Among my family members and friends, I’m known as an expert organizer. I don’t like clutter. Therefore, I search for smart storage solutions to utilize in every room of my small home. Perhaps you need help organizing your space. If you have a large family, you might especially feel desperate to find storage alternatives for your mud room. Consider making your mud room neater by installing open shelving. You might also wish to shop for a custom bench complete with a hidden storage compartment. Your family members can sit on the bench each day while removing their shoes. Then they can put them inside the bench’s storage compartment. On this blog, I hope you will discover simple, effective storage options for every room in your house. Enjoy!
Ingenious Storage Alternatives for Your Mud Room
The Advantages Of Climate-Control In Storage Units
Cassandra Little
When most people rent a storage unit, it's usually because they don't have a garage or enough room for their things at home. Depending on what you are storing and the climate you live in, a normal storage unit works for many people. But for others, a climate-controlled storage unit may be best. Here's what you need to know.
A Climate-Controlled Storage Unit Will Prevent Temperature Extremes
Whether you live in Arizona or North Dakota, you're going to experience frequent temperature extremes. A garage or storage unit that doesn't haven't climate control could reach temperatures of above 120 degrees in summer or as low as -40 Fahrenheit in the winter.
While something like an upholstered chair can handle these temperature extremes, it could wreak havoc on other things. Wooden furniture, antiques, and musical instruments, such as a piano, can all suffer from extreme temperatures. The heat can cause expansion while the cold can cause the wood to contract. Over time, this can lead to warping and cracking. This is especially true in a desert area such as Arizona where the daytime temperatures may be very hot but then drop considerably come evening.
A Climate-Controlled Storage Unit May Have Humidity Control
High humidity areas can cause items in your storage unit to become musty from mildew and mold. This is especially bad if you have books or important documents stored in the facility as the moisture can cause them to rot. Plus, once that musty smell infiltrates an item, it never goes away. In addition to annoying, it can exacerbate asthma and allergies. Additionally, high humidity can cause metal items to rust. Too low of a humidity level, like that found in the dry air of desert regions, can cause damage to wooden furniture.
When you rent a climate-controlled storage unit with humidity control, you take away the worry of your things being destroyed. A humidity-controlled unit is also good for wine connoisseurs or pharmaceutical and medical supply representatives who need extra storage space. Most facilities keep the humidity at around 50-55 percent, which is ideal.
If you decide to go without a climate or humidity-controlled storage unit, be sure to visit your storage facility frequently, especially during the warm or extra humid months. Periodically opening the garage bay overhead door can help by providing a little more ventilation and air circulation. You may also want to consider switching out cardboard boxes if they feel damp or the unit has a musty smell.
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