Security is important, especially if you’re considering a self-storage unit facility. After all, you’re entrusting your valuables to someone else. Here at Store In A Wink, we work hard to ensure that your household items, vehicles, etc, are kept safe. Are you moving to Bel Aire, Kansas? We’ve got you covered!

Storage unit security tips

• What do you want to store? Some items will store better than others. For example, electronics don’t handle cold weather well, and it can even ruin your HDTV or similar items if it’s cold enough to freeze. In addition, storing items like food or clothing in open boxes may attract rodents. You can fight this by not storing food in your self-storage unit and purchasing plastic tubs that seal with a lid for clothing.
• Get insurance. Call Wendy at 316-260-9465 to talk with her about the insurance options Store in Wink offers.
• Lock your items inside the unit. In addition to locking the outside door(s) of your rented storage area, you can purchase a safe or locking file cabinet to keep paperwork secure.
• Before storing your items, write down and take photographs of everything in the storage unit. It may be easy to unload boxes and pile them into your unit, but you’ll be so much happier in the long run if you take the time to organize the area and document what you have. If you misplace anything later or forget what you have, you’ll have a visual and written reminder of whether or not it was ever stored in your rental unit.
• You’ll also minimize your risk of theft if you don’t keep highly valuable items in storage for long periods of time. Small things like jewelry are better stored in a safety deposit box at a local-area bank. And, if you aren’t planning to use your items for a long time (and they aren’t family heirlooms), you may want to consider selling them. It’s a great way to make some extra cash and free up space in your storage unit for off-season items or even inventory for your next small business venture!!

Personal safety while at your storage unit

We care about your personal safety while you’re visiting our rental spaces. We strive to keep our facilities clean and well-kept to deter individuals who might want to loiter. Our property is well-lit and features security cameras to record activity. Each client also will appreciate our fenced-in and gated self-storage area.

Take time to get to know our staff. You’ll develop a relationship with us and feel safer knowing who to talk to. If you see anything suspicious while on our property, please report it to our main office so we can look into the issue. Wendy cares deeply about her clients and looks forward to helping you with your questions or storage needs. Sunshine the cat and Butter, the dog, will also enjoy meeting you. 🙂

Do you need a vehicle to get your items to and from your old places of residence? Use our uHaul truck rental service to help transport your stuff. We offer a variety of sizes for your rental needs. Or, contact us about our boat storage and RV storage options.

Brief history of Bel Aire Kansas

The City of Bel Aire Kansas has relatively recent beginnings. In fact, did you know that it took a Kansas Supreme Court ruling in 1980 in order for Bel Aire to attain city status? Yes, it’s true! For two years, the City of Wichita tried to prevent this former improvement district from becoming a city. Residents wanted to escape the “big city” life of Wichita but remain close to shopping and amenities in the area.

It’s taken time, but today, Bel Aire Kansas is a thriving city with more than 6500 people. For example, if you want to get out and enjoy some exercise, head to the Recreation Department. There’s a wide variety of options available, including pickleball, Tae Kwon Do, basketball and more. Live nearby in Kechi? Come visit and see what you’re missing!