Is it Important to Wear Sunglasses?

Even though the sun is 93 million miles from earth, our skin and eyes readily absorb its harmful UVA and UVB rays. Unbeknownst to many Americans, the danger of ocular cancer is substantial and very real. UV radiation is often associated with skin cancer, but photokeratitis is a sunburn that effects the eye. Long-term exposure…

Storing Your Items for the Winter in California

     Sparky’s Self Storage can help you year round with your storage needs. Even with California’s generally mild climate, temperatures drop in the winter to low enough that special precautions need to be taken when storing items that could be damaged by the cold weather.      Winter is a great time to store those…

Prepare your Boat, RV, or Trailer for Long Winter Storage

 People commonly store their boats when the warm, sunny, and pleasant boating weather has faded away and the time comes to retire many water leisure activities. Storing your boat in the winter is an optimal choice if done properly. Similarly, when you are ready to park your RV or trailer for winter hibernation, self storage…

Solar Power Incentives

Many electric utility companies are beginning to offer incentives to consumers who want to convert their traditional electrical panels into those that run off solar energy. Not only are the demands for solar energy increasing, the practicality of endorsing an environmentally friendly, long-sustaining energy resource is something the public is embracing. This is ultimately a…

Facts: Solar Electricity

Solar electricity is often associated with solar panels that adorn the roofs of residences. These are photovoltaic panels, abbreviated as PV panels. These panels range in size from a few inches to several feet. The distinctive reflective coating is actually a thin sliver of crystal, which is able to convert sunlight into electrical energy. How…

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