With all the various construction around Spacemall in Oaks and Phoenixville these days, it can be tempting to ask, "What does it do for me?" We thought we'd take today to answer that question for some of our outdoor customers. If you have a spot in one of the buildings at 66 Brower Avenue in Phoenixville, you might have noticed they needed a bit of maintenance. The harsh Pennsylvania winters were … [Read more...] about Getting a Facelift, Improving Storage Quality
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Using Self Storage to Prep for a Move
Moving can be one of the single most stressful events a person faces, but there are ways to make the move a little bit easier. The first step is to downsize as you prepare to move. Take a good look through the house, the garage, and even the storage shed to determine what things will be necessary or useful at your new home. Now's the time to get rid of those clothes that are too small, the fondue … [Read more...] about Using Self Storage to Prep for a Move
Spring Cleaning? Move Your Extra Stuff to Storage
Now that March is here and the sun is shining (at least for today!), my mind is moving to spring cleaning and organizing. Here at 422 Spacemall Storage in Phoenixville, we're happy to help you keep your stuff more accessible and your house clutter-free with an indoor or outdoor storage unit. One of the key aspects of spring cleaning is getting rid of the winter's clutter that accumulated around … [Read more...] about Spring Cleaning? Move Your Extra Stuff to Storage
Storage Auctions: How to Avoid Your Local “Storage Wars”
A surprising number of people ask when they come to rent one of 422 Spacemall's storage units, "So do you have auctions like on Storage Wars?" What I tell them is while local storage auctions are nothing at all like the so-called reality television show, storage auctions do happen. Whether your from Audubon, Collegeville, Phoenixville or Norristown, there is always a chance that you could end up … [Read more...] about Storage Auctions: How to Avoid Your Local “Storage Wars”
Collectors Love Our Storage Units
At 422 Spacemall, we offer storage solutions for people of all walks of life. Over the years, we have encountered many collectors who have gotten the most out of our facilities, helping them to make room for everything at home. Here are a few of the types of collectors we serve: Records It seems hard to fathom today, but people’s music collections used to take up huge amounts of space. Today, … [Read more...] about Collectors Love Our Storage Units
Make Room for Holiday Visitors with a Self Storage Unit
While the winter season is exciting with the upcoming holidays and family gatherings, it can also be very stressful. If you have been tasked with hosting Thanksgiving dinner or are providing a room for your in-laws, even a large home can quickly become too small of a space. For most of the year, your guest room might actually be your home office or even a child’s old bedroom, but visitors, even … [Read more...] about Make Room for Holiday Visitors with a Self Storage Unit
4 TIPS FOR SUMMER CLOTHING STORAGE IN OUR SELF STORAGE UNITS
Because winter clothing is so much bulkier than summer clothing, most people do not consider a self storage unit for their summer wardrobe. However, once the snow starts falling, there’s not much need for shorts or T shirts, not to mention swimsuits and beach towels. Additionally, the winter holidays often include lots of decorating, and putting warm weather items in storage for the winter can … [Read more...] about 4 TIPS FOR SUMMER CLOTHING STORAGE IN OUR SELF STORAGE UNITS
Overnight Freeze: It’s Time to Put Away the Grill
Over the weekend, we saw freeze warnings for Oaks, Phoenixville and Collegeville, so that means just one thing: It's time to put away your grill and outdoor furniture. While the leaves along 422 Spacemall between Oaks and Collegeville are turning gold and red, many of us, me included, have been fighting the coming cold weather and trying to pretend it wasn't on the way. But the freeze warning … [Read more...] about Overnight Freeze: It’s Time to Put Away the Grill
Storing Your RV for the Season
With Labor Day marking the semi-official end of summer, many people in the Oaks and Phoenixville area are thinking about bringing their RVs home from the mountains or the beach and storing it for the coming fall and winter. But with home owners associations and apartment complexes that forbid having your RV parked outside, where do you look for parking? At 422 Spacemall Storage, we have wide … [Read more...] about Storing Your RV for the Season
Preparing Your Motorcycle For Storage
In honor of national motorcycle week and summer coming to a close, we will be discussing how you can prepare your motorcycle for self storage. Whether you are looking to store your dirtbikes, sport bike, or cruiser, the same advice holds true. So grab your gloves and a wrench, and let's get started. Drain Your Fuel Tank While some people argue that you should fill your tank when storing it, … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Motorcycle For Storage