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Go to our website payment screen and follow the steps below on your first visit.

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St. Patrick's Day

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Storsmart Tenant Insurance

ARE YOU PROTECTED?



Many customers presume that self-storage facilities automatically provide insurance for theitems being placed into storage. Although some self-storage facilities don’t require that you have insurance coverage, we do. It makes sense to have adequate replacement coverage in place.

Don’t be lulled into a false sense of well-being because our facility has implemented good security measures or has a smoking ban on site. We do everything we can to avoid theft on our premises with the use of fencing, gates, lighting and security cameras. However, there is little we can do against damages caused by accidents, storms, or other natural disasters.

We recommend you check your insurance options carefully. Your first step should be to consult your homeowners or renters insurance agent to see if the items you plan on storing are covered by your current policy. It may be you are fully covered for items stored away from your residence, or additional coverage may be available to you. Be sure to ask your insurance agent about any policy exclusions, deductible amounts, and coverage limits.While you may be covered through your existing policy, you may find that the insurance available at American Classic Storage provides more specialized coverage with a lower deductible. If you do provide your own insurance coverage, be aware that we will ask for proof of coverage during the rental process.

The insurance coverage available at American Classic Storage has excellent features including a variety of coverage amounts, a wide range of covered perils, and affordable monthly premiums, billed along with your monthly rent.In addition, your goods are covered while in transit to and from our facility when moving in and out. In the event you suffer a loss, our insurance will waive your $100 deductible if your unit was secured with one of our disc locks.

Coverage begins at $2000 for a low $8 monthly premium. Less than 26 cents a day! In today’s world, it’s necessary to insure our cars, our homes, our life, our health, even our cell phones. If you care enough to store your goods, be sure you safeguard them with adequate insurance coverage.

Contact us today to learn more about the insurance program we offer.



The Potato Chronicles

American Classic Potato Project 2012...

Living onsite as a Self Storage Manager has pros and cons.  One pro?  I have a ten-step commute to work in these days of $4 per gallon gasoline.  The cons?  I don’t have a yard to speak of.  Don’t get me wrong — I have a lovely raised deck, and maintenance-free rock area as well as a second-level sun deck that runs the entire length of my home.  I just don’t have a garden spot.  And, for a girl who likes to garden, we had to come up with some alternatives to enjoy this hobby.

Welcome to our world of container gardening!  Between 5 gallon pails, some raised beds, some rectangular flower boxes, and some garbage cans, we are finding a way to grow the vegetables we love!

Last year, we attempted our garbage can potatoes — with little success.  After realizing where our mistakes were made, we are ready for success this year!  For those who are interested in following along, we’ll be posting progress pictures and blogging our way to harvest.  And, for all our customers who are excited to join us on this journey, we’ll be inviting you to join us for our HOMEMADE POTATO SOUP as fall arrives!  Won’t you join us, too?

Our seed potatoes arrived on March 17th.  We planted them over the Easter weekend in the two plastic trash barrels you see in this picture.  They sit behind two raised bed gardens that hold our new tomato plants.

With drainage holes drilled in the bottom of the trash cans, we placed approximately 4 inches of soil in the bottom of the can.  The seed potatoes were planted with the ‘eyes’ facing up.

For every four to six inches of potato plant growth, we will add two to four inches of new soil.  Lather, rinse, repeat.  Once we reach the top of the trash cans, we’ll simply wait for the potato plants to dry up.  Once that occurs, it will be harvest time!

We’ll spread a tarp on the ground, tip the trash can over, and harvest our potatoes!

We’ll be updating this potato journey throughout the coming months, so watch for new pictures!

Vehicle Storage Checklist

 

VEHICLE STORAGE CHECKLIST

As a facility that offers vehicle storage, we get asked these questions often.

When preparing to store your vehicle, there are several things we recommend:

ü  Be sure the car has gas and add a stabilizer if you plan to store your vehicle for more than two months.
Adding a fuel stabilizer preserves the gasoline and also prevents damage to the fuel system. Usually you will add 1 ounce of stabilizer for every 3-5 gallons of gas, but check the label of the stabilizer you will be using. Remember, minimize the amount of fuel in your tank when storing.

ü  Change the oil.
Dirty engine oil can thicken after long-term storage and make it difficult to start the car when you retrieve it.

ü  Put tire jacks under the tires.
This prevents the tires from getting flat spots and also takes the weight off of the tires. That way, you won’t show up at your storage unit ready to take your car out for a drive only to find you need a tire repaired. Small hydraulic jacks work the easiest.  Pick them up at your local auto parts store or big box retailer.

ü  Make sure your car is clean inside and out.
Wash and wax the outside of the vehicle and clean and vacuum the inside. A clean outside removes dirt and road film that can eat away at the vehicle’s finish, and prevents corrosion. A clean interior prevents dirt or food residue from staining or causing mold.

ü  Disconnect the battery.
Car batteries can leak acid and corrode the inside of the car if they sit unused. Disconnecting the battery is a simple process and will save you trouble later on.

If you follow these tips when storing your car, you can ensure your car will be in good condition when you are ready to retrieve it.

Looking for vehicle storage?  We have a variety of options available from garage style units to parking spaces within our gated facility.  Have a boat, trailer, or RV you need to store?  We have solutions for all your storage needs.  Why wait? Stop in today for details!

Storage Tip #27

Luck-O-The-Irish Special

LUCK-O-THE-IRISH Special

March 17th!

Rent a unit on St. Patrick's Day

and you'll have an opportunity

to pull a coin from our

AMERICAN CLASSIC POT OF GOLD!

If you are lucky enough to pull

one of our special marked coins, you could win

a FREE MONTH'S RENT,

or a multitude of other money-saving prizes!

So...are you feeling lucky?

AMERICAN CLASSIC SELF STORAGE

Hampton, VA's Finest Self Storage

Why Go Anywhere Else?

St. Patrick's Day Cake

Wanting to create something different and fabulous this St. Patrick's Day?
With it's Irish ingredients, this recipe will take the cake - no pun intended!

Calories?  Oh no, we won't discuss calories.
A Leprechaun told me that if you eat this cake with your eyes closed, the calories don't count.
Who am I to question that. Sounds like the luck of the Irish to me!

2012 Auction Schedule

2012 Auction Schedule

Does Storage Wars intrigue you?

Are you interested in learning more about storage auctions, or perhaps becoming an Attendee or Buyer?

Visit the American Classic Auctions site to see the 2012 Auction Schedule, locations listing, and rules of engagement.

Storage Insurance

Many customers presume that self-storage facilities automatically provide insurance for the  items being placed into storage. Although some self-storage facilities don’t require that you have insurance coverage, we do. It makes sense to have adequate replacement coverage in place.

Don’t be lulled into a false sense of well-being because our facility has implemented good security measures or has a smoking ban on site. We do everything we can to avoid theft on our premises with the use of fencing, gates, lighting and security cameras. However, there is little we can do against damages caused by accidents, storms, or other natural disasters.

We recommend you check your insurance options carefully. Your first step should be to consult your homeowners or renters insurance agent to see if the items you plan on storing are covered by your current policy. It may be you are fully covered for items stored away from your residence, or additional coverage may be available to you. Be sure to ask your insurance agent about any policy exclusions, deductible amounts, and coverage limits.  While you may be covered through your existing policy, you may find that the insurance available at American Classic Storage provides more specialized coverage with a lower deductible. If you do provide your own insurance coverage, be aware that we will ask for proof of coverage during the rental process.

The insurance coverage available at American Classic Storage has excellent features including a variety of coverage amounts, a wide range of covered perils, and affordable monthly premiums, billed along with your monthly rent. In addition, your goods are covered while in transit to and from our facility when moving in and out. In the event you suffer a loss, our insurance will waive your $100 deductible if your unit was secured with one of our disc locks.

Coverage begins at $2000 for a low $8 monthly premium. Less than 26 cents a day! In today’s world, it’s necessary to insure our cars, our homes, our life, our health, even our cell phones. If you care enough to store your goods, be sure you safeguard them with adequate insurance coverage.      

Contact us today to learn more about the insurance program we offer. 

Valentine's Day Special Offer

Easy Drive-Up Access

Macaroni & Cheese

MACARONI AND CHEESE
Fast—Easy—Delicious!
Let us know how you like it! 

Ingredients

 8 ounces of elbow macaroni
 1/4 cup butter
 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
 2 cups milk
 8 ounces process cheese (eg. Velveeta), cubed
 1 tablespoon chopped onion
 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
 1/2 teaspoon salt
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
 2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs


Directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Place in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; set aside. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until well blended. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes; reduce heat. Add cheese, onion, Worchestire sauce, salt, pepper and mustard; stir until cheese melts. Pour over macaroni and mix well. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 30-40 minutes, until bbbly and beginning to turn golden brown.  Yield: 6 servings.

Variations

Try adding in 2T of crumbled blue cheese. It adds a gourmet dimension in taste.

Try subbing seasoned panko crumbs in place of the bread crumbs, and double the amount to 4 T. It gives a nice, crispy texture, not soggy.




Provided by American Classic Self Storage

January 2012

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"I look to a day when people will not be judged by the

color of their skin, but by the content of their character."

~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Each year on the third Monday of January, schools, federal offices, post offices, banks, and many businesses across America close as we celebrate the birth, the life and the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A time to remember his fight for the freedom, equality, and dignity of all races and peoples. A time to remember the message of change through nonviolence.

                                                           MLK Memorial, Washington, DC

Store Your Exercise Equipment

We have a variety of unit sizes.  Don't pay for more space than you need.

Don't Pitch it, Store it!

Paperwork Taking Over?

We have affordable solutions to help you operate your business more efficiently in 2012.
Give us a call today, it's easy to get started!

Bike Storage

2012 Auction Schedule

Does Storage Wars intrigue you?

Are you interested in learning more about storage auctions, or perhaps becoming an Attendee or Buyer? 

Visit the American Classic Storage Auction site to see the 2012 Auction Schedule, locations listing, and rules of engagement.