Self Storage Organization Tips To Help Thwart Possible Theft
Posted on: 25 February 2015
If you will be placing your belongings in a rented storage unit, like those at AA All American Airborne Self-Storage, then you want to consider how to best pack the space. This will allow you to get the most from your monthly storage fees. In addition, you also need to consider possible theft when you are deciding where to place items into your storage space.
While storage unit theft does not happen too often, the reality is that it does occasionally happen. For this reason, you should take the possibility into consideration when packing.
Most Common Type of Storage Unit Theft
You might be surprised to learn that the most common type of storage unit theft is when a thief makes a quick move to cut your lock and take whatever valuables they see located at the front of your space. They aren't interested in sticking around; they simply want to do a cut and grab.
You can help thwart this type of theft by purchasing a disk type of lock and by carefully planning out where you place items in your locker.
Camouflage and Item Location
Consider the above type of theft when you are packing your items into storage.
Use these two things to your advantage:
- camouflage
- location
In order to camouflage your items, do not place valuable items within sight from the door. In addition, you should intentionally mark your boxes incorrectly to appear that they contain "books" or "bathroom items" rather than "jewelry" or "valuables".
You can camouflage many items very simply. Here are some basic suggestions to start your thought process:
- place jewelry box or other small valuables in the refrigerator or dryer
- crate art and place it behind a mattress
- put your important papers in a box marked "holiday decor"
You should also consider where in the storage unit that you place each of your items.
Items to Store in the Back of Storage Unit
The most valuable items in your storage unit should always be placed at the back. The reason for this is that it makes access harder for would be lock cutting thieves.
Additionally, you should add blankets or tarps over the items. This simple move prevents people from seeing your items when you access your unit.
Items to Store in the Middle of Storage Unit
You should store bulky items and mattresses in the middle of your storage space. This will help to block people's view and it will also provide physical obsticles in the path to your valuables.
Other items to store in the middle of your unit include:
- couch
- recliner
- washing machine
- garage tool chests
- cars
- boats
Items to Store in the Front of Storage Unit
The best items to store in the front of your storage unit are those which have little value to other people. Some perfect items for front storage are:
- clothing
- dog kennels
- vacuum cleaner
- blankets
- luggage
Conclusion
While no one ever wants to have items stolen from their rented storage space, the reality is that it does happen. By taking this situation into consideration when you pack your stuff into your storage unit, you can ensure that if you are the victim of theft then you do not have valuable items removed.
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