Lots of us keep photos as mementos of special people or events in our lives. But photos that are improperly stored can curl, warp or stick together. This damage is irreversible.
How to avoid damage to photos? Proper storage.
Much of the damage to photographs comes from heat and/or moisture. This makes attics and basements particularly problematic places to store these sensitive items. Find a safe place such as in a closet or under a bed that is away from heat vents and space heaters.
Archival-safe boxes are great for storing snapshots. There are also special photo-storage sleeves that can delay the natural chemical degradation that causes yellowing of many older photographs.
And of course, digitizing is an excellent and relatively safe way to store your treasured pictorial memories.
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