Having a place for personal storage outside of your home is invaluable. But some items don’t do well inside of a storage unit during the summer, says the team at East “O” Street Self Storage. In fact, these Lincoln, NE, experts recommend removing certain belongings from your unit to prevent them from being damaged. 

5 Items to Remove From Your Storage Unit in the Summer

1. Electronics

Most electronics are robust, but few of them are tolerant of high temperatures. Since these items are quite expensive to replace, it’s best to err on the side of caution and move them to an air-conditioned space during the summer.

2. Valuable Photographs

Photographs are sensitive to sunlight, but they also can’t take the heat. To avoid having your valuable pictures wilt or discolor, it’s best to take them out of your storage unit for the summer.

3. Paintings & Antiques

Painting and antiques are sensitive to high temperatures. If you’re not sure whether yours will survive inside of your storage unit, it’s best to take them out and bring them back when it’s cooler out.

4. Wine

Whether you’re keeping wine for a special occasion or just storing it to save space, it might be best to find a different storage place for your wine bottles during the summer. It would be a shame if the heat affected the taste.

5. Musical Instruments

Musical instruments are sensitive to differences in temperature. They can warp or lose their tune easily enough without adding the heat of summer to it. To keep your instruments in good condition, you should consider taking them out of storage while it’s hot outside.

Do you have other items in your home you would like to put in self-storage? You can always trade the heat-intolerant belongings with other things in your home to preserve space. At East “O” Street Self Storage, you’ll easily find the storage unit that’s the right size for you. You can even store an RV or trailer at their facility. Give them a call at (402) 489-0134 to ask about prices and availability, or look at their units on their website.