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
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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
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
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
How to Organize Your Storage Unit to Discourage Theft
No one wants to think about someone breaking into their car, home or storage unit, but it happens. So you take precautions to make your property less attractive. When you park your car, you park under a light pole. You lock the doors and put valuables in the trunk. Or, at least, you should. Police routinely, every holiday season, warn people to make their home look occupied to prevent … [Read more...] about How to Organize Your Storage Unit to Discourage Theft
Resolution: This Year I Get Organized
I know, I know. We have almost three days of 2016 left and you aren't really thinking about those New Year's resolutions just yet, right? The thing is, with the kids home from school, family visiting for the holidays and the extra space the tree and other decorations take up, you might actually be thinking about the new year and getting a little peace and quiet! You might also be wondering how … [Read more...] about Resolution: This Year I Get Organized
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
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
Back-to-School Storage
August is here and that means it's time to start thinking about back-to-school! As you start getting the kids ready for early mornings and start buying all those school supplies, it's also a good time to think about preparing stuff for fall storage. While it might not quite be time to put away the swimsuits and grills for the year, it is definitely time to think about what you need to store and … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Storage
Self Storage for Snowbirds
One of the great advantages of retiring is that you no longer have to plan vacations around your work schedule. The downside is that you sometimes have to plan travel around the demands of your house. An interesting new trend in some retirees is to divest themselves of their house entirely. These retirees, often those who have just reached retirement age, decide that they want to see the … [Read more...] about Self Storage for Snowbirds