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How to avoid mold when putting your stuff in storage

How to avoid mold when putting your stuff in storage

Mold develops when humid air is trapped in closed spaces like basements or storage units. The risk is most severe as humidity levels begin to exceed 50%. In these instances, the mold will spread rapidly, causing permanent damage to any belongings you may have stored...

Cleaning Tips to Help Get Your Deposit Back When Moving Out

Cleaning Tips to Help Get Your Deposit Back When Moving Out

Moving your household comes with a myriad of timing and logistical issues and decisions. While moving to a new place can be exciting, the process takes significant planning and organization, sometimes resulting in moving certain items into or out of temporary public...

What are the Best Ways to Store Electronics in Storage

What are the Best Ways to Store Electronics in Storage

If the time comes, for whatever reason, to place your electronics in a self-storage unit, take necessary precautions to ensure your equipment survives its time away from home. While many electronic devices have an outer “shell” that seems relatively invulnerable, the...

How to store your holiday decorations

How to store your holiday decorations

At various times in the year, we pick through those holiday decorations that may have been hurriedly stowed following last year’s festivities. Invariably, as we hold our collective breaths, we hope everything will still be in decent shape, lighting, twinkling,...

Effective ways to store electronics safely

Effective ways to store electronics safely

When planning to store your electronic devices, either for a short time or much longer, it is crucial to remember how fragile these devices can be. Today’s PCs and desktops, smartphones, cameras, sound equipment, printers, and more consist of loads of delicate...

How to Protect Your Glassware in Storage

How to Protect Your Glassware in Storage

Self storage is an excellent option for protecting your personal belongings, but only if you pack them properly to ensure they stay in great condition. Whether you’re clearing out your home, have inherited some family heirlooms, or are relocating and need to store...

Add A Little Under Stairs Storage to Your Home

Add A Little Under Stairs Storage to Your Home

Lack of sufficient storage is one of the top reasons people invest in self storage units. But there are some clever solutions you can try when you have items you want to store at home but lack the space to do it. One such remedy is to add storage beneath a staircase....

Storage Units Offered at Southgate Storage

Storage Units Offered at Southgate Storage

Are you looking for a cost-effective way to keep your household or business belongings in a safe and secure location? With seven different storage unit sizes that range from 5x10 square feet to 12 x 40 RV parking and the flexibility to store for as short or long a...

Signs You Need A Storage Unit

Signs You Need A Storage Unit

People rent self storage units for any number of reasons. They might have limited storage where they live or want to temporarily stash valuable items while they take an extended vacation. At Southgate Storage, we make storing your belongings convenient, secure, and...

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