• Storage 101
Welcome to Pine Bluff Storage 101. Here you will find all that important information you need to know about selecting the right size unit, what can store, what you can't store and what you need to be sure your items are safe. Click on the links below for a topic you need assistance on...

 


• Storage Guide Topics

Q: What can I store in my unit?
Since all our units are climate controlled, there are so many things:
  • Home Furnishings
  • Computers
  • Anitques
  • Linens, Clothing and Furs
  • Christmas Gifts
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Musical Instruments
Q: What cannot be stored in my unit?
Due to insurance and health regualtions you may not store the following type items:
  • Living items such as animals & plants
  • Hazardous materials such as flammable liquids and explosives
  • Items that could decompose such as exposed foodstuffs
  • Unauthorized goods such as firearms, etc.
Q: How much storage space do I need?
That really depends on the types of items you are going to store and how many. The Guide below will give you a general idea.

  • 5 x 5: 25 square feet
    Ideal for:
    1. Hiding Christmas/ Birthday presents
    2. Important documents
    3. Boxes of seasonal items
    4. Books
    5. Small furniture

  • 5 x 10: 50 square feet
    Ideal for:
    1. Tables and chairs
    2. Important documents
    3. Seasonal items
    4. Boxes and books

  • 5 x 15: 75 square feet
    Ideal for:
    Normal contents from a one bedroom apartment without appliances, plus boxes and small items.

  • 10 x 10: 100 square feet
    Ideal for:
    Normal belongings from a two bedroom apartment or small house without appliances, plus boxes and small items.
Q: When can I access my unit?
You may access your unit dring our regular business hours of 8am to 8pm.
Q: What is the minimum time I can store for?
There is no minimum storage time, but you must rent a unit for a minimum of one month.
Q: What documentation do I need to rent a unit?
A valid driver's license with picture is required to lease a unit.
Q: What form of payment do you accept?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, verifiable Checks and Cash. We offer, and recommend, utilizing our automatic monthly credit card billing. You can pay monthly, quarterly, semi annually or yearly, whichever suits you.
Q: Do I need insurance?
While insurance is not mandatory, we strongly suggest it. Insurance is the tenant's responsibility. You may carry your own insurance. Check your homeowner's or renter's policy to see if you are already covered. If not, apply for insurance coverage from a company that specializes in Self Storage insurance. Optional insurance is available at each of our storage locations.
Q: Who is Pine Bluff Self Storage?
 
 
Self Storage Tips You Can Really Use!

  1. Use pallets, 2 x 4's, plywood, bricks or other materials to keep your items off the floor of you unit.

  2. Use freestanding shelves to help organize your unit. They're inexpensive and easy to build.

  3. To prevent rust, rub a small amount of machine oil on metal tools, bicycles, and equipment.

  4. Rubbermaid or similiar style containers are great to store your items. They have tight fitting lids and stack easily.

  5. Keep the more valuable items in the rear of the unit. This will prevent others from seeing them when you are in your unit.

  6. Label the boxes on all six sides and keep a list for easy reference. This will save you time if you have to look for something in particular.

  7. Always put the heavier boxes on the bottom and the lighter ones on top of the heavier ones. This will prevent boxes from being crushed. Keep boxes off the floor.

  8. Make sure that all appliances are clean and dry before storing them. Leave appliances (especially refridgerators) slightly ajar to prevent mildew.

 
 
 
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