Despite what the groundhog had to say, it won't be long before Rita's and other seasonal businesses start taking down the shutters and preparing for their 2017 opening. Are you ready to open your seasonal business? Spacemall may be able to help! One of the issues facing many seasonal businesses is where to store the things they needs to do business. Whether its chemicals for your pool … [Read more...] about How Storage helps Your Seasonal Business
When Should I Rent a Storage Unit?
Deciding to get a storage unit is often something people do because they have no choice, like their house isn't finished and all their stuff won't fit into their temporary apartment. Or, the lease on one apartment ends a week before the new one starts. For those storage customers, the question of if or when they should rent a storage unit is an easy answer: Yes and now. But what if you aren't … [Read more...] about When Should I Rent a Storage Unit?
Growing Your Business? Spacemall Can Help
It sometimes surprises people when we tell them that businesses are among our biggest customers. Usually, they'll think about it for a minute or two and say something like, "Oh, you mean the lawn care guys who park their vehicles there?" Sure, that's some of it. We have lots of contractors and lawn care companies who use our self storage facility to store their gear and extra vehicles, but that's … [Read more...] about Growing Your Business? Spacemall Can Help
Do You Commute from Morgantown? Park at Spacemall!
One of the most interesting thing I noticed when last we went to Morgantown was the number of commuters who are willing to leave their cars parked along I-176 while they catch a ride into the city. Just to be clear, we totally support the idea of car pooling. Parking in the city is expensive and we do have a planet's health to consider. But the idea of parking along side the road and leaving my … [Read more...] about Do You Commute from Morgantown? Park at Spacemall!
Why Would I Want Climate Controlled Storage?
Like we talked about in our last post, 422 Spacemall in Oaks offers two primary types of storage: climate-controlled and drive up. We previously discussed why you might want drive up storage with the key factors being cost, convenience and accessibility. But what are the circumstances when you might want climate-controlled storage, even if it costs a little more? Moisture Control While not all … [Read more...] about Why Would I Want Climate Controlled Storage?
Why Would I Want Drive Up Storage?
At 422 Spacemall Storage, we offer two basic types of storage: drive up and climate-controlled. For people who have never used storage before, it can be hard to decide which one is best for you, so let's take a look at drive up storage and talk about reasons you might select drive up storage. Drive up storage, sometime called outdoor storage, is what most people think of when they imagine storage … [Read more...] about Why Would I Want Drive Up Storage?
Can I Just Live in My Storage Unit?
The high cost of rent, especially in high population areas like the Philadelphia region, has encouraged a lot of people to get creative with small houses and living in small spaces. We even get a few who say something like, "This is really nice. I could just live here" when they look at climate-controlled storage units. While it has never happened at a facility we manage, this video is from a man … [Read more...] about Can I Just Live in My Storage Unit?
How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Storage
Thinking about storing your summer car for a few months until the salt is gone and the sun is shining? Here are a few things you should do before storing a car inside. Use up the Gas If you ever had a gas-powered lawn mower or other small engine, you know that gasoline doesn't age well. To avoid having to flush the fuel injectors when you bring the car out of storage and to decrease the risks of … [Read more...] about How to Prepare Your Vehicle for Storage
Why Should I Store My Vehicle?
There are a variety of reasons why people choose to store a car, boat or RV with 422 Spacemall or Spacemall Morgantown. If you've been wondering if Spacemall Storage is right for you, or just driven by and seen our acres of vehicles and wondered why people pay to park here, we have the answer. Homeowners Associations and Township Regulations One of the most common reasons people choose outdoor … [Read more...] about Why Should I Store My Vehicle?
How Does a Self-Storage Facility Work?
Sometimes when you've never used a service, you might not know how it works. But if you're like me, asking seems silly, so you just avoid using that service. Since we know that, we thought we'd give you a short tutorial on self-storage facilities and how they work. How long do I have to stay? Most storage facilities have a lease that tells you all the basic rules of storing things there. It will … [Read more...] about How Does a Self-Storage Facility Work?