Spring Weather in the Ozarks

Well, there is no need to tell you that we've had a lot of rain lately.  Rain, hail and high winds.  Thank goodness we have had no damage to the storage buildings at either Beaver Storage in Avoca or Beaver Lake Storage in Eureka Springs.

Even though all is well, I would encourage everyone to look in on their stored property and double check things.  In weather like this almost anything is possible and if you catch a small water leak early you can avoid damage to your property.  Since storage facility managers don't have access to individual units, the only way they know a problem is brewing is if the tenant catches it and brings it to their attention.

Stored property is the responsibility of the person leasing the storage space.  The storage facility does not insure the items being stored in their buildings.  Find out if your home owner's insurance policy will cover your belongings that are stored in a self storage facility.  If it doesn't, consider purchasing tenant insurance.  We offer a policy that has different coverage limits and is billed out with your montly storage rent.  You can get coverage for almost anything except flooding for as little as $8.00 per month.

Give your storage facility manager a call if you have any questions or find any problems in your unit.  You can reach Beaver Storage at 479-636-9498 and Beaver Lake Storage at 479-253-2020.

Choosing the Right Size Storage Unit

If you are getting ready to rent a storage unit you want to take some time to choose the best size.  You don't want to pay for more storage than you need but on the other hand, you want plenty of room to move around in your unit so you can access boxes, furniture or seasonal items when you need them!

Following are some general guidelines that can help you narrow down the possibilities:

5 X 10:  This is about the size of a small closet.  It will hold about one room of furniture and belongings or a studio apartment.

10 X 10:  This unit is the size of a large walk in closet.  It will hold about 3 rooms of belongings or a 2 bedroom apartment.

10X20:  This is about the size of a garage.  It will hold furniture and miscellaneous items from a 4 bedroom house or a full garage worth of items.

Additionally, you can keep these tips in mind when you are narrowing down your unit size:

• In units over 10 feet deep, plan to leave a walkway space open down the middle of the unit for accessing items in the rear of the unit.
• Long items such as sofas and mattresses can be stored on end to save space.  Most units have plenty of headroom.
• If you are storing a vehicle or boat, don't forget to account for the trailer tongue or hitch length.  A 20 foot boat on a trailer won't fit into a 20 foot unit.
• When you visit the facility to look at sizes, be sure to walk all the way inside the unit and look back out toward the door.  This gives you a better feel for the actual size of the unit.

If you have any questions about units sizes or availability, you can call our facility manager at 479-636-9498.  Chances are, we've stored something similar before and can help solve your storage dilemma!