With the new year in full swing, you probably still have a garage full of decorations and a resolution or two to clean out that clutter. No matter how much we try to prevent it, the holidays always create clutter and take over our garages. Investing in a self storage unit helps you stick to your resolutions and create space you never knew you had.
New Year's resolutions usually revolve around eating healthy and losing weight, but some of the other common goals involve saving money and being more organized. Ample Storage in Reno can help with the latter of the resolutions by offering secure, affordable storage units.
Organization is not for everyone, but it’s possible for anyone who stores their items in a self storage unit. Organizing your holiday decorations and other items you don't use year-round can be painful, but it doesn’t have to be. The greatest obstacle of organization is finding a place to put everything. Storage units in Reno, Nevada can eliminate this issue by providing a convenient place to store all of your unused items and ample space to keep them separated and organized.
We all know how easy it is to just throw all of your holiday decorations in the garage “for now.” What this really means is that we don’t want to deal with finding a place for everything and they will sit there until next Christmas. The clutter usually begins with a few things and eventually takes over your entire garage. There is a simple solution to this common problem: invest in storage in Reno, NV. If you have a secure place to store your items, your garage will be safe from all kinds of clutter. You may even be able to use your garage for which it was designed!
Some people might not see the value of investing in storage because “you can just store things in your home.” While you can do this, you'd be wasting viable space and increasing the likelihood of clutter. Although there is a cost associated, purchasing a storage unit is an investment you should consider. Storage units in Reno Nevada allow you to move items that aren't used often to a spacious and secure place. The convenience is worth the investment.
Ample Storage is committed to innovating the way people use Reno storage units. Apart from the units being affordable, find Reno storage facilities that offer great customer support, renting options, and state-of-the-art security.
Keeping things in personal storage units has grown increasingly popular over the last few years. People who live in small quarters or in areas with unpredictable weather commonly opt for storage units, like in Reno, Nevada.
Storage units allow owners to keep their items secure. However, you need to know that there are certain things which are not meant for storage in Reno NV.
Canned foods often can be kept in storage units, but perishable foods should not. Items like vegetables, cereal, produce and grains are likely to rot. As a result, the rotten food may attract ants and other insects, increasing the chance of spoiling the other possessions present in the storage unit.
Whether dead or alive, plants are not allowed inside most storage units in Reno, Nevada. Plants often attract insects and also can be difficult to transport.
Combustible, flammable or hazardous materials are prohibited from storage units. Items such as gasoline, propane tanks, kerosene lamps, fertilizers, paint and chemicals are considered “inherently dangerous” and are not allowed.
No storage facility in Reno NV will accept stolen goods. Furthermore, You must be registered or insured in order to store vehicles. You must have authority or a legal license for everything you are placing in a storage unit.
Most storage units in Reno NV will not allow the storage of guns or ammunition in their facilities. If they do allow this, strict security guidelines must be followed.
Ample Storage can provide storage units in Reno, NV for the best value. We provide trouble-free, secure and convenient storage units. Our Reno storage units can be rented out to save your possessions from bad weather or to keep them secure during a move. The units are available in many different sizes and can suit a variety of storage needs.
Contact us today to learn what Ample Storage can do for you.
The A&E reality television series, Storage Wars, debuted in December of 2010. Since then the show’s gain in popularity has influenced the creation of multiple spin-off series. This popularity has also created a rise in the interest of auction “hunters” in real storage auctions. So, we thought you might like the nitty-gritty lowdown on: how real storage auctions are.
Even if you don’t watch the series, there is still a good chance that you have heard of the show. Possibly because of the numerous lawsuits that have surrounded its short 3 year lifespan. These suits range from authenticity to salary disputes and have caused grief for much of their fan base and the “reality tv” sector as a whole.
In the Storage Wars series, each episode will showcase multiple storage units being auctioned at one location. This in itself is not accurate.
In reality, the frequency of people abandoning their unit with all of its contents is not high. This frequency diminishes even more so when people have valuable things within their storage unit.
Which brings us to our next point... there may be treasures that turn up in abandoned units but unfortunately, not as often as we would like. Storage Wars has a pretty consistent 2 out of 3 ratios that they work with. Most episodes showcase two units that are winners and one that is a dud. Generally only one BIG winner, but nonetheless the auction hunters who get these units walk away profitable or at least breaking even.
One piece of very valid information that every prospect hunter should know, and that Storage Wars either misrepresents or skips over completely... sunk costs.
Think about this, when a storage unit is auctioned off you are buying everything in it, whether gold or garbage, and becoming responsible for removing all said content.
To ensure the removal of all content many storage facilities charge a clean-up deposit.
Then you have to be able to remove everything so, do you have a truck? If not you’ll need to rent one.
On top of that, garbage dumps will often charge fees to dump.
Finally, unlike the auction hunters on TV most of us don’t own pawn shops, vintage stores, or have 50 friends who happen to “experts” on dating priceless nic-nacs, so you will need to be having to pay a percentage fee to put whatever you do find in someone elses store.
One thing that the television series has dead on is that when there is an auction, bidders are not allowed to enter the unit. This helps keep the auction moving at a fast pace and eliminates the risk of something being removed before it has been auctioned.
Auctions are always a LAST resort...
Although this type of auction has become popular, we'd like to emphasize we don't jump to auctioning a unit’s contents. The process of trying to contact a client is very long and very thorough. We will exhaust every option for contacting a client, including emergency contacts, before we consider putting the unit on auction. Even after the unit is set to be auctioned, if at anytime we receive contact from the client the auction process will be stopped.
Group auctions aren’t always how facilities get rid of a unit’s contents either. Some laws forbid this type auction so, the unit will be auctioned off one piece at a time.
Despite the reality check, storage auctions are real. They very well could be the new, landlocked, non-violent and completely legal equivalent of being a pirate... which is awesome. If you are interested in finding out when and where there are going to be auctions in Reno, check out StorageTreasures.com.
Or go ahead and give us a call and we’d be glad to answer your questions!
At Ample Storage we talk a lot about security; this is an indication of our priorities. Nothing is taken more seriously at our facility than ensuring that your belongings are safely stored in your unit. It has long been our goal to be the most secure self storage in Reno. We go about achieving this in several different ways. Our experience has shown us that no single precaution is effective. That is why we have several top-rated features in place to provide the highest level of security possible.
It sounds simple but adequate fencing really does work to deter potential threats. Our fence is consistently checked to guarantee that it has not been compromised. We do regular inspections to confirm that no links have been cut and that it is completely intact.
A fence is only effective when combined with a gate that can restrict access from the public. No one comes through the gate that is not currently renting a unit. If a person does not have a unit in our facility then they probably have no reason to be on the property. By regulating access we can cut down on theft substantially.
While regulating access provides significant security advantages, it does not complete the package. Our facility is under 24-hour surveillance. We have security cameras placed in strategic locations monitoring the actions of everyone who comes inside. If someone is trying to get into a unit that does not belong to them, we will see it.
To ensure that our cameras have the ability to operate not only during the day, but also at night, we have installed a lighting system that covers every inch of the property. This has the added benefit of deterring theft as well. Thieves love to hide in dark places. When there are none to be found they tend to look somewhere else.
All of the features combine to guarantee that when you choose us as your location for self storage in Reno, you can rest assured your belongings are safe. Plus, our manager lives on site. This allows for quicker response times in the event someone breaks in and is a great deterrent as well. Even with all our security features, we still are a very affordable option. Call or bring your truck down and we will be glad to give you a quote. We take the worry out of Reno storage.
You may have wondered why Ample Storage is not one of the 24 hour storage units in Reno, NV. It is a common trend for many places to offer this service and the convenience sounds desirable. They rely on their gates, security cameras and lighting to deter thieves. However, our experience has shown that this simply is not enough to provide a high level of security. There are significant storage unit risks when 24 hour access is available in Reno. We want your belongings to be safe, first and foremost.
If you have the best fencing and gates on the market, these security features are immediately rendered useless once the person has gained access. Now you only have security cameras and lighting for defense at this point. Considering that theft is much more likely to occur at night than during the day, this is problematic. Our cameras are always running but at this point the person has already gained access to the facility. Meanwhile they are cleaning out all the valuables from your unit.
There are also instances of people who have been approved to access the unit coming in and stealing. These thieves choose night to come in because they have a better chance of pulling it off without suspicion from staff and it is also less likely that you will happen to be swinging by to spoil their plans.
Considering that these plans are far less likely to be successful during the day, we have made the decision to close our facility down at night to provide the most optimal security. This does not mean that we are inaccessible. Our facility is open late and we feel that our hours cover all the areas of high and medium traffic. We want you to have access to your Reno storage unit, but we also want them to be safe. As the best self storage in Reno, we believe we've reached that balance.
When you place your belongings in self storage in Reno, the last thing you want to be worrying about is whether or not they will be there when you return for them. When you choose Ample Storage to be your option for secure Reno storage, this concern is virtually eliminated. We work to ensure that your belongings are in the safest place possible. Here are a few features we have to ensure that our promise to keep your belongings safe is kept.
Every inch of our property is drenched with light, 24/7. It is much more difficult to steal when you are completely visible.
Our security gate can only be opened with a code. Day or night, nobody gets in without a code.
Believe it or not, theft is common from people who have purchased a unit just to get a code. They prey upon 24-hour facilities, coming in once traffic has died down. However, at Ample Storage, this is not an option.
All of these features would mean little if there wasn’t someone there to ensure they are working properly. We never leave your belongings unattended. Our manager lives on-site and is constantly guarding your valuables.
To go above and beyond the self storage services we are providing, we also recommend that you buy a good sturdy lock. When combined with all of our other security features, your belongings are likely more secure with us in your Reno storage unit than in most homes. We take pride in keeping your belongings safe and we understand that it is one of the reasons why we are still your best choice for secure Reno storage.
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Last week we began discussing some tips on how to safely store your belongings. This week we are diving in further. Water damage is problematic in many storage facilities, even in Reno. Seeing as how even the meteorologists are not very good at predicting the weather, here are some Reno storage tips to ensure that water does not destroy your valuables:
Incurring water damage on a priceless item can be absolutely heartbreaking. These tips should provide peace of mind that your belongings are safe from the elements. However, there are more intelligent threats to contend with. Mothballs are not just something your grandma used. Moths are still a threat, especially to clothing that is sitting in storage. Mothballs are a cheap and effective way of dealing with this threat. But the most important tip that we can recommend is purchasing a good lock. Thieves look for weaknesses, and cheap locks are exactly that. The extra money spent on a good lock will definitely pay off.
With these Reno storage tips in mind, you are ready to successfully store your items without problems. Ample Storage would be proud to be your choice for self-storage in Reno. We pride ourselves on operating a clean and safe facility, and are always ready to give you an affordable quote on your Reno storage unit needs.
Ample Storage wants to be your choice for self-storage, but our dedication is not limited to your initial decision. Once you have arrived at our storage facility in south Reno, we want to make sure that you have the best experience possible. In order to help you be prepared for storing your belongings in a Reno storage unit incident-free, we have created this two-part guide to deliver all the storage tips we have accumulated over the years.
Whether you are storing your belongings for a long period of time, or you are only using the Reno storage unit for temporary storage, these storage tips will help your move go smoothly and with fewer issues. Join us next time we as we dive back in, sharing more storage tips and discussing ways to avoid water damage.
Great LocationJust north of the In-N-Out Burger on South Virginia, our facility is situated to be a convenient self storage option in Reno. The city has migrated south over the years, placing us right in the heart of the action. However, we’ve been here since there was nothing but pastures on this side of town. No matter how much the city has grown around us, we still remember the principles we were founded upon: providing convenient, clean and secure self-storage in Reno.
Our location is not the only thing about Ample Storage that provides convenience. Our staff is dedicated to making your experience with us go as smoothly as possible. We will help you find the right Reno storage unit at the best price. Plus, all of our units are ground floor, which eliminates the headache of having to carry heavy furniture upstairs or waiting for a forklift to load your unit.
We also carry a wide range of moving supplies. We have virtually everything you need to make your moving experience as hassle-free as possible. Easy access into our facility and your Reno storage unit will allow you to check up on your belongings, bring new items in or pull stored items out. We have committed ourselves to providing the best Reno self-storage option. Convenience is an important factor in achieving this, and we have it here at Ample Storage.
Ample Storage is pound for pound the best value for self storage units in Reno. We have confidence in this bold claim because we bring extra amenities that other facilities just cannot top. Our selection of storage units in South Reno is unsurpassed in the area and our staff puts customer service at a premium. These are services that you would expect from a facility of our caliber, but to us, they simply are not enough.
There are few hassles more frustrating than having to carry heavy furniture up unnecessary stairs. That is why our units are all on the ground floor. We wouldn’t want to have to navigate stairs while carrying a sofa, so we don’t ask you to have to either. Ground floor units provide for the easiest loading and unloading, as well as the most convenient access. Plus, our units are always clean and the grounds are constantly well maintained.
However, we understand that while you want your belongings to be accessible and stored in a clean facility, for many, the most important feature to consider is security. Our facility is well lit, but we don’t stop there. We also have a security gate and security camera to add that extra level of protection. While other facilities will allow 24-hour access, thus leaving your valuables subject to theft and vandalism, we close our gates each night, and our manager lives on site to ensure that your Reno storage unit will be safe and secure.
When you add it all up, we offer a lot, but our prices are surprisingly reasonable. We welcome rate calls; it is just another opportunity for us to beat the competition. We pride ourselves on bringing the biggest value for the most services and storage space in the region. Ample Storage is proud to be your best choice for self-storage in Reno.
