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Tips for Business Moving with the Help of Self Storage

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

When moving your business self storage can provide excellent value as temporary flex space, and minimize the disruption to your business. See below for some tips on leveraging self storage to ease your business’s transition to the new locationWe shared with them our successful tips for moving. Whether you are moving your personal belongings or business, these tips are sure to help for a successful move.

Declutter! You don’t want to move garbage, just to throw it out at the new location. Give the office a full and critical once over and purge items that will not be used.
Plan ahead – plan carefully and leave nothing to chance. If possible schedule the move for a weekend and have a backup plan in case there are issues with the new location.
Get organized! You will want to label and pack each office separately. Labeling the boxes for their content, along with the specific office location that the items came from will simplify finding items when you need them.
Pay special attention to moving your technology. You may want to trust the move of servers and PC gear to professionals to ensure that your networking is operational. This may drive additional expense, but so will lost files and downtime.
Upgrade – use the move as an opportunity to upgrade outdated equipment. If you are replacing IT gear you may want to have the new equipment set up, operational and tested before deactivating the old gear.
Stay Organized – re-organize your files and inventory during the move. Box any extra merchandise, office supplies, equipment, and archives and take them to your local storage facility for safe-keeping.
Obtain your space early. Use a low cost storage space to move non-critical items early, or as a place to store the new items that will be going into the new location to avoid redundant moves.

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Considering Self Storage?

Monday, January 30th, 2012

Considering self storage? Need some more space? Over 11 million households in the US use some sort of self storage facility. Families and business use self storage ranging from moving, to renovating, to wanting to have extra space for their business. The storage industry is a $22 billion dollar a year industry and it is growing every year, so you can rest assured that there are well established processes and procedures that will make your storing experience a positive one.

24-Hour Access

With a self storage facility having 24 hour access, this means that you have the ability to enter and exit the self storage facility at any time of the day.

Access Controlled Gate

Before you are allowed into the facility, there is a gate that only allows access to those people who have a current access code to enter the gate.

Security Cameras

Most facilities have cameras posted around the facility.

An extensive line of moving and storing supplies

Self storages typically will have a full line of moving and packing supplies including mattress covers, locks, boxes and bubble wrap.

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Shopping for Self Storage in Ottawa

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Self storage can significantly ease the stress of a move, however you will want to be prepared in advance to have a handle on your storage space before it is required. First and foremost, be sure to pop by the storage facilities that you are considering, as storages are not all the same. Areas

Self Storage Location Matters!

To get the best use from your storage unit, you will want to pick a self storage facility with easy access, and is near to you home, work, or commute. Convenient access will make it easier to access whatever you need, and use the storage as an extension of your home or office.

Look for 24 Hour Access

Many mini storages will limit their office hours, however this will only impact your self storage paperwork. 24 hour access will allow you to visit the storage whenever you need, which can be invaluable when you are under the pressure of a move. You definitely want the access hours to be as flexible as your schedule needs.

Self Storage Security

Many self storage locations have multiple video cameras and DVR’s that will record activity at the storage facility. A fenced property is a great security feature for those who are renting. Security fences will keep non-renters out of the facility, and will control access. Look for storage facilities that use an access control system such as a gate code or a proximity card to gain access.

Once you have a handle on the storage location that best suits your needs, you will want to arrange a quick tour to assess the size of the space that will best suit your requirements. Contact Gladwin Self Storage Ottawa for a tour at 613.739.9400. Gladwin Self Storage offers a great location, 24 hour access, security as well as Ottawa’s lowest Price Guarantee!

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Need Some Space? We Can Help!

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

Tight on space? Sometimes an extra few sq. ft. can mean the difference between being comfortable, and keeping your cherished possessions. Keeping those collectibles can yield monetary returns later on let alone the emotional attachment that can be attached. Further, having access to your possessions can save you from re-buying items later on. You don’t have to throw out your stuff to free up some space!

Gladwin Self Storage can help! At Gladwin, our storage facilities offer a full range of secure storage units that can get you’re the space that you need to store your valuables. With almost 500 secure and affordable storage units, from 5’ x 5’ to 10’ x 35’, we have a number of options to meet your mini storage service. Our Ottawa storage facilities feature 8’-11’ ceilings, great for even the largest furniture storage! Also, with plenty of available outdoor space we always have room for boat storage, RV storage, car storage and portable storage containers.

With easy access, Gladwin Self Storage can be your garage away from home! With easy access to Highway 417 off of Inness Rd. or St. Laurent Blvd. Gladwin Self Storage is a short drive from anywhere in Ottawa! Further, with 24 hour access it is convienent to access your storage whenever you need to.

Whether you are moving, or just need some additional space, we can store items of just about any size. Ask about our Low Price Guarantee – when you need cheap self storage, there is no better option than Gladwin Self Storage!

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Tips for Organizing Your Storage Unit to Maximize your Space

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

It is important to plan your storage if you plan to take full advantage of the space. You will want to label your boxes in some form to indicate boxes that you will need more frequent access to that the others. Clear indication of this on the boxes will allow you to place the less frequently used items at the back of the storage unit, and avoid an unload when you need to get to a specific item.

Conversely, for the items that you may need more frequent access to, or plan to access first after a move, you will want these items at the front of the storage unit. You will want to make sure the boxes are easy to get to, and make sure they are easy to open and/or move out of the self-storage unit. On the boxes that you may need frequent access to, you may also want to label them with their contents, to simplify access, and save you time.

Aside from loading the unit by the potential for access, you will also want to load larger or heavier items that may block access in a way that they minimize the access to the more frequented to avoid having multiple to move these pieces to gain access.

Some consideration when packing and loading your storage space will definitely make the use of your storage space easier saving time later on when you are looking for specific items. Contact Gladwin Self Storage in Ottawa to reserve your self storage unit today – home of Ottawa’s Low Price Self Storage Guarantee!

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Gladwin Self Storage Referral Program

Monday, January 9th, 2012

We are paying cash bonuses for any referrals that rent storage spaces. We are looking for a few good people like you. Make your good friends your good self storage neighbours.

YOU WILL RECIEVE $25

YOUR FRIEND WILL RECEIVE $25

If you know someone who needs storage space at Gladwin Self Storage, please email the below information to info@gladwinselfstorage.com with:

1) The name of the new tenant:

2) Address:

3) Phone number:

4) Your name:

5) Storage Space Number:

6) Date

Or call the site office at 613-739-9400.

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10 Tips For Storing Holiday Decorations

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

It’s January, and those Christmas decorations need to come down. Do you really want to tie up a closet, attic, or corner of your garage for another year with boxes of ornaments, decorations, and your collection pre-lit Christmas trees?

Make a pre-emptive strike on clutter with a self storage unit for off-site storage of those once-a-year decorations. Use these tips to keep your seasonal decorations safely stored and organized in mini storage units. Here are 10 tips for storing holiday decorations:

1) Take some Pictures – before taking apart any items that will need to be reassembled take a few pictures to help you to put them back together, it will be a year since anyone had seen them last, so the prompt of what it needs to look like will help out.

2) Christmas lights – untangling a knot of Christmas lights is not fun, and they can be damaged if stored improperly. Cut a rectangle out of a cardboard box, and cut a slit into one side. Slide one end of the Christmas tree lights into the slit and wrap the for a nice, easy wrap.

3) Match the box to the item – this sounds easy enough, however many Christmas decorations can lose their shape if they are packed too tightly. Make sure that the wreath actually fits in its box

4) Delicate items – use an egg carton and tissue paper to protect delicate ornaments if their original boxes are unavailable

5) Use clear plastic totes - if you rent a storage unit to hold all of your holiday decorations, you’ll want to be able to easily identify which containers have the Christmas gear. Using clear plastic totes and make sure that you put some left over wrapping paper where it will be visible in the tote for easy identification

6) Use a Christmas Tree Bag for the Artificial Tree – aside from potentially flattering your tree, a Christmas tree bag will save you from the pain of trying to get the artificial tree back into the box that it came out of

7) Label your Totes – number the boxes so that you’ll know how many you have (i.e. Box 1 of 12). Labeling the boxes this way, also lets you order them according to how they should be unpacked.

Window Clings – place window clings back on the sheets that they came off of, this will keep them flat and ready for reuse.

9) Remove batteries before storing - at the end of the season, take the time to remove batteries before returning items into storage. They will likely die and corrode, and they can likely be used in something else.

10) Christmas ornaments – best bet is to put them back into the box that they came out of. Don’t have the packaging? A quick wrap with packing paper and clear plastic totes will have them ready for next year. Avoid overpacking however or your may have a nicely packed tote full of shrapnel next year.

Buying totes that are uniform in size and shape will make organizing easier, and more efficient – and have your Christmas gear ready for use next year.

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Clearing out the Clutter

Saturday, December 10th, 2011

Clearing out the Clutter

For most people, the garage is nothing more than a place of utter chaos, filled with all the household clutter that is best kept out of the way. Most of the time, this actually leads to the garage being unusable for its actual purposes, such as storing your car (what a crazy idea, huh?).

Given, the garage does provide a very large space that practically begs to be filled with things, it should not become your go-to place to put anything and everything that doesn’t want to be seen. Not only is this a waste of valuable space, but it means that things you would normally put in the garage must now be put somewhere else such as the basement, wasting even more space!

By using a storage unit from Gladwin Self Storage, you can begin to sort through all the mess with ease. There is no doubt that many of the items in your garage will still be used at some point, though not any time soon. Daily access to these items is hardly necessary, but throwing them out is not a beneficial choice. Once all of the inessentials have been cleared out of the way, it will be much easier to sort and organize the items that you will be using frequently. For once, you’ll be able to find those tools when you actually need them!

Whether the items are to be stored in self-storage or kept for daily use, plastic crates and bins can help to group larger items according to their type or use. This will make them much easier to find when they are needed. Also, the bins and crates will offer protection to their contents and leave them in pristine condition for when they come out of storage.

By installing things like shelving units, cabinets, and peg boards, you will notice even more space freeing up simply by keeping things properly organized and off the ground.

For putting things on the shelves, it is key to remember that many small items can be put into bins, and then on the shelves. This will keep them from falling or being lost among the clutter, while saving room. Remember not to build the shelves too low however, as they may limit access to your car doors.

Peg board can prove to be very useful for larger items such as weed whackers and rakes. They can be held up by large S hooks and be kept off the ground.

Keep that excess clutter out of the way with some careful planning, a free Saturday, and a self-storage unit from Gladwin Self Storage!

Contact Us at 613-739-9400, email us info@gladwinselfstorage.com, or pop by the storage facility in Ottawa’s East End at 2221 Gladwin Crescent to book your space!

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Get Ready for the Holidays with a Storage Unit

Friday, October 21st, 2011

Time to start thinking of where you are planning to stash those Christmas presents, to keep them from prying eyes. Save the impact with properly hidden Christmas Presents! A self-storage unit is a great place to securely hide gifts, toys and packages to be wrapped later on, eliminating the accidental finds that will foil all of your had work. With a storage locker you can keep that element of surprise right up until Christmas morning.

At Gladwin Self Storage your unit is available 24 x 7 x 356, allowing you to access to stash your presents, as well as pick them up as late as Christmas Eve. We even carry a full line of moving boxes and packing materials in case you need to package some odd sized presents. Our self storage units have full drive up access, wide doors and high ceilings for easy unloading, to get even the most awkward shaped presents in. This means that you simply drive right to the front door of your unit and unload, no elevators, stairs, or unloading on to dollies. Not sure what size storage unit you require? Gladwin Self Storage offers Ottawa Self Storage users a wide range of storage unit sizes, with available auto and RV storage, just in case the present is a car!

Booking a mini storage unit early may also help out with a pre-emptive strike on household clutter to make room for of those once-a-year decorations.

Use these tips to keep your seasonal decorations safely stored and organized in mini storage units. Looking for some tips on how to store those Christmas decorations after the holidays are through? See the top 10 tips for storing holiday decorations.

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Ottawa Small Business Storage

Monday, August 29th, 2011

Ottawa Small Business Storage

If you own a small business, then you are also most likely the owner of a lot of equipment, tables, chairs and the like, that are no longer being used. These items may also be taking up valuable workspace. A self-storage unit may be just the answer you are looking for, reducing clutter while still fitting into the budget! With low costs, secure premises, and easy accessibility, many small businesses have already turned to self-storage as a means of creating a better and more spacious work environment.

In order to better compete and differentiate your business, it is likely that you will need to often purchase new and improved equipment. But what, you may ask, should be done with all of the old equipment that is being replaced? In many situations, the equipment is still in good condition, and can prove to still be worth a lot to the right buyer. The problem here lies in finding that perfect buyer, as it may take some time. Also, the alternative option of simply throwing the items away may not be feasible.

So what should you do with all this mess?

If you have ever been faced with a situation like this, then you probably know all too well how much stress it can cause. It would be very difficult to store all of those bulky and cumbersome equipment into your personal garage, attempting to fit it in alongside all of your other personal equipment that would usually be stored here.

For situations like these, Gladwin Self Storage offers the perfect solution! For only a few dollars a day, you will be able to keep all of that extra equipment out of the way in a safe and secure off-site location. There’s no need to throw away all of those valuable items! By using a self-storage unit from Gladwin Self Storage you will be able to take your time trying to sell off excess equipment and won’t have to bend over backwards in order to get it off your hands!

Ready to book your storage? Contact us for your quote or to reserve your space. Check out our current Self Storage Promotions.

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