There’s a common misconception that Portable Storage Containers are not versatile and that they are limited to use only during a move or directly on storage facility property. Calloway Storage is one of a handful of storage companies that offers a unique solution based on your storage requirements and for uses other than moving, even by delivering the storage unit …
Four Fundamental Facts to Safety-Proof Your Belongings
Patio season is right around the corner and weather experts are predicting that between March and May, the harsh effects of Winter will begin to disappear, and above-normal temperatures are set to grace Ontario this Spring. Here’s the catch! It’s likely that the melting walls of snow, increasing water levels, combined with Spring rainfall will saturate the ground enough that …
5 Benefits of Renting a Calloway Storage Portable Container
Imagine. It’s Friday, the first day of Spring. You race home from school with the sun casting its rays on the fresh grass, waiting to grow. You slide on a pair of rain boots, or even bolt for the door barefoot, ready to splash through puddles and mud from the first Winter thaw. As Canadians, there was nothing more fun …
Spring Storage Made Simple with Calloway Storage Portable Containers
In just twenty days, Spring will wash away all signs of the lingering, harsh winter our region has experienced. With snowbanks reaching extraordinary levels this year, some as high as 6 feet in certain areas, restoration of homes and cottages is top of mind to ensure residences are kept in perfect condition. For weeks it has felt like there was …
Do it Yourself Moving With a Portable Storage Container
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 …
How a Mobile Storage Unit Works
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 …
Pro Tips for Home Staging
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 …
When Occupancy Is Delayed – How a Storage Unit Helps
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 …
Tips for Moving in the Winter
Moving in the winter is not ideal. Let’s face it. The weather is unpredictable and can slow down the loading and unloading of your household contents – even make it dangerous if there are icy conditions. But, moving in the winter can be better managed with some advance preparation. Here are some tips to help you get ready and manage …
How to Prepare Your Self Storage Unit for a Quick Move This Spring
House prices in Ontario are rising at a staggering rate. A recent report from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) forecasts that the average price of a home in the province will climb to a staggering $855,218 this year, an unheard of 21.2 percent higher than 2020. Just take a look at this house in Toronto, for example. The semi-detached …