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Kay Johnson, mild mannered grandmother and PhoneSmart blog editor shares a family experience with mini storage.

Welcome to our blog, an insider diary of the mini storage industry.

My son Jacob, former Airborne Ranger and DEA agent is a really big scary looking guy. He wants what he wants and does not like to feel that he is getting a runaround. When he needed a storage unit he called the most expert person he knew, his mom (that’s me).

I filled him in on possible features and amenities and gave him some advise on pricing, climate control vs. standard, locks, pest control, cleanliness and security. He listened intently and I could see the former Airborne Ranger developing strategies, tactics and putting together the reconnaissance mission and getting ready to deploy. (This is the way he deals with every thing except my daughter in law, who is his General) I asked him to remember that I am a person who gives information about storage facilities and to be gentle with the store managers who are only making a living like everybody else and not subjects to be captured or conquered.

The first thing he did, of course was create the commando checklist. He always wants at least 50 things on the checklist but I convinced him that 7 to 10 essential questions would serve just as well. (See, I am looking out for storage facility managers all the way). He spent 3 days calling and grilling every manager of mini storage inTexas. Then he chose 10 and went for the site visits.

I can see him now in the outfit he put together to wear when shopping for a car; mirror reflective sun glasses, combat boots, camouflage pants and sweatband, his favorite cap with a death head decal, and a torn black tee shirt that reads “bad as I look”. I hate for you to think that my baby invokes fear in people so just remember that when his wife says “This is the way I want it” he ducks his head and softly replies “yes, dear”.

He related his experiences to me in a tongue in cheek style that I have come to appreciate. One of the memorable stores boasted of monthly pest control. He said that consisted of 2 mousetraps in each unit surrounded by a collection of droppings and one that contained a “catch”. He took the trap with it’s prize dropped it on the manger’s counter and asked if they would skin it for him.

He did have to report that are a many storage facilities that are clean and well kept with staff eager to present the best features of their stores and to answer all of his questions with courtesy and professionalism. Many of them were “on-site” managers and were proud of the facility and how they cared for it. I had laughingly warned him about facilities out in the country that were pole barns with chicken wire between the units. He said there were not many of them. I did not ask for details.

Almost everything he told me made me proud to be a part of the mini storage industry. He was in a bind to place his family’s possessions in a clean, secure well-maintained place. He wanted to be sure that the people he entrusted with these things were trustworthy and responsible. He related that the experience was much more comfortable than trying to buy a car and he did not have to assume “stern posture” with anyone. (No one wants to see his stern posture but if ever shows it to you just tell him his mother would be ashamed he would cave).

He will tell the story to everyone he knows including the dead mouse and the nice lady at the facility he chose who offered him coffee and chocolate chip cookies.

I learned this past week it is great to know that your business is appreciated. Recently I encountered a problem with my bank and had to speak with a call center representative. The first person that I spoke with was not very helpful and seemed pushy. She did not address my problem. I felt as if the bank did not appreciate me and I no longer wanted to bank with them. When I called back to let them know that I was not satisfied with the customer service I received I spoke with another representative. He was very helpful, addressed my problem and apologized for the awful service that I preciously received. He also asked if there was anything that he could do to keep me as a customer. When I ended the call with him I felt as if the bank appreciated me.

This incident helped me realize that one encounter with a representative of a corporation can change the customer’s view of the entire corporation. So, especially with self storage when someone calls inquiring about a unit or the storage facility you should let him or her know that his or her business is appreciated. Always be patient and listen to the customer’s problems and requests.

Although storing facilities catering to various residential, commercial and business storing needs are on the rise, finding an affordable self storage is of utmost importance. As competition in the storeroom industry continues to tighten, more and more storing facilities now offer quality services at unbelievably discounted rates. It is up to the user to find out the best storing facility that offers outstanding facilities at budget-friendly rates.

Uses And Benefits Of Storing Units

Here are a few reasons why you should rent a unit

While renovating or remodeling the house, a unit helps safely store away most of the stuff and de-clutter rooms so that it is easy to move around and work.

An affordable self storage is a good place to securely store large or precious items like antique furniture or silverware that may not be used regularly but is too valuable to be disposed.

Seasonal items ranging from woolen clothes, Christmas trees and skis to surfboards, bicycles and garden furniture are best stored away in a storing unit when not in use. In addition to saving lots of space in the garage or attic, the items will not gather dust or get damaged when it is time to collect them.

When it comes to storing business documents, filing cabinets, unused furniture and kiosks, an affordable self storage can be the perfect storing solution.

While planning to sell a property, it obviously makes sense to de-clutter the premises as much as possible so that prospective buyers get to see how spacious the property really is. Storing away all unnecessary stuff in a unit clears up lots of space which in turn significantly enhances the value of the property. It will also make the process of moving to a new home easier and hassle-free. Once everything is settled in the new home, the stored items can be reclaimed as and when required.

In most places, there are affordable storeroom options available for storing large possessions like cars, bikes or boats.

SelfStorage.com is the nation’s premier directory service for self storage facilities. No other resource has a more comprehensive listing of self storage facilities and available self storage units. At SelfStorage.com you’ll find everything from a local self storage unit to expert self storage tips. Search for a nearby self storage facility by zip code, and find the unit that’s just the right size and price to fit your needs and budget.

At SelfStorage.com, you can access a listing of local self storage units and compare rates and availability with just the click of your mouse. If you prefer to contact the self storage facilities by phone, you can easily find storage facility details by searching our system using your zip code. In fact, a growing number of self storage facilities on SelfStorage.com supply additional information, so you can identify the features you want in a self storage unit as well as open dates and pricing.

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It used to be that people would have to search the yellow pages or classified advertisements to find available self storage units or a nearby self storage facility. It meant hours or even days of calling and waiting to find a self storage unit suitable for your storage needs. Now with SelfStorage.com, you can find all the information you need to identify and select a self storage unit.

Whatever your self storage needs, SelfStorage.com can help. Whether you’re looking for self storage space from small or large, indoor or outdoor, climate-controlled or all-season, SelfStorage.com is the web’s place to find extra space.

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