Finding a storage unit can be a stressful task. There’s often a set of criteria that you’re looking for in a storage facility. Among this list can include: location, security features, access times, and available unit sizes. But have you considered the facility’s response time as a factor? You have lots of options in self storage – and that means lots of questions. That’s why Safeguard has a guaranteed 48-hour service response time. It’s called self storage, but we want you to know that you’re not alone.
What is Guaranteed 48-Hour Service Response Time?
This feature guarantees that you won’t have to wait around to have your questions answered. Whether you’re interested in storing with us, or you’re already a customer, we welcome your queries. With answers about any of our processes, including rentals and reservations, amenities, the online payment portal, and more, you’ll have access to the information you need. No matter what you need help with, we won’t leave you hanging.
You can request information a couple of ways:
- Call your local Safeguard facility directly
- Fill out the online ‘contact us’ form
If you have a question outside of normal office hours or during peak calling periods, our 24/7 call center (877-779-6900) can take calls unable to be answered by individual facilities.
Why We Offer This Feature
All our facilities follow the 48-hour response time rule. At Safeguard, we want to be a resource for you during your storage journey. Our staff is professional, friendly, and ready to help you. Whether you’re trying to pay your bill online, figuring out how much space you need, or wondering what your local facility’s features are, our 48-hour response time will guarantee that you get your answer within 48 hours. You shouldn’t have to put your life on hold while waiting for an answer, and with Safeguard Self Storage, you won’t have to.
We Take Customer Service Seriously
We are here to help you keep self storage from becoming an extra hassle. To make your storage experience as seamless as possible we provide month-to-month leases, extended access hours, free packing and storing consultation, moving and packing supplies on site, and no-cost email billing. Experience the Safeguard Service difference; reserve a unit today.
Why spend vacation dollars visiting faraway places when you live in the Cruise Capital of the World? From the small islands off our west Miami shoreline to the city's cultural centers, explore these five wonderful spots most out-of-towners miss. Let out that boating, biking and beach gear from your Miami, FL self storage, and launch an unforgettable getaway right here at home.
1. Set Your Sights North
Let the tourists trip over each other down at South Beach. Head up north, and hit the sand between 67th and 87th streets. This culturally rich stretch charms with a '50s atmosphere you won't find anywhere else in the city. North Beach is also a great destination for discovering delicious new mom-and-pop cafes.
2. Get Your Kayak Wet
Just 3 miles farther up from North Beach puts you in Oleta River State Park with access to more than 1,000 acres of natural beauty on Biscayne Bay. These parts of north Miami are filled with canoes and kayaks, so bring your favorite watercraft, and join the local fun.
3. Sip a Glass of Cortado
Head back into the city for a traditional sip of Cuban espresso while you relax in the heart of Little Havana. Raise your cortado glass as a toast to the area's monthly Viernes Festival. Dance to live music, visit neighborhood galleries, and feast on Latin cuisine. Don't miss free walking tours that give new life to Little Havana's history.
4. Climb a Two-Story Sand Castle
Kids love helping grownups storm sand castle walls at the Miami Children's Museum. The unique, hands-on fortress is one of dozens of interactive learning experiences waiting to liven up your local family vacation. Just drive over to Watson Island for museum exhibits that even include a kid-size TV studio.
5. Go Fat-Biking on the Beach
One of our most scenic bike routes becomes a boardwalk south of 21st Street, but Florida State Road A1A doesn't have to slow you down when you hit the sand. Just get your fat-bike with its oversized tires out of storage, and Miami, FL beaches are wide open to two-wheel cruises up and down the shoreline.
Local, Easy, and Fun
Our Florida sunshine always sets up the perfect scene for enjoying a mini-retreat, so keep your favorite getaway gear ready to go in one of our west Miami storage units. Our Safeguard teams know how to help you make all your vacation adventures local, easy, and fun.
Daylight savings time has arrived once again to usher in more sunlight during the day. On March 12, it's time again to spring ahead and to welcome in the coming spring and summer seasons. With more daylight, the theory was, that you could be more productive. When daylight savings was put into practice, this was a major deciding factor. While electricity and technology now allow us to be productive at all times of the day, we can still take advantage of daylight savings – especially with the help of self storage.
How did Daylight Savings Time get Started?
The practice of turning the clock forward and backward has been around since the early 1900s. Germany was the first country to adopt daylight savings time, with the United States following soon after. In fact, the U.S. repealed this practice in 1919 even though some cities and states continued to manipulate their clocks. It came back in full force during the Second World War and was pushed mainly by businesses to take advantage of the extra daylight hours.
3 Ways to Be Productive During Daylight Saving Time
- Take Up a New Hobby
Springtime makes the perfect time to take up a new hobby; like art. Take a tour of the Ancient Sculpture Gallery in Garfield, NJ, and let it inspire you to sculpt and to create artworks of your own.
- Clean Out the House
Many people use the extra hours to spring-clean their homes. You can move clutter from the garage and your home into self storage, to make room for a tool shop, more organization, or your new hobby. Storage units are great for storing unused items while spring-cleaning and planning a potential yard sale.
- Get Outdoors More
Daylight saving time in March gives you extra hours for biking, walking, or hanging out in your own backyard. Use those few hours to play ball with your kids after work, handle those neglected lawn chores, or to finally build that deck.
Don't Forget to Set Your Clocks Forward
Before you hit the sack on March 12, set your alarm clock forward by one hour. You don't want to be one of the many people who clock in late at work the next morning. If you're taking the time to spring-clean your home, store your stuff with Safeguard Self Storage. We have affordable storage units in Garfield, NJ for keeping your items stored away for as long as you need.
Just thinking about it puts an easy rhythm in your step. National Jazz Appreciation Month feels right at home here in Queens, NY where storage units and musicians are old friends and professional partners. Let's take a quick look back, celebrate a little history and sing the praises of some of our most famous musical artists.
Golden Queens
We all smile when folks from out of town think a visit to Queens is all about catching a Mets game at Citi Field. Our neighborhoods have a proud musical history filled with some of the most talented names in jazz. The 1940s marked a golden age for this innovative style, and Queens was one of the hottest scenes in the city. If you wanted to hear Ella Fitzgerald or Charlie Parker, you came to our borough. And Louis Armstrong made his home right here in Flushing.
The History Lives On
It's hard to say if the Ramones ever walked by Armstrong's house on 107th, but it's easy to imagine Queens' original punk rockers paying homage to one of jazz's biggest legends. Armstrong and his wife, Lucille, lived in Flushing until his death in 1971. She gave their home to the city, and today it's filled with original letters, memorabilia and archived recordings. The Louis Armstrong House is a vibrant, living museum that carries on his musical and cultural legacy with concerts and educational programs.
Keep It Creative
The line between jazz in Queens and hip-hop in Hollis might not seem very straight, but our neighborhoods are still cradles of creativity. From Run-D.M.C. to LL Cool J, the music continues to evolve. If you're a player on the local scene, treat your equipment with care. Climate-controlled storage units keep strings, skins and brass in top shape and always ready to play. Local legends even hint that some of the greats here got their acts off the ground with staging sessions in self storage. It's an idea worth sounding out.
We Appreciate Jazz Too
Whether you're playing with a hot combo or staying happily solo, it's very cool to be a part of the musical legacy in Queens, NY. Our Safeguard self storage facility in Hollis handles big line-ups and one-man bands with all types and sizes of storage units. Stop by soon, and let us show you how much we really appreciate jazz too.