Portable storage units or mobile self-storage containers have been around for residential use for about 20 years. The are reusable, wind and water tight and primarily made out of steel or composite and wood options. The market for portable storage containers is experiencing rapid growth. Traditionally people had 2 options when they needed to move houses. They either paid for …
3 Ways a Storage Unit Can Help With Your Move
Going into the fall the real estate market usually picks up. People who wanted to relocate before winter are buying and selling houses and there is a lot of activity in the moving industry. If you’re in that situation, you’ll be looking for ideas to make the process easier and less stressful. We’re here to help! Today, we’re sharing 3 …
Fall Storage Units for Recreational Gear
The beautiful season of fall is now here, and while everyone wants to enjoy outdoor activities as much as possible, shortly it will be time to put away canoes, paddle boards, and other warm weather recreational gear. If you’ve joined the many new paddle board owners this year, you might want to look for a storage solution that will protect …
Creating a New Home Office? A Storage Locker Can Help
Many people who were commuting to city work locations are now preparing to become full-time remote workers. And while working at the kitchen table was okay for a few months, it’s important to set up a professional office space now that working from home is required. A good choice is to convert an unused spare bedroom or spare room in …
4 Ways Ontario Businesses Can Benefit From a Self-Storage Unit
Here are just a few examples of how a self-storage unit can help your Ontario business
5 Items in Your Storage Unit That You Can Sell For Extra Money
Do you have a self-storage or portable storage unit that is full to the brim with belongings that you no longer need or want? Have you considered selling these items, and earning a little extra money? Storage units are often home to the unexpected, and these items can be both valuable and collectible. If you’re looking to make space in …
Moving? How Staging Can Help Get a Quick Sale.
March and April were cold months, not only the weather but also for the real estate market. Traditionally spring is a great time to buy and sell real estate but this year is a challenge, with Covid causing many people to put off making a transaction. There are signs that this is changing as ‘phase one’ ending of lockdown takes …
Moving Winter Items into Storage
It’s been a slow start to spring, cloudy, cold and even snowy. While that may put you off outdoor tasks like cleaning the garage, the warm weather is just around the corner and it’s time to make sure winter equipment, recreational items and even clothing are put away for the season. If your family is keen on the great outdoors, …
4 Best Practices When Storing Your Vinyl Records in a Self-Storage Unit
When storing your vinyl records, however, there are some important things you should keep in mind to ensure that you don’t damage them. Calloway Storage has listed five vinyl storage best practices here:
Can I Store My Artwork and Paintings in a Self Storage Unit?
A self storage unit or portable storage unit is an ideal storage solution for a wide range of items, including furniture, sentimental items, sporting equipment, kitchen gear, children’s toys and much more.