Moving can be a stressful time. Between selling your old home, finding a new home, and all of the potential problems in between. The good news is that storage units can help take much of the hassle out of your transition. So whether you are coming to Oaks or relocating, 422 Spacemall has you covered. Making Repairs – Over the years your home has probably acquired some wear and tear. … [Read more...] about 4 Ways Storage Units Make Moving Easier
Useful Storage Tips In Oaks!
Make Your Spring Cleaning Easier
The weather here in Phoenixville has been making it hard to believe spring is really here to stay, but the calendar says it's time to open up the windows and scrub the floors. Spring cleaning is never fun, but getting it done now before beach weather sets in makes it much easier to enjoy the good weather once it arrives and stays. If you're like me and hate spring cleaning, it can be easy to put … [Read more...] about Make Your Spring Cleaning Easier
College Student Storage Solutions
In the midst of finals and end of the year projects, figuring out what you want to do with your stuff while you go home for the summer is not high on the priority list for many college students. Then, suddenly, it's move-out day at the dorms or your apartment lease is coming to an end and you sure don't want to haul all that stuff home to your parents' house, just to have to bring it back again … [Read more...] about College Student Storage Solutions
Construction Completed!
Aren't they pretty? Our newest storage units don't have numbers yet, but they are otherwise complete and ready to rent. Have you finished your spring cleaning, or just started it, and need a shiny new storage unit to keep your extra stuff in? We have it. The buildings have passed inspection and are ready to be the new home for something wonderful. Call us at 610-650-0200 to reserve … [Read more...] about Construction Completed!
Construction begins!
The newest additions to 422 Spacemall got underway on Tuesday. The picture on the top is the basic bottom frame as they are riveting in the support posts for the new building. The second picture is just four hours later and the floor is installed. Next they are framing in the walls. The entire project is expected to take less than 2 weeks! Check back tomorrow for more progress pictures. … [Read more...] about Construction begins!
Construction is Coming!
Spring means a lot of things in Pennsylvania and here in Oaks/Phoenixville, one of the things it means is construction! The area is booming with new shops going in along Egypt Road including the planned new Dunkin' Donuts near the corner of Egypt and Black Rock Road and starting tomorrow the 422 Spacemall Self-Storage lot on Brower Avenue will be no exception. New 10x20 storage units are being … [Read more...] about Construction is Coming!
Moving with Pets: Protecting Your Furry Family Members
In the past six months, there have been a couple stories about cat adventures where a cat goes missing during a move only to show up weeks or even a month later when the family is unpacking at their new home. This story about Mee Moowe ended happily, but many others do not. If you are planning a move with your pets, here are some simple tips to make the journey more enjoyable and safer for … [Read more...] about Moving with Pets: Protecting Your Furry Family Members
Dirty Little Secrets: How to Avoid Bugs in Your Storage Unit
Storage facility operators don't want you to know one little secret: insects can get into your unit. Just like no house is completely bug-free, no matter how much you spend with the exterminator, storage companies can't keep all the insects out of your storage unit, especially a drive up unit. But we do know some tricks to keep your storage unit relatively bug-free. Watch What You Store It … [Read more...] about Dirty Little Secrets: How to Avoid Bugs in Your Storage Unit
Document Storage: Do you have a Location Away from Home?
Nobody ever wants to think about the worst case scenario -- a house fire, tornado, flood or other natural disaster that destroys your home and the things in it. For most of us, the plan for dealing with such a tragedy is buying insurance and praying it never happens to us. But what if it did? While dealing with the tragedy itself is traumatic enough, dealing with replacing the basic necessities … [Read more...] about Document Storage: Do you have a Location Away from Home?
Staging Your Home for Sale
One of the most common reasons people rent climate-controlled storage is to stage their home in an attempt to sell it. Real estate professionals often recommend that prospective sellers remove the clutter and personal mementos, photos, and even artwork. So what exactly should you remove from the house and what should you do with it? Clutter To begin seeing the property with a potential buyers … [Read more...] about Staging Your Home for Sale