When it comes to storing your antiques and family heirlooms, you will want to take some extra precautions to make sure these items are protected for the time you are storing them. The first step before storing your antiques will be to ensure they are clean and free from dirt, bacteria, and dust. Making sure your antiques are cleaned before storing goes a long way in keeping them in pristine condition during storage. Check out some of our tips below to make certain you are doing right by your valuables and antiques when storing them. Use the Right Products When cleaning your heirlooms before st ..read more

With the price of commercial real estate at an all-time high, it can be tempting to look into unconventional options for your office or retail space. One of these options you may have come across in your search is business self-storage. While this allows you to store business inventory, documents, and other business-related items, you generally cannot use the space for an office or store set-up. It wouldn’t be an ideal use, as this is not the intended purpose of self-storage. Also, an office or business set-up isn’t usually allowed at storage facilities, with parameters in place to ensure the ..read more

Your work life should ideally be organized in such a way that makes business easier for you. If you are someone whose work space is always cluttered or dirty, it’s no surprise that you may spend a lot of time feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, and simply unproductive.  In fact, the correlation between productivity and organization is quite clear. Many workers feel that they are able to work more efficiently when their work space is free from distractions such as clutter and junk. If you need a few pointers on how to get your office space looking and feeling great, read below to find some ..read more

It’s a great feeling when you open up your holiday decorations from the storage container that you held them in all year long. You see the flash of cheerful colours, sparkles, and the promise of beautiful memories to be made with friends and family. What you wouldn’t like to see is broken baubles, damaged lights, and once perfect decorations that are no longer in usable condition. How can you prevent your precious holiday decorations from becoming broken, damaged, or distorted during storage months? This may be a question that has popped up in your head once or twice during the years of festiv ..read more

Antique and fine art statues are some of the most prized possessions amongst art collectors and artists. They value them for their connection to history, beauty, and for the effort that goes into creating them. When storing items such as statues, however, you need to be aware of precautions that should always be taken to ensure the statue stays in pristine condition and does not incur damage during storage.  If you or someone you know is looking to store a valuable statue in a storage unit, there are definitely some pointers that need to be considered. Read on to find out 8 of the best ti ..read more

Winter is coming up fast, and it’s best to be prepared for whatever plans you have in store. Perhaps you plan to travel to the cottage with family and friends, or get some alone time with your significant other on a beach somewhere in the Caribbean. Whatever the case, you should never have to worry about the state of your belongings when you are enjoying your winter holidays.  That is one reason why so many people opt for using self-storage when going on extensive vacations or taking trips away from home. Renting a self-storage unit not only gives you the peace of mind that your items are ..read more

If you live in Canada, it goes without saying that you understand a thing or two about fluctuating temperatures, frigid winters and hot, humid summers. Canadians spend their fall season preparing for the harsh cold of the winter season and all that it brings. Vehicles need to be put away, backyards cleared up, and plants put inside for the change of the seasons.  However, you may wonder how self-storage units and these unique storage solutions size up when it comes to harsh Canadian winters.  Is renting a storage unit a better idea than storing your car in your garage? Is seasonal d ..read more

Are you on the fence about renting a self-storage unit? Do you need some affordable extra space for your business or even just for your seasonal décor and home supplies? If so, it’s safe to say that you may have already done some research on self-storage facilities and what they can offer you in terms of safety, security, pricing and storage unit sizes.  If self-storage is something you are considering, you’ve come to the right place. An offsite storage unit as an extension of your home or business means that you save time, money and energy in various ways, and you get to live clutter-fre ..read more

When selling your home, the key to attracting buyers is not just the home’s location, size, and price. The number of attractive offers and prospective buyers you receive for your home will be impacted by it’s condition, and how attractive and appealing the interior and exterior is. A home that hasn’t been cared for will sell for a lot less than a home maintained and features beautiful décor and furniture.  If you are planning to sell your home (or if your home is currently on the market), there are some ways that you can improve the aesthetics of your home without breaking the bank. Profe ..read more

With fall fast approaching and Halloween movies and events in our midst, it’s time to start thinking about how we can store and organize our Halloween decorations after all the fun is done. Halloween is a time for kids and families to get creative, dress up, and eat candy for too many days. The last thing you want to be thinking about after Halloween is how you’re going to clean up all the decorations. Having a plan in place can make everything go much smoother, and get you and your family ready and prepared for next year without too much guesswork. Read on to find out some expert tips and tri ..read more