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Guide to storing musical instruments

Art is, we will agree, something that gives life that special stamp. Whether you engage in it or just observe, listen or experience it, it will surely awaken a whole series of beautiful emotions in you. One of them certainly pervades our daily lives. Music and practicing it is a way of expressing emotions through art. Owning an instrument is a privilege but also an obligation when there are moments such as moving or downsizing. In that case, it could be necessary to move them to a safe place. When storing musical instruments you need to know how to properly do it. (more…)

By Maya G., ago
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Criteria to follow when picking a NYC warehouse for art pieces

With moving on the way, there’s so much to think about, plan and organize. Moving can bring about even more hassle if one has fragile or precious items. The worst scenario is the combination of the two. An artist, holding works dear to his heart, will do everything in his power to get them to a new home undisrupted. He knows that this is the right time to rent a warehousing service, and so, he starts looking into storage solutions in New York, online in most cases. However, having no experience whatsoever, picking a NYC warehouse for art pieces can turn into a disaster. A case like this requires at least some kind of knowledge, don’t you think?

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By Maya G., ago
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Why you need climate-controlled storage in Chicago

Let’s say you are moving from one household to another. Or you just need to temporarily remove a bunch of stuff like furniture until you renovate your house. In either case, you will need to place your items somewhere. Depending on the time, the amount, and the diversity of your items you might need storage. And so it happens you are in a possession of an old valuable piano and living in a Chicago. Yes, you are right, something doesn’t add up correctly. You can’t store your instrument in any storage because the temperature will damage it. That is the deal with Chicago’s harsh climate and that is why you need climate-controlled storage in Chicago. They are specifically designed to protect your items from temperature, humidity, and dust. (more…)

By Maya G., ago