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June 20, 2009June 20, 2009  0 comments  Storage

I cannot believe someone could need my largest storage space . It is usually a ten foot by thirty foot space but I occasionally have even larger available, such as a 10x40 foot. A 10x30 foot space can usually hold approximately an entire 3 bedroom apartment with no trouble. Most of the spaces have 8 foot ceilings or taller and can easily hold about six rooms of furniture. A 10x30 foot space is roughly the size of a one and a half car garage. In terms of travel packaging, a ten by thirty foot unit will hold the contents of a 40 foot van very well.


June 29, 2009June 29, 2009  0 comments  Storage

After youve reserved and signed the paperwork to your storage space it is easy to store your belongings. All you need to do is take the items you wish to store, pick them up and gently place them in a box or bag for transportation. Place said box or bag in a vehicle for transportation, or walk to the appropriate storage facility if you are close enough. Once at the facility use your PIN code to access the property and your lock key to unlock and access your individual storage space. From here all you need to do is place your belongings inside the space, shut and lock the door and exit the facility. Congratulations, youve now stored your belongings. 


July 6, 2009July 6, 2009  0 comments  Storage

I need a storage space to keep my teaching supplies in for the summer but I am not certain what size space I need. I am storing a white erase board, boxes of books, a book shelf, teaching posters and several boxes other learning supplies. I think a five foot by five foot space will fit it all nicely but I think I will just head down to the facility to see the spaces and make a more educated decision.


June 28, 2009June 28, 2009  0 comments  Ontario Storage

I once recieved a call from an individual interested in storage space but did not have alot of money to spend. She initially thought she would need a 5x15 foot space to store the furnishings of her studio apartment, however the space was just out of her monthly price range. After speaking with her for a moment or two I learned her desk and a couple of her tables are easily broken down to be stored, her chairs are easily stacked on eachother and she would also be okay with proping the sofa and mattress on end to utilize the eight foot ceilings in the space. With all of this information and the fact that she did not plan on storing many boxes or other odds and ends I was just barely able to recommend a 5x10 foot space for her to store in, and it fit into her price range.


June 27, 2009June 27, 2009  0 comments  Quebec Storage

The smallest storage space available at most storage facilities is usually a 5x5 foot or occasionally a 5x4 foot space. This is NOT to say that this is the correct size for you and your belongings. More often than not, folks that want the smallest unit available are usually storing a household worth of furniture and you would be hard pressed to even fit a couple of sofas in a five foot by five foot space. If you are storing anything more than a few stray pieces of furniture and boxes it is almost a guarantee that you will need a 5x15 foot space or larger. Even a 5x15 foot space typcally only stores the contents of a one bedroom apartment without any appliances.


June 15, 2009June 15, 2009  3 comments  Self Storage

I really need to practice playing my instruments a lot more than I do. The only issue is I dont have the space to set up my drums or space for my friends instruments with room for them to play. I think I may just take out a storage space to practice jamming in with my buddies. I have a 5 piece drum set, one of my friends has a keyboard and my other friend has an electric guitar. I have heard that several storage facilities allow certain particular spaces for bands or musicians to practice in. This would be the perfect solution for me and my bandmates. Now all I need to do is just get out and find a facility that allows this.


June 19, 2009June 19, 2009  2 comments  Boat Storage

I once realized that life is short. Too short to not do what you want, and far too unpredictable to not do what you want, when you want to. So, I locked all my belongings up in a storage space and set sail. I went everywhere. Among my adventures were The States, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, France and Germany. Every bit of my trip was incredible. Now I am broke, living on my boat and still have all my stuff in the same storage space is reasonable enough for me to easily pay it every month.


June 30, 2009June 30, 2009  2 comments  Local Self Storage

Im buying alot of time but I dont know where I can keep it. So far I managed to purchase 200 hours for only fifteen dollars. This was such a good deal I could not pass it up. I figure I can just set these hours aside for awhile until I really need some extra time. My issue is that hours are really long and Im not certain I have enough space in my home to keep them all here. I think I am going to rent a storage space to keep all of my hours in until I need them. I know theyll all be safe there, so hopefully the facility will be helpful and understanding.


July 9, 2009July 9, 2009  0 comments  Local Self Storage

Climate controlled storage is an excellent feature offered by many storage facilities. Climate controlled means that your storage space will be kept around room temperature at all times. The temperature should never drop any lower than about 60 degrees and never raise higher than 80 degrees or so. Take advantage of this feature in your storage space if you are storing leather furniture, electronics, or other temperature sensitive items.