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Storage Container Tips for Artwork and Paintings

February 18, 2016 by Nicole Garraffo

Whether you’re an artist, a gallery owner or art collector, there might come a time when you need to store some of your artwork and paintings. And the last thing you would want is for any of it to become damaged.

Experts concur storing artwork inside a home, gallery, art school or artist workspace is optimal to protect against dreaded humidity, dust, dirt, mold and drastic temperature changes. However, if space is limited, then storing paintings and other art pieces inside mobile storage containers is a great option.

All you need to do is take some preventative measures – just as you if you were storing wood furniture or musical instruments – to make sure your precious artwork remains intact and isn’t subjected to damage such as cracking, warping, fading, scratches, creasing, folding, bending, fingerprints and smudges.

What Not to Store in Portable Storage Containers

February 11, 2016 by Nicole Garraffo

items-that-should-not-go-in-storage-containers-ab-richards — Here’s a list of items that cannot and should not be stored in portable storage containers.

Mobile storage containers allow you to store a wide variety of residential and commercial items. Almost anything that can be stored inside a home, office, storage closet, job site, store room or off-site warehouse can be stored inside portable storage containers. However, there are items that can’t be stored inside mobile storage units.

The Best Way to Keep Wood Furniture in a Storage Container

February 4, 2016 by Nicole Garraffo

There might come a time when you’ll need to store some of your furniture from your home or business. When that time comes – whether it’s because you need to downsize, move or declutter – renting or leasing one or more on-site portable storage units from A.B. Richards is a great, cost-effective option!

Answering the Most Frequently Asked Questions about Portable Storage Containers

January 28, 2016 by Nicole Garraffo

In need of a cost-effective, secure storage solution that’s delivered right to you? Portable storage containers are exactly what you need. However, you might have some questions regarding how renting or leasing one or more portable storage containers works.

How to Properly Store Musical Instruments in Mobile Storage Units

January 21, 2016 by Nicole Garraffo

Experts agree that humidity and extreme temperatures are enemies of musical instruments in storage, and instrument owners need to take great care when storing them. If they don’t, then they run the risk of their instruments warping, expanding, contracting or becoming otherwise damaged, which can lead to costly repair or replacement.

Why Mobile Containers Are Kinder to the Environment than Traditional Storage

January 14, 2016 by Nicole Garraffo

There are many advantages to renting or leasing portable storage containers for your business or home, including security and convenience. But did you know that, in addition to their many benefits, mobile storage containers are kinder to the environment than traditional storage or warehouse storage?

Can Your Portable Storage Container Handle Winter Weather?

January 7, 2016 by Nicole Garraffo

Winter is finally here, and with that comes the possibility of extreme weather and temperatures. So you might be wondering how the portable storage containers you’ve rented or leased from A.B. Richards, the leading supplier of ground-level storage containers in the Northeast since 1982, will hold up?

Five Ways Storing Excess Holiday Inventory in a Mobile Unit Helps Retailers

December 29, 2015 by Nicole Garraffo

With the holiday season wrapping up (no pun intended), retailers might turn to mobile storage units for their excess stock. After all, once the holiday rush and subsequent return period for holiday gifts are over, it’s time for retailers to note which products sold, which ones did not and ultimately what has to be packed away for another year.

Using a Mobile Storage Container to Store Holiday Decorations

December 23, 2015 by Nicole Garraffo

The holiday season is upon us in the Northeast and across the rest of the country. It’s the time of year filled with the hustle and bustle of buying gifts for family and friends, planning holiday festivities and decorating our homes, offices and businesses in celebration.

However, as fast as the holidays and all of their cheer kicked into high gear, they will soon be over for the year. When that time comes, as it always does, holiday décor will need to be packed away once again.

Five Reasons Your Business Needs a Portable Storage Container

December 15, 2015 by Nicole Garraffo

Doesn’t it always seem that no matter how big a business is, there never seems to be enough space for storage of essential items? Indeed, Murphy’s Law seems to dictate that the longer a business has been serving its customers, the more likely that business is to experience a lack of storage space for product, displays and the necessary items to properly run and expand the business.