No one likes to think about the possibility that they made a mistake in hunting for a storage unit, but sadly many people do. Here's a look at the top five mistakes people make and how to avoid them. 1. Making Initial Price Your Determining Factor We get a lot of calls from people who say, "Your competition offers the first month free. Do you do that?" and I almost always answer, "No." For many … [Read more...] about Mistakes People Make In Hunting For Storage Units
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What Questions Should You Ask When Renting a Self-Storage Unit
If you've never had a storage unit before, knowing all the questions that you should ask can be difficult. So here's a little primer on things you should ask your storage facility. If you don't like the answers, or they can't answer them, you might want to find a new facility. What security precautions do you have in place? Sure, your storage unit has a lock on it, but what kind of lock is it? … [Read more...] about What Questions Should You Ask When Renting a Self-Storage Unit
Growing Your Business? Spacemall Can Help
It sometimes surprises people when we tell them that businesses are among our biggest customers. Usually, they'll think about it for a minute or two and say something like, "Oh, you mean the lawn care guys who park their vehicles there?" Sure, that's some of it. We have lots of contractors and lawn care companies who use our self storage facility to store their gear and extra vehicles, but that's … [Read more...] about Growing Your Business? Spacemall Can Help
Why Would I Want Drive Up Storage?
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?
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?
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
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
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
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 Wars! Storage Auction Saturday, October 22
Ever wanted to visit a storage auction and see what all the fuss is about? This weekend is your chance. 422 Spacemall will host a small storage auction at noon on Saturday, October 22. All bidders are welcome. There is a $100 cleaning deposit required on all purchased units. Buyers will have one week to remove the contents from the storage unit. The bidding process is simple. The auctioneer … [Read more...] about Storage Wars! Storage Auction Saturday, October 22