Allen Avenue Self Storage

Today only - 1/2 Off 1st 3 Months rent*

Please give us a call for more details or visit our website at

626.585.9988 / allenavenueselfstorage.com

Are Your Valuables Protected?

Consider our Property Protection that provides $2500 worth or coverage!

Are your valuables in self storage protected from theft, fire, roof leaks or water damage?

For pennies a day, you can have peace of mind that your stored property is protected! In the storage industry the trend is moving toward an insurance requirement for all rentals. Why wait? Protect your property today!

Stop by the office or give us a call at (626) 585-9988 for details

Parking Spaces!

Need a safe space to store that fixer-upper or have you simply just run out of room on the lawn? We have parking spaces!





But why should I pay just to park my vehicle on your property? We're glad you asked! Avoid street parking and the permits that go along with it ... no more tickets! Security! When you store your vehicle at Allen Avenue Self Storage you'll have peace of mind in a gated lot with 24 hour digital video surveillance.

We have two special offers!

$150 per month $115 per month for the first YEAR! -or- Pay for the first month, get the second month FREE

Stop by the office and reserve your spot today while they last!



*Title & Insurance are required - Car cover also required (tarp okay)

What NOT to Store

We see just about anything and everything from customers choosing to store at our facility ... there are, however, items that you should not store. With a little help from our friends at StorageFront, here are items that are not advisable to keep in your self storage unit ...

Don’t place explosive, combustible or toxic items into storage

Those vintage kerosene lamps should be emptied and cleaned before packing them into your self storage unit. Other potentially explosive or combustible materials include gasoline, paint thinners, cleaning solvents, motor oil, propane tanks, paint, corrosives, alcohol and fireworks.  Potentially explosive materials can be hazardous to your health and to others. You want to ensure the items you are storing are kept safe and having a flammable liquid nearby could endanger them.  Be sure to check with the storage facility manager for a complete list of explosive items.

 

Don't put weapons in your storage unit

Weapons of any type are generally prohibited from being stored in self storage facilities. This includes antique firearms such as that pre-World War II artillery collection. Firearms can be potentially explosive and also dangerous if they were to fall into the wrong hands.

 

Don’t put radioactive materials or equipment in storage

Radioactive materials are found in some medical supplies. While most types of medical supplies can be kept in storage, those items containing radioactive materials or equipment cannot. While most of us don’t commonly keep medical supplies around the home or office in large quantities, medical personnel or sales reps may have an abundance of such items, most of which could be kept in a storage unit.

 

Don’t place broken-down or unregistered vehicles in storage

While it is a common practice to place vehicles in storage, regulations typically state that the vehicle must be operable and properly registered, licensed and insured. You are still liable for a stored vehicle and any damage that could be caused by the vehicle, thus warranting the need for insurance. Also, many storage units limit the storage of tires. Often no more than four tires can be stored in a unit. This is to help keep the cost of disposing of the tires low should you fail to fulfill your contract terms and claim your items.

 

Don’t assume that all construction equipment can be placed in storage

While it is a common practice for many construction companies to place overstock equipment pieces into a rented storage unit, there are some exceptions. Never place equipment used for underground drilling or tracking of water into storage units as this violates the law. Be sure to check with the manager of the storage facility you are renting for a complete list of construction items that can and cannot be placed in storage – as lists tend to vary from place to place and are subject to change.

 

Don’t place perishable food items or animal products in storage

While it may be fine to place properly sealed canned food into storage units, do not store perishable food items such as cereals, flour, meats or cheeses. Also, do not store animal products such as cat litter or pet food in storage. These items will quickly spoil, create a foul odor and attract bugs and rodents. If these items cannot be quickly consumed, consider giving them away or tossing them out. You don’t want to waste money storing spoiled food.

 

Don’t keep your pets in storage

It may seem obvious, but plants and animals, dead or alive, are prohibited from being placed in storage. While it may be tempting to temporarily place your dog, ‘Bubbles,’ into your climate-controlled storage unit for a few days while you take that out of town trip, this is never recommended. Any supplies you leave her will not make up for the fact that storage units are poorly ventilated. If you don’t want to leave her home alone, consider finding a pet sitter, keeping her in a kennel or dropping her off at your sister’s house for a few days.

 

Don’t live in the storage unit

It may seem absurd, but cases of this have shown up on the nightly news. In desperate situations, a storage unit may seem better than the street, but this is not allowed and for good reason. Storage units are often dark and poorly ventilated with no cooking or restroom facilities. Many have no way to regulate the temperature. Customers are not allowed to plug in refrigerators, stoves, heaters, generators or air conditioners. For your safety and the security of other customers, storage units cannot be used as a motel


Check back often for more storage tips!

Private Mailbox (PMB) Special

Need a reliable full-service mailbox for your small business or even personal use?

We have Private Mail Boxes!

Why should you rent a Private Mail Box? Here are just a few reasons:

• RELIABLE - Never worry about a missed delivery again! Your package will be safe and secure with someone always in the office to sign and receive (during business hours 7am-7pm, 7 days a week)
• PRIVATE - Keep your home address unpublished
• FULL-SERVICE - Unlike Post Office Boxes (P.O.Box), Private Mail Boxes accept deliveries from all carriers (FedEx, UPS, Post Office, and others!)
• You get an actual street address - not just a number like you would with the Post Office

Still not convinced you need a Private Mail Box? Oh yeah ... we're giving you the first month FREE. Hurry in to reserve your box today!

Self Storage Tips: How to Pack Your Belongings

From the folks over at storageaccess.com, here are some helpful tips on how to pack your belongings before they make the visit to us here at Allen Avenue Self Storage:

Here are 14 tips for packing your belongings before keeping them in storage:


1) Do not load too much weight into one box. If you feel it has become heavy, divide the contents into two boxes. Remember that though they might seem sturdy, the taping on a box cannot withstand a lot of weight.

2) On all sides of each storage item, write down what it contains and to what kind of room it belongs. Do not write just on one side. Sometimes, and to your bad luck, that side will be on top, and ,thus, if you wish to remove just one item, you will have a problem.

3) Books, magazines and other paper files can get very heavy. They are easy to pack, but do not overload them. It will be near to impossible to pick them up.

4) Wrap all paper objects such as books and magazines in plastic bags or plastic coverings before placing them in the box. This will prevent them either from accumulating moisture or from getting wet in case it rains.

4) Wrap each and every item with either paper, plastic foam or old cloth. This will keep them separate and easy to unwrap.

5) For delicate items, use extra paper. Wrap paper around each item several times. Note that this wrapping will ensure that your chinaware or crystal glasses remain intact.

6) Before placing any kind of wooden furniture into self storage, wax them well with wood varnish. This prevents moisture from affecting the wood. Likewise, if your furniture can be dismantled easily, do so. It will prolong the life of that piece. If you dismantle furniture, collect the nuts and bolts of each item into a plastic bag and tape it firmly to the dismantled set. In addition, place thick cloth such as old carpets between wooden pieces to prevent one scratching the other.

7) Wrap your mattresses in the special bags we have available at Allen Avenue Self Storage or at any hardware store. This will prevent them from absorbing moisture and from losing shape.

8) Take into consideration that the stuff you place in self storage might freeze. If you think this will cause some of your items to break, arrange for a air-conditioned storage where the temperature is controlled.

9) If you are storing anything parishable, place them in jars or other plastic containers. Do not keep them only in a plastic paper. (Do NOT store food of any kind!)

10) Store all your electronic equipment in their original boxes. You can try and pass by electronic stores and look for similar size boxes if you do not have yours. Otherwise, wrap them as if you were wrapping glass or crystal.

11) Don't place compact discs in plastic wrap because if the storage facility heats up, these might destroy the disc.

12) Do you have any object made of metal or a similar alloy? Apply a thin coating of oil before you wrap them. You can use the cheapest oil available.

13) Place some moth balls inside the boxes where you store your clothes.

14) Cupboards are generally bulky and take up a lot of room. Organize it so that you can place linen and other clothes in them for storage.

Conclusion:
One of the most important things to remember when planning to move your stuff into a self storage access facility, is to take your time. Try not to rush through your packing or your moving. Other than the mental discomfort, your goods might get damaged and spoil your self storage experience.

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