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Large Storage Units – Why Pick a Large Unit

Have you seen the storage auctions shows on television? Guessing what’s hiding inside, the competition, the bidding it all looks exciting and so much fun. So are you ready to take the plunge?
First step is to find an auction in your area. Here, at StoreRight Self Storage in Brooksville, we generally hold an auction monthly, usually the last Tuesday of the month but this subject to change. Call or stop by ahead of time to make sure. You can also search online for auctions in your area. Then, having found an auction, call the facility to check their rules and regulations. Some facilities require bidders to register before the auction begins. Plan to arrive about a half an hour before the start time.
Before you go to the auction, set a budget. Know what you are willing to spend. Remember this is a gamble, there are no guarantees that you will be able to resell the contents for a profit. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of the bidding so if your not self disciplined, you might want to bring along a friend to reign you in. You should also do some research on what second hand pieces sell for . This will help you set a realistic bidding ceiling once the action starts.
On the day of the auction, you will need to bring cash. Most storage auctions are cash only and you may also be required to leave a cleaning deposit. You might also want to bring a flashlight. When the units are opened, you will only have a few minutes to look at the contents, from outside the unit, and a flashlight might help you see those back corners and any treasures hiding there.

You’ll want to bring a truck or trailer, gloves, trash bags and dressing for success at a storage auction means work clothes. You generally have only a short period of time to empty and clean the unit so be prepared to spend some time sorting through what to sell, keep and trash.

With a little luck and pre-planning storage auctions can be fun and profitable.

Good luck and see you at the auction!

As I close out January I am sitting in my office with my favorite thing, a label maker.  Nothing makes a person more ready for organizing than a label maker.  If you add boxes to the mix you are armed and ready. When getting any kind of storage project ready for takeoff  take your time, sort and label. Label everything and label it again.  I have seen  (and been there myself) people digging apart boxes to find that one thing.  In my experience there is no such thing as too much information.  When you are in a hurry or frantically searching for that item, you will be thankful for all that information.  After a while you will find that label maker to be very addictive.  From spice racks, sock drawers, cabinets, and just about everything in between.  Don’t worry your family will fall in line as well after a while.  It’s a whole new world you must explore!!! Enjoy!!  Julie #ocala8 #labelit

Have you seen the TV show Storage Wars? Come see one here at StoreRight Self Storage Lecanto!

If you’d like to see a storage auction, live and in person; you’re more than welcome to attend our Lien Sale/Storage Auction, which will be held on Tuesday, January 23rd, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at StoreRight Self Storage, 1227 S Lecanto Hwy, in Lecanto.

As of right now, we have 7 units up for sale!!!

Feel free to let any of your friends know, who might be interested in attending. Also, check out and share our Facebook page for more up to date details on the auction.

So, if you’d like to attend the auction, you certainly can. The public is welcome to bid. The auctioneer will explain the process before the bidding starts, but a couple things to note:

1. It’s CASH only, payable to the Auctioneer.
2. The winning bidder buys the entire unit, meaning everything in the unit. You can’t pick and choose items. The unit must be completely emptied out within 48 hours, and it must be in a broom clean condition after all items are removed.
3. A $50 CASH cleaning deposit is required. That needs to be paid to StoreRight at the conclusion of the sale. The $50 is returned once the unit is completely empty and has been inspected by a StoreRight employee.

Stop by on Tuesday, January 23rd, if you’d like to see what the auctions are all about! Give us a call if you have any questions, 352-527-9777.

Here at Brooksville StoreRight Self Storage, we will be having our lien sale next week (1/23/18 @ 9:30 am) and our Spring Yard Sale on 3/10/18 @8 am, so I thought it might be fun to look at some simple ideas for re-purposing those items that have you thinking it might be dumpster time. Depending on your skill level and the amount of time and money you want to put into a project, you can find literally hundreds of ideas on the internet. You can turn dressers into TV stands, headboards into benches, coffee tables into ottomans, I even turned an old console TV into a dog bed. Let your imagination run wild and don’t let a piece’s original purpose limit what you do with your piece.
My personal skill level is pretty basic: hammer, screw driver, sandpaper and paint. So for this blog, I thought it would be safe to stay at a fairly basic level.
So, you bought a storage unit at the Brooksville StoreRight auction; there are some items you could sell, maybe a few you’d like to keep and then there’s the picture frame or mirror that is a shade of brown only seen in used baby diapers. Before you pitch it, take another look. With a couple of coats of off white chalk paint, maybe a light rub of dark brown to bring out the details, you might have a pretty frame for a picture or print. Or, you could cover the backing with a pretty fabric and use dry erase markers on the glass for a message board; maybe replace the backing with sheet metal (wear gloves this stuff is sharp) and make it a magnet board. You could also lay the piece flat, drill a couple of holes on opposite sides of the frame, attach a couple of cabinet door handles and use it as a serving tray. The choice is yours.
As for my dog bed? Literally the worst part of the project was removing the “guts”, there must have been fifty pounds of screws holding the tubes, speakers and other unidentifiable parts in place. After that it was just sand and paint, add a piece of foam for the mattress and cover that with some flannel and my fur babies sleep comfy every night.

When looking at the aftermath of Christmas consider self storage. The price is worth the piece of mind you will get. A New Year. A clean house. A fresh start. Every home can use the extra room and let’s be honest, it’s one less thing to pick up move all year. Pick a facility that has has climate control and really good pest control. Those two things already have your garage or attic beat! Get online and check out the great storage options for lights and ornaments. There are so many DIY projects out there. If you have not already done so get on Pinterest!! It has so much information to help you get though those dreary January days ahead. Happy New Year from StoreRight Ocala 8

The word storage, according to Webster’s Dictionary, comes from the word store- to put aside for future use or for safe keeping. Thus, storage has been around for a long time. The Human Race has used storage in many ways and many places. When we buy a home, women look for storage inside the home- closets and cupboard space. Men look for storage space outside the home- garages, sheds and areas in the yard. Even kids check out storage space in their intended bedrooms- corners of the closet, under the bed, and even in the middle of the room. No matter who we are or where we live, we are a species that needs storage.

We need storage because we all have our own personal stuff that is important to us. Whether it be keepsakes or collectibles, too much furniture, or just stuff we think we may need one day. No matter the reason, the need for storage is part of our lives. We leave our cars parked outside of the garage in the heat, rain and even hurricanes so we can store everything else we cannot part with inside the garage. Our closets are stacked so full it sometimes becomes dangerous to open the door.

The solution to this need to store our stuff was answered by the building and growth of storage facilities. It was the perfect solution. We could keep everything that was near and dear to us or that we felt we may need one day and still have our closets, garages, etc. for the things that belong in them, like clothes and cars. Not only could we put our needed possessions into storage but we could also store our holiday decorations. This frees up even more space in our homes, which relieves us of clutter and gives us the feeling of a neater, more spacious abode . That, in turn, whether we realize it or not, actually gives us a feeling of accomplishment. It enables us to find what we are looking for in the closet or cupboard and we can even vacuum under the bed. We can park our cars in the gagrage, which is more protective and could lead to a longer life for our cars. It’s easier to keep our homes looking neater and cleaner.

In my opinion, storage is a needed and necessary part of living. Besides from the things already mentioned, we need storage when we move or have a catastrophic emergency such as a fire or flooding to name a few. There are many reasons why people need and use storage. I am sure there are many more than than those I have touched on. Whatever your reason for choosing to store your possessions in a storage facility, welcome to the club. We are all members and will all have a need to use a storage facility at least once in our lives.

I have been a storage facility manager for 13 years, so here’s a few tips to help make your storage experience easier when it’s your turn to rent a storage unit.

1. Location – find a facility close to your home or that you drive by everyday.
2. Management – talk to the staff – choose locations that have friendly, knowledgeable staff to help you.
3. Size – don’t get a unit that is too small to save on cost and don’t get a unit that is too large for your needs. Management should be able to help you with this.
4. Cleanliness and Security – if the facility looks clean as you enter the premises, chances are the units will be the same. Find a facility that has security and video monitoring.
5. Pest Control – a must at storage facilities.
6. Price – the lowest price may not always be the best price. It may be worth paying a few extra dollars a month for a unit at a facility that offers all of the above plus later gate access and rent specials.

Happy Storage!

StoreRight Self Storage is involved with the annual Cinderella’s Closet event again!

HOW YOU CAN HELP OUT
StoreRight Self Storage in Lecanto is a drop-off location for prom dresses, dressy formal shoes/sandals, rhinestone jewelry, etc…We provide the dresses, shoes, accessories to local high school girls for FREE. It’s a wonderful event for girls who might not be able to afford a prom dress. So, if you have any donations, please drop them off here prior to the event. Saturday, February 17th is the deadline for drop-offs.

Also, the volunteers are always looking for help with hair and make-up on the days of the Citrus High School, Crystal River High School and Lecanto High School proms. Cinderella’s Closet wants to help the young ladies of Citrus County feel and look like a Princesses! If you can help with that, please let me know, and I will put you in touch with the hairstylist who coordinates that part of the event.

IF YOU KNOW A YOUNG GIRL WHO NEEDS A PROM DRESS
If your daughter, relative, etc, would like to attend the event, it’s February 24th at Cornerstone Church in Inverness. The girls need to provide student ID to show that they’re enrolled in the local high schools, in order to participate in the event.

Here are some details:
Cinderella’s Closet is a ministry of Cornerstone Baptist Church. The mission is to provide dresses and accessories for young ladies in the community. February 24th, 10am til 3pm, Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1100 W. Highland Blvd, Inverness, FL 34452.

Information will also be on the StoreRight Self Storage Facebook page and the Citrus Cinderellas Facebook page, as we get closer to the event.

Thanks and have a great day!

You shopped ’til you dropped and found the perfect gifts for everyone on you list! Congratulations! Now where do you stash all these treasures? You worked too hard to let the surprise be ruined by those prying eyes. The closet? Too obvious. Under the bed? And disturb the dust bunnies? The attic? The garage? NOT the trunk of the car!
Consider a self storage unit. They come in several sizes from small enough for a few boxes or maybe a new TV to big enough for that once-in-a-lifetime super sized gift like a new car!
Here at StoreRight Self Storage our units are safe, secure, and well maintained. Your secrets will be safe with us. With no long term commitment you can store now, pick up your presents for the big day and then vacate your unit. Or, since you already have the unit, keep it to store your holiday decorations until next year and save all that space in your home.