Ottawa Storage Blog

Closet looking overloaded and tacky? Maybe it’s time to do a little cleaning! We’re sure you’ve got clothes (and a whole lot of other stuff) there that you barely even use. It’s time to pack ‘em up and ship ‘em out. We’ll show you how! You can start by preparing...

You probably don’t need half of the things that you’re holding onto in your storage room. Maybe it’s just full of stuff that you don’t need? Time to clean it out! Create a list of things to get rid of. It should include the following: • Vintage Clothing: You don’t...

After years off living in one space, things start to accumulate. That can happen to your small bedroom space in no time. No one really wants a clustered bedroom, that’s already really small. Keeping things to a minimum is a good way to keep things for getting...

Having trouble throwing away those old odds and ends? Hanging on to that broken picture frame that can’t actually frame a picture anymore? How about that growing 5-year-old collection of buttons that your cat keeps stealing? What about the used-to-be-white,...

Whether you live in a big two story house or a small one bedroom apartment, you’re always going to need more space. You don’t need to move to a bigger place or renovate and a self-storage unit is a great option but only if you’re not going to need most of those things...

With spring in the air, soon most people will be thinking about cleaning out if they haven’t started already. A self-storage unit would be the ideal spot for you to move some of those things into. Here are some tips to guide you:  Plan for storage: Everything you have...

What is self-storage?Self-storage is an efficient and affordable facility that can be used for storing your belongings, regardless of size or shape. How do you use it? To make space in your garage.  To store seasonal items like decorations. As an extension of your...

Whether you’re being audited, applying for a loan or simply organizing your day to day finances better, you need an effective way to store financial documents. If you don’t have some sort of system set up you can become overwhelmed when the bills and important papers...

Do you have children? Are their toys taking over your home? Try getting them organized using these suggestions. Involved the kids If you’re going to plan a toy storage system for your home, the first thing you should do is let your kids know. Together, you can both...

If your self-storage unit is over packed and untidy it can become home to rats and other creatures than manage to find their way in. There are benefits to keeping your storage unit clean. Check out the following tips on cleaning out your self-storage unit. Clean it...