A POD is made of wood!

And it should be! The whole point of storage is to protect you belongings and mobile containers, specifically wood ones, have advantages that help protect your belongings and make sure they are in the same condition that you left them in. We use a different style of wooden containers (see related post Many options for portable storage) Here are a couple reasons why wood is good:

• Wood breathes which helps protect items inside from changes in temperature and humidity. Rising humidity can create condensation inside storage containers made from different materials, such as metal. This condensation can then cause water damage to stored belongings.
• Weather proof covers protect your valuable from rain, wind and snow while giving you easy access to you all of your belongings. Our units also sit on pressure treated "feet" to protect against ground water seeping up through the bottom of the unit while still allowing ground level loading.
• Wood is also a great building material and easily modified. You can easily add or move tie downs in a wooden so that you're items are secure and safe in transit.

Mobile storage saves a lot of time and effort, but it's important to remember that it, first and foremost, should protect your belongings. And in that vein, wood is good! Happy storing!

Christopher Johnston

FlexBox Mobile Storage

www.GoFlexBox.com

888 GoFlexBox (888 463-5392)

Fall clean up -- Make it easy with Mobile Storage!

Philly has turned chilly and I can feel the change in the weather and the change in people's attitudes when they call us for storage. Everyone is battening down the hatches and cleaning up before winter sets in. Here are some ideas to make winter simpler and clutter free:

• Clear out seasonal tools Prep your lawnmover and weedwacker for its annual hibernation and store it away for the winter months. No sense in tripping over hedge clippers until you need them again in the spring. Your garage and storage space will be nice and clean with easy access to your snowblower and shovels.
• Exchange decorations Swap Easter and Halloween items for your Christmas and holiday lights. Yard displays and lights have gotten bigger and better but they take up more space in the off-season. Rotating them in a storage unit can free up a lot of space and open up your closets.
• Clean out your closets Put away bathing suits and short sleeve shirts and replace them with sweaters and jackets. Closets space is always at a premium and it's silly to crowd the clothes and items you need with summer dresses and sandles that you won't use for months.

A little effort now can make your house feel bigger and more livable all winter. I'm a believer in the convenience and ease of mobile storage and we have lots of customers rotate their belongings every spring and fall. Get organized now and have a great fall and winter!

Christopher Johnston

FlexBox Mobile Storage

www.GoFlexBox.com

888 GoFlexBox (463-5392)

Storage tip: Baby your Breakables

Avoid telling horror stories at your next cocktail party and carefully pack your breakables when storing or moving. Pictures, mirrors, electronics and china all have special packing needs that you can do easily with the right supplies and a little care.

• Pictures and Mirrors Wrap pictures that are small and stand them on end in boxes. For larger ones, buy special picture moving boxes. Use foam or bubble wrap. It is cheap compared with reframing, damaged art or on a new pane of glass.
• Crystal, China, and Fine glassware Buy the boxes especially designed for these items with built in dividers. Pad and wrap each item with newspaper or foam. Label boxes with glass items and stack these on top. And add packing material to both the bottom and the top of the moving boxes.
• Electronic EquipmentUse the original boxes. If you don't have them, pack these items carefully and use cushion material. Bubble wrap, cushion foam, and even wadded up newspaper will help. Pack items separately. Tie down tone arms for record players. Stack record albums on end to prevent warping and use small boxes to hold down the weight. Consider the temperature as heat can warp CD's and record albums.

Most importantly, make sure everyone handling your belongings, does so with care. Research your mover or do it yourself. There are more options than ever that make self packing easy. The Mobile Self-Storage Association can help you find a local company and many offer some assistance. You can take your time packing the smaller, fragile items and get some help with the heavy stuff! Happy storing!

Christopher Johnston

FlexBox Mobile Storage

www.GoFlexBox.com

888 GoFlexBox (463-5392)