Local Blogs & Storage Tips by Lockaway Storage in Montgomery

Living near Lake Conroe usually means owning something with a trailer behind it, and most neighborhoods won't let you keep it parked out front. That leaves two good options at our Peel Road location: covered parking or uncovered parking. Both sit behind the same secured gate, both have electrical outlet access, and both have wide driveways so you can back a bigger rig in without a fight. The difference comes down to how much protection your boat or RV needs. Covered parking puts a roof over your rig. In the Texas heat, that shade makes a real difference over time — it keeps the sun off gel coat, paint, seals, and tires, and it takes the edge off hail and hard weather. If your boat or RV sits for weeks between trips, covered is the way to go. Uncovered parking costs a little less and still gives you the same gated security and outlet access. It's a solid choice if you're on the water often, if you keep a fitted cover on your rig anyway, or if you just want an affordable spot to get the trailer out of the driveway. Not sure which fits? Give us a call and we'll walk you through what's open and what makes sense for your setup.

Montgomery summers are long, hot, and sticky, and that combination is harder on your belongings than most people expect. Heat warps and cracks wood. Humidity brings mildew, musty smells, and rust. So before you rent, it's worth asking a simple question: would this item survive a summer sitting in your attic? If the answer is no, it belongs in a climate controlled unit. The usual list of things that do better in climate control: wood furniture, mattresses, electronics, photographs, important paperwork, musical instruments, artwork, and anything leather or upholstered. These are the items that quietly get ruined in an un-cooled space over a few months, and they're often the ones you can't replace. A standard drive-up unit is perfectly fine for plenty of other things — tools, patio furniture, lawn equipment, plastic totes, and gear you cycle through often. Plenty of customers use both: a climate controlled unit for the sensitive items and a drive-up for everything else.

Picking a storage unit size is mostly about being honest with yourself about how much you're storing — and leaving a little room to move around once it's full. Here's a quick way to think about the sizes we carry at our Peel Road location. Small units (6x10, 8x17) work like a walk-in closet. They're good for seasonal decorations, a mattress set, a few pieces of furniture, boxes, and recreational gear — the stuff you want out of the house but don't need every day. Medium units (10x10, 10x15) hold the contents of a one- to two-bedroom apartment: a bedroom set, a sofa, a dining table, a couple of appliances, and a stack of boxes. This is the range most people land in during a move or a remodel. Large units (13x15, 12x24, 20x20) fit a full house — multiple bedrooms, big appliances, living and dining furniture, and everything in between. They're also handy when you need room for a project, a business restock, or a small vehicle.