It's not uncommon for finance gurus to tell people that there is never a reason for a storage unit, but there are good reasons to pay for storage when your house is just not quite big enough to keep the things you need. Here are five things worth keeping even if you have to pay to store them. 1. Anything You Will Use Again within 6 Months One of the single most common uses of storage is to have a … [Read more...] about Five Things Worth Paying to Store
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Mistakes People Make In Hunting For Storage Units
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
Sharing a House or Apartment
Whether you are moving in with your significant other or just sharing an apartment with a friend, one of the first arguments roommates often run into is about space. Determining how you are going to share a shared living space is a decision you might want to discuss BEFORE you sign the lease, but if you didn't plan ahead, no worries, we can help. Before you decide to tear up the lease, look for a … [Read more...] about Sharing a House or Apartment
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
When Should I Rent a Storage Unit?
Deciding to get a storage unit is often something people do because they have no choice, like their house isn't finished and all their stuff won't fit into their temporary apartment. Or, the lease on one apartment ends a week before the new one starts. For those storage customers, the question of if or when they should rent a storage unit is an easy answer: Yes and now. But what if you aren't … [Read more...] about When Should I Rent a 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 to Prepare Your Vehicle for Storage
Thinking about storing your summer car for a few months until the salt is gone and the sun is shining? Here are a few things you should do before storing a car inside. Use up the Gas If you ever had a gas-powered lawn mower or other small engine, you know that gasoline doesn't age well. To avoid having to flush the fuel injectors when you bring the car out of storage and to decrease the risks of … [Read more...] about How to Prepare Your Vehicle for 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?
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?