Storage Mistakes Many Families in Quakertown Are Making Without Knowing It – And How To Avoid Those Mistakes
Many families throughout Quakertown are using their garages, attics or basements for storing household items. Although this appears to be an affordable and convenient way to keep household items, this is in fact one of the biggest and most expensive storage mistakes families may make in Pennsylvania.
At StorHouse of Quakertown, we continuously see how improper storage of household items can result in damage to those items. Examples include; warped furniture, moldy boxes, faded photographs, rusty tools, broken and unrepairable electronic devices, and irreparably damaged sentimental items. Although the initial costs of storing your items in your garage, attic, or basement may seem to be low cost, these storage solutions can ultimately lead to financial losses and damage to your items.
The following are the most common storage mistakes families in Quakertown do not know about when they improperly store their valuable items and the steps to take to prevent damage to those items over time.
Damaging Important Items By Storing In Areas That Do Not Provide Protection From The Elements
Families often use garages, attics, and basements to store their important items because of the convenience of being able to get to them quickly and because of the proximity to the inside of their house. There are many problems associated with storing your items in these locations. Because of the fluctuating temperatures that exist in Quakertown, PA, and the excessive moisture levels that exist, combined with poor ventilation in attics and basements, create ideal conditions for items to become damaged.
Examples of items that many families in Quakertown have stored in garages, attics, and basements include; wooden furniture, holiday decorations, clothing, baby equipment, family photographs, papers/documents, tools and musical instruments. These are just some examples of the variety of items that can become damaged by extreme environmental conditions found in PA.
Why Is Storage in Garages, Attics, and Basements So Damaging?
Extreme Moisture Levels in Pennsylvania
Moisture in the air enters those cardboard boxes, fabric, paper or books, and wood. Mold and mildew grow rapidly and unpleasant smells tend to develop in those items.
Really Low Temperatures in Winter Months in Pennsylvania
Wood cracks, electronics fail, and plastic extremely becomes brittle from the cold.
High Heat Levels in the Summer Months in Pennsylvania
Summer temperatures reach 120° F causing photos to fade, candles melt, adhesives break down, and coatings bubble.
Pest Problems in your storage areas
Garages and basements are easy for mice, insects and spiders to gain access to in older PA homes.
It is very rare for a family to detect damage until they pull out holiday decorations or open a previously sealed storage bin and find that their items were damaged.
Fix the Issue: Store Your Items in a Climate-Controlled Storage Unit
Climate-controlled storage units provided by StorHouse of Quakertown provide the protection needed to prevent damage to your property from the damaging effects of PA's humidity, mold/mildew, extreme heat/cold, dust accumulation, pest invasion, and water damage. A climate-controlled storage unit will be your ultimate solution to protect your property for the longer haul.
What to Store in Climate-Controlled Storage Units in Pennsylvania?
Everything that is important to you should be protected in a climate-controlled storage unit. Climate-control storage is the best way to protect your things such as furniture, photos/scrapbooks, clothing/linens, electronics, collectibles, papers/artwork, and musical instruments. All of the items mentioned above do require a steady temperature range and controlled humidity to maintain the integrity of the item.
Start Protecting Your Things Today
Replacing damaged property is much more expensive than renting a small storage unit. More and more families in Quakertown are choosing storage as an extra area of their home that is clean, organized, and safe that remains in great shape regardless of the time of year.
Compare the climate-controlled storage options available at StorHouse of Quakertown and find a storage unit that fits your needs. You can also reserve a storage unit online in under five minutes.
Protect Your Belongings So They'll be Ready for Every Season.
