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Spring is the time of year when everyone is cleaning their homes, both indoors and outdoors. As winter draws to a close, it’s time to give your home that fresh look it deserves and get rid of all the debris and stains that winter left behind. People become more active during this period and they see spring cleaning as a fresh start for them as well.  Read more

Storage units are an excellent option if you’re moving, remodeling your home, or just have too many things that you can’t keep by your side. People usually think of storage as a place that can keep their things safe, but they rarely think of how to be safe while they use storage units. Read more

It’s the new year, a time for fresh starts and longer strides towards personal, professional, physical, spiritual and family improvement. A great place to start is in your home or work environment, going through the space to decide how it can better function. No matter the size space you own or rent, chances are it could be used in more effective ways. We’ll explore both the big items as well as the smaller details, focusing on easy steps you can take to feel better about the space in which you live, work and play. Finally we’ll talk about storage space in Ottawa, how to utilize self storage to create more space at home or work and feel better about your day to day environment. Read more

Statistics indicate that a growing number of households require storage space in order to hold excess because they do not have the space to hold these items in their homes. It is estimated that in the United States alone, there is in excess of 2.3 billion square feet of rentable self-storage space to meet this demand. But getting storage space entails much more than renting a space. Experts in storage needs suggest that there are a number of key tips consumers should first be aware of before investing in a space.

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In our homes, many of us hold on to items of value to us whether it’s an item of real value or of sentimental value that we simply do not use in our daily lives. With this build up of items and lack of time with all of our busy lives, it is easy for clutter to start to build up in our homes. Acceptable Storage Ottawa can help you declutter your home of items that have value to you but you simply do not use in your daily life. With this in mind, we have come up with a few ways you can declutter your home with a storage unit.

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Spring is coming! Spring is here! What a wonderful time of the year!!

As the days get longer and the gloom of winter lifts, we tend to find ourselves with more energy. But it’s too early for camping, cottage, or many other outdoor activities. What better way to harness that energy than by doing a full spring-cleaning around the house?!

We’ve got some great spring cleaning ideas for you, for all kinds of spots and items throughout your home.

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Is your investment exposed?

When exploring the options for storage, it’s important to consider the climate conditions under which your goods will be stored. Here in Ottawa, that means not only winter but summer as well. At Acceptable Storage of Ottawa, we offer storage units that are climate-controlled, in addition to those that are not. Which one you choose will depend on a number of factors. Let’s take a look at what those factors are, and which storage option will be best for you. Read more

Are you dreading the thought of cleaning out your storage space in Ottawa?

The task of getting your storage unit organized can be a daunting one for many people. And one of the more common (but less productive) responses is to shy away from it. Procrastinate. Put it off. Just about anything – short of a trip to the dentist or maybe preparing for a tax audit — seems like it would be a better alternative. Read more

With the autumn winds blowing here in Ottawa, one thing is for sure:

Winter is – shudder – right around the corner.

The transition of seasons is the ideal time to address your needs for storage in Ottawa. What items will you be taking from your storage unit? What will you be putting in? Perhaps you’re looking for more space, or maybe even renting storage space in Ottawa for the first time? Let’s take a look at what you’ll want to keep in mind, and how Acceptable Storage in Ottawa can help your winter storage needs. Read more

Have you ever thought of hitting the ‘pause’ button on your day to day life, taking off and travelling the world? Maybe you’re an empty-nester, downsizing homes and looking to do something more ‘exotic’ in the interim? Or perhaps you’ve just reached the Big “R” milestone: Retirement. What better way to reward yourself than to put in some time and space as you enter the next stage of life’s journey? Read more