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!