August is here and that means it's time to start thinking about back-to-school! As you start getting the kids ready for early mornings and start buying all those school supplies, it's also a good time to think about preparing stuff for fall storage. While it might not quite be time to put away the swimsuits and grills for the year, it is definitely time to think about what you need to store and … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Storage
Useful Storage Tips In Oaks!
What Is Climate Controlled Storage?
Do you have items that you want to stay protected? Antiques, art, instruments, and electronic items will require climate controlled storage. We all assume we know what climate controlled storage, and of course it keeps your property better protected than not having it. But what does climate controlled storage really mean? Temperature Oaks, Pennsylvania, among other places, can get extremely cold … [Read more...] about What Is Climate Controlled Storage?
De-Clutter Your Home With Self Storage
It happens to the best of us, we move into a home and start purchasing new things to put in it, next thing we know our house is packed to the brim with stuff. While it can be a great idea to downsize our belongings, there are many things that we just don’t want to part with. Today we will be talking about what to put in a storage unit to keep your house clutter free. At 422 Spacemall in Oaks, … [Read more...] about De-Clutter Your Home With Self Storage
Storage Units Help With The Loss Of A Love One
Going through a loved one's home after their passing can be a difficult yet nostalgic time. Flipping through photo books, music collections, and old wardrobes can bring back memories of your loved. Whether you plan to distribute the belongings across your family or need to sell the items in an estate sale, you can buy yourself more time to determine what needs to be done by using a secure storage … [Read more...] about Storage Units Help With The Loss Of A Love One
Self Storage for Snowbirds
One of the great advantages of retiring is that you no longer have to plan vacations around your work schedule. The downside is that you sometimes have to plan travel around the demands of your house. An interesting new trend in some retirees is to divest themselves of their house entirely. These retirees, often those who have just reached retirement age, decide that they want to see the … [Read more...] about Self Storage for Snowbirds
How to Organize Your Storage Unit
Most of the time, when people want a storage unit it's because they are moving. By the time you get to the storage facility, you've often been packing all day and just want to be done. But improperly organizing your storage unit can lead to time wasted hunting for things in storage or simply being unable to find things you need, the inability to access the things you need when you need them and … [Read more...] about How to Organize Your Storage Unit
Preventing Mold & Mildew in Your Storage Unit
When you spend the time and money to put your stuff in storage, chances are that you want it to be there and in good condition when you come back to pick it up. Here are some easy steps you can take to help avoid the development of mold and mildew in your stage unit. Store Only Very Dry Items This may seem obvious, but many people think they are doing themselves a favor by cleaning things before … [Read more...] about Preventing Mold & Mildew in Your Storage Unit
Packing Artwork and Photographs for Moving or Storage
Moving is a stressful event with so many details to pay attention to and one of the worst parts is packing your stuff. Last year, when we moved to Pennsylvania, one of the biggest nightmares we faced was trying to figure out how to pack so that our stuff would make the trip intact. Some things are easy, like using small square boxes for books and using bubble wrap to protect glassware, dishes and … [Read more...] about Packing Artwork and Photographs for Moving or Storage
RV Storage Poll
Because our job is customer service, I pay a lot of attention to what kind of service I get at other businesses. A follow up call, listening to customer suggestions, and a host of other small things can help a business earn my loyalty. That led me to thinking about what it takes for me to earn the loyalty of my customers. I figure listening and considering their suggestions for improving our … [Read more...] about RV Storage Poll
Climate Controlled Storage for Summer? Absolutely!
When I talk to a lot of people in the Oaks and Phoenixville area about climate controlled storage, many of them see its value during the winter months. in the winter, they imagine going into a toasty warm building to check on their storage, retrieve Christmas decorations or get out something that didn't mean to store in the first place. They understand that winter here means cold rain and snow and … [Read more...] about Climate Controlled Storage for Summer? Absolutely!