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Pictures can say a thousand words, that is if you can see the photograph! We take pictures to remind ourselves of an exciting and happy time we experienced, and instead of remembering these times by memory, a photo helps us relive the past.

To ensure these photographs stay untouched and in perfect condition so you can treasure them forever, make sure you protect them in storage.

The first thing to remember, is to never place photographs in shoe boxes or store in a humid place such as the attic. Also, as tempting as creating a scrap book is, make sure you do not tape the photographs down and instead use a photo album.

Read on for the best storage options to store your photographs.

  1. Photo box – When storing photos in a box, make sure the box is specifically designed to hold photographs in. Certain shoe boxes or envelopes can contain chemicals which will be disastrous to your photos. It is also important to note that placing a piece of archival paper in-between each photo will prevent them from sticking to each other and the print becoming faded or ruined.
  2. Photo album – Photos should be stored in an acid free photo album to avoid discolouration and fading on each photograph. It is also important to note that sticky photo albums and placing tape on the back of photos can tear the photo when you remove them.
  1. Film negatives – Digital photographs are a fairly recent invention, which means you may have film negatives or slides laying around your house. Make sure you thoroughly clean these items before you place them into an archival safe storage box to avoid damaging the device.

Over the years you will have many photographs you wish to keep safe and protect for years to come, and by following the advice above, your memories will stay in a great condition.

Depending on how much storage space you have at home, photos can be stored in a storage unit. Spaces and Places have maximum security at each unit, so you are able to relax as your items will be kept safe and secure!

 

 

Every business understands the dilemmas that take place regarding paperwork. If you own a large business, you will have more paperwork, and the smaller the business, the less storage space. Countless receipts, invoices, agreements and other important paperwork can become overwhelming, especially if you are not organised.

Fortunately for businesses, there is a solution – self-storage!

Safe and Secure

If your business owns paperwork that needs to be kept in a secure location, then a storage unit would be the answer. Storage units offer high levels of security and only you are able to have access to the unit. The added security and CCTV cameras mean that you can be sure your paperwork is kept safe and secure.

Confidentiality is Guaranteed

You are the only person able to access the unit unless you allow other people to use your key. This stops unwanted people searching through confidential information, which may happen if files are left in an open space in the office. Confidentiality is vital for businesses, which means keeping your documents in a secure, safe and reliable unit will give you peace of mind.

Quick and Simple

If you decide that you need a certain document, regardless of the time of day, you will be able to visit the unit and access the document you need with ease.

Instead of searching through a fragmented file system within the office, you can simply head to the storage unit and take the document with you, or scan the document so you are still able to keep the original locked safely away.

More Space to Play With

Space is crucial within a business, especially if you are situated in the city centre where rent prices are extremely high for the amount of space you get. Imagine all the extra space you will gain once you remove all of your filing cabinets and documents. Your office will not only look more spacious, but you now have room to grow your business by appointing extra staff.

More and more businesses are opting to store their documents in self-storage, whether it is due to lack of business space, lack of security or purely for peace of mind, storage units have the answer. Call Spaces and Places today to learn why we are the perfect fit for you.