{"id":24861,"date":"2023-12-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=24861"},"modified":"2024-04-19T16:12:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T20:12:42","slug":"preserving-memories-how-to-store-old-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/your-space\/preserving-memories-how-to-store-old-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Preserving Memories: How to Store Old Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do you have treasured family photos you want to keep forever? Here are some storage tips.
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Old photographs are gateways to the past, showing people, places, and eras much loved \u2013 and much changed. They are among the most valued of our belongings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though we love and cherish them, not too many of us naturally excel at storing pictures. Those who know how to organize and store old photos, however, understand that success is not so much technique as it is having the right storage materials, the right location, and the right mindset. It turns out that the best way to preserve old photos is not too tough to master if you can commit yourself to the task.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, if your printed family photos are sitting in a box, collecting dust, or trapped in a tub in the attic, now is the time to dust them off and do the work to preserve them for generations to come. Keep scrolling to learn how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gather, Organize, and Label Your Old Photos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First step\u2019s first: gather all your pictures together. Yes, all of them \u2013 even the ones in albums. In fact, you may decide to remove photos from your albums<\/a> to better protect them over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, depending on how many photos you\u2019re dealing with, you can choose to organize them by year, event, location, subject\u2026anything you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people decide to organize chronologically, which can be a challenge with several decades of photos. If you decide to arrange your pictures this way, start by sorting them broadly by years or even decades. Narrow down from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for labeling, The New York Times<\/em><\/a> suggests you write on index cards or slips of paper that you store with the photos. You can also use a number two pencil to write lightly on the back of the image towards the edges. Be careful not to write in the center of the photo. Another option is to buy a photo album with room to write details next to the pictures.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose the Right Storage Material<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Acid-free albums and storage solutions are a great way to preserve your old photos.
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After you\u2019ve done your research on how to preserve old photos, chances are you\u2019ll be in the market for high-quality, acid-free storage solutions. There\u2019s really no other option when it comes to safeguarding photos for the long-term. That said, you can choose from a number of different storage materials to suit your style and needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n