Who Needs a Mini-Storage Unit?

There are many reasons an individual or family might need a mini-storage unit like those supplied by Broadview Mini-Storage! A few common situations where the need for a unit might arise include:

• Moving. Sometimes it's a real pain to have to pile your new place full of boxes. With a mini-storage unit, you can move your important 'need it right now' items into your home and put the rest of the boxes in storage so you can unpack them at your leisure.
  
• Combining households. Marriage or kids moving back in with mom and dad can mean too much stuff for one house to hold. A storage unit can provide a solution whether you just need to store things until they can be sold or donated; or if you know you'll need them later - but aren't sure when.
  
• Seasonal Items. In the summer, the garage is probably the most convenient place for your lawnmower, edger, weed trimmer and leaf blower - but in the winter why not open up that extra space by storing your lawn and garden equipment in a mini-storage unit? (Remember to drain all gas and oil from your gasoline powered tools before storage!) You can also keep all of your Christmas decorations stored neatly in a unit, instead of delegating them to a closet or attic!
  
• Downsizing. If you move from a three bedroom house into a two bedroom apartment, chances are you're tight on space.
  
• Parking. If you have a trailer, boat, RV, jet skis, ATVs or any other recreational/sporting vehicles you can't park at home, a storage unit company often can provide a safe, secure parking space for you.

There are some things you shouldn't store in a mini-storage unit - some regulated by law, and others by the individual company. Be sure to check with the storage unit company before storing anything you’re unsure of.

For example, Broadview Mini-Storage does not allow storage of the following items:

• Anything alive or perishable (pets, plants, or fresh foodstuffs)
• Anything illegal (drugs, weapons, etc)
• Anything flammable (paint, varnish, thinner, gasoline, etc)
• Anything explosive (LP gas, gunpowder, fireworks, etc)
• Anything hazardous, radioactive or toxic (chemicals or waste)

Use your unit responsibly, and you won't have to worry!