Condensation: I store around 5k books in 2 containers with the same spray on insulation. No issues with damp providing you follow these rules which I learned from experience. 1 never take damp stuff in there. 2 get a plastic curtain up across the door so when it rains it doesn't blow in. 3 get a few chemical dehumidifiers to take out any trapped damp air. 4 watch out for cold nights near 0 degrees followed by a milder day. When you open the doors the warm air goes into the container and condenses on the cold book surfaces. This is another good reason to have a plastic curtain. 5 carry a towel in the car and dry the door before closing if it is raining. I never have a problem now with any damp as long as I do those things, books are lovely and dry.
@SteveSpendsaPenny8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips! 😊 I was thinking about getting some of those chemical dehumidifier’s just in case but so far it seems ok. 🤞🏻
@ruff_house8 ай бұрын
Little SKU tip, not sure if it'll apply to you as we use this in the warehouse at work on scale. But use double letters instead of singles. So instead of A, B, C etc use AA, AB, AC etc that way if you have multiple locations, storage, loft, stock room each location can have its own code and your not sharing the same system. Storage could be AA onwards locations, loft BA locations and so on. It's also handy as as you grow its easy to outgrow the alphabet and a pain to put a new one in place or re-SKU all the old locations
@SteveSpendsaPenny8 ай бұрын
Good idea, thank you. I might use that just in case I ever need to get another storage container at some point. 😊👍🏻
@ruff_house8 ай бұрын
@SteveSpendsaPenny it probably is a little overkill, but it's definitely worth planning that in now while you are SKU'ing everything up. At work we changed the SKU locations over to the AA system and it was a total nightmare. Took months of just daily physical and system location changes. If you have the time and might possibly have more than one location I highly recommend starting it and saving yourself a nightmare down the line
@SteveSpendsaPenny8 ай бұрын
@@ruff_house I don’t think it will hurt to do it now, just in case I manage to move into a warehouse one day! 😊
@mylifeafternursing8 ай бұрын
Congratulations Steve, looks like a great space to expand into. Wishing you all the best. Do you cross list books to Amazon?
@SteveSpendsaPenny8 ай бұрын
Thank you! No I’m not using Amazon anymore. I’m not a big fan of theirs for many reasons really.
@Lomie328 ай бұрын
You could use that new shelf as a ‘stock in’ next to the door or to separate the books you’re taken off eBay to bundle.
@SteveSpendsaPenny8 ай бұрын
That’s not a bad idea, thank you 😊
@cazzawazza95538 ай бұрын
You might be able to hang things from the ceiling
@SteveSpendsaPenny8 ай бұрын
Possibly but not totally sure if that would work. Will bear it in mind though.
@notoriouswitness65608 ай бұрын
Wow Steve great progress. Long way form your little room. Hope this space does you well. I enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.
@SteveSpendsaPenny8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Yes it feels like a long way from there. 😊
@ReikiHealingMusic_com8 ай бұрын
Was expecting extensive Rack/shelf building before moving in :-) best of luck with the expansion
@SteveSpendsaPenny8 ай бұрын
Hopefully got more shelving coming soon which should really help. Thank you 😊
@darrenmckenna65508 ай бұрын
Well done steve, hope all goes well been nice watching your journey so far
@SteveSpendsaPenny8 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@chrisgreaves88558 ай бұрын
It looks nice and dry. Good Luck
@SteveSpendsaPenny8 ай бұрын
So far so good! 🤞🏻
@hawkinsemporium8 ай бұрын
Great stuff mate, onwards and upwards hey
@SteveSpendsaPenny8 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊👍🏻
@Pappajb268 ай бұрын
Nice one,onwards and upwards as they say.
@SteveSpendsaPenny8 ай бұрын
Let’s hope so! 👍🏻
@darrenmckenna65508 ай бұрын
Freecycle always has bookcases btw
@SteveSpendsaPenny8 ай бұрын
Good to know! I always forget about Freecycle but I’ll try and remember to keep an eye out 👍🏻
@ianian25028 ай бұрын
if you dont mind me asking - how much are you paying? thx