Renting storage spaces can be a convenient way of freeing up space inside your home without having to part with your possessions. However, if you are living in a cold climate area, there are a couple of common issues that you may encounter. By following these steps you should be able to help mitigate the problems caused by these issues 

Place Cold Sensitive Items In Climate Controlled Units

There are many items that can sustain major damage from being exposed to extremely low temperatures. In particular, electronics, glass and artwork should never be left in extremely low temperatures for a prolonged period of time. If you items are damaged due to cold exposure, any insurance policy you may have had will be unlikely to cover the damage. 

To avoid this problem, you should always move these items to a climate controlled unit during the winter months. While this will add a little to the cost of storing these items, it may be the only way to ensure your items are not ruined due to cold weather. 

Take Cat Litter Or Sand With You To The Unit

When you are going to your outdoor unit during the winter months, there is always a chance that there will be ice slicks around your unit. While storage facilities strive to keep the grounds free of ice, it may be impossible to keep the cement or asphalt completely ice free. Fortunately, this does not mean that you have to risk slipping while you are at your unit. 

By keeping a bag of sand or cat litter in your car when you go to your unit, you can ensure that you will not be stopped by ice around your unit. By spreading these materials around the area you will be walking, you can enhance your grip, and this can prevent you from slipping. While this will help reduce the chances of you injuring yourself when you are moving things in or out of the unit, you should still be careful to ensure you do not step on a spot that was missed by the sand or cat litter. 

Using a storage unit in a cold climate area can present you with a couple of unique challenges. However, you can avoid damaging your possessions by placing them in climate controlled storage during the winter, and you can minimize the risk of injury by using sand or cat litter when ice has accumulated around the entry to your unit. For more tips on utilizing storage units, contact a company like AMS Groups LLC.