Most of the time, when people want a storage unit it's because they are moving. By the time you get to the storage facility, you've often been packing all day and just want to be done. But improperly organizing your storage unit can lead to time wasted hunting for things in storage or simply being unable to find things you need, the inability to access the things you need when you need them and … [Read more...] about How to Organize Your Storage Unit
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Preventing Mold & Mildew in Your Storage Unit
When you spend the time and money to put your stuff in storage, chances are that you want it to be there and in good condition when you come back to pick it up. Here are some easy steps you can take to help avoid the development of mold and mildew in your stage unit. Store Only Very Dry Items This may seem obvious, but many people think they are doing themselves a favor by cleaning things before … [Read more...] about Preventing Mold & Mildew in Your Storage Unit
Climate Controlled Storage for Summer? Absolutely!
When I talk to a lot of people in the Oaks and Phoenixville area about climate controlled storage, many of them see its value during the winter months. in the winter, they imagine going into a toasty warm building to check on their storage, retrieve Christmas decorations or get out something that didn't mean to store in the first place. They understand that winter here means cold rain and snow and … [Read more...] about Climate Controlled Storage for Summer? Absolutely!
College Student Storage Solutions
In the midst of finals and end of the year projects, figuring out what you want to do with your stuff while you go home for the summer is not high on the priority list for many college students. Then, suddenly, it's move-out day at the dorms or your apartment lease is coming to an end and you sure don't want to haul all that stuff home to your parents' house, just to have to bring it back again … [Read more...] about College Student Storage Solutions
Construction Completed!
Aren't they pretty? Our newest storage units don't have numbers yet, but they are otherwise complete and ready to rent. Have you finished your spring cleaning, or just started it, and need a shiny new storage unit to keep your extra stuff in? We have it. The buildings have passed inspection and are ready to be the new home for something wonderful. Call us at 610-650-0200 to reserve … [Read more...] about Construction Completed!
Construction is Coming!
Spring means a lot of things in Pennsylvania and here in Oaks/Phoenixville, one of the things it means is construction! The area is booming with new shops going in along Egypt Road including the planned new Dunkin' Donuts near the corner of Egypt and Black Rock Road and starting tomorrow the 422 Spacemall Self-Storage lot on Brower Avenue will be no exception. New 10x20 storage units are being … [Read more...] about Construction is Coming!
Document Storage: Do you have a Location Away from Home?
Nobody ever wants to think about the worst case scenario -- a house fire, tornado, flood or other natural disaster that destroys your home and the things in it. For most of us, the plan for dealing with such a tragedy is buying insurance and praying it never happens to us. But what if it did? While dealing with the tragedy itself is traumatic enough, dealing with replacing the basic necessities … [Read more...] about Document Storage: Do you have a Location Away from Home?
Staging Your Home for Sale
One of the most common reasons people rent climate-controlled storage is to stage their home in an attempt to sell it. Real estate professionals often recommend that prospective sellers remove the clutter and personal mementos, photos, and even artwork. So what exactly should you remove from the house and what should you do with it? Clutter To begin seeing the property with a potential buyers … [Read more...] about Staging Your Home for Sale
Preparing Your RV for Spring
We have a lot of friends and customers here at Spacemall who are just about ready to break out their RVs and head somewhere for the weekend. Whether it's providing extra space for family visiting for Easter or heading to the Poconos for the first breath of spring air, the first camping trip after the winter requires a little bit more preparation and planning than your summer trips might … [Read more...] about Preparing Your RV for Spring
Storing Winter Clothing
Even if they don't stay there for long, temperatures are supposed to hit close to 70 degrees this week. Come on Spring! For many of us, that means time to start putting away winter clothing and breaking out the shorts and short sleeves. Winter clothing is bulky and takes up a lot of space, so storing it for the next six months makes perfect sense, especially if you have small closets or limited … [Read more...] about Storing Winter Clothing