Around Southern Pines, NC and the Pinehurst area, a lot of what goes into storage is worth protecting, fine furniture, art, collections, and the extra furnishings that come with a second home. At Cardinal State Storage, we take that seriously. Storing valuable pieces well starts with knowing what should never share the unit with them.
A few of these are easy to miss, so it's worth a careful look before you store anything of value.
Gas, propane, oil-based paint, varnish, and cleaning chemicals don't belong in a unit, and they're a particular hazard near fine finishes. Fumes settle into wood and upholstery over time, and heat makes it worse. If you're storing shop or garage items from a second property, set the chemicals aside for proper disposal.
Even a small amount of food, or a floral arrangement tucked into a box, can draw mice and insects that go straight for your good furniture and fabrics. Keep all food and organic material out entirely.
Coin and stamp collections, fine jewelry, cash, and important documents are best kept in a home safe or safe-deposit box rather than a unit. Store the furniture, the framed art, and the display pieces with us, and keep the small, high-value items where they're most secure.
Fine wood, leather, and upholstery are sensitive to moisture. Make sure everything is clean and fully dry before storing, and give real thought to climate control for anything valuable that will sit for a season or more.
When you're protecting collectibles and quality furnishings, what you leave out is half the job. Skip the chemicals, the food, and the small valuables best kept in a safe, and store the pieces that matter in the right conditions.
Protecting fine pieces or a second home's furnishings in Southern Pines? Stop by Cardinal State Storage or reserve online, and we'll help you store them the way they deserve.