These days, as the housing market fluctuates, people’s lifestyles become more mobile, and families find themselves on the move more than ever, it’s no secret that many of us are becoming more and more attached to “smaller” lifestyles. Purposefully choosing to live in a home with smaller square footage, or less storage space, in exchange for less clutter and less of the stress associated with material possessions is a choice many individuals’ families are making these days for a variety of reasons.

However, no matter how diligent you are in your attempts to shed your possessions, there are still always going to be times when more storage area is required regardless of how well you optimize the existing storage options on your property, or of how far you scale back on material possessions. There are all kinds of situations that can necessitate the use of extra storage, from  simple overflow to relocation to the addition of a new person to your household. Some families even find themselves forced to hold onto things for friends or fellow family members. So what are you to do when you find yourself in possession of more stuff than your house can hold?

This is where self-storage facilities come in. The process of finding and securing a reliable storage unit is relatively simple, but the task must be undertaken with care and diligence. When looking for a facility it is important to chose a reliable and established company. Once you select a company that seems trustworthy you can receive a tour of the facility, select a storage unit size that fits your needs, sign a contract, haul your storage belongings in, add your lock and begin to enjoy using the space. It is just that simple for most storage unit owners.

Self storage units are not only simple, they are also a very safe alternative to filling your house with clutter or an overabundance of material goods. Keeping rarely used items out of your living environment can keep your family safe as well as happy, by minimizing clutter, risks and fire hazards. In addition, modern storage facilities take an abundance of safety precautions. For example, most facilities only allow a unit’s renter to have access to the key to the unit. Limiting access to the unit in this manner keeps your items safe and secure. Many storage unit users feel quite a bit of relief after taking this safety feature into consideration. Safety should be a key component of your decision-making process when it comes time to select a self-storage company to entrust with your belongings.

The key to our satisfaction lies in a safe unit with multiple security features, a simple rental process, and a reliable and experienced storage company. Contact Centron Storage today if you’re looking for a storage company with good reviews and a reliable policy when it comes to securing your belongings for safekeeping. With a good self-storage company, you can be sure your possessions are in good hands.