Tired of Expensive Boise Storage Rates? Rent from Lockaway Storage!
Are you tired of paying expensive rates to store your stuff? Do you frequently receive rent increases from your Boise storage company? Then it’s time to declare your freedom from expensive storage rates by renting a storage unit at Lockaway Storage.
Benefits of Lockaway Storage
Trust Lockaway storage for all your Boise storage needs in the Treasure Valley. We are conveniently located at 5246 West Chinden Boulevard in Garden City. You’ll not only find our rates affordable, we have many security features our tenants find helpful.
These include:
- On-Site Storage Manager
- Free Disc Lock With Your Storage Rental
- Fully Fenced Storage Facility
- Computerized Gate/Keypad – Both Entry & Exit Points
- Individual Alarms Available
- And more!
We have over 500+ storage units in various sizes. Whether you need economical or premium storage for personal or business needs, Lockaway Storage offers clean units in well lighted, controlled access facilities at an affordable price. Not sure what size storage you need? Come view our storage sizes in person at our facility or use or self-storage size comparison chart to estimate which storage unit size would be right for you.
Monthly Rates
Everyone loves a discount and at Lockaway Storage we do too. When you’re shopping around for self-storage, don’t settle for less. There are so many perks to renting a storage unit at Lockaway Storage. Know you’ll get the best deal in town and that your space will be clean, secure and ready for move-in.
Check out our rates:
| Storage Unit Size | Size Comparison | Monthly Rate |
| 4’ X 10’ | Small Walk-in Closet | $39 |
| 5’ X 10’ | Large Walk-in Closet | $49 |
| 9’ X 10’ | Small Bedroom/Office | $69 |
| 11’ X 16’ | Large Bedroom | $89 |
| 13’ X 16’ | Bonus Room | 104 |
| 10’ X 30’ | Oversized 1 Car Garage | $134 |
| 16’ X 32’ | Detached Workshop | $219 |
| 12’ X 40’ | Limited space available, call for rates & additional details |
Don’t Take Our Word For It
Lockaway Storage has been rated 5 stars by our customers. We have received many testimonials that express appreciation for our Boise storage services. Check out our reviews from our recent tenants. We’re confident that you’ll also find that renting a storage unit at Lockaway Storage is a completely worthwhile experience.
Get in touch! Stop by our Garden City facility or contact us at (208) 322-4487 to reserve your Boise storage unit at Lockaway Storage today!
Boise Storage: Getting Rid of Unwanted Possessions
In our previous blog, we talked about ways to help you reduce clutter and bring order to your storage unit storage. In today’s post, however, the storage experts at Lockaway Storage would like to go a step further and provide you with some pointers on what to do with your unwanted belongings once you decide on what to get rid of.
Cleaning Out Your Boise Storage Unit
While storing seasonal items you use periodically throughout the year, it’s easy to accumulate new things over time. Because of this, it’s important to get rid of old belongings that are just taking up room. In addition to freeing up space in your storage unit, you can make a little money off your unwanted items or donate to help others who could use them.
Consignment Shops
In Boise, there are a variety of consignment shops that will help you sell your belongings. Whether its furniture, artwork or clothes, consignment stores are locally owned businesses that charge a small fee as compensation for selling your items. Simply find a store that stocks the items like the ones you are looking to sell, and ask them about their terms and conditions.
Sell Online
Online sites like Craigslist and eBay can help you sell just about anything from electronics to kitchenware. Local buy/sale/trade groups on Facebook and Twitter are also popular online marketplaces that allow you to advertise and set your own price and pickup terms. However, if you suspect some of your belongings may be particularly valuable, it’s important to get an appraisal or do your research online to find out what they are worth.
Throw a Yard Sale
Throwing a yard sale is a good way to sell a lot of items all at once. However, you will need to carefully plan a good time and post signs around your neighborhood or advertise online. A yard sale is also a good way to set our own price without having to worry about shipping or meeting people to pick up different items.
Donate
If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of trying to sell your belongings, you may want to consider donating it. While you won’t get anything in return, you can feel good knowing your unwanted items may be something special for someone else. If you have things you’re tired of storing or hauling around, consider donating them to a local charity like Goodwill, or the Salvation Army.
Store the Uncertain
While selling or donating certain items can help you declutter and make some extra cash, you may want to hold onto things you’re uncertain about. In fact, there is nothing worse than getting rid of something you wish you still had. If you have belongings you’re not quite ready to get rid of, keep them in your storage unit and revisit them, later on, to see if you still want them.
Boise Lockaway Storage
A little time and organization go a long way to creating a storage solution that saves you time, money and space. If you would like more information about ways to simplify things, contact the on-site managers at Boise Lockaway Storage. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have, as well as offer you the peace of mind, knowing your belongings will be safe until you decide what to do with them.
If you’re looking for a safe, reliable, easy-to-access storage facility, visit us at 5246 West Chinden Blvd in Garden City or contact us at (208) 322-4487 today!
Reducing Clutter: Cleaning Your Storage Unit
At Boise Lockaway Storage, we understand that storage needs change. Sometimes Aunt Betsy’s rocking chair becomes more of an obstacle than a family heirloom. Or perhaps that box of old clothes you thought you might need someday – you just don’t want anymore. That’s why we’d like to provide you with the following tips to help reduce clutter and bring order to your storage unit.
Strategies for Decluttering Your Storage Unit
Take a Basic Inventory
If your storage unit has become a cluttered mess, chances are you probably don’t remember everything inside. In fact, it’s quite common for people to forget what’s inside their storage units because they are too overwhelmed with stacks of unmarked boxes. Instead of getting frustrated, take a basic inventory of what’s inside by looking things over. Taking a rough inventory of your belongings will help you decide what you really want to keep and what you don’t.
Review Your Goals
Once you have a basic inventory, it’s time to plan for the future. What are your short and long-term goals? Do you really need all your old college textbooks? How about that pottery wheel you’ve never used? Then get rid of anything unrelated to those goals. Make a pile of the things you won’t be needing that you can either donate, sell or throw away.
Purge The Garbage
Between moves, it’s not uncommon to toss everyday items we use in a box and forget about them. This includes things like soap, shampoo’s, or even a mega jar (half full) of uneaten cheese puffs. Keep in mind, things like these can and do expire. If you haven’t touched these items in over a year, it’s probably time to throw them out.
Store Smart
When you have a self-storage unit, it’s important to use it for items that are necessary. Self-storage is where you can store your seasonal equipment you don’t use all year long that can take up space in your closets or garage. Don’t use it to store items you will never use but don’t know what to do with. Instead, take the time to divorce yourself from items that are weighing you down and costing you money.
Boise Lockaway Storage
At Boise Lockaway Storage, our on-site managers are here to help and provide you with a variety of storage organization ideas. Whether you need a large storage unit or a smaller one, we can provide you with a suitable size depending on your individual needs. If you have additional questions, contact us at (208) 322-4487 or stop by at 5246 West Chinden Blvd in Garden City.
Lockaway Storage Tips For Organizing Your Boise Storage Unit
So you’ve rented a storage unit and feel confident that the experts at Lockaway Storage have found you the perfect size based on your needs. Now what? Once you arrive at our storage facility, you may be wondering how you’re supposed to get it all in. While it may seem like a challenging game of Tetris, it’s really about how often you will need to access your things.
Frequent Access
If you plan on assessing your storage unit regularly, it’s important to create a pathway to the back of the unit. Then you will want to start placing items you won’t be needing towards the back while items you plan on accessing frequently towards the front. Shelving also helps to organize your storage unit by making items more accessible.
Infrequent Access
If you don’t plan on assessing your storage unit regularly, then you have the choice to rent a smaller amount of space and pack it full. If you pack the unit high, it will also hold more. Keep in mind, however, that it’s important to place heavy items on the bottom with more fragile items on the top.
General Storage Tips
Below are some general storage tips that can help you organize your items based on how often they will need to be accessed:
- Never place sharp or heavy items on top of upholstered furniture. Also, make sure to cover your furniture with a sheet or blanket to reduce its exposure to dust.
- When stacking your belongings, it’s important to place heavy items on the bottom with light or odd-shaped items towards to the top. To make this process easier, you can mark your boxes ahead of time as light, medium, or heavy while packing. Keep in mind that you’ll need to be careful not to stack too many items on heavy boxes full of fragile items.
- To help save space and take advantage of the height of your storage unit, stand sofas and larger items on end. Later you can remove the cushions and place them on top before using the space where the cushions once were to place additional boxes.
- When storing tables, remove the legs if possible and lean the tabletop sideways on a blanket to reduce scratching. To keep important items together, you can always tape a ziplock bag full of mounts and screws to the inside of the table.
- Never place wood on wood without a cloth or cardboard layer in between the pieces.
- When storing dressers, utilize the space of the drawers to store smaller items. However, the drawers should always be empty during transit.
- To make things easier to access, make a list of box contents and a diagram of where you placed them in storage. Taking a video or a series of pictures can also help you record the contents.
Lockaway Storage
At Lockaway Storage, we strive to help make the self-storage process as stress-free as possible. By following the tips we provided above, we hope to save you the time and hassle of accessing your items to easily find what you need. For additional packing tips or information about our storage facility, contact us at (208) 322-4487. Our on-site managers would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have while providing you with advice to help ease the self-storage process.
Choosing The Right Boise Storage Unit For Your Needs
One of the most important factors in choosing a Boise storage facility is deciding what size storage unit you will need to store your belongings. But how do you determine what size to rent? At Lockaway Storage, our on-site managers are self-storage experts and are happy to provide you with advice without trying to sell you more than you need. If you’re more of a “do-it-yourself” type, we’d like to provide you with the following information to help you choose the right size depending on your personal or business storage requirements.
Take Stock
One of the first questions you should ask yourself is “what are you storing?” Answering this question will help you pick the right Boise storage size for your needs. Take a quick inventory of all the items you plan to store, including furniture, appliances and an estimated number of boxes. For larger items, you can quickly measure how big they are using a tape measurer. Also, take the time to consider how many irregular-shaped items you have that can’t be boxed or stacked.
To Stuff or Not to Stuff?
When it comes to accessing your Boise storage unit, you’ll need to figure out if you’re planning on storing it for the long run or if you will need a slightly larger unit to walk around and find items. For those who plan on storing everything until they come back for it, you probably won’t need as big of a space. However, if you will need to access certain items at different times, you may need a larger unit to create an aisle instead of taking everything out in order to find what you’re looking for.
When in Doubt, Go Big
At Lockaway Storage, we’ve seen plenty of clients who’ve underestimated their needs by choosing a storage unit that’s too small. Instead, our on-site manager recommends inquiring about the rates of the next size up to ensure you’ll have the space you need. That way you can assess your stuff much more easily. This will also prevent the hassle of having to dig out your belongings to find what you need before repacking your storage which can take hours.
Unit Size Breakdown
5′ x 5′ Storage Unit
Comparison: Small walk-in closet
What Fits: Smaller furniture, a few small boxes, miscellaneous items
5′ x 10′ Storage Unit
Comparison: Large walk-in closet
What Fits: Sofa, chairs, bedroom furniture and smaller boxes
9 x 10′ Storage Unit
Comparison: Small bedroom/office
What Fits: Stuff from a 1 bedroom house
11′ x 16′ Storage Unit
Comparison: Large bedroom
What Fits: Stuff from a 2 bedroom home
13′ x 16′ Storage Unit
Comparison: Bonus room
What Fits: Stuff from a 2-3 bedroom home – including several boxes
10′ x 30′ Storage Unit
Comparison: Oversized 1 car garage or bonus room
What Fits: Stuff from a 2-3 bedroom home – including several boxes
16′ x 32′ Storage Unit
Comparison: Detached workshop
What Fits: Car; contents from a 4 bedroom home – including several boxes; business inventory
Lockaway Storage
It’s important to take inventory of all of the items that you plan to store. This will help you determine what size of Boise storage unit will fit your needs depending on the unit size breakdown listed above. If you have additional questions or would like to visit our facility, our on-site managers at Lockaway Storage would be more than happy to answer any questions you may and find a unit size that’s right for you. Contact us at (208) 322-4487 or visit us at 5246 W Chinden Boulevard in Garden City.
Boise Storage Tips For Getting Organized this Fall
Fall is officially here, and you may find yourself with a bit more time and space now that school’s back in session. Perhaps with this free time, you’ve been thinking about organized and decluttering your home. At Lockaway Storage, we understand how nice it can be to simplify, knowing where everything you need is. However, we also know how frustrating it can be when you have all sorts of stuff cluttering up your space. That’s why we’d like to provide you with the following Boise storage tips to organize your home just in time for winter.
Not Enough Space
Once you get started organizing your garage, closets, cabinets, etc., you’ll quickly find yourself with a bunch of excess stuff you don’t know what to do with. Sure you could have a garage sale before the weather turns cold but that takes time and effort, not to mention there’s probably a whole assortment of things you’ll want to keep. This includes Christmas decorations, keepsakes, kid stuff, seasonal gear, etc. However, most of these things take up a lot of room sitting in boxes somewhere when you don’t use them on a regular basis. Instead, imagine being able to store the stuff you don’t always use without cluttering up your home. That’s where Lockaway Storage comes in.
Boise Storage Solutions
Bring your extra items to Lockaway Storage. We’ll gladly rent you one of our clean, convenient, affordable storage units for however long you need. Whether it’s for a couple of months or longer, your home will feel bigger and easier to manage when you have less items cluttering up your rooms and closets. In fact, fall is the perfect time to clear out any excess items you don’t use on a regular basis and store them at Lockaway Storage before winter sets in.
Why Choose Lockaway Storage
While there are a bunch of different Boise storage facilities in the Treasure Valley – why choose Lockaway Storage? The answer is simple with the following advantages:
- On-Site Storage Manager
- Free Disc Lock With Your Storage Rental
- Fully Fenced Storage Facility
- Computerized Gate/Keypad – Both Entry & Exit Points
- Individual Alarms Available
- And more!
In fact, we’ll not only help you with all your storage needs, we will assist you with a large variety of storage solutions with the best customer service possible. Not only do we get to know you by name, we’ll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have while making your rental experience with us the best it can be.
Ready to Get Organized?
With the kids back in school, now is the perfect time to get organized and simplify your home. At Lockaway Storage, we can provide you with a wide variety of unit sizes to help preserve the integrity of your items while ensuring all your storage needs are met. If you are unsure of what size unit you may need, contact us today. We would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have while assisting you in determining what storage option is best based on your individual needs.
Call (208) 322-4487 or stop by to rent your storage unit today. We’re located at 5246 W. Chinden Blvd in Garden City.
Store Your Summer Items At Lockaway Storage!
With school back in session, summer is slowly coming to an end. Along with the changing color of the leaves you may also find yourself facing the challenge of packing away your summer items. If you find that you simply don’t have the room or want to avoid overstuffing your garage, Lockaway Storage offers a safe, secure, and well-maintained storage facility to ensure your summer possessions are well protected during the fall and winter months.
Summer Storage Items:
Pool Toys
Unless you have an indoor pool, it’s unlikely you will be swimming anytime after September. Now is a good time to assess your pool toys and supplies by rinsing them off, deflating and packing them away. Other outdoor items like patio furniture, gardening supplies, volleyball nets, and basketball hoops are things you may also want to consider storing until next year.
Summer Sports Equipment
Fall is also a good time to pack away any summer sports equipment that you won’t be using over the winter months. Bicycles, kayaks, rafts, life vests, fishing gear and other summer sports equipment can be stored away without taking up valuable space in your home or garage.
Camping Gear
Unless you are an avid camper or hunter, you probably won’t need the majority of your camping gear until next spring or summer. Free up space in your home or garage by storing tents, sleeping bags, camping stoves, coolers, air mattresses and other outdoor equipment.
College Kid Stuff
With a child off to college, you may be in the process of reclaiming his (or) her room for a home office or guest room. The problem? Even when they’re gone they probably still have lots of things left around the house. Instead of cluttering up the garage, why not store their clothes, sentimental items, and non-essentials at Lockaway Storage until they are ready for them?
Why Lockaway Storage?
Don’t let your home or garage fill up with things you won’t be using until next year. While there are plenty of storage facilities throughout the Treasure Valley, Lockaway Storage is the best place to store all your summer items. Our facility is well-equipped with various safety features to make sure your items are secure 24/7 along with an on-site manager to provide you with a friendly, familiar face to help simplify the self-storage process.
Want more information? Contact us at (208) 322-4487. Our on-site manager would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have while helping you determine the right size of unit for all your summer storage needs.
Customer Service Plays A Big Role At Lockaway Storage
You may think that choosing a Treasure Valley storage facility is no big deal. It’s just a place to store your stuff, right? After all, you’re more than likely to find several storage facilities just by doing a basic Google search. But how comfortable are you choosing a place at random? Will they treat you like a stranger? Do they have good reviews? While there are plenty of places to choose from, it’s important to find a storage facility that not only fits your budget but provides you with the best customer service.
At Lockaway Storage, we know our tenants and pride ourselves on providing you with the best customer service possible. Our on-site manager, Bruce Williams and our Saturday manager Rose Carlson are here to help you personally with all of your storage facility needs. Not only will they get to know you by name, they’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have while making your rental experience the best it can be.
Understanding Your Needs
From knowing exactly what storage solutions will fit your needs to how much storage space you can afford, Lockaway Storage is prepared to handle any problems you may have quickly and efficiently. In fact, there’s just no substitute for the quality of customer service we will provide.
Our on-site managers understand that moving and storing your belongings can be a stressful ordeal. In fact, the last thing you want to be faced with is a storage facility that acts unconcerned with your needs. Don’t waste money on a storage unit that’s either too big or too small. Our managers have uncanny ability to help you determine what size of storage unit you’ll need at a price you can afford.
Simplifying the Self-Storage Process
We also understand that there are other things on your mind other than dealing with your storage facility. You may be dealing with a move or sending your kid off to college. Whatever the case may be, our managers will work with you personally to simplify the self-storage process. From helping you navigate the paperwork to determining the right storage unit for your needs, we promise to go above and beyond for our tenants to reduce the amount of stress and work it takes to store your belongings.
Lockaway Storage
At Lockaway Storage, we’ve been in the storage business long enough to know that customer service goes a long way when it comes to gaining trust and maintaining an exceptional reputation.
If you are planning a move or just need to store some extra belongings for whatever reason, Lockaway Storage will provide you with a clean, convenient and affordable storage facility. Call us at (208) 322-4487. We promise to go above and beyond to help you find the right storage solution while providing you with the best customer service possible. You’ll soon see why people throughout the Treasure Valley choose Lockaway Storage for all their storage needs!
5-Star Testimonials From Lockaway Boise Storage Tenants!
Lockaway Storage is proud to share our 5-star ratings from customers throughout the Treasure Valley! People love bringing their valuables to us for safe, convenient Boise storage 24/7. But don’t take our word for it! Check out the following testimonials from some of our recent tenants:
Trudy Myrland
Bruce is wonderful, and you gotta meet his dog!! Such a cutie. The place is clean, secure, and fairly priced.
Scott Miller
Bruce is a super awesome guy. I’ve known him for a year now and he is very willing to help a person out during hard times. He is quick and helpful. If anyone is looking for storage options this is the place to go. I owe him for all the help he has done for me. It will be a sad day when I no longer have to keep my stuff there.
Mary Robinson
Bruce, manager, is wonderful! Very kind, understanding, and helpful. I will not go elsewhere to store my items ever again. Thank you Bruce!
Lindsey Swanke
I love this place. Bruce is amazing, facility is secure, clean, safe. Its the right price – its perfect. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Kylie Fly
Bruce is awesome. Super nice, super flexible, and always willing to help you out and give you the best service possible. Fantastic customer service, and very clean and safe units for a reasonable price for the area. I have years of storage experience, and totally recommend this location!
Suzie Williams
Great Service. Very kind and friendly people. I was looking for a size of storage, and they didn’t have one at that time, the gentleman called me back when one was available. The check in system was simple and I was impressed with their prices.
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This place has the best rates and the best customer service. We rented a small unit a few years ago and then moved away and came back and rented from them again. Linda who works in the office is friendly and on top of things. She remembered us from the last them we rented. The storage units are clean and the security is great, you have to enter in your gate code when you enter AND when you leave to disarm and arm the alarm. The ceilings in the units are high, which gives you more room to fit your belongings. I highly recommend this place.
Doug Crafts
Very convenient location with the best prices near Boise downtown. Excellent drive-up access.
Colette Lafleur
Great service. Low rates. Manager was extremely nice and very helpful. Would definitely recommend.
A Google User
Super clean storage facility with great prices. I wasn’t sure what size unit I needed but the manager at Lockaway was very nice and very helpful. Unlike most storage facilities, Lockaway has wide driveways and a spacious layout so there is plenty of room for large trucks. I would highly recommend renting here if you need storage in the Boise/Garden City area.
Elainee280
A Happy Business
Such an excellent, friendly service at this facility. Always a pleasure.
David1981
Great!
Friendly staff. Rates are the best I could find. Place is very clean.
Annnnntteeee
Lockaway is amazing!
I am so happy to have found Lockaway Storage. It’s like a hidden treasure. The employees are so nice and friendly. My daughter loves it there because she gets rides on the go-cart. The price is amazing too. I store my stuff in a safe place with ease. Thanks!
G3308
Great rates and customer service
Recently moved to the area and needed a secure place to put my stuff until I found a house. Not only were the rates competitive at Boise Lockaway but the customer service was awesome. They were so helpful and friendly, it was really nice considering how stressed I was with my move. The facilities are very clean and secure, I highly recommend them to anyone who needs storage.
Mdavies123
Great rates and service
I just moved house and I was not able to fit all of my furniture into my new home. I was not looking forward to arranging a storage place in the middle of moving homes but the people at Lockaway really made things go smoothly. They also have low rates for the spaces which made me even happier. All in all a good experience.
Reserve Your Boise Storage Unit Today
These testimonials from our Boise storage tenants speak for themselves. Stop by Lockaway Storage to rent an clean, safe storage unit at a totally affordable price. Our on-site manager would be more than happy to give you a tour and provide you with personalized recommendations for all your Boise storage needs.
Lockaway Storage is conveniently located at 5246 West Chinden Boulevard, Garden City, ID 83714. Call us anytime at (208) 322-4487 to reserve your storage unit now. We are here for all your storage needs!
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