Summer Self Storage Guide for College Students

Why Do You Need Summer Self Storage?

• Space: This is a big one. Dorm rooms are cramped. It’s great to have a place to store extra books and off-season clothing, not to mention any other strange things you may have accumulated.
• Flexibility: Most self storage facilities like Lakeville Dodd Storage offer flexible month-to-month leasing. You’ll be able to rent on your schedule without the hassle of a long-term commitment. Lakeville Dodd Storage offers Month to Month leases!
• Travel or Study Abroad: The opportunity to travel or study in a foreign country is incredible, but what about the stuff? Instead of packing everything up and moving it home, consider renting a storage unit. Self storage at Lakeville Dodd Storage has enough space to accommodate all of your dorm contents.
• Internships Depending on the length and location of the internship, it might not be worth it to lug all of your belongings home. It’s easier to store your items and have everything waiting for your return.
• Security: Anything that you don’t use regularly will be far more secure in a safely locked storage unit than in your apartment or the trunk of your car. Storing furniture and valuables at a Lakeville Dodd Storage provides a level of safety not found in a locked apartment that is abandoned until school starts again.
• Savings: Depending on the length of your drive, the cost of gas along with the cost of a truck can be expensive. Add the inconvenience of packing and unpacking, and self storage is not only easier, but far more cost effective.

Are There Ways to Save Money on Summer Self Storage?

• Plan Early: Reach out to Lakeville Dodd Storage with Mayflower Properties as soon as possible to get the cheapest prices and the perfect size for your needs. The smallest sizes go quickly, and you don’t want to waste money on unnecessary space.
• Declutter: Before you put anything into storage, declutter. Don’t keep useless items. Less stuff means less storage, and that means more money saved.
• Avoid Hiring Movers: If you’re storing large amounts of furniture, movers might be easier. This likely isn’t necessary as a college or university student. While it does take more time, using your own vehicle (or finding friends with trucks) can help save significant money.
• Use a Storage Calculator: Use a storage unit size calculator so that you don’t overestimate your needs. If you need help you may reach out to Lakeville Dodd Storage for expert advice.

What Size Storage Unit Fits Your Needs?

• 5 x 5 – The size of a small walk-in closet. Can hold small furniture, boxes, clothes, small electronics.
• 5 x 10 – The size of a larger walk-in closet. Can hold furniture, mattresses, boxes, small appliances/electronics.
• 10 x 10 – The size of a small bedroom. Can hold the complete furnishings of a one bedroom apartment (Aka boxes, appliances, furniture, etc.).
• 10 x 15 – The size of a small garage. Can hold the furnishings of a two bedroom apartment (including major appliances.).

What Should I Look for When I Choose a Self Storage Facility?

• A facility in a safe, convenient location
• A clean and well-maintained facility
• Well lit property
• Perimeter fencing
• Gates equipped with electronic access
• Twenty-four hour video surveillance
• On site and/or resident managers
• A disc or cylinder lock that is resistant to tampering
• Do Not share gate access code with friends

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