If you are a small business in the Belleville and Ypsilanti area and are looking to downsize your office, move employees to remote work, or need extra space for equipment, products, furniture, then self-storage is a sensible option. Times are tough for small businesses, and many are uncertain about what the future may hold. Many business owners are learning that a lot of work can be done remotely, and having a traditional office might be too much of a risk and an expense at this time. Perhaps entrepreneurs have been busy creating products at home and need to put supplies and inventories somewhere. Either way, a self-storage unit from U-Lock-It Self Storage Belleville is an affordable solution.

Here are three reasons how self-storage can help your business.

1. Storage helps you stay organized.

If you are a smaller business or just starting one, odds are you don’t have a space that you can keep inventory and supplies. As many entrepreneurs will know, as you grow, so does the clutter. Stay organized and free up space by storing items that you don’t need daily in a safe and secure unit. Businesses such as lawn care and construction can keep their tools and machines safe in self-storage. Since we offer 24-hour gate access, you’ll be able to get your items whenever you need them.

2. Save Money

Offices are expensive, and in our new reality, not a necessity for every business model. For example, some companies have learned that their team is just as productive working remotely. So whether you are downsizing your office space or ditching it altogether, an affordable storage unit from U-Lock-It Self Storage Belleville is the perfect place to put your items. Further, maybe your move is temporary while you wait for it to be safe enough and economically sensible to have an office again. Your office furniture will be secure and accessible in one of our units.

3. Be prepared

2020 has been the perfect example of how things out of our control can affect our lives and businesses. For many companies, having a designated self-storage place offers a level of preparedness for when circumstances change. Perhaps you take on a new project and have to hire more people, which results in rearranging the office. You quickly store your conference table in your unit to make room, then bring it back whenever you need it. Or perhaps you have an annual event, and it’s more cost-effective to purchase items for it instead of renting each year. A secure storage unit offers a place to keep such things until they are needed.

There are many reasons a business can benefit from renting a storage unit from U-Lock-It Self Storage Belleville. Please call us today for availability!

Spring is taking its time this year, or maybe we are just anticipating it more since we are all safe in our homes doing our part to combat the pandemic. Either way, before we know it, we’ll be enjoying the consistent sun, warm, weather, and that impossible to ignore urge to work in the yard. While many of us have been passing the time sorting through and organizing our living spaces, it’s time to consider what can go into storage. No one wants a home crowded with reminders of cold weather. That’s why we’ve put together some quick tips for storing winter items.

Though we have limited our hours and opted for contact-free signups for new leases, U-Lock-It Self Storage Belleville is here to help you with your spring storage. Please call or reserve a unit online.

Swap Your Sweaters for Shorts
Can you believe there was a time, maybe late September, that we were excited to break out our autumn and winter sweaters? Who even was that person? With those days long behind us, we are thrilled to put away the sweaters and boots and break out the swimsuits.

When storing clothes in your Ypsilanti self-storage unit, we suggest taking the time to do it right so your clothes look ready to wear come next fall. Plastic bins are best unless you have coats that shouldn’t be folded. In that case, we recommend a wardrobe box, which you can find among the moving supplies at your local hardware store.

Take the time to fold your clothes neatly, so they don’t lose their shape or get too wrinkled. If you are storing boots or other shoes, stuff them with paper (just like when you first took them out of the shoe box from the store). The article will make sure they retain their shape and don’t get crushed by other items in your unit.

Storing Snow Blowers
Just as you swap your sweaters for shorts, you’ll be swapping your snowblowers for lawnmowers. Before storing away your snowblowers, consider wiping down any corrosive salt that might remain on the sides (warm water and a cloth are all you need). Also, spray any exposed metal areas with rust preventative. For extra protection, invest in a snowblower cover that will mitigate any moisture build-up.

Holiday Decorations
While it’s uncertain what the Fourth of July and other summer celebrations will look like this year, we can be optimistic and look forward to the winter holidays. Consider clear plastic baggies for smaller holiday decorations, so they’re easier to sort and identify when you need them again. Also, save yourself a headache by wrapping lights around cardboard to prevent tangling.

We hope these tips help with storing your winter items in one of our secure and convenient Belleville self-storage units. Please stay safe, folks!

RE: COVID – 19 UPDATE Stay Safe, Stay Home Executive Order

With the new Executive order that the Governor signed today, it is again having us change the way that we conduct business in general. 

We will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm as stated in our previous communication. We will not be opening the office doors at this time.  We can accept payment from you through the door slot during these business hours by meeting you at the front door and getting your credit card, check or money order and returning to the door to give you a receipt.  
Please note that if you are paying by credit card, you can do so over the phone or online for no extra charge.

Again, you will not be allowed in the office if you do come here in person to pay for your unit.

Also, please note that during this time, we will be waiving all late fees from March 23rd  until April 13th, when the Governor is to give us an update at that time.

We will also be postponing all auctions until this new order has been removed.

We will allow partial payments during this time to help our customers not get too far behind with their payments.
Please note that you will still have 24-hour access to your unit as long as you are current on your bill.

Stay safe! We look forward to seeing you all again.

Spring Storage tips from U-Lock-It Self Storage Belleville

Spring is just around the corner, and I think we could all agree a little sunshine is much-needed. As flowers begin to bloom and migratory birds return, we’ll all want to spend more time outside. It’s time to start thinking about reorganizing your home to fit the change in season. Here at U-Lock-It Self Storage Belleville, we know that winter takes up a lot of space. From snow blowers to winter sweaters, our convenient and secure self-storage units offer the perfect answer to winter clutter.

Keep in mind that spring is often peak season for self-storage, so we suggest if you live in the Ypsilanti, Belleville, or surrounding areas to book your storage units at U-Lock-It sooner rather than later. This way, you’ll be able to take advantage of our low rates, easy gate access, and friendly staff through the spring and summer months.

Below are some suggestions on how self-storage can help with spring clutter!

1. College kids return home

Students will be returning home from the dorms, and with them comes a lot of stuff. From couches to winter clothes, every family needs a secure place to store these items until the fall semester. Our secure self-storage units offer the perfect option for college students and save your home from getting cluttered over the summer.

2. A big move

The housing market is usually in full gear come springtime, which is why people planning on moving in the coming months should book their storage units early. House closings can be unpredictable, and it’s best to have a secure storage unit to hold your stuff while you figure out your big move.

3. A new season

Winter requires a lot of stuff! Just think of all the space your snowblower, shovels, etc. take up in your garage. A Belleville self-storage unit is a great way to declutter and make room for your spring yard tools. Store your winter clothes in plastic bins, so you have room for your spring and summer clothes.

Here at U-Lock-It Self Storage Belleville, we won’t raise rates on you just because it’s the busy season. We are proud to be a family-owned and operated business that keeps our prices affordable. That being said, reserve your unit early, so you are prepared for the warmer months. Call us today for availability!

Affordable Self-Storage in Romulus and New Boston

Here at U-Lock-It Self Storage, we are proud to be a family-owned business serving the Belleville and Ypsilanti communities with affordable and secure self-storage. We are also pleased to welcome our neighbors in the surrounding areas of Romulus and New Boston.

U-Lock-It Self Storage offers the most cost-friendly and convenient storage options for our neighboring cities of Romulus and New Boston. We believe that every community deserves a self-storage facility that won't break the bank or surprise you with drastic price changes. We've been happy to see many of the friendly people of Romulus and New Boston, MI coming through our doors lately.

If you live in the New Boston or Romulus areas and are looking for self-storage, please call or stop by our offices on Rawsonville road. 

As we enjoy the final weeks of fall, it's time to start preparing for winter. From winter tires to purchasing salt for your sidewalk, winter can be a lot of work. Winter can also be cluttered. As we start to spend more time inside, it's essential to stay organized. One way to accomplish this is to consider self-storage in our Ypsilanti storage facility. While self-storage is a great option year-round to declutter, it's particularly useful in the winter. Here are typical items people tend to store in the colder months:

Lawn Furniture - While it's sad to see your lawn chairs and tables go, you'll ensure they aren't damaged by cold and wet weather.

Summer Clothing - Yes, there are the occasional Michiganders who will be caught with shorts on in forty-degree weather, but for the rest of us, it's time to put away your summer clothes. We recommend storing them in plastic bins, which will protect quality. Doing this will open up much-needed drawer space for sweaters.

Lawn care equipment - It's time to swap those lawnmowers for snowblowers. Keep your spring/summer lawn care equipment safe and out of the way with self-storage.

Decorations - Our self-storage units are great for keeping your summer and fall holiday decorations safe.

Small vehicles - From motorcycles to ATVs, our storage facility is a secure and convenient place to store vehicles that don't see much use in the winter.

We know that in Michigan, the weather fluctuates, which is why our 24-hour gate access allows you to access your items when needed.

We look forward to assisting you with your winter storage needs. Please call U-Lock-It today.

October is in full foliage here in Southeast Michigan, and we wanted to share some lovely photos from our facilities. We are blessed to live in the Belleville/Ypsilanti area, where fall is a special and colorful time of year. October is also the perfect time of year to consider storing your summer and fall items to prepare for our long and arduous winter. From lawn furniture to lawnmowers, make room in your garage and closets with the help of our affordable and secure storage options.

Please call us today or stop in at our office on Rawsonville Road. We look forward to meeting you! Have a great fall weekend, folks.

Here at U-Lock-It Self Storage Belleville, your safety and security are our priority. To help make sure your self-storage experience is a good one, we have certain restrictions and suggestions on what you can and cannot put in your units. Below are a couple of items you shouldn't put in self-storage.

Food or Scented Items

Storing food in your storage unit can cause trouble for more than just yourself. Food draws the attention of critters such as mice, which can affect the whole facility. Drawing these unwanted creatures can cause damage to not only your food, but other stored items (as well as the items of other tenants). Scented items that aren’t edible can still attract critters, so we advise against storing such items in your unit. Please do us ALL a favor and don’t store food in your unit.

Anything Hazardous

Before storing a questionable item, please ask yourself “could this cause harm to anyone?” If yes, then please don’t store it in your unit. Hazardous material covers a wide range of items from propane tanks to fireworks to pesticides and paint. If it can catch fire, cause fumes, explode, etc., then you shouldn’t put it in storage. This is for the safety of everyone involved, which is why we take it so seriously.

Animals and Plants

Please do not store anything that’s alive in your unit. Regarding pets, it’s against the law and cruel to put them in storage and should never be considered. As for plants, they most likely won’t live long without access to sunlight and water, so you’d be smart to not keep them in your unit.

Valuable and Sentimental Items

While we offer 24-hour surveillance and random security checks at our Belleville self-storage facility, we advise against storing something you can’t afford to lose. This includes jewelry, coins, art, or sentimental items such as photo albums. Here at U-Lock-It, we do offer insurance with your unit, but some things aren’t replaceable and not worth the risk.

Keep in mind that these are but a few suggestions, and we’d be happy to talk with you about items about which you are uncertain. We want to make sure your experience at U-Lock-It Self Storage Belleville is a happy one, and that starts with storing the right items.

Please call us today if you have any questions!