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Posted: April 27, 2018

7 Essential Steps to De-Winterize Your RV

Information Courtesy of Western RV

Get ready for another great camping season by de-winterizing your RV. Here are seven essential steps to getting ready for the road.

SEAMS AND SEALANTS

Winter weather can wreak havoc on rubber, plastic and caulking compounds so inspect seams and seals for leaks. Read More

Posted: July 6, 2017

Our Favourite Canada Day Memories

Canada Day is the day to show your Canadian pride! Our staff at Storage Group Alberta wrote about their ideal or most memorable Canada Day celebrations. Read More

Posted: May 15, 2017

Yard Sale Tips

Spring is yard sale season, it’s time to start planning. Here are a few tips to help your yard sale run smoothly. Read More

Posted: September 8, 2016

Stashing Your Summer Gear

Summer, it’s gone with the blink of an eye. It’s time again to stash your summer gear. Here are a few helpful tips and articles to ensure that your equipment is good as new when you take it out of storage next spring. Read More

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When you’re moving everything is so stressful and chaotic. Make the move a little easier with these helpful tips.

Use uniform size boxes when possible. This makes boxes easier and safer to stack whether going from the vehicle into your new home or into a storage unit for safe keeping.

Label boxes on all sides and make a list of the contents. Labelling your boxes is a great way to remember what’s inside when unpacking. You can also move boxes directly into the new rooms of your home with little to no confusion, making your move much smoother.

Use bubble wrap, Styrofoam chips, and plain newsprint to protect your breakable items. Always mark these boxes with “Fragile” for extra protection when moving things into or out of your vehicle. When wrapping glassware such as dishes, cups, glasses etc. wrap them individually and then wrap them in bundles of four for extra protection.

Use wardrobe boxes to hang your clothes or fold them and store in your dresser drawers. Use the bottom of the wardrobe boxes to store blankets, pillows and other linens to make the box lighter and easier to move.

Wrap mirrors, large framed pictures, screens or windows in cardboard and store them on an edge. You can order specialty boxes for your mirrors or valuable pictures by giving us a call!

Use plastic mattress and sofa covers on your furniture to prevent them from dirt or moisture.

If you are storing items here are more useful tips to make your storage experience a hassle free success.

Create an aisle in your unit to easily access items in the back of your unit safely. While doing this, remember to stack frequently accessed items facing the aisle or toward the front of your unit.

Lift your contents off the concrete floor by using palettes or free standing shelves. Lifting your items off the floor will allow items to breathe and prevent moisture from wicking up from cold floors.

Remember to drain your gas and oil from any motors you are storing (lawn mowers, snow blowers etc.). This protects other items and storage floors from oil spills. We suggest using protective pads or cardboard under motors to prevent any potential leaks from spreading.

When storing appliances be sure to clean them first! Leave the doors slightly open on freezers, refrigerators and microwaves to prevent mildew. Deter any odours with baking soda.

We hope your move goes smoothly!

Packing or Storing: Tips For Your Move

When you’re in a rush to leave the house on a trip don’t forget to take care of your home before you go away. With our economy being low it’s a good idea to make it look like someone is home to deter break-ins. In a troubled economy, crime rises and break-ins become more frequent. To keep your home safe and trouble-free, here are ten things our staff do before they head out on their trips.

Clean out your fridge. Those leftovers may spoil by the time you get back and create a mighty smell. Don’t forget to check your expiry dates on your milk and other dairy products.

Arrange for someone to pick-up your mail and water your plants.

Do up your dishes, run your dishwasher if necessary.

Make sure there aren’t any clothes in your washer. Wet clothes in a washer will become filled with mildew, which by the time you get back from a long trip or even a weekend will create a smell.

Take out the garbage. Especially true if you have food in your garbage, you don’t want a smell when you come home.

Look into light timers to simulate people being at home.

Have a neighbor park in your parking spot.

Turn your water heater temperature down to save on gas while you’re not home.

Have someone mow your lawn or shovel your walk way.

Get a house sitter. This is great if you’re leaving for more than a few days. It will give you peace of mind to know that your house is in good hands.

Lastly, before you leave double check your windows and doors are locked. Have a great trip! -Kayla Akerstrom

10 Things Before You Leave for Vacation

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. 10×10 Unit (100 sq. ft.) For Residential Use: Ideal for storing the contents of a 2-bedroom apartment. It’s perfect for holding an entertainment center, full sized mattresses, larger appliances, dining room furniture, and other various items. For Businesses: A storage space this size can be a cost-effective way of expanding your office. Adapt the storage space in your place of business to create more work space and use a self- storage unit for files and inventory. Or, use it as an overflow area for those times when supply is higher than demand. 10×15 Unit (150 sq. ft.) For Residential Use: Perfect for holding the contents of a 3-bedroom home. This size can accommodate larger furniture like a sectional or king sized mattress set. For Businesses: This is a good choice for trades people storing equipment or supplies that are only used occasionally. 10×20 Unit (200 sq. ft.) For Residential Use: This is the size of a small garage and is ideal for cars and other vehicles. This size is also a good choice if you are packing up a 3 to 4-bedroom house. For Businesses: An ideal size for businesses needing a small warehouse space or a trades person with equipment like quads and ride on mowers. 10×30 Unit (300 sq. ft.) For Residential Use: This sized is great for storing the contents of a large home or acreage. For Businesses: This is a great alternative to renting an expensive commercial bay or if your business has outgrown a 200 sq. ft warehouse space. What ever changes are happening in your life self-storage can help with the transition. If your storage needs change you can move to a bigger or smaller storage unit without taking a big hit to the wallet. And, once you’ve worked out the kinks in your current situation if you don’t need the storage unit you are free to go. Still not sure what size storage space you need? Give us a call and one of our storage consultants will help you determine exactly how much space you need.

Storage Size Guide