Lets face it, self storage companies are in business due to our sentimental feelings and guilt. Not that there's anything wrong with that. Paper card companies do the same thing. Were a nation of feeling. Now that you have decided you need a self storage unit, here is a few things to keep in mind.

1. Shop around for storage company prices.
A 8X10 storage unit on a main street might be $90 a month and $65 a month in a less popular area.
The average time people rent self storage units is 30 months. Unless you plan on visiting your stored memories every month, shop by lowest price.
2. Find out if the self storage is on an upper or lower level.
If you have mostly bulky items, couches, beds, tables, try and get a lower or ground level storage.
Upper level storage is best for boxes and smaller items.

3. Take inventory of what you plan to store.
Make a list in a 3D category, "Definitely Keep" "Deciding" "Donate"
"When in doubt, throw it out" Many people who put items in storage end up throwing out most of it away at the end. Unless it has unlimited sentimental value or cannot be replaced, you may just want to purchase the item new, rather than paying monthly storage fees.

4. Check on insurance coverage for your possessions while in storage.
If you are storing items in self storage with any value most larger storage units will offer insurance for the contents of your self storage. Its also smart to buy a good quality lock. Don't be cheap and put a $2 lock to safeguard unlimited sentimental value items in your storage.