Climate Control Self Storage Protects Against Summer Heat
Spring time is in full bloom here in Berks County, and we couldn’t be happier about it. Although the Winter was mild, it’s good to be able to walk around in shorts or ride a motorcycle at will.
Of course, as the seasons tend to do around here, we’ll swing into severe heat before too long.
We want to take this time, way ahead of schedule, to remind you that some belongings in storage can’t handle the Summer heat. Outdoor units will protect your belongings, but they are not temperature controlled. That means if you have any sensitive items like artwork or wine, they will be at serious risk.
Consider your options for indoor units. The climate controlled building provides a wide range of unit sizes, so anything that doesn’t require drive up accessibility is fair game. The units are comfortable and convenient, and even give you a little break from the heat as you walk around.
The entire DAK campus is monitored 24/7 by video surveillance, including the indoor hallways. That means you can trust no tampering will occur under the cover of darkness and without someone noticing.
Let’s keep your belongings safe together. Give us a call or browse some of our available units. We can arrange for a fresh additional unit for you, or a transfer if you already have some outdoor space reserved.
DAK Self Storage | 8 Minutes from Shoemakersville, PA
Shoemakersville is a classic town located in Berks County, PA. It’s history is built around apparel manufacturing (as the name suggests!).
Many residents of Shoemakersville attend Schuylkill Valley School District located in nearby Leesport. The two towns are long time neighbors and residents frequently travel back and forth for various personal and business matters.
DAK Self Storage is located in Leesport and aids many nearby residents with their storage needs.
Why DAK Self Storage?
Many Shoemakersville residents have chosen DAK due to it’s convenience and quality. Travel time to arrive at DAK is often between 8-15 minutes, as demonstrated below:
DAK is a premiere self storage facility in Berks. The entire campus is fenced and monitored 24/7 via video surveillance. Access is granted by keycode only.
No matter what it is you need to store, DAK has an appropriate unit available. Outdoor units come in many sizes and can be easily driven up to as our access aisles are quite spacious. Indoor units are climate controlled and appropriate for more sensitive belongings.
What Size Units are Available?
DAK keeps a real-time updated list of units available for rent. To browse them, simply click here.
What Other Amenities Does DAK Offer?
Along with quality storage space DAK also provides an on-site supply shop. The shop is well stocked with all manner of moving and storing supplies, ranging from boxes, to bubble wrap, to tie straps.
DAK is also privately owned, which means customer service is available whenever you need it. Joe and Donna Krezdorn take special care in making sure their tenants are pleased with their storage experience.
What’s the First Step?
If you think self storage is right for you, we recommend you reach out to us! We can help you decide what size unit is perfect for your needs and describe the very easy move-in process. We’re here to help!
Call us at 610-926-1310 or contact us online via our customer service page.
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Great Kayak and Canoe Spots in Berks County
Berks County is home to a lot of varied terrain as well as natural water sources. As such, there is some fantastic kayaking and canoeing to be had. If you’re a water adventurer, be sure to check out some of these spots.
When prepping for your excursion, be sure to take the proper precautions. A few obvious things to mark off the checklist include bringing a well fitted life jacket as well as leaving proper documentation as to your location and predicted float time. Also, make yourself aware of the natural wildlife in the area of your intended trip. Knowing what snakes to watch out for, as well as other potentially poisonous creatures, can help you avoid a bad outing.
Once ready, do some background investigation on the following areas. Knowing how long to plan your trip and what kind of water turbulence you will experience is to a fun afternoon filled with excitement or leisure.
- Blue Marsh Lake – Located extremely close to DAK Self Storage, Blue Marsh Lake is a beautiful area filled with boating opportunities. One of the best rides extends from the Stilling Basin down to Gring’s Mill. Be aware that an Unpowered Boat Launch Permit is requested at state parks.
- Maiden Creek – Most sections provide a very flat and pleasant trip. Good for beginning paddlers.
- Little Schuylkill – This actually begins in Schuylkill County but provides an exciting ride. Be mindful of the water levels as high water can provide a fun ride while low water often requires certain sections to be walked.
- French Creek State Park – Lots of water to be had and a well run park system. Also requests an Unpowered Boat Launch Permit.
- Tulpehocken Creek – Located conveniently near Penn State Berks. The speed of the water is dictated by the let-outs of Blue Marsh Lake.
- Chambers Lake – Located in nearby Chester county, this lake provides serene paddling on still water. Perfect for beginners. An Unpowered Boat Launch Permit is encouraged when on the lake.
To learn more about good paddling spots and how to get the most out of them, consider contacting the Keystone Canoe Club. They are a Berks based group with a lot of knowledge that can improve your safety and optimal paddling times.
If you need to acquire some canoeing gear, there are multiple athletic outfitters in the area. Dick’s Sporting Goods is located in Wyomissing, right off of 422 near the Spring Ridge Exit. You can also arrange for rentals from the Reading River Tribe located on Canal Street, as well as Kelly’s Canoe and Kayak Center located in Gilbertsville..
Schuylkill Valley Students Get a Taste of China
When I was a high school student at Schuylkill Valley I almost went to Germany. Unfortunately, when the year arrived that I was slated to go, the school experienced some budgetary constraints and was forced to cancel the trip.
I was quite disappointed, as you would imagine. I had spent multiple years learning German and really enjoyed what I had learned about German culture.
Ahh well – c’est la vie, as they say.
Luckily 24 Berks County students had better luck recently. According to recent reports on Reading Eagle: “Six students from Schuylkill Valley, 14 from Wilson, two from Brandywine Heights and one each from Wyomissing and Oley Valley went on the trip, which cost about $2,500 per student. The students toured Beijing but spent the majority of their trip visiting Chinese schools and families in Shijiazhuang, a city about 170 miles south of Beijing.”
The students seem to have experienced diverse parts of Chinese living, ranging from visiting the Great Wall of China to spending full days in the Chinese school systems. No doubt the cultural breadth was stunning to the students as ancient living pressed directly up against modern innovation.
Simple differences in living caught some of the students by surprise, as further reported by Reading Eagle:
“At the homes, Skorpinski and Lykens learned more about their host families and about daily life in China. For example, the bathrooms don’t have bathtubs. Instead, there is a shower head and a drain in the middle of the bathroom floor. And instead of carpeting, most homes have hardwood floors, they said.”
There’s no question the costs associated with the trip were inhibitive to a lot of students who probably wanted to go. I doubt I could have conjured up a spare $2,500 in my high school days. Nevertheless, those students who did manage it received an experience they’ll remember forever.
Staying aware of China’s economical growth will only prove more and more valuable to future leaders of business and industry. Schuylkill Valley is well advised to stay connected with the foreign power.
