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Winter in Ottawa is a tough time. For half the year, we fear the outside and avoid it at all costs. Many of the things we once could keep outside can’t take the winter cold, so we have to bring them in with us, and share our space with them all winter long. Consider the benefits of storing them instead with Acceptable Storage.

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As October approaches we’re struck with that yearly realization that the summer is over. While there may be time for one more fall fishing, portaging, or RV trip; once the water starts to freeze and snow hits the ground, it’s time to store your summer gear. Whether its camping equipment, canoes, kayaks, your boat, RV, or trailer; whatever your summer storage needs, Acceptable Storage can help. Read more

Ottawa winters eat cars. The road salt and freeze-thaw cycles combine to create the perfect conditions for car rust, and older cars are especially vulnerable. If you own a classic car, or store any of your vehicles for the winter, consider the advantages of doing so with a heated storage unit from Acceptable Storage! Read more

You know you’ve got too much in your home, and you know you need storage, but how much? Determining the space requirements of your particular situation can be tough, but fortunately Acceptable Storage can help. Read more

Storage Locker Security in Ottawa

There are few feelings worse than being robbed, but having your things stolen from an allegedly secure self-storage locker adds a layer of surprise and shock to an already horrible experience. You put your belongings into the care of a business meant to specialize in protecting your things, so you put your guard down, and feel the violation all the more because of it. The fact of the matter is that storage units do get broken into, and knowing how to differentiate between secure and insecure self-storage businesses is key to feeling comfortable that your belongings are safe. Read more

Problems With Non-Climate Controlled Storage

Ottawa is notorious for unreliable weather, and when your storage solution doesn’t accommodate in the huge swings in moisture and temperature known to take place in Ottawa’s climate, your choice of storage can be a liability. Especially in spring and fall, it can be difficult to determine exactly what season it is, with the weather swinging 10 to 20 degrees in either direction; blazing hot one week only to snap into winter the next. Read more

The Unique Problems for Ottawa Start-Ups

Once hailed as ‘Silicon Valley North’, Ottawa has been rebuilding its reputation as Canada’s hub for startups. Every day, it seems that more and more businesses are made and grow in Ottawa. While this growth is exciting, it comes with its own set of headaches. Ottawa’s entrepreneurs want to focus on the things that are essential to the growth of their business, but constantly run into problems that distract them from the work they’d prefer to be doing. One that is common to every growing startup is the need for storage. As businesses grow, so too does the need for office furniture, equipment, supplies, etc. When your businesses needs more space than your homes garage, but isn’t quite ready for office space; or is too big for your current office, but not quite big enough to justify moving to a new one, you need storage. Fortunately Acceptable Storage is here to help. Read more

Winter is brutal on cars, especially in Ottawa. Consistently terrible driving conditions lead to bumps and scratches, and of course there’s the ever-present threat of salt eating away at your vehicle. Given this, it’s no wonder that owners of classic and summer cars are so keen on storing theirs for the winter. In all our years of business, we’ve seen some of the best and worst car storage methods out there, so if you’re looking to store your car this winter in Ottawa, consider the following Do’s and Don’ts of car storage. Read more