Ever wondered who makes sure that storage facilities are obeying the rules? While it varies a little bit from state-to-state, the rules for self-storage are ultimately decided by your state legislature. Here in Pennsylvania, self storage facilities operate under the rules set forth in the Pennsylvania Self Storage Facility Act. The Pennsylvania law was originally adopted in 1982, but it was … [Read more...] about Who Regulates Self-Storage Facilities?
Taxes and Storage Facilities: That’s Deductible
Nobody likes to talk taxes, but it's that time of year again: time to gather your receipts and all your information for the accountant or other person who is going to do your taxes. But are you missing a deduction? You might be if you aren't taking copies of your self-storage receipts to your tax preparer. Only your tax adviser can tell you for certain, but chances are that your storage facility … [Read more...] about Taxes and Storage Facilities: That’s Deductible
An Alien on the Billboard: Getting to Know Spacemall
If you've ever stopped by 422 Spacemall in Oaks/Phoenixville or seen the Spacemall Morgantown billboard on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, you may be wondering about our big green alien. Even though that friendly alien has been waving hello and pointing customers to Spacemall for almost three years, he has yet to tell us his name. So why do we let him serve as our mascot and tell you about all things … [Read more...] about An Alien on the Billboard: Getting to Know Spacemall
Why Store Your Car At Spacemall Morgantown?
Things are starting to get busy at the all new Morgantown Center (formerly the Morgantown Outlet Mall). In the southwest corner of the mall, for example, there's an all new fenced in section for car, boat and RV storage. This weekend, January 14 and 15, Eagle Arms is hosting a gun show there. You can get all those details here and elsewhere inside the old mall, we're storing cars. From muscle … [Read more...] about Why Store Your Car At Spacemall Morgantown?
Caring For Your Outdoor Storage Unit This Winter: Preventing Mildew
One of the biggest complaints storage facilities receive from customers is that their items inside an outdoor storage unit smell like mildew. That almost always includes the accusation, "Your unit lets water in and my stuff got wet." However, with a basic understanding of thermodynamics customers come to understand that Mother Nature herself is responsible for that stale, mildew smell and you, as … [Read more...] about Caring For Your Outdoor Storage Unit This Winter: Preventing Mildew
Losing a Loved One:Navigating Storage Laws After a Loss
When you lose a loved one, the last thing you want to think about is paying their storage bill, but you probably also don't want to think about losing those priceless memories. Because settling an estate can take months or even years when they are contested, it is imperative that you contact your loved one's storage facility as soon as possible. If your parent or loved one did not also list your … [Read more...] about Losing a Loved One:Navigating Storage Laws After a Loss
French Toast Supplies: How to Prepare for Winter Storms
While everyone in Collegeville and Oaks seems to head to Wegman's the day before a winter storm to get French toast supplies -- eggs, milk and bread -- there's more to being prepared for winter storms than just having adequate breakfast supplies. With the threat of storms this weekend, now's the time for folks in Audubon and the surrounding areas to prepare for the coming storms. Emergency … [Read more...] about French Toast Supplies: How to Prepare for Winter Storms
How to Organize Your Storage Unit to Discourage Theft
No one wants to think about someone breaking into their car, home or storage unit, but it happens. So you take precautions to make your property less attractive. When you park your car, you park under a light pole. You lock the doors and put valuables in the trunk. Or, at least, you should. Police routinely, every holiday season, warn people to make their home look occupied to prevent … [Read more...] about How to Organize Your Storage Unit to Discourage Theft
Resolution: This Year I Get Organized
I know, I know. We have almost three days of 2016 left and you aren't really thinking about those New Year's resolutions just yet, right? The thing is, with the kids home from school, family visiting for the holidays and the extra space the tree and other decorations take up, you might actually be thinking about the new year and getting a little peace and quiet! You might also be wondering how … [Read more...] about Resolution: This Year I Get Organized
New Year’s Resolution? Clear the Clutter
It's that time of year again when we all start thinking about what we're going to be doing differently in the new year. And while many of us have a few things around the house that we can easily trash, recycle or donate, sometimes the issue is that your house simply isn't big enough to store all of the things you need. That's where we can help. Here are some quick ideas on using a storage unit to … [Read more...] about New Year’s Resolution? Clear the Clutter