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30 December, 200930 December, 2009 8 comments Alberta Storage Alberta Storage

 

 

Having more space is never a bad thing. Especially when you are trying to combine two apartments into one apartment. Granted they had a little more space with an extra bed room and a bigger living room and kitchen but they were having trouble finding space for all of their furniture.  This is the problem that Kathy and her fiancé Richard were trying to solve. After they had moved in all the furniture and boxes they were left with a large pile of unused furniture in the living room and a few boxes that had no where to be unpacked.

 

Richard was on his way to work the next day when he passed by an Okotoks Furniture Storage company. He called Kathy to tell her to check it out since she was not starting work until next week. It looked like a good location from what he had been able to see from the road and could solve their storage problem.

 

Kathy called him later at work to tell him about the Okotoks Furniture Storage location that he had seen. She had asked quite a few questions to the manager since they knew nothing about renting storage and he had been more than happy to help her. She had a list of all the amenities and prices per unit depending on what size they needed. She was sure that they would just need a five by ten unit but was going to let Richard decide if it would work or not.

 

That night when Richard got off work he stopped by the location and rented them a unit. It was the perfect storage solution.

 

 

18 December, 200918 December, 2009 7 comments Alberta Storage Alberta Storage

Inheriting things that you do not necessarily have room for is not always easy to fix. Kaitlins grandmother had passed away recently and some of the valuables that she had were divided up among her kids and grandkids. Kaitlin was getting a rug that was very valuable and also her grandmothers antique secretary desk. She was happy to be getting these because they were things that reminded her of her grandmother. The one problem was that she had not where to keep them. She lived in a small one bedroom apartment while she was in college. She needed some place to store them while she was living in such a small place. It would probably not be until after she graduated so she was going to needed something that was long term.

 

So Kaitlin began to search for an Okotoks Household Storage unit to keep them all safe. Her search online resulted in two locations that looked like they could be exactly what she was looking for. Her first location was a little closer to campus than the second one, but she was not too worried about it since she did not really need to go there often. They were the same in price so that would not help her make a decision. The first of the Okotoks Household Storage units however had better security. She wanted her grandmas belongings to be safe while she was storing them. So she decided that the first of the locations would be a better option for her. She was happy to have somewhere to keep her grandmas things until she got a bigger apartment and could move them in.

15 December, 200915 December, 2009 1 comments Alberta Storage Alberta Storage

It is almost Silas sixteenth birthday. He is excited about the fact that he thinks his parents are getting him his first car. His uncle John just bought a new car and when he asked him who he sold his old car to he stuttered and tried to make up a story. Silas was not buying it thought. He asked his parents what they were getting him but her mom would just smile really big and tell him that he would have to wait for his birthday to get here.

 

Silas had already snooped around the house to look for presents. He looked in his parents cars also. There were no boxes or things that looked like they could be his present. He was thinking that his car was hidden in an Okotoks Car Storage unit. His parents rented a unit there for extra storage and he was guessing that it was hidden there.

 

He even tried to ask his mom if she would take him down to the storage unit. He was looking for his baseball glove. His mom gave him a vague reason of why she could not take him down there now. He thought for sure that she was hiding his birthday present in an Okotoks Car Storage facility unit.

 

He had to wait for two more weeks until his birthday. On the day of his birthday he tried to act surprised when his dad pulled his uncles old car into the drive way with a big bow on it.  Later he told his mom that he figured out his gift, but that he really loved his car.

14 December, 200914 December, 2009 1 comments Alberta Storage Alberta Storage

Nancy was not really prepared for what life was throwing her. She was a single woman who did not like to be tied down. She did not have a boyfriend, and she did not like pets.
When her sister became sick she was caught off guard. She did all that she could to take care of what ever her sister needed. She took her to her chemo treatments, drove her to doctors appointments.

 

Nancy even was changing her office space into a guest room. When her sister was in the hospital and her husband was staying with her her niece and nephew would stay over with her. She rented an Okotoks Local Storage unit and moved in the furniture from her office. She bought two twin beds and a night stand to put in between. She put in a little book case and bought a few things for them to read.

 

Her niece and nephew loved to stay there and even thought they worried about their mom a lot it helped that they were in a safe place. They especially loved when they would get for breakfast and Aunt Nancy would make them chocolate chip pancakes. Their favorite meal.

 

At the end of the year Nancy was so happy that her sister was in remission and was getting stronger by the day. Nancy decided that she liked having the kids sleep over and decided that she would leave the office room as their room. She sold the furniture that was left in the Okotoks Local Storage unit. The kids were so happy when they knew they could still come stay with their aunt.

10 December, 200910 December, 2009 0 comments Alberta Storage Alberta Storage


When it comes to Okotoks car storage , we feel that our location has what people need. It is not easy to find the storage people are looking for until they come to find our facility. We continue to see people come through our doors to rent because they need to store and we are the best option for them. That is the same when it comes to needing Okotoks car storage.

 


We provide two options when it comes to car storage. We allow the customer to choose to store inside a storage space or they can store on our parking lot. For the customer it can be an easy option for them or it could be something for them to really think about.
When people are looking at storing inside they have to decide how well they want their car protected. Storing inside is the most secure option out of the two choices, but it will also cost you the most money. The company is going to have to build a space for you to store your car so you are paying for that option.

 


For the customer that will decide to store their car on the outside, they can save themselves some money but they are leaving their car out in the open. For the people who are concerned with storing their car outside, they should not have to be too concerned. They will feel good knowing that the facility has a gate surrounding the facility with video surveillance. So just because their car is not inside of a unit does not mean that their car is not protected.

1 November, 20091 November, 2009 1 comments Alberta Storage Alberta Storage

Robert owns his own business. He has a computer repair shop and he also makes house calls. He loves his work and he could not imagine doing anything else. The one problem that he has encountered is that he has so many pieces and parts at his small office that he has run out of room to keep everything at his office. He did not want to move his extra parts into his house but he was not sure what else to do.

 

His wife suggested that he find a small climate controlled Okotoks storage facilities unit to get more storage. It was important that he be able to fix peoples computers as soon as possible. He hated when he had to order a part for a customer and they had to wait. He thought that the storage unit was a perfect solution. He could expand his inventory and improve his business.

 

Robert was able to find an Okotoks storage facilities unit that was close to his business. He rented a unit and began to decide what he was going to keep in there. Everything that went into the storage unit he made an inventory list so that he would know what was in his storage unit and what was at the office.

 

His wife helped him to get everything organized in both places. It was a great solution and his business was running smoothly. 

26 October, 200926 October, 2009 1 comments Alberta Storage Alberta Storage

It is always so great to see the different people that pass by our store here in Okotoks and then they actually decide to stop in. Many times people will want to see the different facility before they decided to rent. They need to have that piece of mind that they are going to find the right facility for them before they sign on the dotted line. That is fine with us because we know we have a great Okotoks storage facilities here. So we always invite many people in to the facility in order to see the site.

 


Our facility is very safe and secure. Many people are amazed at how great our facility is in comparison with the other Okotoks storage facilities in town. It is very hard for anyone in town to say that they have better security than we do. It seems like all we have to do is tell the people who want to rent with us the kind of facility that they are trying to rent from and they are instantly amazed. It is sure that people might have been storing at a hole in wall. We are pleased to be able to offer the people here in town the options that we have. We have many different spaces in order to store. We walk them around our great facility and they are ready to sign on the dotted line almost immediately. It makes us happy every time.

3 August, 20093 August, 2009 2 comments Alberta Storage Alberta Storage

In this day and age, lack of space has become a popular dilemma, and the whole storage industry has become a staple. People either have too many items that they have accumulated over the years, or they simply need free space during a move or when buying new items for their home like furniture or an automobile. There are many names throughout the industry that people have come to know and trust, and one that is at the top of the list is Storage Mart. Storage Mart has been working hard for years to gain the reputable name that they now have, and have expanded their services throughout the entire continent of North America. The people of Okotoks know this, as they have a location that is conveniently located at PO Box 582 in Okotoks, Alberta.

 

 

The facility itself is in a prime location for the people of Okotoks for several reasons. To start, the facility is located just a touch outside of the city limits which can benefit its customers in many ways. The first major benefit would be the pricing. Had this location been in downtown Okotoks or in the middle of another city, the prices would have been higher because of its location in the center of everything. However, this location is convenient for many, but because it is outside the city limits, the prices are slightly cheaper than many other places potential storage customers may be calling to get their quotes. Customer simply take Highway 2A out of the city as if they would be headed to the new car Dealership, and just down the road from the Edison School and the Alinace Church, customer will find Storage Mart nestled at PO Box 582.

 

 

There are several reasons that people in the area use the services that Storage Mart has to provide, but probably the most popular reason is for furniture storage and automobile storage. This location has a manager that lives on site, so many tenants that are worried about storing outside of the city limits can rest easy knowing that there is always someone there with their belongings and that they are not only protected by some of the best security in the business, but that they have an extra set of eyes and ears there at all times. When people move or get new furniture they often need a place to keep it, and when this scenario arises in Okotoks, the citizens trust Storage Mart to satisfy their needs. Storage Mart has several options of sizes for customers to choose from, and also offers an extensive line of moving and storage supplies on their site, so that tenants can keep their things in the condition that they were when they went in to the unit. With security fencing and lighting all around the property and the managers on site, storage customers can rest assured that they have invested in the best overall value that the storage industry has to offer customers.

 

 

Storage Mart at PO Box 582 in Okotoks also offers parking to the citizens of the town as well. While they may not have any outside spots on the lot, Storage Mart offers tenants to rent out an actual storage unit, making the process much like having a garage that is not located at home. This offsite garage can be accessed any time between seven in the morning and ten at night, seven days a week, giving storage customers a wide range of time to get their vehicle in and out of the site.

29 July, 200929 July, 2009 1 comments Storage Storage

Those in Okotoks know that storage is a necessity in their town, and when looking for storage, many in the area turn to StorageMart. Not only does StorageMart have one of the most convenient locations in the area at PO Box 582 off of Highway 2A, but they are also the best in the business when it comes to overall value. They offer top of the line security at their property with security fencing and lighting and even a manager that lives on the site. It is just like their own backyard. StoragetMart can even be a one stop shop for all moving and storage supplies. They have an extensive line of locks, boxes, bubble wrap, tape, and anything else a customer might need when packing or moving. Where else can a storage customer get a truck, moving supplies, and a storage unit when looking to move a home or simply rent some free space?

 

 

Self storage is something that people need at all times. If the economy is good or bad, there is still a reason that people need free space to store their items. The people of Okotoks know this, and when they need to move, store a vehicle, or simply get some free space for extra tools or household goods, they call StorageMart at PO Box 582 right off of Highway 2A. The most common reason for renting out a self storage unit is during a move. The StorageMart in Okotoks is in an area that is expanding, and people are building homes and buying properties all around the area. When building a home, there is a lot of equipment that is involved, and when construction companies run out of room in their industrial lot, they rent out a self storage unit, most of the time about the size of a garage, to put their equipment in. Not only is the equipment conveniently located next to the construction site, but the ability to park the equipment inside a self storage unit also gives it an extra layer of security. Companies can then pick up the equipment when headed out to the site, and put it back when going home for the evening or the weekend.

 

 

Another common reason that people use self storage units in the Okotoks area is to store their cars. Much like storing construction equipment, people want the convenience and security of having their vehicle parked inside, and with the great prices that StorageMart has off of Highway 2A, customers can get the best overall balance of price and security. Access hours are from seven in the morning until ten at night, giving self storage customers a wide range of hours to come and pick up the vehicle or drop it off. This especially works well for those that buy a new car at the dealership up the road, especially if they are heading out of town or planning on selling the old car themselves. They can park whichever vehicle they need to in the self storage unit until it is needed again, and with month to month contracts, they can stay as long or as little as they like.

 

 

Whatever storage needs a citizen of Okotoks may have, the StorageMart at PO Box 582 just off of Highway 2A has the prices and the security that any storage customer is looking for.

24 July, 200924 July, 2009 1 comments Alberta Storage Alberta Storage

Okotoks is a small commuter town in Alberta, Canada that is ripe with natural beauty. Although most of its working residents make the 48 km trek back and forth to Calgary each day for their jobs, when it comes time to rest and relax after a long, hard work week they like nothing better than to come home again to Okotoks where they are surrounded by lush old growth trees, mountain views, naturally occurring rivers and plenty of engaging outdoor activities.

A strong sense of community weaves the collective population together through local organizations, neighborhood programs and a thriving local business economy. People love Okotoks so much that according to census information, the population has nearly doubled in the last ten years alone. It looks like the secret is out. Okotoks is a special place to live, raise a family, develop friendships and experience the beauty of nature.



In fact, Okotoks has everything a family needs to live and to be happy represented within its business sector, from recreation and leisure to retail businesses like StorageMart that serve more specific needs such as the ever increasing need for personal self storage. Canada may be a huge country with ample amounts of wide open spaces available in which to run, hike, fish, golf and play, but even so it is difficult to store your grandmothers precious, handmade family quilts in a tree or on top of a mountain.

 

Many of the houses in Okotoks are small, lacking in closet space and storage. Apartments are notorious for being small in size, necessitating the need for personal self storage as well. With the rapid increase in population in Okotoks, various new complexes have gone up quickly in order to keep up with the demand for housing. When it comes to solving the need for more storage space, Okotoks residents choose StorageMart.


Conveniently situated on what constitutes Main Street in Okotoks , StorageMart serves neighborhoods like Crystal Ridge and Woodhaven with a well lit, fenced in parking lot that is plenty big enough for even the biggest moving truck, which the friendly representatives at StorageMart can also assist customers with renting. With a manager living on the property at the Okotoks StorageMart facility, safety and security are assured, as there is always someone there to keep an eye on things, even after normal business hours.



StorageMart is convenient to great shopping and retail establishments along Elizabeth Rd. Residents enjoy plenty of retail variety, where customers can choose between a wide selection of art and hand crafted items that boast a Canadian Western theme. Shoppers and StorageMart customers in the Okotoks area also enjoy dozens of eateries, from elegant dining to a small pizzeria.



Perhaps one of the reasons that so many people seek to acquire personal mini storage in Okotoks is because there is so much to do in the way of outdoor recreation that the people in Okotoks mainly need a place to put all of their sporting gear. From golfing on the immaculate, rolling landscape of the countryside emerald greens flanked by mature trees rising up and swaying in the wind, to the various hiking trails, camping grounds and fly fishing areas that are on all sides of the small town of Okotoks. The beauty of nature is everywhere in Canada, lending a natural relaxed pace to the various small communities scattered all across its vast expanse. Okotoks, Alberta combines the best of community and nature, making it a great place to be any time of year.