there are self-storage facilities in existence today that can help people facing this kind of problem. Not all people, though, know about this but these facilities are really helpful. They can be used not only by private individuals but even by small business organizations. In other words, anybody needing storage space can take advantage of this facility.

Let’s take several examples. People living in apartments normally have limited space for their personal possessions. Sometimes, there may be no extra parking area for cars or for their numerous home decors.

Small businesses are also prone to facing this problem especially those that occupy only a limited area of office space. When their new stocks arrive, they may need additional space wherein to store them. In both situations then, self-storage facilities are very beneficial.

This is a great example of the types of people that can benefit from storage. We here at StoreRight can accommodate all these people and are happy to do so. Are units come in a variety of sizes that range from the ability to store a couple totes to an entire vehicle. We also have climate and non-climate controlled units for those who have treasured possession that need a little extra protection.

 All of the units at StoreRight are safely behind a gate that only opens with your special code. There are also several security camera’s keeping an extra eye on your treasures while we are not on the property. We are in the office Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm and Saturday 9:00am to 2:00pm. The gate can be accessed 7 days a week all year long from 6:00am to 10:00pm.

Call StoreRight today and our friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect storage unit to fit your needs. You can contact StoreRight at 352-754-9998 but we would rather see your happy smiling face! StoreRight Self-Storage location is hard to miss, right across the street from Wal-mart on highway 41.

 Right Place. Right Price.

 ~Always at your service~

Did you know that StoreRight Self Storage of Vero Beach not only provides you with superior storage facilities but also rents Penske trucks to aid you in getting your goods to our facility? Well, we do!

Renting a Penske truck is a quick and fairly easy process. Our agents will walk you through the entire process, from beginning to end, to make sure we more than exceed your expectations.

When deciding on a truck rental for your household move, consider protecting both yourself and your belongings by signing up for our a la carte Penske insurance coverages. Here’s an explanation of each type of coverage so your’e better informed:

Limited Damage Waiver (LDW): The Limited Damage Waiver offers coverage with no deductible, relieving you of financial responsibility should any loss or damage occur to the truck or towing equipment, regardless of who or what caused the accident.

Supplemental Liability Insurance (SLI): Supplemental Liability Insurance protects you against claims made by a third party for bodily injury and/or property damage sustained as a result of an accident while you are operating you Penske rental truck. This is excess over the underlying insurance specified within your signed rental agreement up to $1,000,000. (Subject to change; check with sites for details.)

Towing Insurance: Towing Insurance provides protection against collision damage during the coverage period for an auto while being attached to, towed by or detached from a covered Penske truck, dolly or trailer.  Check with sites for maximum limits and deductibles.

Cargo Insurance: Cargo Insurance covers your furniture and other possessions from loss or damage due to accidents or natural disasters from the time the cargo is loaded in or on the covered truck until it is unloaded at your final destination.  Damage to furniture and possessions while loading or unloading is not covered.  Check with your site for limitations and deductibles.

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI): Personal Accident Insurance offers accidental death and accident medical coverage for the renter of the truck and their passengers.  Coverage is provided for the passenger while within the enclosed portion of the rental vehicle only. This insurance pays in addition to other available insurance.

All of these options are reasonably and individually priced. Imagine the peace of mind that comes from knowing you and your possessions are covered.  Once you’re here, why not take a tour and leave some of your valuables in one of our secure self storage units.  We can even have one ready for you before you arrive!  Just give us a call from wherever you are, and we can lease a unit right over the phone.  Once your set-up, dropping off your items is fast and easy, allowing you to get into your new home quickly and easily.

For more information on renting a Penske truck, or securing your belongings with StoreRight Self-Storage of Vero Beach, please contact us at (772) 562-6228.  Be sure to check us out online at www.storeright.com.

StoreRight Self Storage in Vero Beach offers clean, safe and reliable Penske trucks to get you and your belongings safely to your destination, be it your home or storage unit.  With Penske Truck Rental, you can feel confident you’re getting  the right truck and the right tools for a successful move.   Knowing how much space you need is key.  We recommend 150 cubic feet of truck for eash fully furnished room.  Give yourself plenty of time to pick up your rental truck.  We want to make sure you’re familiar with operating the vehicle before driving it off the lot.  You will need two forms of identification to pick up your rental.   If you’re moving far away, Penske offers towing equipment to safely get you and your vehicle to your destination.  When you reserve a truck from Penske, we guarantee it will be there , or we’ll upgrade your truck to a larger size at no extra cost.    Remember to label all boxes so it’s easy to keep track of items when stored.  StoreRight sells all your packing needs, from boxes , tapes and labels.  Use Penske’s packing advice and checklists to secure everything properly so your belongings arrive intact.   Driving a truck does not have to be stressful.  Here are some tips to help you feel comfortable .    Drive slower and never tailgate; maintain one car length between you and vehicle ahead of you to allow more time to react to traffic situations.  Pay special attention to road signs that pertain to trucks, such as weigh stations.  Obey truck or lane restrictions and pay attention to overhead clearance postings.  Never use your cell phone while driving.  Have a safe move.  For a full list of driving tips visit PenskeTruckRental.com or call our office @ 772-562-6228.  Remember here at StoreRight Self Storage we want to meet all your storage and moving needs.  You can visit us on the web @ www.StoreRight.Com or Email us: verobeach5@StoreRight.com.

We here at StoreRight of Brooksville want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year. 2013 like every other year before will be full of expected and unexpected events. Some people will move, some people will have children going off to college and some will have family and friends that may go overseas. Whatever events 2013 may bring StoreRight will be as we always have been, here for you! With have several size storage units that can be climate or non-climate controlled it is easy to find something that suites your own personal needs.  

StoreRight is located across the street from Wal-mart on highway 41. Everyone recognizes our office because it looks like a little house. It warms our heart to know this because that is the atmosphere our employees strive for. These events in your life can be hectic enough, when you rent here we want it to be a friendly and stress free process. Everyone who comes in to rent our storage units are treated like family!

We here at StoreRight care about our community as a whole and try to get involved as much as possible. We have yard sales, auctions and several other events throughout the year and any monies brought in by these events are donated to the local charities like Habitat for Humanity and the Dawn Center. We also have a bulletin board in our office with many well respected companies in the area so if you are new to town we are a one stop place. Not only will your items will be safe and secure in one of our storage units but you can find a moving company or a real estate company on our bulletin board.

Our Motto is “Right Place. Right Price.” We truly strive go above and beyond this. Come in any time and our friendly staff will do everything we can to make you feel right at home.  

Always at your Service!

The Staff of StoreRight Self Storage, Brooksville