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?
Climate Controlled Storage Oaks
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?
Who Regulates Self-Storage Facilities?
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?
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
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
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
Storage and Winter Storms
Storing your stuff in Oaks, Collegeville or Audubon this winter? With the first major Nor’easter of winter 2015-2016 set to arrive Friday and Saturday, there are things you should know about self-storage and winter. If freezing will hurt it, spring for climate controlled storage. Your outdoor self-storage unit will be hotter in the summer and colder in the winter than the air temperature outside, … [Read more...] about Storage and Winter Storms
Our Climate Controlled Storage Units Protect Your Wood Furniture
Whether you're renovating your home, downsizing, or moving into a new place where you can't take all of your furniture, you might need to put some of your furniture in storage. Our drive up storage units in Oaks offers climate control for your belongings right off Montgomery Avenue. While our spaces are climate controlled, there are still a few things you should do when storing any of your … [Read more...] about Our Climate Controlled Storage Units Protect Your Wood Furniture
Tips For Storing Your Instruments
Your instrument may be your best friend, odds are you have many fond memories of playing with friends or practicing alone. But for one reason or another we are sometimes forced to put our instruments to the side and when this happens, it is important to properly store them. Below is a bass line for safe and simple instrument storage. Know The Enemy Extreme temperatures, humidity, and dust are … [Read more...] about Tips For Storing Your Instruments
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?