If you've got a deployment coming up or PCS orders in hand, packing a storage unit in Spring Lake, NC is often just part of the drill. At Cardinal State Storage, we see a lot of Fort Bragg families move fast, and when you're boxing up a whole house in a weekend, it's easy to toss in something that really shouldn't go in there.
Almost everything you own is perfectly fine to store. But a short list of items can cost you your deposit, damage your other belongings, or draw pests into the unit next to yours. Here's what to leave out.
Gas cans, propane tanks, kerosene, lighter fluid, paint thinner, even a half-full can of spray paint, none of it belongs in a unit. Fumes build up in a closed space, and North Carolina heat only makes it worse. If you're storing a mower or generator before a deployment, run the tank dry first.
That box of pantry staples or the extra bag of dog food seems harmless, but food is what turns a clean unit into a pest problem. Mice and insects don't care whose stuff they get into, so keep all food, spices, and pet food out entirely.
This one comes up a lot around Fort Bragg. A storage unit is not the place for firearms or ammo. Keep them secured at home or in a proper safe where they're controlled and climate-stable, not sitting in a metal unit for months.
Orders, passports, Social Security cards, jewelry, cash. Anything you'd hate to lose or need in a hurry should travel with you or live in a fireproof box at home, not in storage.
Storing during a deployment or PCS should make your life simpler, not add a headache down the road. Keep out the fuel, the food, the firearms, and the irreplaceable papers, and the rest will be waiting for you in good shape.
Getting ready for a move out of Spring Lake? Stop by Cardinal State Storage or reserve online, and we'll help you sort out what to store and how to store it right.