With the new year comes new challenges, and one main trend in resolutions this season is to de-clutter the home. Interior designer Shirley Meisels of MHouse Inc. in Toronto recently gave her tips on proper storage techniques and when to throw things out, The Globe and Mail reports.
According to Meisels, many people think to use [Read More]
With the economy both in the U.S. and Canada still hurting, more people admit they are willing to relocate for the right job, according to a recent survey from CareerBuilder. This can lead to other stresses like selling a current home and figuring out storage solutions for valuables.
The survey was conducted from November 9 to [Read More]
Life can be unpredictable and sometimes, people are left with having to either downsize their home, move for a new job or lose their living space due to an unforeseen disaster. Although these changes can be positive, finding the right place to store valuables can be a challenge, the Cape May County Herald reports.
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An emerging trend in the self storage industry involves specialized facilities to appeal to a certain audience. A number of companies offer resources for a wide range of storage options, from small businesses who need more room to expand, to homeowners looking to sell their current houses. Now however, more companies are also starting to [Read More]
The self storage facility that caught fire in Toronto last week is still smoldering one week later and officials report what remains of the building will soon be demolished, CBC News reports.
The Toronto storage building caught fire last Monday morning and firemen worked tireless through the night, all day Tuesday and well into Wednesday to [Read More]
As the need for self storage continues to grow both in America and Canada, a new trend is emerging – going green, National Geographic News Watch reports.
According to the news outlet, Toronto storage companies are the latest within the field to add solar panels to the tops of their facilities as a means to cutback [Read More]
More students continue to graduate each year, but with the Canadian economy still unstable, many are left jobless, stuck in limbo and living with their parents with most of their belongings secured in self storage units, The Star reports.
Emily Kirsch, 22, graduated recently with a degree in communications, but after looking for jobs for several [Read More]
Growth within the self storage industry has risen so much that one mobile technology company has created new a new app for smartphones allowing people to get to their storage units even after hours.
PhoneSmart, a leader in the self storage marketing realm, is responsible for making kiosks resembling ATM machines that are installed at storage [Read More]
According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), a new trend in the Canadian housing market is rising – multi-family homes. This new trend may come with different challenges, like finding storage solutions for excess furniture and valuables from a single family home.
CMHC found that in Vancouver, British Columbia, there were 17,867 housing projects [Read More]
With so many self storage facilities in the Toronto area, it may be hard for consumers to know which company to trust. A good way to judge a respectable brand is to find out how long it has been in service and what amenities each one offers to best serve your individual needs.
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