Are you ready to invest in a storage locker? Central Ontario is a beautiful place to live but there’s no getting around the extremes in temperatures we experience throughout the seasons, from -20 in the winter to +30 in the summer. Fortunately most buildings and homes are well insulated and air conditioned creating a moderate interior climate. When it comes …
Moving can be expensive. Hiring a professional trucking firm and movers / packing help is costly. It can take several months advance preparation to book trucks, moving equipment, and find or select a moving partner. Many homeowners decide to cut the expense of hiring a professional moving company and go for a DIY solution. While renting a small truck is …
You’ve made a decision to rent a storage locker for temporary and longer term storage of household belongings. Good for you! A storage locker will free up space in your home and help you feel more organized! But to get the most out of the experience it’s good to have a plan and think ahead about how you want to …
October is a great season to enjoy some time outdoors in the fall colours, and while parks and hiking trails are free of snow. It’s also a good time to plan ahead for winter storage and take care of tasks around the house while the weather is warm. For many families, space for storing household belongings is at a premium. …
It’s that time of year again! While the younger crowd is loading up on binders, coloured pencils, and the latest locker decor – many college and university students are packing up cars with boxes of clothing, small appliances and moving out of the family home. For some parents becoming empty nesters means making use of an empty bedroom, converting it …
Moving into a retirement community and the downsizing process that comes with it can be a daunting and emotional prospect. The most important thing to remember is not to rush.
You may have seen them in your neighbourhood – a mobile storage container on a person’s driveway for a week or so and then gone. Mobile units are transforming the way people utilize external storage facilities and the way they move homes. So how does it work? At Calloway storage, we’re pleased to offer mobile storage units out of our …
As we head towards summer, not only is the busiest gardening season ahead of us, but also the busiest real estate month. Homes look more attractive when surrounded by flowering shrubs and borders, increasing curb appeal and maybe even closing sale prices. If you take a scan through the photos of your local listings you’ll see just how many homes …
For many homeowners across Ontario spring it’s time to clean their homes, get rid of unwanted items and reorganize where they are storing their possessions. Cleaning your home once winter comes to an end is crucial for many homeowners’ happiness and mental wellbeing, but have you considered the benefits of also cleaning your self-storage unit? If you have a self-storage …
With today’s real estate market, the buyer doesn’t often have a lot of clout in the closing date and when possession can be taken. Buyers are tempted to take whatever date is available and not bother trying to include a specific date in their offer. It means that frequently home buyers are stuck between houses and need temporary accommodation and …
