Affordable Storage: How an Ottawa Storage Unit Can Pay Off

If you live in Ottawa or the surrounding area, and if your garage is becoming too small to hold a lot of your items, getting a storage unit could help you keep your things safe and organized.

We provide affordable storage Ottawa where you can store all of your summer items due to the changing seasons without worrying about theft, safety, or weather.

We offer secure affordable storage for all of your items, allowing you to clear your garage so you can park your car during the winter or any other time of year

Keep reading, and we’ll tell you why getting a storage unit is a good idea and how it can save you money in the long run.

1. Clearing Space For More Important Belongings

Ottawa homeowners often use their garages to store everything from your gardening equipment to your patio furniture, bikes, and so on. While that might be an excellent solution during the summer, it could create a massive problem once the weather gets colder.

Many homeowners have a big storage problem. Most of the items in their garage need a dry place to stay in good condition, and when space runs out, they have to choose what to save. If you store all your stuff in the garage, you won’t have a place to park your car and keep it dry during the winter.

Even more importantly, this concept of keeping a valuable car (perhaps your most valuable possession after your house) outside in the driveway, vulnerable to natural elements as well as to theft or vandalism, seems odd, doesn’t it? Especially considering that most Ottawa homes come with a garage, and yet homeowners store “stuff” in the garage, things that even when valued as a single lot don’t come anywhere hear to the value of the car(s) you’ve parked in the driveway!

Many homeowners get rid of some of their items to make room for their car or new stuff they buy. With an Ottawa self storage unit, you get to keep everything you own while clearing your garage and making room for your car (or, if you’d rather store “stuff” in the garage, then at least you’ve got room for other weather-sensitive stuff).

2. Saving Money In The Process

Sure, some people may think that getting a storage unit isn’t for them because it costs money, but allow us to shift your perspective just a tiny bit.

If all of the storage space in your home is full, you will have to either move some things into your home or get rid of the stuff that’s cluttering your garage.

That usually means that you have to throw away items you previously paid for to make room for new items or your car. Winter can be very punishing in Ottawa, and if you leave your vehicle outside throughout the winter, you might be facing some repair costs come spring.

On the other hand, if you empty your shed or garage to make room for your car, the stuff you throw out in the yard could go to ruin by the time you need it next year. If that happens, you will not only have to buy replacements, but you will also have to pay for removal services and other expenses.

3. All Your Items Will Be Safe

The extra security you get from choosing one of our affordable units will keep your items safe every time you are out of town – especially if it’s for prolonged periods.

Our units are under surveillance and we have designed a storage facility so that your items will stay dry, safe, and secure.

In case you have to go on a trip abroad, leaving your garage or backyard tool shed unguarded for weeks could lead to theft and property damage. Even if you live in a safe neighbourhood, thieves could be on the prowl looking for homes to invade and steal property.

They might not know that you’re going away, but after driving by your empty home a few days in a row, they could decide to see what you keep in your garage.

For example, high-end power tools, lawnmowers, sports equipment, bikes, motorbikes, and many other common garage items can be stilen. We will keep your things safe, so you won’t have to worry about break-ins while you’re away from home.

4. Ensuring Protection For All Items

Some things get easily damaged if you keep them in the cellar or the garage.

Cold, damp places can damage wooden items, furniture, and other household items.

If you’re a fan of bicycles or other sports, your equipment could rust or simply become useless by the time you need it again.

Preventing water damage is one of the main reasons why people get our Ottawa self-storage units.

Every unit is kept dry, providing an ideal environment where you can store items without worrying about it getting damaged. The belongs you put inside one of these storage units are secure.

How to Organize Your Self-Storage Unit

If you have a lot of items you want to store, and if you’re going to need them frequently, knowing how to organize a self-storage unit will make your life much easier. Here are a few tips that will help you do that.

1. Keep all items in boxes of the same size – Doing so will allow you to organize your belongings quickly, and you’ll always be able to reach items without cluttering the storage space. If you can’t fit all of them in boxes of the same size, keep the biggest boxes at the bottom and put the smaller ones on top.
2. Keep the items you need most accessible – This one is a no-brainer. The things you need the most should be in front or on top of everything else, allowing you to quickly retrieve them without moving everything around.
3. Label every box – Naturally, you should label each box to better organize your things and find what you need as quickly as possible.
4. Create a list of contents – You can also number each box and create a list of objects located in the box. Tape the list to the wall, and you will always have a good idea of what is where.
5. Plan a layout for your storage unit – Even though a standard storage unit may seem small, if you plan where you put every box, you can fit a lot of stuff inside without creating a mess. Place the things you won’t need inside first, and work your way up until you get to the items you will probably need the most. Keep those within arm’s reach.

The Bottom Line

Renting one of our affordable storage units can definitely help you organize your life a little better. We will provide you with a safe place for your stuff, and you can use the storage space you have at home for things you use on the regular.

Contact us today to get a quote on an Ottawa storage unit.