When it comes to storage Canton Ohio residents can have a multitude of goals in mind. No matter what those goals are, people will be looking for some basic requirements, such as safety, insurance and, of course, plenty of space. They may be looking to store long term or short term, store valuables or regular home furnishings, prepare for a move or just have a secure place to put extra items. The basic requirements have different levels of importance for each of these goals.
Long Term vs. Short Term Storage
If a person’s goal is to store something for a long time, it will affect the sort of storage facility they need. Cost is more of an issue with storing items in the long-term, and it’s important to find a facility that offers discounts for longer leases. For short term storage, accessibility could very well be the most important factor, as there may be frequent trips to get things from the locker at all hours of the day and night.
Value of Stored Possessions
When storing relatively large and inexpensive home furnishings, theft is not a huge concern. For this reason, the size and accessibility of the storage space is probably more important for objects of lesser value.
If one is storing jewels, cash, rare antiques or other valuable items, however, the focus changes. Now, security is first and foremost, and a facility will be more desirable if it has thick doors with top quality locks, alarms, cameras and a good perimeter fence. Insurance is also an important consideration when expensive items are stored so that the owner can be properly reimbursed after theft or damage.
Moving vs. Holding Extra Possessions
When moving, possessions might be stored in the short term while waiting for a home to be available, or they may be stored long term while a homeowner tries to sell them or wait until they move to a bigger home. Generally speaking, possessions stored for a move tend to need less access—they are usually dropped off and picked up in a couple of trips.
Storing properties that simply won’t fit into a current home is usually different. This is a case where a storage facility is used as a garage or basement, and someone may need access at all hours.
