Where should I store my photos?

Choosing archival storage that’s acid-free and lignin-free is really important to keep your photos as safe as possible for as long as possible. But where you store your photos is just as important as the storage you choose for your photos.

The best place to store your physical photos is a dark, cool, dry location on the main floor of your home. An interior closet is one of the best choices. 

Here are a few expert tips on where to store your physical photos:

• Don’t store photos in a damp basement or crawlspace.
• Don’t store physical photos in a hot attic or garage.
• Keep photos away from sources of water such as pipes, windows, or known roof leaks.
• Store photos on a shelf so they don’t get wet if there’s a leak on the floor.
• Store photos away from food and water which are attractive to insects and rodents.

In a nutshell, photos should live where people live. That means no location that’s hot, cold, wet, underground, or prone to big swings in temperature.

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