Some people like to collect sports memorabilia, and others want to get their hands on modern technology, but you may enjoy accumulating all sorts of things from the past. It is inevitable for you to run out of storage space in your own home if you continuously add to your collection. So, instead of bringing your collecting of vintage items to a complete halt, an easy solution is to rent a storage unit. It is essential for it to be climate-controlled as this is just one of the necessary things for proper preservation.
Paintings
Storing items from the past is a delicate process, especially with paintings. The best way to go about storing canvas oil paintings is to replicate how museums protect the works that they display. This makes a climate-controlled storage unit an excellent choice because it has temperature and humidity control. Although you may not be able to achieve the ideal numbers of 45% humidity and 69.8 degrees Fahrenheit, you can get as close as you can while spending a reasonable amount of money on rent.
Posters
The difficulty with posters is that they are large and not strong at all. As a result, you need to exercise extreme caution when storing posters. Fortunately, you can enjoy reliable storage by getting your hands on acid-free poster tubes that prevent fading and should not take up much room at all. You can also put them in a flat sleeve, but you may need to get a bigger storage unit, which may not be in your budget.
Records
While you can only look at and admire paintings, posters, and photos, you can actually use records, so you should make sure to follow all of the necessary steps for highly protective storage. Using the original cover is good and will keep the record itself from getting dusty, but you should think about getting acid-free sleeves to put over the cover to protect the entire thing from collecting dust at all. Another thing to watch out for is putting too much weight on the records, which you can avoid by stacking them vertically.
It is best to get a sturdy box that will fit your records to prevent them from getting damaged by other objects. The standard measurement is 12" in diameter, so if you are not buying boxes that are specifically designed for records, you can look for boxes that will at least provide a snug fit.
A storage unit is the perfect place to preserve your items and build upon your vintage collections.
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