Since the days of your boyhood, you’ve accumulated many possessions and there’s no doubt that you’re emotionally attached to many of them. Whether it’s a vintage almirah that you inherited from your grandfather, a family photobook, or an electronic flying machine that your father gifted you on your 15th birthday, all these are very special and near to your heart.
Would you mind if you lose them or they get damaged due to floodwater or high temperature? Probably yes. But how do make sure that they remain intact as long as they are important to you?
Would you mind if you lose them or they get damaged due to floodwater or high temperature? Probably yes. But how do make sure that they remain intact as long as they are important to you?
Well, here are some tips to keep your favourite possessions from being damaged.
Well, here are some tips to keep your favourite possessions from being damaged.
Invest in reliable containers
Storing valuable documents like birth and school certificates, passports, social security cards, your home’s deed, and your insurance policies safe is as important as keeping your best possessions safe. If you're not sure about the places you need to avoid, let me tell you the place you need to avoid the most is your basement since basements are at risk of sump pump failures, flooding, bursting pipes, and so on. Bad weather and power outages just Increase the possibility of such events. Keep your valuable items and papers in sealed, waterproof containers and place them on wall shelves located high above the ground. But make sure you don’t put in a shelf that is against a concrete or exterior wall as doing the same could leave your goods vulnerable to leaks, humidity, and high temperatures. High temperatures can cause photos, papers, and covers to glue together and whenever you try to pull them apart later on, they get damaged.Prefer the safe route
Prefer buying a safe to store your most important documents. There are some safes that are both water and heat resistant. Plus the lock and key or confidential combinations can keep you at ease as you know that your valuables are protected from every potential peril out there. Even if you choose this path, try to keep the safe in a safe place. Consider storing in different locations: If you are concerned that your basement or attic could ruin your most cherished possessions or documents, consider moving them to a storage unit or a safe deposit box. You can even prepare digital copies of your most vital documents and keep in cloud storages like Dropbox.com or Box.com and access from anywhere. You needn’t worry even if the originals are harmed or destroyed.Maintain your storage space
Check your sump pump annually and whenever there is a disaster in your area, to prevent water damage to your basement. Also, keep an eye on the exterior of your home so that you remain aware when to replace roof shingles. This would help protect your attic and its contents. See if the storage areas are clean. If not, clean them regularly so that pests don’t start living there and ruin your important documents.Blog Category