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Preparing for Long-Term Storage: What to Do Before You Leave Items for Months or Years

Whether you’re storing belongings during a move, extended travel, or simply need to declutter for a while, preparing your items properly before placing them in storage is key to keeping them safe. Long-term storage, spanning several months or even years, requires more than just packing and stacking. A little extra prep can save you from damage, odours, or deterioration down …

Bringing Holiday Cheer This Season

The holiday season is about more than decorations and turkey, it’s about community, kindness, and ensuring no child misses out on the magic of Christmas morning. This year, our company, Calloway Storage, is proud to step into that spirit, partnering with Rock 95 and KOOL FM on their renowned annual toy drive. Why the Partnership Matters Rock 95 / KOOL …

Storage for Snowbirds: Pack It, Lock It, Forget It

If you’re heading south for the winter, you’ve probably already started the long list of things to take care of before you go, from booking your flights and forwarding your mail to asking the neighbour to check in occasionally. But there’s one thing many snowbirds forget until the last minute: what to do with your stuff while you’re away. That’s …

How to Choose Between Climate vs. Regular Storage for Different Goods

When you’re deciding on the right storage option, one of the biggest questions is whether you really need climate storage or if regular storage will do the job. The answer depends on what you’re storing, how long you’ll need storage, and how much you’re willing to spend. What Items Need Climate Storage? Climate storage maintains stable temperature and humidity levels. …

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What NOT to Store in a Portable Storage Container!

Storage containers are a practical solution for moving, home renovations, seasonal cleanouts, and job sites. They offer flexibility, security, and convenience, but not everything belongs inside them. At Calloway Storage, we also offer onsite self-storage and climate storage, which means there’s a safe storage solution for nearly everything. Understanding what items are not suitable for portable storage, and knowing your …

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Fall Clean-Up, the Smart Way

Back-to-school energy meets end-of-summer chaos — here’s how to tidy up without the stress. When September hits, everything shifts. The kids are back in school, the evenings get cooler, and suddenly that relaxing summer clutter starts to feel… overwhelming. Bikes are stacked in the garage. Pool toys are tossed in the corner. Lawn games, camping gear, patio cushions, it’s all …

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Why Contractors Love Using Portable Storage

Construction projects are fast-paced, ever-changing, and often chaotic. With multiple trades working at once, tight deadlines, and materials arriving daily, staying organized on a job site is essential. That’s why more and more contractors across Ontario are turning to portable storage as a reliable solution to keep their worksites running smoothly. At Calloway Storage, we deliver portable storage containers directly …

Supporting Community, One Container at a Time

Calloway Storage Partners with OSMH Foundation for Charlee’s Run At Calloway Storage, we believe in doing more than just delivering storage containers, we believe in delivering support to our community. This spring, we were proud to partner with the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation by donating a storage container to help with Charlee’s Run, one of their most heartfelt and …