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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Can I Just Live in My Storage Unit?
The high cost of rent, especially in high population areas like the Philadelphia region, has encouraged a lot of people to get creative with small houses and living in small spaces. We even get a few who say something like, "This is really nice. I could just live here" when they look at climate-controlled storage units. While it has never happened at a facility we manage, this video is from a man … [Read more...] about Can I Just Live in My Storage Unit?
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?
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
Tips For Storing Your Instruments
Your instrument may be your best friend, odds are you have many fond memories of playing with friends or practicing alone. But for one reason or another we are sometimes forced to put our instruments to the side and when this happens, it is important to properly store them. Below is a bass line for safe and simple instrument storage. Know The Enemy Extreme temperatures, humidity, and dust are … [Read more...] about Tips For Storing Your Instruments
De-Clutter Your Home With Self Storage
It happens to the best of us, we move into a home and start purchasing new things to put in it, next thing we know our house is packed to the brim with stuff. While it can be a great idea to downsize our belongings, there are many things that we just don’t want to part with. Today we will be talking about what to put in a storage unit to keep your house clutter free. At 422 Spacemall in Oaks, … [Read more...] about De-Clutter Your Home With Self Storage
Storage Units Help With The Loss Of A Love One
Going through a loved one's home after their passing can be a difficult yet nostalgic time. Flipping through photo books, music collections, and old wardrobes can bring back memories of your loved. Whether you plan to distribute the belongings across your family or need to sell the items in an estate sale, you can buy yourself more time to determine what needs to be done by using a secure storage … [Read more...] about Storage Units Help With The Loss Of A Love One