In order to avoid this scenario, there are a few storage organization ideas that we can offer—to help you make your storage unit easy to access (and locate boxes) in the future!

Organization tip #1 – Keep a Plan

This is slightly more complicated than what most people want when they’re organizing their storage unit, but it’s something that can be extremely useful in the future—even if it takes a little extra time now. Put together a sketch of your storage unit, and have different sections mapped out before you put it all together.

Organization tip #2 – Know What You Use

When many people rent a storage unit, they’ll pack the easy things first—big boxes and heavy items. That’s a great strategy if you only need a temporary storage unit, but if you’re planning to have your unit for a while, you might consider a different option.

Pack according to what you use the most. From back to front, know what you use and might want in the next few months.

Organization tip #3 – Labels, Labels, Labels!

If you’ve never rented a storage unit in the past, or haven’t had to deal with overstocked garages, you don’t know how difficult it can be to look through box after box after box, trying to find that one item you need. Save yourself a lot of time and trouble by labeling ahead of time!

Need more information about renting a storage unit? Check out our best storage tips, or just go ahead and rent a storage unit at one of our Secure Storage locations today!

Also, if you aren’t going to take your vehicle out on a consistent basis, why take up room in your garage with it? Imagine what you could do with the extra space in your garage if you utilized our vehicle storage units!

Vehicle Storage Units Available

Whatever your reason is for using Oregon truck and car storage, know that by choosing Secure Storage, your vehicle will be protected and secure during the time it stays in our storage units. Our storage security features are put in place to give you the most peace of mind possible.

At each of our five storage unit locations, we have units available that can help you keep your car safe and out of the way when you don’t need it. Don’t take up extra space in your garage, and keep your vehicle protected.

Rent a car storage unit. Available in Ashland, Bend, Hillsboro, Hood River and Redmond.

Secure Storage Hillsboro Managers

Dan and Barbara Chambers have been managers at our Hillsboro storage branch for over five years, and they love what they do! Because they live onsite and have so much experience, they’re able to provide the service and friendliness that many Hillsboro storage locations aren’t able to give.

Along with the friendly and helpful service, our Hillsboro storage center offers a free move-in truck—because we want to ease your moving process as much as possible.

Hillsboro Storage Unit Sizes and Availability

If you’re moving your family with you, we have units up to 10×30; if you don’t have quite as much to store, our units come as small as 5×10. We also have climate controlled units for your fragile valuables, and enclosed RV storage, if you can’t take your motorhome to your new home just yet.

If you’re planning a move to Hillsboro, or are currently in the process, give us a call and see what we can do for you! (503) 693-6844.

For more information, check out our Hillsboro storage unit prices and sizes!

Mini Storage for Businesses

Tax documents, trade show displays, pamphlets, unused computers—storing it in the back room can create a mess! Although there isn’t much of it, it always seems to be in the way. The mini storage unit would be the perfect solution to this situation. Although a lot of space isn’t needed, things need to get out of the way, and we can help you with that.

Mini Storage for Home Sellers

As slow as the market is for homes right now, it’s important that you make a good first impression on potential home buyers. Store some of the extra things in your home inside a mini storage unit, and make your home look a little better for upcoming open houses.

Mini Storage for Students

Most college students haven’t acquired enough stuff to warrant a large storage unit, so the mini self storage is just right for them. Dorm rooms often cannot hold everything needed for living away from home, so renting a small unit can be a great choice. We have storage in Ashland, near the Southern Oregon University Campus, and Bend storage, near Central Oregon Community College.

And these are just a few examples of situations that the mini self storage unit could help! These small and easy-to-access units are available at each of our Secure Storage locations across Oregon. Want more information? Talk to some of our self storage specialists! We’d love to chat with you about how we can fulfill your storage needs, and find the perfect-sized unit for you.

By choosing to pay for storage, customers say to us, “This item or these items mean something to me.” So we do our best to protect their belongings by offering safe self-storage.

First Safeguard:  Facility-Wide Safe Storage

Security cameras monitor our well-lit self storage facilities all day and night and high fences keep out unwanted visitors. We also employ on-site managers, so that each of our safe self-storage locations has additional protection by having someone physically on the grounds who know the customers.

Second Safeguard: Self-Storage Security Codes

Each of our customers is given a unique security code, allowing only them—and other customers with other security codes—to enter the premises through our secured gates. Once activating their self-storage security code, their personal unit is disarmed for entry. Once they vacate our safe self-storage and reenter their security code, their unit automatically rearms itself.

Third Safeguard: Strong Steel Walls

Each of our secure self-storage units, regardless of size, is made with galvanized steel—a material that is almost impossible to break through. Besides not showing any wear, the material offers customers an additional protection between any intruders and their valuable items.

So you can see our safe self-storage is all that it’s cracked up to be. If you’re currently at a facility that isn’t, switch today. Or if you’re contemplating having the need for storage, do yourself a favor and choose a facility based on storage security. Hands-down, ours will win. We haven’t had a break-in at any of our locations for more than 20 years.

Choose a safe storage facility—by selecting one of our five Oregon storage locations.

With all the things that we Oregonians collect over the years, it’s no wonder that we’re not able to keep our cars in the garage or in storage units. However, when the temperature goes below freezing, it’s possible that your vehicle could get hurt by the conditions—a possibility that can be easily avoided by utilizing winter storage.

This option that we offer at Secure Storage will protect your car in the long run, and save the time and money it takes to winterize your vehicle! Rent a mini storage unit at one of our five Secure Storage locations, and keep your summer items with us, so your car can have the garage.

Winter Storage Units Available

Our 5×10 storage unit (offered at each of our 5 storage facilities in Oregon) is the perfect size to hold your lawn mower, motorcycle, bikes, children’s play things and other outdoor equipment thatyou don’t use in the winter. This winter storage can help you with organization, as well as protect your vehicles.

For winter storage around Oregon, call Secure Storage first. Protect your belongings by utilizing our winter storage during the cold months.

Choose your city to get started:

• Ashland Storage
• Bend Storage
• Hillsboro Storage
• Hood River Storage
• Redmond Storage

Business downsizing: In this bad economy, many businesses have downsized their workforce, office and business operations due to increasing overheads and lack of sales revenue. Many resort to storing their business furniture and inventory in their garage or friend’s garage. However this is only a short term solution and can prove to be inconvenient. Business storage can provide a quick solution—month to month self storage.

Seasonal equipment and inventory: Many businesses rely on seasons—snow plowing equipment, lawn mowers, Halloween costumes, Christmas decorations and many more. Warehouses that are larger and require long term commitments tend to be more expensive compared to business storage facilities. Business storage facilities are usually shorter term or allow month to month commitments.

Rising costs of office space: Because of the fall in number of tenants, some rental companies choose to increase the rent of existing tenants. As a result, some businesses choose to reduce the size of their office or convert to a home office. These situations result in the need for business storage.

Flexibility: When it comes to business storage, needs change frequently depending on the economy and seasonal demands. Office locations usually require a fixed term contract and are fairly inflexible when it comes to increasing office space or business storage facilities. With a self storage facility that is focused on business storage, you are usually able to downsize or upsize based on your needs.

The Main Uses of Business Storage

Business storage is usually used for the following:

• Seasonal machinery like snow plows and pressure washing equipment
• Archived documents, pictures and folders
• Product samples
• Warehouse goods
• Home office related items that are too large to store at home
• Seasonal props and inventory like Christmas and Halloween decorations

Secure Storage has business storage in Bend, Hillsboro, Hood River, Ashland and Redmond, Oregon. Contact our self storage locations for short term and long term storage solutions for businesses today.

Outdoor or Indoor RV Storage: If you have contemplated parking your RV at your home or choosing an outdoor RV storage because of price, think twice. By exposing your RV to elements like rain and UV rays, you risk damage to your RV. At our indoor RV storage facility in Hillsboro, our enclosed RV storage units protect your RV from natural elements.

RV Security: If parked at home, your RV is susceptible to break-ins. For the most secure option, choose a RV storage facility. However, be sure to check out the different levels of security offered. Some RV storage facilities only offer a shed for you to park your RV under. At our Hillsboro RV storage facility, RVs are parked in their individual storage unit with personal keypads. Simply enter your individual code for secured access. Our RV storage facility in Hillsboro has own site managers. Also, each RV storage unit is armed with an alarm system.

Individual RV Storage Units or Stacked: Some RV storage facilities offer simple covered parking that utilizes stacked storage. This means many RVs are parked closely together in one storage shed. This would involve the moving of RVs around to get to others, leading to an increase in chances of your RV getting scratched.

Convenience and Easy Access: When choosing between RV storage facilities, pick one that provides convenient access to the RV storage unit. Our RV storage in Hillsboro is valued because it allows large RVs to enter easily and turn around with little difficulty. Your RV storage unit will also be open for access everyday from 7am to 9pm.

The above should be sufficient to help you decide on the features you want available for your RV storage needs. Should you have any other questions on RV storage, the storage facility managers are available at our RV storage facility in Hillsboro. Or simply give them a call at (503) 693-6844.

Fret not. Like you, many Americans are experiencing problems of lack of space and personal storage at home. Secure Storage’s personal storage solutions can meet your needs—convenience, security, and trustworthiness. We will even provide a free moving truck to help you transport your belongings.

Personal storage units come in various sizes with varying prices depending on your needs. Whether you are storing inherited furniture from your great grandparents or seasonal equipment such snowmobiles, Secure Storage has personal storage units that suit your needs.

Residential Storage in Oregon

Picking the size of a residential storage unit can be a daunting task. Secure Storage has come up with some tips to help you choose the right sized storage unit. Here is a quick summary:

5×10: Great for students. With 50 sq ft of storage space, it can hold a couch and a chair, dresser, mattress set and some other small items and boxes.

10×10: With 100 sq ft of residential storage space, this is perfect for furniture from a one-bedroom apartment without appliances. It can hold couches, entertainment centers and dining tables.

10×15: This 150 sq ft residential storage unit can hold contents from a one bedroom apartment with appliances. Alternatively, it can be good for contents of a two bedroom apartment with smaller items.

10×20: Because of its size, this residential storage unit can hold contents of a two bedroom home with appliances. Mattresses, a dining table and couches have no problems fitting in here. The size of this residential storage unit is similar to that of a one car garage.

10×25: With 250 sq ft of space, you can easily store contents from a three bedroom home in this residential storage unit. It can also fit a classic car with room for other prized possessions. This size is also great for outdoor equipment like kayaks, canoe and snowmobiles.

10×30: With 300 sq ft of residential storage space, you can fit contents from a large home. Also perfect for business owners to store equipment, inventory, shelving units and a work truck.

Secure Storage’s personal storage locations are conveniently located around Oregon. Personal storage locations in Oregon include Ashland storage, Bend storage, Hillsboro storage, Hood River storage and Redmond storage.

Consider Oregon personal storage units rental today!

Forget about storing valuables in your garage or backyard storage shed. With our top-of-line security features such as a gated entry with controlled access, individual alarm systems, facility-wide security cameras and an on-site resident manager, you won’t have to worry about security in your local self storage unit.

Secure Storage has easy road access to self storage units with sliding doors providing you with convenience. Simply drive your car or truck up to your self storage space and load or unload with ease. No more worrying about having to open access doors and walking through a narrow walkway. We have local self storage units for boats and RVs, cars and others. We have climate controlled self storage units if you require that feature. You name it, we got it.

Another benefit of local self storage units is the ability to reduce clutter at home. The canoes, kayaks, ski boats and camping gear could be using up valuable space in that garage or driveway. With a local self storage space, you not only protect your personal valuables from weather, you free up space in the garage for your car.

Find the Self Storage Unit that is Right For You

Here are some questions to ask yourself to find the self storage unit that is right for you:

• Security: Is the self storage space secure? Does it have adequate anti-theft system? Is there a manager that lives on the premises?
• Size of unit: What sized self storage space do you need?
• Cleanliness: Are the self storage units properly maintained? Do they plow the snow when needed? Is it clean?
• Ease of access: Are the self storage units easy to get to? Do you need to access your self storage space on weekends? What times do you need access to it? Can you access the self storage space by car?

We hope the above questions help you out with your decision making process. Don’t forget, we do have a free move-in truck that you can use.

Call any one of our five self storage locations today for our self storage rates.