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How To Prepare & Protect Your Electronics For Self Storage

October 09, 2024 | 2 minute read

When storing electronics in self-storage, follow these key tips to help protect your valuable electronic devices from damage.

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Self Storage for Downtown Vancouver & The Downtown Eastside (DTES)

October 03, 2024 | 7 minute read

Vancouver’s Most Modern, State-of-the-Art Storage Facility! Downtown Vancouver, The Downtown Eastside (DTES), and the surrounding neighbourhoods offer a diverse and vibrant experience with their multicultural communities, eclectic culture and artistic scene, and tasty resturants. In Downtown Vancouver, the DTES, and neighbourhoods straddling the Eastside and Westside of Vancouver, there are a plethora of businesses, residential […]

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How Vancouver Renters Are Dealing With the Space Crunch

October 01, 2024 | 5 minute read

Vancouver is known for its breathtaking views, vibrant culture, and unfortunately, its skyrocketing rental prices. As the city becomes more urbanized and apartments shrink, renters are increasingly struggling with space constraints. This trend has sparked a growing conversation about how Vancouverites can navigate these challenges while staying in the city. The Rising Cost of Renting […]

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Self Storage for Our East Vancouver Neighbours

September 24, 2024 | 3 minute read

The Most Modern, State-of-the-Art Storage Facility in East Van! East Vancouver, often referred to as “East Van,” is a diverse and vibrant area of the city known for its multicultural communities, eclectic culture, and artistic scene. In East Van, there are a vibrant mix of businesses, residential and students that call the surrounding areas home. […]

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Why Event Planners Use Self Storage!

September 19, 2024 | 2 minute read

Self-storage is an ideal solution for event planners who need a practical, cost-effective way to store, organize, and access their event essentials. By leveraging a storage unit, event planners can maintain organization, protect their assets, and focus on delivering exceptional events for their clients.

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How To Organize Your Self Storage Unit

September 13, 2024 | 3 minute read

An organized storage unit will help you maximize space, protect your items, and make them easily accessible when needed. Whether you’re using the space for personal items, business inventory, or seasonal belongings, an organized storage unit will help you maximize space, protect your items, and make them easily accessible when needed.

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Growing Your Business With Self Storage!

September 11, 2024 | 3 minute read

Self-storage has become a valuable asset for various businesses, providing flexible and affordable storage solutions without the need for long-term leases or large spaces. The types of businesses that benefit from self-storage are diverse, ranging from small startups to established companies.

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Protecting & Preparing Your Collectibles For Storage

September 10, 2024 | 3 minute read

Properly preparing your collectibles for self-storage is essential to ensure they remain in excellent condition. Whether you’re storing valuable antiques, rare books, memorabilia, or artwork, following the right steps can protect your items from damage caused by dust, moisture, temperature fluctuations, or improper handling.

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How To Prepare Your Patio Furniture For Storage

September 09, 2024 | 2 minute read

Storing your patio furniture in self-storage during the off-season is a smart way to preserve its condition and protect it from harsh weather. A step-by-step guide to ensure your patio furniture stays in great shape while in storage.

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The Ultimate Packing Guide for a Smooth Move

August 19, 2024 | 2 minute read

The Master Checklist to Making Packing and Moving Stress-free! Moving to a new home is an exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. The key to a stress-free move lies in proper organization and having the right packing supplies. Here’s a guide to the essential packing materials you’ll need to ensure your […]

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Storage On The Border Between Burnaby & East Vancouver

August 13, 2024 | 5 minute read

The Most Modern, State-of-the-Art Storage Facility in the Burnaby Area! NationWide Boundary is a brand new, super clean, carbon-neutral storage facility. Storage units come in all shapes, sizes and prices tailored for residents, businesses and students of Burnaby and East Vancouver. Storage For Burnaby Neighbourhood Areas Whether you live in Burnaby or East Vancouver or […]

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Self Storage For Accountants

July 30, 2024 | 1 minute read

Making the Most of Your Accountancy Office Space Why you should consider using self storage for your accountancy firm. A primer on self storage for accountants. Why Accountants Use Self Storage Self storage for accountants can be a valuable asset for your accountancy firm. Here’s why: Document Management: Accounting firms deal with vast amounts of […]

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Summer Storage Tips

June 21, 2024 | 1 minute read

Making the Most of Your Summer by Storing Seasonal Items As summer approaches, your first task is deciding what to store. Start by purging unneeded items. Consider the size of the storage unit you need—options range from closet-sized to room-sized to garage-sized. Keep in mind that climate-controlled storage might be necessary to prevent moisture buildup […]

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Self Storage For Non-Profits

May 22, 2024 | 2 minute read

The Advantages of Self-Storage for Non-Profits Non-profit organizations play a crucial role in communities, often facing unique challenges due to limited resources and fluctuating operational needs. One solution that many non-profits are increasingly turning to is self-storage. Here’s why self-storage can be a game-changer for non-profits: 1. Cost-Effective Storage Solutions: Non-profits often operate on tight […]

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The Advantages of Storage For Students

March 01, 2024 | 2 minute read

Ahh, the student life! With papers and exams, projects and submissions, you may not be able to see beyond the current flurry of schoolwork. No time yet to even think about summer storage for students. When university does get out, then your attention turns to: What do I do next? If you have summer job […]

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What Items Need Climate-Controlled Self Storage in Vancouver?

October 26, 2023 | 3 minute read

While traditional storage units are suitable for many items, there are specific belongings that require extra protection from Vancouver’s sometimes extreme weather conditions.

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Can You Deduct Storage Unit Costs on Your Taxes?

October 11, 2023 | 4 minute read

While it’s possible to deduct self-storage unit costs on your taxes under specific circumstances, such as when used for business purposes or as part of qualified moving expenses, personal use of storage units does not typically qualify for tax deductions.

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The Ultimate Guide to Furniture Storage

July 25, 2023 | 3 minute read

The Ultimate Guide to Furniture Storage. Learn the ins and outs of furniture self-storage and gain a few tips and tricks along the way. 

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7 Benefits of Summer Self Storage in Vancouver

July 11, 2023 | 4 minute read

Summer is the season that everyone in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland seems to embrace the most. The sun is out, the weather is dry, and people take advantage of outdoor adventures, vacations, and making memories in the beautiful natural playground that is our backyard.  Summer also brings the need for additional storage space, especially for […]

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How Self-Storage Helps Seniors

May 08, 2023 | 3 minute read

As a boomer, you may think of self-storage as something families use to store their seasonal belongings or that comes in handy when moving houses or during home renovations. You’re probably aware that businesses also use self-storage to keep merchandise, stock, or documents. As more and more seniors are beginning to realize, self-storage can also […]

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Sharing Storage Units in Vancouver: The Pros and Cons

March 01, 2023 | 4 minute read

We all know that Vancouver is one of the pricier cities to live in. So, it’s understandable that people are looking to reduce costs in all areas of their lives. One thing that we have seen more and more of is people sharing storage units. There are many scenarios where this can be a great […]

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Carbon neutral self-storage can help minimize environmental impact

February 08, 2023 | 5 minute read

As the planet warms and action is needed to reverse the course, we each have a responsibility to find ways to reduce our impact on the planet. This is at the forefront for many choosing what to buy and what services we choose to use. The potential of environmental impact can also be weighed when it comes to services […]

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Tis the Season for Self-Storage in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey or Kamloops

December 29, 2022 | 4 minute read

Christmas Decoration Storage and Christmas Tree Storage Tips Is it time already for Christmas decoration storage? The 2022 Winter season in Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey and Kamloops has been a bit of a gong show when it comes to weather, to say the least. Snow, sun, ice, rain, more snow, and repeat. With the Christmas holiday […]

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How To Store and Protect Valuable Items in Self-Storage

December 29, 2022 | 4 minute read

When storing items, it’s important you take care when packing and storing your fragile items. Things like art, breakables like ceramics or dishes, antiques, documents, or anything of that nature need extra protection. These are precautions you can take to keep fragile items safe and protected.

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Halloween Storage: How to Store Your Scary Décor for $69 per month

October 21, 2022 | 4 minute read

Many people use their self-storage units to keep their Halloween decorations safe, organized, and out of the way. Some tips for Halloween decoration storage and how to best store your decorations before and after the spooky season.

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Optimize Your Self-Storage Unit: Tips for Furniture Storage

September 01, 2022 | 4 minute read

Furniture is one of the more common things that are stored in self storage units. There are lots of reasons why couches, sofas, desks, and tables get a temporary home in storage – furniture can be put away during renovations or moving, there might be a family heirloom that doesn’t fit current tastes, or offices […]

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Estate Planning – How Self Storage Can Help Ease the Load

August 10, 2022 | 4 minute read

Estate planning can be an overwhelming experience. However, the more organized you are, the better and easier it will be for the person whom you have asked to be the executor of your will. Agreeing to be the executor of a will is not a promise that should be taken lightly – settling an estate […]

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Prepare Your Business for Emergencies with Self-Storage

July 01, 2022 | 4 minute read

Have you thought about how to prepare your business for emergencies? We have all learned a few lessons over the last couple of years. But one of the most important ones is that you can never be too prepared. There have been some very serious provincial, national and global emergencies lately, impacting all areas of […]

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Summer Storage Tips for Students in Vancouver and Kamloops

May 19, 2022 | 4 minute read

College and University is a special time in a person’s life – an era where there is a lot of learning, growth, and a ton of fun. When a person is at that age, anything and everything seems possible, including moving from your school housing during the year to back home during the summer (that […]

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Spring Cleaning to Boost Office Productivity

April 01, 2022 | 4 minute read

The Reboot To Boost Office Productivity Ready to see how you can boost office productivity? You know that feeling when you finally get around to doing that deep clean that’s been weighing on your soul? Over the last few months, you’ve watched the grime build up along the baseboards, the stacks of papers and files […]

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Heated Storage Units to Beat the Winter Blues

March 01, 2022 | 4 minute read

Love em or hate em, there’s nothing quite like a Canadian winter. It’s the number one topic of conversation for Canadians eight months out of the year, and it affects a lot of decisions that people make. This includes when considering a heated storage unit. Whether you embrace winter by spending it in the mountains skiing […]

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