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Musical Instrument Storage Tips

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Many musical instruments were made to last a lifetime, but that doesn’t mean they can be treated carelessly. Before you put your musical instrument into a self storage unit, read this guide to make sure it will be in the same condition when you take it out as it was when you put it in. Treat your instrument well during musical instrument storage, and you could still be playing beautiful music decades later.

Music Instruments Storage Tips

  • Read up on caring for your particular instrument. Because each instrument has its own individual needs, a cleaning solution that works on one may destroy the finish of another.
  • Climate-controlled self storage is vital when storing any instrument, so make sure the storage facility you choose can regulate both temperature and humidity. Dramatic temperature fluctuations can warp some instruments, while humidity can cause small parts like wires, pins and strings to rust. To add an extra layer of protection against humidity, consider keeping your instrument in a polyurethane storage bag.
  • Before placing a music instrument in storage, clean and dry it thoroughly. Treat it with a wax or polish if one is available, then disassemble the instrument and relax all strings.
  • Store your instrument in the case it came in. Even if the inside of the case has started to deteriorate, it will still work fine if you line it with acid-free paper.
  • Your instrument should never be exposed to the elements. If you’re storing a large item like a piano or drum set, protect it with a drop cloth.
  • After removing your instrument from storage, clean it again and tune it. If you’ve taken the time to properly store it, it should sound as good as new within a matter of minutes.
  • Consider insurance. For just a few extra dollars each month, you can protect an instrument worth hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Read more storage tips from The Lock Up. If you’re ready ready for musical instrument storage, look for a climate-controlled Lock Up self storage facility near you. We also offer secure self storage units and more.

How to Store: Pharmaceutical and Medical Products

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Pharmaceutical companies are quickly discovering the benefits that a self-storage unit provides. A quality, secure and well-built unit offers the appeal of both convenience and affordability. Pharmaceutical and drug sales reps can use a storage unit as a home base: a place where they can store drug samples, literature and other marketing collateral.

When searching for a self-storage unit that will provide extra space and added convenience, it is important to take the following into consideration:

Climate Control

A self-storage facility that offers climate control self storage units will keep its units between 55 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. This is essential to protecting and preserving your pharmaceutical samples.

Security

Secure self storage features like key pad access, surveillance equipment, perimeter fencing, and limited access will help insure the protection of your pharmaceutical samples and medical cleaning products.

Environment

Storing your pharmaceutical supplies in a finished building is another key to ensuring their protection. This will provide protection against pest damage, water and debris.

Staff

In the case of deliveries, emergencies and matters of security, it is best to choose a storage unit that employs an onsite staff member. Some storage facilities even allow the staff member to receive, sign for, and temporarily store deliveries.

Location

Location of the storage facility must be carefully considered. Items like sales territory, schedules, and home office location all our factors.

Access to the Self Storage Facility

Hours of operation is another point to consider when choosing a storage unit. It is important to understand when the storage facility will be open, and establish if these hours are convenient. It does no good to select a storage facility if the sales rep is unable to access it when needed.

Keep in mind that some limit to access is essential to ensuring protection. Facilities that limit access with a personal access code offer an ideal choice.

Read more storage tips from The Lock Up. If you’re looking for a place to store your pharmaceutical supplies, look for a climate-controlled Lock Up self-storage facility near you.

Temperature Controlled Pharmaceutical Storage

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As the pharma sector “emerges as the hottest investment theme of the season”, there must be some pharmaceutical rep newbies out there looking for pharmaceutical storage.

Unlike some storage facilities, The Lock Up Self Storage has designed its temperature-controlled and secure self storage facilities to meet the needs of companies who require off-site storage, such as pharmaceutical sales companies. The Lock Up’s state-of-the-art-security, motion-sensitive lighting, 24 hour video monitoring and on-site management allows for pharmaceutical reps to feel comfortable receiving shipments and storing inventory. Having extra space to store drug samples, and marketing collateral close to their clients’ offices is essential to enhancing daily productivity for reps. The Lock Up’s climate-controlled self storage facilities are kept right around 68 degrees to prevent damage to pharmaceutical samples and a comfortable climate when receiving and storing samples.

Browse our self storage facilities to find a location nearest you.

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Move-In, Move-Out: Managing College Moves with Less Hassle

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Ah, college. Good times. But what’s not good times is moving your stuff back and forth from your dorm or campus apartment to your parents’ house. Every holiday, spring and summer break, thousands of parents and SUVs descend upon campus, blocking driveways, taking up parking spots and crowding the elevators – just to move all your stuff out of a dorm for two measly weeks. Ugh.

And once you get all that stuff back home, where do you put that nasty sofa that you and your roommates found on the curb? (Hey I’m not judging, I know it was free.) Save yourself a lot of headache and irritation by putting your college stuff in a self-storage facility near campus.

By storing your belongings in self storage instead of driving them 3+ hours back home, you can move stuff gradually, thereby avoiding the rush of move-in/out days. You can even save money – not hauling all your stuff is more fuel-efficient and you can share a storage unit with roommates or friends to keep the costs down. Heck, your parents would probably be willing to chip in a few bucks to avoid the hassle.

Think of all the things you can put in self storage rather than moving back and forth from home:

  • Sofas, futons, easy-chairs
  • Tables and chairs
  • Desks
  • Beds and bedding
  • Rugs
  • Christmas lights, tie-dye tapestries and your Jim Belushi Animal House poster
  • TVs
  • Mini-fridges and other small appliances
  • Dishes, pots and pans
  • Grills
  • Sports gear
  • That “other” stuff you don’t want to keep in your parents’ house

Find a Lock Up self storage facility near you.

Are you using a self-storage facility to store your college stuff? Have any move-in/out nightmare stories? Share them here.

Drawing to Win $1000 in Free Self Storage Rent

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Currently The Lock Up Self Storage is conducting a drawing through May 31, 2010 for $1000 in free rent at one of The Lock Up Self Storage Locations. This offer is not redeemable for cash or merchandise. Free rent prize must be redeemed by May 31, 2011 at one of our self storage facilities. Also, you must be a Lock Up Self Storage tenant to enter and win prize. Please click on the button below to enter the contest. Good luck to all!

Prevent Milton Syndrome and Achieve a Clutter-Free Office Space

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If you’ve ever seen the movie Office Space, you’re familiar with the scene where Milton’s cube is overtaken by boxes upon boxes of archived files. Funny, but often true – some of you may work in offices where this is actually happening.

In offices and businesses where storage space is tight, using an external storage facility is a good solution. You can store boxes of archived files, sales collateral and company literature and backup tapes from the IT department. Not only will this save on space, but you’ll have peace of mind knowing that the files and backups are safe if anyone ever tries to burn down the building.

I once worked in an office where we kept most of our files and archives in the basement. But after a few severe rainstorms, a flooded storage area and a whole bunch of damaged documents, we learned to keep our files in climate-controlled storage facility.

Here’s a list of things that you can easily store in a nearby storage facility:

  • Sales collateral and marketing materials
  • Annual reports
  • Financial and tax documents
  • Overstock of office supplies
  • Backup tapes and IT equipment
  • Extra office furniture and cubicle components
  • Tradeshow pop-up booths
  • Seasonal decorations

What types of business or office materials do you have tucked away in a self-storage facility? Has offsite storage ever saved the day? Share your experiences here.

Preparing to Move into Your Storage Unit

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For many projects, preparation is 90% of the work. The same rule applies when you are moving items into a self storage facility. By taking extra care up front, you’ll save yourself a lot of headache during the move and any time you need to pull something out of storage in the future. Here are a few tips to help you get organized.

Where to Start

First, determine what items will need to be stored. That will help you figure out what size storage unit you will need. Take measurements of large items, and estimate the number and size of boxes.

What You’ll Need

Start gathering packing supplies. Often you can find these items around your house or office, or you can purchase them.

  • Small, Medium, Large Boxes –You can usually find boxes for free in your office mailroom, the grocery store dumpster or on Craigslist.
  • Pallets – You can usually find perfectly good ones at your grocery store. Ask the store manager if he needs to get rid of any.
  • Tape Guns – If everyone can have their own tape gun, the packing will go by so much faster. See if you can borrow a few from the office.
  • Bubble Wrap, Styrofoam Peanuts, Air Pillows – Start saving these stuffing items from packages that you receive, or check your office mailroom for any reusable bubble wrap.
  • Newspaper – Again, start saving your Sunday papers a few weeks ahead of the move.
  • Blankets and Padding – Use old blankets you have around the house or get them on the cheap from your local thrift store.

How to Organize

  1. Make sure to label all boxes with their contents. Be sure to mark boxes that contain fragile items.
  2. Keep like boxes together.
  3. Stack heavier items at the bottom of the pile, with lighter and fragile items at the top.
  4. Keep an inventory list of all the items you have in the storage unit and create a diagram of where the items are located within the storage unit.

Check out more self storage preparation and planning tips and share any of your own here.

Smart Storage: How to Protect Your Items from the Elements

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Many of us really like our “stuff” – so much so that even if we don’t have room for it or use it very often, we still want to hold on to it. But if you want to use that stuff again in the future, it’s important that you know how to safely store it.

Warping, yellowing, shorting, melting and molding are often the result of extreme heat or cold, humidity and sunlight. Prevent damage by taking extra care when packing your items for storage and choose the right storage facility. Your best bet is to choose a climate-controlled storage facility. These storage facilities ensure your items are kept in conditions that are conducive to preserving your items.

Here are a few tips on what to look for when choosing a storage facility:

1. Temperature – most items are sensitive to extreme heat or extreme cold. Make sure your storage facility has the ability to maintain a moderate temperature.

2. Moisture – many items may warp or mold in moist and humid environments. Ensure there are no leaks or excess moisture in your storage unit. Whenever possible, keep your items raised off the ground as an extra precaution.

3. Light – many items will fade or yellow when exposed to sunlight. Choose a storage unit that has no windows. If you can’t avoid windows, line them with paper to block out the sun.

By choosing a climate-controlled storage facility, you’ll be better equipped to preserve your items for years and years. For more on how to pack and store items like furniture, china and silverware, linens and textiles, and books and records, click here.

Do you have any other tips on how to protect your items in extreme climates? Share them here.

St. Petersburg’s Grand Opening a Big Success

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Last Thursday, (Feb. 18) the Lock Up’s 32nd location grand opening took place in St. Petersburg, Florida.  The grand opening was a big success with over 50 attendees. Currently the Lock Up Self Storage is offering a rent special of $1 for first months rent at the St. Petes location. Below is the address, office hours and features of the new St. Petersburg Lock Up Self Storage.  Stop on in and say hello!

1700 1st Ave. South St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Get directions

OFFICE Mon-Fri 8:30-5:30 Sat 9:00-4:00 Sun 10:00-3:00 ACCESS 6am-9pm

Features:

  • Carpeted Hallways and Units
  • Climate Controlled Interior and Drive-Up Units
  • Electronic Coded Access
  • Full Size Passenger Elevator
  • Indoor Loading Bay
  • Motion Sensitive Light

Almost Paradise: Small Space Living in Waikiki

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Plenty of people dream of living in a place like Waikiki with its palm trees, sunshine, waves and laid back lifestyle. If you are thinking about moving to Waikiki or live there now, you probably already know that it’s not cheap. The cost of a typical home on the island can cost up to 67% more than a home on the mainland.

One solution that can make living in Waikiki a reality, is to live in or move into a smaller place. Sparked by a number of factors including the economic recession, sustainability and a return to the simple lifestyle, many families and individuals are opting for this way of life.

There are a number of advantages to living in a small space:

  • Cost savings. Obviously your rent will be lower, but you’ll also save on utilities like electricity and cooling costs.
  • Easy maintenance. A smaller place is easier and faster to keep clean, and with less  stuff to dust, vacuum, polish, wash, mop and repair, the more time you can spend at the beach.
  • Eco-friendly. A smaller abode helps you reduce your carbon footprint.
  • Clear your mind. You might be surprised to find out how good it feels to get rid of the excess.

If you’re still not sure you can take the dive into the simple life, dip your toe in and put some of your lesser-used items in storage. It’s a good way to ease into small space living. Choose a nearby self-storage facility so you can easily go back and forth, swapping items as needed. Learn to let go of the “stuff” and you’ll be hanging loose in no time!

Have you taken the plunge into small space living or used a storage facility to help the transition? Share your experience and tips here…

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