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
Useful Storage Tips In Oaks!
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
Got Snooping Children? Santa Stores His Gifts
Maybe your children are just naturally curious or maybe the older ones want to prove that Mom and Dad are really Santa. Or, maybe you just really need to be able to surprise your spouse for Christmas this year. At 422 Spacemall, we've got you covered. We understand that sometimes Santa, or Mom & Dad, needs a spot to hide presents that no one would ever think to look. Whether it's a bicycle that … [Read more...] about Got Snooping Children? Santa Stores His Gifts
Vehicle Transport Service Now Available
We finally have a solution for car lovers in Oaks, Phoenixville and Audubon who might be interested in storing their classic car at Spacemall Morgantown, but don't want to add miles to the car by driving it to the facility. Keep the additional miles off your odometer by letting our professional car haulers move the car for you. Spacemall Morgantown customers who live closer to our Oaks facility … [Read more...] about Vehicle Transport Service Now Available
Spacemall Morgantown: Outdoor Vehicle Storage Nearly Complete
Every day it seems like something new is happening at the Morgantown Center. Maintenance and repair crews have been checking the lights, patching the roof, and putting up a new fence. That's right, on the northeast corner of the building, vinyl fencing is almost completed to create the new secure parking area for Spacemall Morgantown. The area near the former offices of the Morgantown Outlet Mall … [Read more...] about Spacemall Morgantown: Outdoor Vehicle Storage Nearly Complete
Why Use Storage in the Winter?
For many people, self storage is a summer thing, but here at 422 Spacemall Self Storage in Oaks and Phoenixville, we know that sometimes you need storage in the winter too! Why might you need winter storage? The list of reasons is a long one, but here are just a few of them: The kids are coming home from college so all the stuff you've been sticking in their empty bedrooms needs to find a new … [Read more...] about Why Use Storage in the Winter?