With 2021 almost here, it’s a great time for families to declutter their personal spaces and start the new year on a high note. It may not be easy to distinguish what is junk and what should be held onto, but there are some general guidelines you should stick to…
Do you dream of an organized pantry with all your essentials and favourites—the stuff of Pinterest dreams? Are you disappointed every time you go into your pantry because what you need is always so difficult…
With television programs like “Tiny House Nation” and “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo” taking over the media, it’s no surprise that minimalist living is becoming such a popular concept. Fortunately, no matter how much clutter…
It’s the time of the year when you’re beginning to take out items that you’ve had in storage during the winter time. Summer clothes and classic cars are taken out of their units ready for…
The New Year often comes plenty of resolutions we rarely keep. This year, do yourself a favour and decide to get your home — or office — decluttered. Decluttering has many benefits, such as helping…
Most people do a big clean up during the holiday season in preparation for hosting friends and family. The holidays can make spaces feel tight and your home feel cluttered because of all the extra…
We all have to admit it to ourselves sometimes: we accumulate too much. Whether it be gifts, poorly thought out purchases, things we’ve outgrown, or simply things that we don’t have space for anymore, sometimes we just need to offload junk. Ideally, we don’t want to simply throw things away, we want to be able to make some money off of the things we don’t have any use for. Below are some tips for selling your unwanted junk. Find Out How Much Your Junk Goes for If you are selling something, especially something that you think could be in relatively high demand, you might want to consider going online and figuring out what the market price is. If it’s something…
Winter is on its way out and spring is finally upon us. Time to put away the seasonal clothing, turn down the thermostat and most important of all, get the house ready for the new season. That means decluttering. One of the most important parts of decluttering, that really goes a long way to making it feel like you have optimized and economized on space, is proper document storage. If you are ready to declutter your home for spring and are looking for some great document storage tips, here are some to help get you started. The Living Room The living room should be high on the list of rooms to put in order because it’s where your family probably…
Those with clutter piling up in their home should know that there is a solution to clearing out items without having to get rid of them. Self storage has a number of benefits for those looking…
A messy home can be unsightly, but there is a solution. Self storage is an inexpensive way to free your home from the grips of clutter. Whether you are hosting a party in the near future…
Whether they are piling up in your garage or basement, seasonal items that you are not using can clutter up a home.As you are likely paying enough as it is for rent or a mortgage,…
Do you find yourself tripping over clutter in your house? Is it stuff that you only use a couple weeks out of the year?Seasonal storage is ideal for freeing a home from the grips of clutter.…
Any homeowner knows that sometimes clutter accumulates. It's about as unavoidable as paying taxes. However, those looking to finally take a stand should take some advice in ways to cut down on clutter.Storage units are available Renting…
The United Way of Toronto, a charity working to advance the common good and create opportunities for a better life for community members, recently raised over $116 million through a citywide  fundraiser. According to the…
Numerous television shows have cast a light on the practice known as hoarding, where junk piles up to unacceptable levels in a person's home. While many seniors suffer from the disorder, others simply have lots of clutter to deal with, reports the Sacramento Bee.Lois Gaddis, 85, is a prime example of a senior who has trouble throwing items away due to sentimental value. The Sacramento Bee reports that her home is nowhere like the people seen on the reality TV shows, but still has stacks of magazines, greeting cards and various other items in just about every room of her home."As you can see, I'm probably the queen of clutter," she told the news source. "I'm not proud of living…
Homeowners looking to sell frequently turn to an open house in order to let a large number of people see their home quickly and efficiently. However, it's important that those holding an open house or showing their home to potential buyers make it look its best. This is where home staging comes into play.Two Canadian interior designers recently gave YourHome.ca some tips for home staging. The basic idea behind this concept is to put effort into making a home look nice, thus driving up the sales price. Ideally, home staging should be done as affordable as possible, as the idea is all about maximizing profit on the home.Much of the advice is centered around de-cluttering the house, and this is…
Nearly every homeowner selling their property holds some type of "open house," where interested buyers can take a look around. However, there's some debate as to how useful these events are, reports Moneyville.ca.According to the news source, open houses are generally a good idea, as they maximize the number of potential buyers for the home in a short amount of time. Yet there are some steps that homeowners need to take before putting on an open house.De-cluttering the house is step one, as a messy house will actually decrease the bids you would otherwise get. It may be a good idea to temporarily rent a storage locker in order to store excess furniture and other items.Theft is a very real…
Buying a house can be a stressful process, but a new trend is making it even more difficult in some cases, reports the Financial Post.Hot real estate markets like Toronto are seeing very high prices being paid for homes – but this doesn't mean that the buyer and the bank see eye to eye. Mortgage companies are frequently giving appraisals that come up short of what the buyer agreed to pay, resulting in issues with financing.For example, a buyer may pay $450,000 for a house, only for the mortgage company to do an appraisal that puts the value at $400,000. Essentially, if the bank decides that the buyer overpaid, they'll be forced to find another way to make up the…
The real estate market in Toronto is booming, and bidding wars have become "the norm" for those seeking to buy a house in the city, reports Moneyville.ca.Brothers Jaff and Brad Robertson have seen this phenomenon firsthand. The two professional real estate developers frequently have to compete with other buyers in order to get homes at the price they want, according to the news source.Bidding wars can result in a major windfall for those selling the house, as was the case for one homeowner who got $110,000 more than the asking price after eight bidders began fighting over it. Those selling their house need to stage their homes correctly in order to get the best price possible.This is where self storage…
Dear Tenants,
We hope you are all doing well during these unusual times.
As per the Government of Ontario's lockdown order, the office of Jiffy Self-Storage will be closed to the Public, however, we are open for business, virtually, as we can rent out units over the phone.
Access to the building and premises will continue unimpeded for current tenants, (7 days a week from 7am to 10pm) However, our Office will be closed to walk-ins for the duration of the lockdown.
In the interim, Jiffy Self-Storage will maintain its cleaning staff's hours and storage managers will maintain a presence on the premises to ensure the facility is safe and secure.
We will continue to promptly answer your calls and emails, but, calls are now considered after hours if they come in before 9am and after 5pm on weekdays. All weekend calls/emails and calls/emails outside of our new office hours will continue to be monitored and responded to on an emergency basis as usual.
If you need any assistance while on site please call our emergency line, 647-717-0673.
Please note we are always able to conduct business over the phone or online and by email.
Payments can be made online at www.jiffystorage.com, over the phone during our new office hours, by mail, or through the drop off slot outside the office.
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns or require any assistance.
We will continue to update you on any changes to our operations.
Best Regards,
Hammad Assan
Jiffy Self-Storage - Site Manager
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