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With so many decisions to make when choosing a storage unit, simply deciding on a heated versus unheated unit can have your head spinning. At Acceptable Storage not only are all of our units safe and secure, but we also offer both heated and unheated units at a variety of price points.  So, what details do you have to take into account when deciding whether or not to opt for a heated storage unit? We have all the answers.

Temperature

The first thing you should do is take a look at your climate. As you know, Ottawa and the surrounding area is downright cold over the winter! A heated storage unit keeps the temperature not only predictable, but also constant. A climate controlled storage unit will keep the entire area in between 13 and 30 degrees celsius all year round. With Ottawa’s varying temperatures all year round making sure that elements don’t take a toll on your belongings is important.

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One of the beautiful benefits of an Ottawa storage unit, is the freedom it allows you to have in every other aspect of your life. Read more

Finding a place to keep your RV safe and protected over the winter doesn’t have to be a challenge. At Acceptable Storage, we offer safe and reliable RV and Trailer storage to Ottawa and the surrounding area. We offer our clients over 700 numbered RV sites on just over 20 acres, ready to house your trailer until you need it again! 

Ottawa RV Storage Fees

Acceptable Storage offers our valued clients five different parking sizes to accommodate a large variety of trailer sizes. With rates beginning at just $45 per month, you can choose Acceptable Storage with comfort and confidence. Furthermore, our state of the art security system is guaranteed to keep your trailer safe. We also offer Shrink-Wrapping services for tent trailers beginning at $2.50 per square foot!

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The first ever self- serve storage facility was built in 1958 in Fort Lauderdale. For a few decades, storage facilities were a novelty, acknowledged by most and used by few. Then, came the 1990s when we simply couldn’t keep up with the demand for remote storage space. From 2000 to 2005, 3,000 new storage facilities were built each year in the United States alone.  

Today’s population is not only more mobile than ever before, but we own more things. From electronics to furniture, and a whole lifetime’s worth of memorabilia it’s not a wonder that storage lockers are more important than ever before. Travelling for months on end while you sublet your apartment and put your belongings in storage has become the norm, not just for jet setting young adults but for families and professionals as well. But it’s not just travellers who keep storage lockers full, it’s also your average Canadian. 

The Necessity of Ottawa Storage Solutions

According to one study by the Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals, the average Canadian will own 4.5 to 5.5 homes in their lifetime. It can be hard to believe, but 14% of Canadians move once every year, meanwhile, 28% of homeowners in Canada will move once every five years. Chances are, these homeowners aren’t moving from house to identical house. With every move, and the passing of every year, the chance of requiring a bit of extra storage space increases. 

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