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Protecting Items In Storage

June 6, 2022/in Recent Posts /by sue
Using a Drop Cover for Protection

Protecting Items with Dust Cover

You’ve made the decision to place your items in storage and now that you have everything
ready go, here are some simple tips to protect what you are storing:

Confounded Condensation
Depending on the weather extremes and humidity in your area, it is possible for condensation
to build up on your stored goods which can cause water and mold damage. A good option to
avoid damage from prolonged moisture exposure is to put a plastic drop sheet on the floor of
your storage unit before placing items in the unit. Using pallets to put your belongings on is
even better, especially if you are storing goods for longer periods of time. Also, leave some
‘breathing space’ (about two finger widths) between stacked items so fresh air circulates
between your belongings.

moving furniture

Man with moving boxes

Don’t Over Stack
When placing boxed items in storage, the temptation is to stack as high as you can reach. Boxes
are only designed to take so much weight and over time might give way under the stress of
over stacking. This can result in entire stacks toppling over. If the items in those boxes are
fragile… well, you get the point. You also need to consider your safety. For this reason, stacks
should only go as high as your natural reach…or the natural reach of the shortest adult
accessing the storage.

Dreaded Dust
Nobody wants to open their unit and find that everything inside is now dust covered. All that
cleaning you did to prepare your goods for storage has been potentially wasted – and let’s face
it: dust is inevitable. So why not use a couple of inexpensive plastic drop sheets to help protect
your items? Drop sheets should be draped loosely around items to encourage air flow but offer
protection from fine dust.

By using these three tips, your stored goods should remain intact, dry and dust free. Be sure to
check out the retail items available for purchase
at our locations to assist with your packing needs. We are here to help you through every step
of your rental process.
You can access more information on our blog site such as the importance of cleaning before you store, as well as make use of our handy
storage calculator to determine the correct unit size for your needs.

Extra Help

This YouTube video has a lot of good information on storage for you as well.

Ron Heizelman – Site Manager, MHS

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Earth Day

April 19, 2022/in Recent Posts /by sue
It's Earth Day at Lacombe Storage

It’s Earth Day at Lacombe Storage

Earth day is coming April 22 and amid all the chaos of the past few years we wanted to put the focus back on the future of our families and our community here at Lacombe Storage. After all, the way we treat the environment now will affect future generations. 

 

A planet that is growing warmer each year isn’t good for any living thing. We can’t become complacent to this threat to the world, so Lacombe Storage has focused on offering only moving boxes made from recycled material and going paperless in our office. Below are just a few positive effects this action has on our community and the world.

 

Protects trees (our shield against CO2)

Trees are considered carbon sinks. Trees lock away carbon dioxide in the wood, roots, and leaves. “This locking-up process ‘stores’ carbon as wood and not as an available ‘greenhouse’ gas. Trees are imperative to earths survival so it is beneficial to protect them as best we can.” Steve Nix forestry expert on https://bit.ly/3Olj6Op

 

Reduces paper waste

According to https://bit.ly/3xCswiy , in 2022, paper mills will produce about 500 million tons of paper and cardboard. Paper waste produces pollution which is toxic to air, water, and soil. Paper is produced by using chlorine-based bleaches so when paper rots in the landfill Methane gas gets released. This gas is worse than CO2. Using products made with recycled products and going paperless significantly reduces paper waste and in turn reduces the amount of toxic gasses entering our atmosphere.

 

Saves water

The amount of water used to produce one piece of paper is 10 litres. The less paper we use in our office, the less of the life-giving resource is wasted.

 

How is your family or business being environmentally conscious? We’d love to hear your ideas so that we all can do a little better to help our home — planet Earth.

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Moving During A Pandemic

June 2, 2020/in Moving Related /by sue

Packing and moving can be difficult at the best of times, but moving during a pandemic creates a whole new set of challenges. If you have to move you and your moving company should put health and safety first. We suggest you call your moving company to discuss your options and they should help you plan as safe (and seamless) a move as possible. This may include: Read more

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When Our RV Clients Hit The Road

August 27, 2019/in Uncategorized /by sue

This is my first summer with Lacombe storage.  Our storage lot has about 116 spots for the RV’S to park.
The weather hasn’t been the greatest but we all need a holiday.
I have to admit the first time I saw an RV go out I wondered where it was going.

I would sit at my desk and day dream about what adventure it was taking this family on. Were they going someplace that had water?  Read more

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How To Pick A Moving Company

February 16, 2019/in Moving Related /by sue

The deal is done and you are all ready to move. But how do you hire a moving company? Call the first one in the book? Throw a dart? Rock – paper – scissors? Here are some tips that may help.

#1 – Hire Local. Anytime you can use a local company, you are hiring someone that lives in the same city as you, and has the same spirit of community. They appreciate your support and do not want to have a bad reputation where they live.

#2 – Ask for References. A reputable company will not even hesitate here. They are proud of their work and will promptly provide a list of past customers for you to phone. Take advantage of this. Ask the references questions and note their answers. Also check for online reviews for added assurance and if your items are moving to a storage facility, ensure that your moving company and storage place have worked together in the past. Movers don’t often see repeat business from house moves, so if they leave a good impression – they earned it.  Read more

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Storage Size Guide

February 4, 2019/in Uncategorized /by sue

Self-Storage was developed to help people and businesses who are going through a transition. Whether you are moving, downsizing or expanding here is how to pick the right size storage space.

5×10 Unit (50 sq. ft.)

For Residential Use: This size is ideal for storing the contents of a dorm room or bachelor apartment, including a number of boxes, small mattress set, chairs and a bookshelf. This size is also great for storing seasonal sporting equipment, bicycles or even a motorcycle. For Businesses and Community Organizations: this is a good size for storing things you don’t need on a regular basis like older files, spare office furniture or seasonal items. A storage space this size can hold about 80 file boxes and still give you a little room to maneuver.  Read more

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Make Renovations Easier with Self Storage

March 5, 2018/in Uncategorized /by sue

Is it time to spruce up your home? Are you planning to renovate the kitchen or basement? If you are, you are not alone. Over 50% of Canadian homeowners plan to do some sort of renovations in the next couple of years.

Almost everyone dreams of a renewed living space. But, almost no one talks about the stress of renovating — the dust, the delays, the trades people coming and going, the spilled or splattered paint. . . .Don’t let these things stop you from improving your living space, but give serious thought to minimizing the hassles of remodeling. One underutilized tool that can ease the pain of renovating is self-storage. Whether it’s a quick paint job, a major kitchen update or an addition to the home, self-storage is a low cost way to solve some challenges home renovators face. Read more

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Alternative Uses for Glass Packing Kits

September 11, 2017/in Uncategorized /by sue

While these packing kits are great for packing your glassware, they have alternate uses too! Read more

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All My Best Moves Involve Stretch Wrap

August 16, 2017/in Uncategorized /by sue

Want to know a secret to taking some of the stress out of moving?  Plastic wrap! Plastic wrap (also known as stretch wrap) is one moving supply that you shouldn’t skip. It’s a great way to protect your furniture from scratches and scuffs. Also, use it for wrapping things that are hard-to-pack like rugs, furniture, and bed rails. And, because there is no adhesive on plastic wrap there is no sticky residue left on your furniture. Here are some other stretch wrap tips from our moving experts. Read more

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Pack Your Presents Like a Pro With a Little Help From Your Local Self Storage Company

November 30, 2016/in Uncategorized /by sue

Black Friday kicks off the holiday shopping season for many people. The next step for those of us not joining family for the holidays is to send gifts by courier or mail. Here’s some tips to make sure gifts arrive safe and sound. Read more

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  • Earth DayApril 19, 2022 - 6:17 pm
  • Porch Pirates, Are They Real?November 24, 2021 - 9:24 pm
  • Refer usRefer a friend to rent at Lacombe Storage, get a $50 bonus!October 1, 2021 - 11:07 am
  • 5 Day Declutter ChallengeFebruary 17, 2021 - 8:35 pm

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EXPERIENCE

Thank you. It was a pleasure dealing with you…you were most helpful! We will definitely consider your facility in the future should we require a storage facility.

Susan & Randy N.

My rental basement flooded and we needed to get my tenants belongings out asap. I called Lacombe Storage and they were very knowledgeable and able to help me in a timely manner by getting us a portable unit to our yard. We kept it for a couple months and had clear communication with them at all times. Super friendly to deal with and I highly recommend anyone to them for your storage needs!

Chelsea M.

Very affordable and simple. And very kind people to talk to. Highly recommend this Storage lot. We used it for our RV never had a issue. Only reason not continuing service is because our new place has room for our rv to be parked. Thanks so much Lacombe storage!

Kourtney C.

Very friendly staff who made my day – Quick and convenient, willing to work with my schedule and have everything in order to make moving a breeze! Highly recommend

Mercedes L.

Have used Lacombe Storage twice now. Sue at Lacombe Storage Center is always friendly and goes above and beyond to ensure service is great.

Justin C.

Everything is so clean you guys did an amazing job I am so impressed!

Morgan K.

Excellent service and communications. Accommodating. Thanks!

Neil S.

I appreciated the service I have had with Lacombe Storage Center. The staff is very welcoming and they will answer all the questions you may have. I recommend doing business with them. Thank you Lacombe Storage.

Isabelle D.

Friendly and very accommodating services. Would highly recommend to anyone. ~ regarding unit storage

Annette L.

My experience here was excellent, good service. ~ regarding RV storage

Jim W.

I came in to rent a storage locker and didn’t really know anything about rental units. I couldn’t believe how helpful and friendly Sue was. I will recommend Lacombe Storage to anyone looking for storage units. The best customer service I have received in Lacombe to date! Sue was amazing.

Samantha H.

A few years ago we rented a mobile storage container from you. When it was delivered, the driver was excellent and he was able to maneuver it through a tight spot to drop off the container.

Angela M.

I have never had to use a storage unit but Lacombe Storage Center and Sue Sage have been a huge part of our community. I have the Lacombe community group and they are always posting or commenting offering help to Lacombe residents. They have played a huge part in our community and deserve to be recognized for all they do.

Sue M.

Lacombe Storage has been very helpful, you are always quick to respond and your prices are great. Thank you so much for the lovely experience. Lacombe Storage has been amazing.

Chelsea H.

Thank you so much, I’m really happy with the service I received and will for sure recommend to others.

Teddi F.

I was impressed with your business model- service, information brochures, details and follow up.  Well done! Thanks! ~ regarding portable storage unit

John C.

We have used Lacombe storage foe a year now and find their facilities perfectly maintained. They took extra steps in protecting all of their customer’s belongings by upgrading locks which saw as an above and beyond action on their part. The staff are great and I love the email payment reminders that save me forgetting my rent.

Wendy B.

Thank you… you guys have been a godsend for us while we were finding a home, thanks again.

Robin L.

Thank you once again for the use of your wonderful storage containers. As I prepare to receive my shipment of 10,000 visitor guides for 2017, easy storage and access is a life (and back) saver.

Angelique H.

Just wanted to give a shout out to Sue and crew…. you walk in to store your stuff… and you walk out feeling like you made a new best friend 🙂 great job Sue and prices are amazing too…. keep up the great work guys.

Carl L.

Thanks for everything these last few years. Really great service and enjoyed talking with everyone there.

Jason Langston
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