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​It is with great pride and patriotism that StorageVault Canada/ Sentinel Storage announces our partnership with Team Canada. StorageVault is excited to support Olympic athletes on their journey to the podium and through all of life’s journeys. With the same gold medal service that we provide our clients, we’ll be there for athletes every step of the way.

A moving container is an excellent alternative to the standard moving truck option. Instead of only having one day to pack everything up and get it all from point A to point B, you can rent a moving container and take your time with the moving process. With a moving container, there’s no need to rush. The container can be delivered to your home at your most convenient time and picked up on the day you need to move it to your new location. With the additional time you have, you can make sure you pack your container efficiently and ensure your move is as seamless as it can be.

Your foyer is the very first thing you see when you walk into your home and therefore it should receive the same amount of care and consideration as any other room in your home! Those first few steps inside can seem to get away from you so easily- suddenly there are mountains of shoes and jackets everything and you can’t seem to find your keys. But with a little work, this space can become anything you want it to be- and keep your keys in plain sight at all time.

Your house is your home, but sometimes there’s a couple of areas in the house you have no idea how to use, and you wish they didn’t exist altogether. But it’s all in what you do with what you have. Turn those seemingly useless and awkward spaces into unique corners of your home that make you smile every time you pass by them.

After much thought, you have decided that a storage unit is right for your needs! But just like most things in life, there is no “One size fits all.” You might be left wondering how do I pick the right sized unit to fit my needs? A few factors need to go into your decision making. For instance, what do you intend to store? For how long? Can you foresee the need for storage down the road? It can seem pretty intimidating but picking the right size of storage unit doesn’t have to be when you follow these steps.

With the holiday season upon us, you probably have a lot on your mind! Parties, family time and of course, presents, it can be one of the most exciting and stressful times of the year. One of the best ways to alleviate some stress during the season is to use self-storage. Self-storage can be your most valuable weapon in combating the holiday rush. So here are the best ways to use Self-storage during the holidays!

Whether you are living with a partner or by yourself, there never seems to be enough space to store all your belongings in your closet. A tidy and well-kept closet can save you extra minutes in the morning when you are frantically trying to get dressed and rush to work. Dividing up your clothes into seasonal items frees up your closet space and allows you to be more organized – not to mention it can also save you time, space and money.

When you think of self storage, you usually think of a place to put your overflowing belongings or unused seasonal valuables. However, this is just one way to use self storage. Some people have come up with creative and out of the box ideas and discovered alternative ways of getting the most out of their storage unit. From work spaces to extended rooms you can’t fit at home, your self storage unit can be so much more than a place to put your old couch and dining set.

Part three of a series of three: This series will cover the topic of tiny homes, a new form of living being embraced around the world. In part three, the blog post explains the potential hidden costs and challenges of tiny house living.

In last last article of this series we examined the first step in preparing for a basement renovation: understanding your basement’s function and materials. This week, we’re moving on to the next step in any successful basement project - mapping the space.

As we approach the cooler weather and the changing of the leaves, the last thing you want to be looking at is your summer items. Love or hate the cooler weather; it’s going to come! What better way to make more room and save the wear and tear of your summer goods than with a storage unit. Here are some ways to make the most of your storage unit during the fall.

Tossing items into a self storage unit seems like the perfect “quick fix” to cleaning up your household, but it can quickly add up to a time-consuming mess and wasted space. Using a storage unit to its maximum potential comes down to one thing: keeping it organized. The more organized you can keep your unit, the more you can increase your productivity while visiting.

Moving can be one of the most exciting and stressful times in anyone’s life. With so many things on the go, most people welcome ways to make life more manageable. This is how self storage is one of the best gifts you can give yourself. By having a place to put your belongings during your transitions, self storage allows you to focus on your move or renovations.

Part two of a series of three: This series will cover the topic of tiny homes, a new form of living being embraced around the world. In part two, the blog post explains various reasons how you can live and function in your own tiny home. Tiny home living can sound daunting. The idea of having to fit all your belongings into what is ultimately one medium sized room is no small feat. Accepting that you will quite possibly need to downsize your closet and shoe collection is perhaps an even tougher task. But don’t be too afraid not to consider the concept of having a tiny home; there are many ways to make your tiny home fit to you just as much as you will fit into it. How you ask? Here are a few tips and tricks for making your tiny home perfect for you.

If you’re using your storage unit long term, it can be very easy to pack up your belongings and walk away from the unit until you need it again. However, it’s important to clean and maintain your unit for the sake of your belongings. Keeping your unit clean helps to ensure you find your belongings in the same condition in which you left them. If it’s been awhile since you’ve seen your unit, it may be time for you to revisit your belongings. Follow these steps to a clean and well-kept storage unit.

You’ve found your storage unit and are ready to pack in all your belongings to be stored away for the season. You start to bring in all the boxes of items to be put away and begin to pile them as high as you can in whatever order you grab them. But wait. There is actually a strategy to the packing process. Make your life easier when it comes to packing and unpacking your valuables to ensure you get back exactly what you put away, in the condition you left it.

Part one of a series of three: This series will cover the topic of tiny homes, a new form of living being embraced around the world. In part one, the blog post explains various reasons why tiny home living can benefit your lifestyle.

Living in Canada, we all know winter is inevitable. Maybe you’re escaping the cold and travelling somewhere warm till the snow melts or perhaps you’re making room for the winter jackets in your closets and the snow plow in the garage. Either way, here are some tips to help you prepare your items for hibernation.

Whether you’re a start-up quickly taking off, a stay-at-home parent turning your hobby into a side business or an established company working seasonally, self-storage can help your business.

Many self-storage companies out there advertise that they have climate controlled storage units. But the truth is, the definition of climate control fluctuates and varies across the industry. A lot of companies offer units that are temperature controlled, not climate controlled.

You have likely thought about the reduced cleaning time, lower property taxes, and less grass to cut. These are all great things, but there are many things to consider prior to downsizing.

Packing your books and clothes may seem simple, but packing your electronics can take some extra time and care.