Is your closet overflowing with items that are too adored to be thrown away? Is your home office becoming crowded with files and paperwork and you need a place to store everything? Does your business have additional stock or furniture that needs a place for the season? If this sounds…
Believe it or not, there is a right and a wrong way to handle your self-storage. Not only are there many different types of storage units available, but there are also special precautions you should…
Are you planning to move or have you recently done so? Sometimes, moving into a smaller home is the best option in terms of cost, location, and upkeep. Despite the benefits, one of the downsides…
Your self-storage unit works like an extra attic or second basement, but sometimes it’s easy to forget recurring payments; other times, we find ourselves drowning in bills and expenses. Managing finances and making ends meet…
Everything changes when you get out on your own. You start to be responsible for your own decisions, bills and belongings. Living in your parent’s house often means more space to keep your valuable mementos…
Self-storage facilities in Toronto, like many other businesses, often carry insurance to protect themselves against costs brought about by any kind of damage to the property, whether caused by tenants, intruders, or natural events. For…
Owning a musical instrument can be quite an investment. But despite the high cost, your instrument can last a lifetime and beyond with good maintenance and proper storage when you need to set it aside…
When you’re selling your home, you want to get out every dollar of your home’s value that you can. After all, the price you sell your home for is your return on investment for the…
Successful businesses require a lot of back-end work in order for them to function as efficiently as possible. Businesses need ample space for proper documentation, inventory, tools, and other day-to-day materials without using up valuable…
Self-storage has always been popular, but lately, it is becoming increasingly more popular in big cities across the country. People are finding self-storage spaces can be used for so many other purposes above the more…
Millions of people all over North America rely on self storage units to help them clear out and use space they desperately need. Other people utilize self storage units as places for items they aren’t…
We all see the news of the aftermath of a big storm or unfortunate weather event and know what nature is capable of. Images of homes with roofs blown off, people’s belongings scattered all over…
A self storage unit can greatly improve your quality of life by providing extra space around the home or office, helping you declutter, and increasing your sense of order. But simply investing in a self…
Millions of people around the world turn to storage units and self storage facilities to store their belongings when space is at a premium around their home or office. But many people don’t realize that…
Transform self- storage as a workshop As the price of real estate continues to soar across the country, and people are finding it harder to make space for the things they want to do (run…
Self storage units are a great way to declutter your life and find temporary homes for things during a move or renovation. Storage pricing varies based on the amenities you are after (such as climate control or winter storage), as well as the size of the storage unit you require. One item that is particularly tricky to store is plants. If you are a gardener or a landscaper and you are thinking about placing some of your plants in self storage, below are some things that you need to know. Who Might Need a Self Storage Unit for Plants? People who need to put plants into a self storage unit are usually people who are moving or renovating and need…
You’ve gone an invested some money in a self storage space. You’ve decluttered your home, made space in your office, and are feeling good about the money well-spent, but now you have to think about what you are going to do to keep the storage unit clean. Just like any other property you own or lease, it is your responsibility to keep it as neat and organized as you would like it to be. A self storage unit does require some upkeep, but the below cleaning tips will help you ensure that your storage space is always tidy and well looked after. Purge Many people invest money in a self storage unit because they think it will help them declutter…
Many people all over the world turn to self storage units to help them manage clutter, store important valuable items, and make space for seasonal items. The peace of mind and the economizing of space that comes from investing in a self storage unit is usually well worth the money. Storage pricing varies, depending on location, size, amenities and other factors. If you are considering investing in a self storage unit and are wondering if it makes financial sense to do so, below are some of the things to consider. Opportunity Cost When considering storage pricing, regardless of the self storage unit and facility you decide to go with, a good way to put things into perspective is to consider…
The number of people choosing to place their belongings in self storage units is on the rise. The space that is available to house our growing populations, their belongings and their families is shrinking and many people, short on space, are opting for storage solutions outside their homes. If you want to know why it seems like everyone you know has one, or even multiple self storage units, below are five reasons why the use self storage units is on the rise.
