Comic books and Storage
December 1, 2022 | Tiffany CarrascoCOMIC BOOKS IN STORAGE CAN BE TRICKY. Comic books are vastly becoming a well known and very common hobby. However, there is not a lot of acknowledgment on how to properly maintain, handle, and store these books properly. There’s just more to it in keeping these comic books in pristine condition such as sealing, transporting, and putting them in a […]
Storing valuable artwork.
May 24, 2019 | Jenny HorvathStoring valuable artwork Whether you’re a private art collector or a conservator, proper storage of your valuable art is a must in order to keep your investment safe and your career stable! As we all know, artwork of all kinds can degrade quickly in conditions that fluctuate in temperature and moisture. This is why using a climate controlled storage facility […]
Storing Holiday Decorations
October 11, 2018 | Jenny HorvathHalloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah… the holidays are upon us! Decorations are larger and more plentiful than ever, where’s the best place for storing holiday decorations? Saving and protecting decorations Storing holiday decorations can be a problem unless you have a house with a large garage or basement. Even then, protecting holiday decorations for next year can be challenging without enough […]
Items Prohibited in Storage
June 18, 2018 | Kathy HLet’s Discuss Prohibited items that should not be kept in storage. Food storage is absolutely prohibited in a self storage. Nothing will attract bugs, ants, vermin, mice and snakes like food. Neither the Storage Facility management or your neighbors will be happy with you. Living animals are not permitted to be put in a storage unit period. If you are […]
Choosing and Maintaining Padlocks
March 27, 2018 | Jenny HorvathTYPES OF PADLOCKS Most padlocks these days are made from alloyed steel, which provides strength. Strength is what you want. The steel is sometimes covered by a plastic coating for use outdoors. This provides some protection against rust and is perfect for non-climate storage units that have outside access. Some locks are made of brass and although these might look […]
Hiring a Moving Company or DIY.
September 26, 2017 | Kathy HHiring a moving company or DIY “ Do It Yourself”? If you are considering hiring a moving company or DIY, here are a few tips to pay attention too. On life’s stress scale, moving is listed right up there with divorce and death in the family. At best, it’s time-consuming, dirty and sweaty work. At worst, it can make you […]
Classic Car Storage
May 25, 2017 | Kathy HClassic Car Storage Classic car storage doesn’t have to be complex but there are some important tips to consider before you place your classic car in a storage unit. Step 1: Perform all the car care items first Change the oil and filter and run the engine for a few minutes to circulate the clean oil. Fresh oil provides the […]
Storage Locks are an Important Purchase
February 21, 2017 | Jenny HorvathStorage Locks are important for security. Storage locks are an important purchase and when considering the security of your items in a storage unit don’t cut corners on the cost of your lock. Buyers beware of in-expensive, cheap, locks for your storage unit please just get a good quality lock. Spend a little extra money on your storage lock purchase […]
Climate or Non Climate Storage Units?
February 21, 2017 | Jenny HorvathWhy rent Non Climate storage units? The number one reason to rent Non Climate storage units is the cost. Non Climate units are less expensive and are perfect for storing everyday items. Depending upon the climate in which you live, a simple non climate storage unit can be a viable option. You can rent storage units from small to large […]
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