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It’s Never Too Soon For Spring Cleaning

When spring arrives, the air clears up. Everything around us comes back to life, and we all feel better and more energized.

Just like in nature, spring is the perfect time to clear up your home from the stuff you don’t really need and prepare for the upcoming changes. Even better: You don’t have to wait for actual spring to take on some spring cleaning tasks. If you’re in Ottawa or this part of Canada, you might find yourself at home more in the winter with some time on your hands. Read more

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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. Read more

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5 Benefits of Climate-Controlled Storage in Ottawa

Climate-controlled storage in Ottawa helps many homeowners, renters and businesses with their storage needs.

We all know that Ottawa’s climate varies wildly, from hot, humid summers to cold, harsh winters – and a variety of pretty much everything in between!

Our basic storage units are great for many purposes. But in some cases, the items you’re storing could suffer damage, deterioration and/or devaluation if not stored properly in an environment which does not have temperature or moisture fluctuations. 

Read on to find out how climate-controlled storage in Ottawa could be right for your self-storage needs. Read more

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Ottawa Storage Space for Office Downsizing & Relocation

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With the COVID-19 global pandemic, the concept of office space is undergoing radical change.

Companies and organizations are adjusting their paradigm of what the workplace looks like, and they are adapting to market conditions and a dynamic, fast-changing economy.

Many companies are downsizing their offices, while others are relocating. Read more

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Acceptable Storage: Spring Cleaning Tips & Ottawa Storage Helps

After a long Ottawa winter, spring is the time to air everything out, freshen up your home and give it a deep clean. Our surroundings affect how we feel, and a clean, decluttered space definitely lifts the spirits. This is where self-storage is a solution. A storage facility can be a great resource for speeding up a cleaning blitz. It’s the place for putting away oversized items, seasonal clothing, bedding and decor.

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Residential or Business, When You Are Planning to Move…Consider Storage

 

Whether you are planning to move to the Ottawa area or from the Ottawa area, you need to consider storage as part of your move. Even a local student move can cost hundreds of dollars, and a long-distance household or business move can cost thousands of dollars. Expect to pay at least $100/hour for the most basic help and a truck, with charges for a minimum number of hours, plus time spent travelling to and from. Packing help is also no cheaper per hour. With those costs, storage is something that could make a big difference. The benefits of storage might even make you rethink your move.  

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How an Affordable Storage Solution Will Help Your 2020 Budget

The holiday season has come and gone, but the bills will linger on.

Perhaps your New Year’s resolutions included rethinking your spending, maybe even following a budget.

There are ways to reduce your household costs, one of which is to think about affordable storage in Ottawa versus the potential costs of storing at home.  

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How Self Storage Is Friendlier on Your Wallet Than Extra Rent or Mortgage

Perhaps you think that your current home is too small?

If you’re looking to upgrade, you’ve undoubtedly noticed that the Ottawa housing market – both for renters and buyers – is going way, way up.

A great way to get extra space without taking on an extra burden is by renting storage space. Let’s take a look at the math and see how it all plays out. Read more

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10 Tips for Storing Your Car for the Ottawa Winter

Lower temperatures are not the only sign of winter’s approach.

There’s also the more obvious, like it’s dark at 5 pm and suddenly you find yourself wondering where your boots and snow shovel are.

It is Ottawa winter after all and there’s no use fighting it: winter is near and that means it’s time to put your prized summer wheels under wraps for the season. Read more