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Lock Up Self Storage Winter Specials

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Do you have lots of stuff that you need to store but your wallet is still tapped out from the holidays? Well, don’t fret. The Lock Up Self Storage can help you out. Check out your local Lock Up for our Winter specials on units ranging from 5’x5’ to 10’x30’. Here is a breakdown of the deals available online at various Lock Up locations across the country. Be sure to call ahead to check on availability.

Connecticut
Branford
Storm damage? We can help, we will donate one month rent – see Manager for details.
247 North Main Street  Branford, CT 06405 (203) 483-5625

Florida
Downtown Naples
Sale Rates on Naples Self Storage – Reserve on our Website and save 20!
995 Golden Gate Pkwy  Naples, FL 34102  (239) 263-0606

Downtown Sarasota
Save an extra 20% on line and the first month rent is $1.00!
1003 N. Orange Ave.  Sarasota, FL 34236  (941) 906-1601

Naples
Sale Rates on Naples Self Storage – Reserve on our Website and save 20%
1200 Pine Ridge Road  Naples, FL 34108   (239) 430-2212

North Naples
Sale Rates on Naples Self Storage – Reserve on our Website and save 30% for a limited time!
1025 Piper Blvd.  Naples, FL 34110  (239) 732-5870

St. Petersburg
Save up to 30% on your St. Petersburg Florida Self Storage!
1700 1st Ave. South  St. Petersburg, FL 33712   (727) 502-0044

Hawaii

Honolulu
Reserve on line and save 20% on Honolulu Self Storage!
1901 Kapiolani Boulevard  Honolulu, HI 96826  (808) 942-5533

Illinois

Chicago – Bucktown
Save 20% on Chicago Self Storage Rent!
2525 W. Armitage Ave.  Chicago, IL 60647  (773) 486-8600

Chicago – Lincoln Park
Save 30% on Chicago Self Storage Rent and your first month’s rent is $1.00!
1930 N. Clybourn Ave.  Chicago, IL 60614  (773) 755-1900

Chicago – River North
Sale Rates on Chicago Self Storage – Reserve on our Website and save 20%!
350 West Kinzie Ave.  Chicago, IL 60654  (312) 464-1900

Chicago – Avondale
Rent today and save 30% on Chicago Self Storage and your 1st month’s rent is $1.00!
3366 N. Kedzie Ave.  Chicago, IL 60618  (773) 539-3366

Lincolnwood
Save 35% on Lincolnwood Self Storage and your 1st month’s rent is only $1.00!
3850 W. Devon Ave.  Lincolnwood, IL 60712  (847) 673-3850

Lisle
We will match any Competitor’s rate on Lisle Self Storage – See Manager for details!
431 Ogden Ave.  Lisle, IL 60532  (630) 968-7878

Northbrook
Sale Rates on Northbrook Self Storage – Reserve on our Website and save 20%
2600 Old Willow Rd.  Northbrook, IL 60062  (847) 724-3222

Northfield
Sale Rates on Northfield Self Storage – Reserve on our Website and save 5%!
800 Frontage Rd.  Northfield, IL 60093  (847) 441-7477

Park Ridge
Sale Rates on Park Ridge Illinois Self Storage – Reserve on our Website and save 30%!
750 Busse Highway  Park Ridge, IL 60068  (847) 318-9700

River Grove
Sale Rates on Rivergrove Self Storage – Reserve on our Website and save 20%!
1820 N. First Ave.  River Grove, IL 60171  (708) 344-1170

Skokie
Reserve on our Website and Save 20% on Skokie Self Storage!
5250 Golf Road  Skokie, IL 60077  (847) 677-8080

Willowbrook
Save 30% on Willowbrook Self Storage and the 2nd month is free!
755 Plainfield Road  Willowbrook, IL 60527  (630) 366-8135

Massachusetts

Cape Cod
Reserve on line and save 5% on self storage in Cape Cod!
251 Whites Path  South Yarmouth, MA 02664  (508) 394-4944

Minnesota

Bloomington
Great rates on line and the 2nd month is FREE – find a lower price? Call us, we will match it!
221 American Blvd. West  Bloomington, MN 55420  (952) 884-3211

Eden Prairie
Great rates on line and the 2nd month is FREE – find a lower price? Call us, we will match it!
12995 Valley View Rd.  Eden Prairie, MN 55344  (952) 937-0776

Minneapolis
Great rates on line and the 2nd month is FREE – find a lower price? Call us, we will match it!
1355 Industrial Blvd.  Minneapolis, MN 55413  (612) 378-5625

Plymouth
Great rates on line and the 2nd month is FREE – find a lower price? Call us, we will match it!
2960 Empire Lane  Plymouth, MN 55447  (763) 559-7225

New Jersey

Livingston
Reserve on line and save 10% on self storage in Livingston, New Jersey!
305 Eisenhower Parkway  Livingston, NJ 07039  (973) 758-1234

Westwood
Reserve on line and save 5% on self storage in Westwood, New Jersey!
125 Bergenline Ave.  Westwood, NJ 07675  (201) 666-9770

New York

East Setauket
Reserve on line and save 20% on self storage in East Setauket, New York!
380 Mark Tree Road  East Setauket, NY 11733  (631) 941-9002

Go to www.thelockup.com for more info.

Winter Blues? Let The Lock Up Help

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When the mercury plunges, it’s not uncommon for daydreams about getting out of town to arise. The winter months can prove to be interminably long while longing for sunshine and warmth. When it gets so cold your breath could almost break, a cross country trip in an RV to warmer climes doesn’t sound so bad, right? Well, that’s not totally out of the question if you’re truly  considering it but are holding back simply because you have nowhere to keep your RV when you’re not on the road. The Lock Up Self Storage may just be able to help.

Several Lock Up locations have parking spaces available for lease and some even have, you guessed it, parking spaces large enough for an RV. Alright, so maybe you can’t take the month long trip along Route 66 to sunny California…yet. But, what better time to get a great deal on an RV than during winter when RV sales are most certainly on the decline? If you can find a deal on an RV now, you can store it at The Lock Up and use it for impromptu long weekend getaways. Then, whenever you find yourself at a point where you and your significant other can both take off work and the kids are out of school, you can take off at a moment’s notice. No booking expensive flights because you want to leave in under two weeks, just pack up some good food, fill her up, hit the wide open road and drive off into the sunset.

OK, it may be a pipe dream that you may or may not ever act upon, but The Lock Up Self Storage will be there for you either way, with parking spaces, drive in storage units, climate controlled storage units and so much more.

If you’re looking to purchase a vehicle so larger than your garage, call The Lock Up at 866-327-LOCK to find out about renting a parking space.

Self Storage Auctions for January 2013

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*Auction dates and times subject to change. Call store manager for details.

Five Ways The Lock Up Can Help You Achieve Your 2013 Goals

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As you look back on 2012, it’s natural to reflect on all of the events that impacted your life, positive or negative. It’s also natural to begin formulating some New Year’s resolutions because of these events. The Lock Up Self Storage would like to be a part of making your 2013 New Year’s resolutions reality. You may not realize it, but having a self storage unit at The Lock Up can help make or break your resolutions. Here are five ways a Lock Up Self Storage unit can help you make 2013 the best yet:

  1. Make more money. The internet is the rising star of entrepreneurship and you can hitch your wagon to it by selling off all of the things that seem like clutter to you in your home to people who need or want it. Move all of the things you’re holding onto for that ever illusive garage sale into a Lock Up storage unit and list them on sites like Ebay and Craigslist. When a potential customer wants to purchase, you have a safe neutral meeting zone at The Lock Up…no worries about having strangers come to your home while you rake in the dough.
  2. Exercise. Having a storage unit allows you to have all of the seasonal exercise equipment you want without stressing about where to store it. Your winter skis and snowboards can be used now and then switched out for your summer jetski and bikes. Or, clear out the guest bedroom to finally make the exercise room you’ve been wanting. This way, when you have visitors, you’ll still be able to switch out your exercise gear for the bedroom set up.
  3. Socialize. Have you wanted to host wine pairing dinner parties for all your friends? No time like 2013! Certain Lock Up’s have wine storage available. Now you can stock up on all the wonderful wines you come across and store them in optimal conditions until you’re ready for your soiree.
  4. Travel. Everyone has items that they don’t want house-sitters to see while you’re out globetrotting. Place important and personal items in your Lock Up Self Storage when you have a trip scheduled and you’ll never worry that your neighbor or friend will find out your deepest secrets! Another perk while you’re away from home is that you can have any deliveries sent directly to your Lock Up location instead of getting delivered to an empty home.
  5. De–stress. Clutter equals stress. You know it’s true. Get all of your home office tax papers out of your closet and into a Lock Up Self Storage unit. Take holiday decorations, off season clothing, all of the baby items your hanging onto for your next little bundle of joy, and any other items that you want to keep but don’t need daily and put them in a self storage unit. You’ll feel the stress melt away as you marvel at all of the space in your home.

The final hours of 2012 are winding down and we here at The Lock Up Self Storage want to extend our sincere thanks to our staff and tenants for a great year. Here’s to an even better 2013! Happy New Year!

Visit www.thelockup.com for information on how to get yourself a self storage unit and on your way to a happy, healthy & prosperous 2013!

Post Holiday Help from The Lock Up

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Now that the holidays have passed, it’s time to pack up all the decorations and find a place to store it all. Fortunately, The Lock Up Self Storage’s Holiday Special on storage units is still going. Until December 31st, 2012 you can get a 5’x5′ storage unit for as little as $25 for one month*. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of this special if you haven’t already. The New Year is just days away and it will be so much easier to keep your resolutions if you’ve cleaned up, organized your home and stored your holiday gear; and why not get a nice discount on your first month of storage while your at it?

If you’re having trouble getting motivated to take down your holiday decorations because storing them seems like such a hassle, here are some helpful tips.

  • Go take advantage of the huge post holiday sales and stock up on storage containers. Arts and crafts supply stores often have big discounts on bins made specifically for storing ornaments and lights because they can’t sell them during the rest of the year. Having such things on hand is really helpful.
  • Take things down in stages. Start with the smaller items first. Things like ornaments and lights need special attention when storing. Once all these are put away, move onto bigger ticket items like artificial trees and decorative things like train sets or nativity scenes.
  • Use paper plates to stack between holiday dishware. This can help prevent scratches and chipping during the months these items will spend in storage. Be sure to stack heavier items on the bottom of boxes and lighter, more delicate things on top.
  • Wash all holiday themed linens such as table runners, table cloths, napkins and towels. Do not bother ironing or starching them as they’ll need to be ironed once you pull them out next year and starch can damage fabrics that are stored for long periods of time by providing food for insects.
  • Clearly label all of your boxes so that next year, you won’t have to open every single box to figure out where things are.

Go to www.thelockup.com to find a Lock Up Self Storage nearest you.

*Until December 31, 2012, rent a 5’x5’ unit for as low as $25. A minimum of one month stay is required and availability is limited. If a 5’x5’ size unit is unavailable at your location, a slightly larger unit may be substituted for the same price, just talk to the site manager for details.  This Holiday Special is for new rentals only and is available at all Lock Up locations except for Northfield, Illinois.

Tips for a Successful Lock Up Auction

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Every month, The Lock Up Self Storage facilities hold auctions to sell off the contents of abandoned storage units. If you’re the type that loves picking through garage sales or thrift stores for hidden treasures, then attending a Lock Up auction is definitely up your alley. Here are some tips on how to make your auction experience a fun and (hopefully) profitable one.

  • Arrive at the location on time or better yet, early. You wouldn’t want to miss any of the precious moments that you have to peer into the unit.
  • Bring a strong flashlight or hand held spotlight. You are not allowed to step over the threshold of the unit so you want to be able to illuminate the farthest, darkest corner to be able to get a gauge on what the contents are. Don’t bring anything that requires an outlet though, as that may not be an option.
  • Wear clothes that you don’t care about. Depending on the unit that you bid on, there may be dirty, greasy items that you’ll have to contend with and your clothes will catch the brunt of that.
  • Bring extra boxes with you. Not all people are experts at organizing and you may decide to bid on a unit that needs some serious reorganizing.
  • Be sure to have your entire day set aside. Once you win a bid on a unit, you only have 24 hours to completely clear the unit. That may mean you’ll be sorting and arranging your newly acquired items for hours.
  • Bring a willing friend to help. If you win a unit that has heavy items like furniture or appliances, you’ll probably need some help moving things.
  • Drive a truck or van to the auction. Arriving in a compact car won’t help you when you score a unit full of goodies. You need to have a vehicle that can haul all the things that come in the unit, or at least help to cut down on the number of trips to and from the facility until the unit is cleared.

Be sure to check the News section of The Lock Up Self Storage at the beginning of every month for the listings of auctions.

Holiday Travel Tips from The Lock Up

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Travel is on many folks’ minds now that the holidays are afoot. With all the preparations for holiday gatherings and gift buying, getting ready for a trip is yet one more source of stress, but it doesn’t have to be; a little preparation will go a long way. Here are a few tips to help make your holiday travels more fun and less stressful.

Whether you’re going to Mom and Dad’s, to a resort to get away from it all, or to your favorite aunt’s house for the holidays, be sure to call ahead to see what they have there so you don’t have to pack it. Bulky items like hair dryers and irons can take up valuable packing space and easily put you over the 50 pound limit most airlines have. No need to pack such items if they’re going to be at your final destination.

Write a packing list. Just start writing down things as you think of them in the week or so before your trip on one list or in your phone/tablet. This can be a lifesaver when you’re packing your bag in the final hours before your flight and your time is limited. Forgetting to pack a phone charger or computer cord can put a real damper on your trip.

Pack your important medications in your carry on. Nothing is worse than arriving at your destination and not having the medications you need. Depending on when and where you’re traveling, you may not be able to get a hold of your doctor to get the medications you need.

Don’t wrap your gifts before you travel. Going through security or customs may require that you unwrap your handiwork anyway. If you’re particularly partial to the wrapping paper you bought, bring it along and wrap your gifts once you arrive.

If you’re traveling with others, split your clothes up between the pieces of luggage. This way, if one bag doesn’t arrive at your destination, you’ll still have some clothes. And be sure to bring some extra plastic bags. These are always good to have for toiletries that happen to burst open or for your dirty laundry.

If your luggage had been stored in a musty area, throw some scented fabric softeners into your bag. This is a good thing to do once you return home too. Be sure to store smaller bags inside of bigger bags to save on space. If you don’t have a clean, dry space to store your luggage, perhaps it’s time to look into a climate controlled unit at The Lock Up Self Storage near you.

For more information on how to get a self storage unit at The Lock Up, go to www.thelockup.com

How to Pack a Moving Van

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When it’s time to use a moving van, there are a few key concepts to keep in mind. Packing your items into a large van requires some planning to prevent breakage during transport. Here are some tips for packing your things into a moving van:

  • You want to keep your largest, heaviest items close to the truck’s cab. Items such as refrigerators, washer/dryers, etc need to be the first ones loaded into your truck. Make sure to evenly distribute the weight on either side of the truck bed too, so as to avoid having a truck that pulls to one side.
  • Place mattresses and box springs along the truck’s walls. This will save space and also provide some cushioning for your other items. Be sure to tie them to the walls if possible. Disassemble bed frames, tie all of the pieces together and place along the sides of the truck. Use this same technique for any other long flat items like skis, headboards, mirrors or rolled up carpets.
  • Rent or purchase moving blankets. You can use these to move large items by placing the item on the blanket and sliding it. They also provide cushioning between items and prevent items from scratching one another.
  • Next in should be your heaviest boxes. Continue to evenly distribute weight throughout the bed of the truck.
  • Light and delicate items go in last. If there is a storage space in the cab of the truck, use that for the most delicate of items so they’re sure to not get crushed.
  • If you have a truck that has more space than you have items, try to keep your items packed low and spread out with your heaviest pieces on the bottom. You don’t want to stack all of your pieces in the back of the truck and leave a bunch of empty space at the door…the moment you accelerate, that stack of your items will go flying and you’ll likely end up with a bunch of broken things when you arrive at your destination.

Don’t forget that most Lock Up Self Storage facilities have a free move-in truck available for first time clients. These trucks have hand dollies and some moving blankets to help you during your move.

Go to www.thelockup.com for more information.

Spotlight on The Lock Up Self Storage in Sarasota, FL

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Located just moments away from the culturally rich epicenter of downtown Sarasota, The Lock Up Self Storage in Sarasota boasts all of the top notch amenities that you could want in a self storage facility. Housed at 1003 N. Orange Avenue, The Lock Up is easily accessible for condo dwellers in the Marina as well as downtown businesses.

The Lock Up in Sarasota was built in 2006 and has all of the safety and security features you look for when entrusting your personal and business items to a self storage facility. Electronic coded access and security camera monitoring 24 hours a day, 7 days a week ensure your and your items’ safety. In addition, this Lock Up Self Storage facility was designed to meet the latest standards for extreme weather in Florida. So, you know that the items you store with The Lock Up will be safe and secure, even in intense storms.

With over 400 units to choose from, there is a self storage solution awaiting you at The Lock Up in Sarasota. All of the units inside are climate controlled which means you can store even the most delicate of items without worrying that they’ll be ruined by the Florida heat. There are also drive up units for those items you might have stored in your garage, as well as outdoor parking spots large enough for RVs or boats.

Being so close to so many performing arts and live theater venues, it only makes sense that The Lock Up Self Storage in Sarasota have wine storage units. What is an evening of entertainment without a bottle of wine shared amongst friends? Wooden lockers are capable of storing multiple cases of wine in perfect conditions that are maintained at 55 degrees and 65% humidity. Be sure to store your wine at The Lock Up and stop by on your way to a night out on the town to pick up a bottle of your finest wine from your own collection. Be aware, however, that wine access is very secure and only available during office hours (M-Sat 9am-5pm).

This month, be sure to take advantage of the Holiday Special or book directly online and save up to 20% with the 1st month at only $1.

Visit www.thelockup.com for more information.

The Lock Up’s Holiday Special – A Real Holiday Helper

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Did you wait in line to score great deals on Black Friday sales? Is half your list already checked off? Planning to scour the internet for Cyber Monday deals? Do you have somewhere to hide all of your great scores? The Lock Up has a fantastic solution for you: affordable storage space with The Lock Up Self Storage Holiday Special.

From now until December 31, 2012, rent a 5’x5’ unit for as low as $25. A minimum of one month stay is required and availability is limited. If a 5’x5’ size unit is unavailable at your location, a slightly larger unit may be substituted for the same price, just talk to the site manager for details.  This Holiday Special is for new rentals only and is available at all Lock Up locations except for Northfield, Illinois.

This is an incredible deal for a limited time…just long enough to stash all of your holiday gifts away from curious eyes. The Lock Up has secure and impeccably clean facilities. You could even bring your wrapping materials to your storage facility so you can wrap your gifts without worrying about that special someone walking in on you.

And if you’re looking to buy lots of presents online this year, be sure to have them delivered to your Lock Up facility where a team member will be happy to accept your delivery for you. This way you don’t have to stress about having to be home to intercept your gifts.

This special is also helpful for making space for those your holiday decorations and those holiday visits from out of town friends and family. The 5’x5’ unit is large enough to store plenty of extra furniture to free up space in your home.

Be sure to get yourself to your local Lock Up this weekend to secure a self storage unit for the holidays at a great price…and save yourself from at least some of the stress of the holidays.

For more information and to find The Lock Up Self Storage nearest you, go to www.thelockup.com. 

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