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Parking Rental at Gladwin Self Storage

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

Need to rent parking? Gladwin Self Storage offers over 4000 sqft of outdoor storage space, great for boat storage, RV storage, ATV storage, skidoo storage, motorcycle parking and cars, or almost anything that is clogging up your driveway and garage.

Gladwin Self Storage is just 2 km from the Queensway at St. Laurent Blvd., with excellent access to major transportation routes, making storage and access to fuel thirsty vehicles a snap. As well, Gladwin Self Storage features wide drive aisles to make maneuvering those big RV’s a snap. Plus, with easy access to highways, you will be able to skip the hazards of driving your RV, or towing your boat in city traffic.

Gladwin Self Storage uses a six-foot fence topped with barb wire, video surveillance and a single entrance/ exit point with a power security gate, requiring a security access code. Your vehicles will be safe and sound with parking at Gladwin Self Storage, in Ottawa.

Use Gladwin Self Storage’s outdoor parking to save gas – by parking your work truck in our easy to access location, and swapping with your personal vehicle for the ride home. Store by the month, month to month, or by the year. If you are looking for secure outdoor parking in Ottawa, Gladwin Self Storage has your space!

Don’t get caught without a place to park your vehicle – spots fill up quickly, so book your space now!

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Save Money with a Self Storage Unit

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012

Did you know that you can save money with a self storage unit? There are many ways that renting temporary, low cost space can help you to cut cost!

Moving can be expensive, particularly if the move has to happen over staged periods of time, such as time when you have staged your home for sale, but want to open up some space by moving things out. With a self storage unit, you can incrementally move items by the car or van load, and not have to wait for just when you have a moving truck rented.

Aside from providing just temporary space, storage unit rentals can also provide flexible, more permanent space to allow you to expand your living space without having to buy a new house. This is particularly helpful for people in condos, retirement homes or is renting apartments. With an affordable self storage unit, you can save your money for other things!

A storage unit can help to cut that expensive office space expense as well. A self storage rental can be a great place to store business items such as inventory, paperwork, files, books, office supplies, furniture and more. Gladwin Self Storage provides 24 hour access, so you will always have access to your business items.

If you are planning to move for school, or are travelling for a longer period of time, you can drive significant savings by using a self storage unit instead of paying rent for those months. Instead of paying to move your stuff back, you can simply rent a self storage unit. The items will be ready for you when you return.

Be sure to check out all of the self storage unit options that Gladwin Self Storage offers in Ottawa to help you save money!

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Self Storage for Business Storage

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

A self storage unit can be a great help for your home or office business space.

If you operate a home office, sharing space with your home life can become difficult. A self storage unit can provide that much needed bit of secure space, to allow you to organize and find your work world. Use the mini storage unit to store documents, office equipment, inventory and other items that will provide flexible space.

Storing items that are taking up valuable retail space, or closet space that can be removed to provide more retail space can drive significant returns. Put those Christmas and other seasonal decorations in a low cost storage unit, and free up that retail space to drive revenue.

If you’re looking using a self storage unit for business storage, see below for some tips on selecting your unit.

  1. Stay organized! You will want to keep the storage space productive, and not a graveyard for old fax machines. Make sure boxes are all properly labeled to make it easier to find inventory or other items when you need them. Label everything when you pack, and make sure that you load the storage unit so that the labels are visible and easy to read.
  2. Make sure that the self storage facility is secure and well lit. Security for business storage is key, as you may need access at odd hours.
  3. Make sure the self storage unit has 24-hour access. If you need to get an order to a client ASAP it’s important to be able to make sure that you can get access as required.
  4. Organize the unit with the most frequently used items in the front, to speed access.
  5. Select a self storage with good access. Selecting a self storage with great highway access will make it an excellent place for inventory pick-up on the way to a job site, or the office.

Conveniently located in Ottawa just 2 km from the Queensway at St. Laurent Blvd. in Ottawa, Gladwin Self Storage offers plenty of free parking and 24 hour access to your storage unit. Contact us for details on how self storage can help your small business.

 

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Student Self Storage in Ottawa

Friday, April 13th, 2012

Need storage space store your stuff between school terms, during an internship, or while you study abroad? Gladwin Self Storage is a great solution offering month-to-month storage and a full range of low cost storage unit sizes.

Student accommodations can get tight – open up some space with a low cost storage unit to store items that you will need for school between semesters. Free up space by storing winter or summer clothes, or skis or snowboards or other items that relate to hobbies that you may not have time to participate in while you are in school. Self storage is also a great place to store furniture that you will not use while you are in school but are saving for when you have your own home. Use the self storage unit to store school papers, financial and legal documents, so that you have everything available when tax season arrives, or just to secure your valuables that you do not want to have in your space.

At Gladwin Self Storage we maintain extensive measures to secure the self storage facility. Our onsite manager is continually touring the property to ensure the safety and security of the facility, and your property. You can be rest assured that we make security of your belongings priority number one.

With flexible lease terms, Gladwin Self Storage can provide the extra space that you need, just when you need it the most! When you need cheap student self storage in Ottawa, contact Gladwin Self Storage!

  • Contact Us with any questions that you may have! Give us a call at 613-739-9400 or email info@gladwinselfstorage.com or reserve your space here
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Get a Head Start on Spring by Storing your Winter Gear

Monday, March 26th, 2012

In Ottawa, the spring thaw marks the end of what amounts to somewhat of a hibernation. Almost overnight, Ottawa dwellers come back out, and can easily be found at any of the local patios. Why? Because we know, all too well that the nice weather is way too short!

To make the best of the spring, you will want to get all of your spring season gear out of the self storage as soon as possible, ideally rotated with the winter gear that you hopefully won’t need to see for the next little while.

Whether it is outdoor gear, patio furniture, or the BBQ, storing seasonal items is one of the best ways to keep belongings safe from the elements, and be just as useful in clearing up some space to get rid of those bulky jackets. Winter items can consume significant amounts of space in our homes and garages. Winter tires, skis, snowboards, holiday decorations, shovels and the like can rapidly take over a garage. You can simplify your spring cleaning by decluttering, and putting those winter items into your self storage unit.

You may need a small trailer, or truck if you are planning on moving larger items, so you will want to make any necessary arrangements early, as the spring season gets busy for everyone, including truck rentals. You may also need dollies, and packing materials, depending on how you had you items in the self storage.

Self storage units are a great place to keep seasonal items safe and dry for the cold months, but now that the much needed warm Ottawa weather is here you will want to swap your spring and winter items in Gladwin Self Storage and start enjoying the season!

 

Looking for business self storage in Ottawa, Ontario? Give Gladwin Self Storage a call at 613-739-9400, or Contact Us for a free quote.

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Top 10 Packing Tips

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

Packing can be some tedious work; however can be a significant time saver if properly planned. While there isn’t much that we can do to help to make the process more fun, we can provide some tips to help you to make the most of your packing time.

1)      Plan, Plan, Plan! Simplify the chore of packing with some planning, to make sure that you have all of the materials that you need. You will want boxes, packing paper, bubble wrap, tape and markets, stickers, matrass bags along with any furniture cover that you will require, BRFORE you start packing.

2)      Take pictures of any items that you are taking apart at the start of the process, as well as intermittently when going through the process. Having photos will help out when you need to put it back together, particularly if you are stashing the screws in a safe place.

3)      Tape those boxes closed! Boxes that are sealed with tape will prevent dust and moving grime from getting in.

4)      Wrap furniture legs with bubble wrap, and use furniture covers or pads wherever possible to prevent scratching.

5)      Tape or tie bed rails together. Mark the pieces for easier assembly later. Place covers or plastic bags on mattresses to keep them clean during storage.

6)      Label boxes on all sides for easy identification, and highlight boxes with fragile or critical items. You may want to label boxes that are heavy, or have an awkward weight balance, as this may save an avalanche later on.

7)      Make sure fragile boxes are placed on top of heavier, less delicate boxes.

8)      Make use of the space inside of dresser drawers and larger appliances, such as stoves and refrigerators to store small, light items such as towels, linens and small, fragile items. Packed well, it will be a nice, rigid box for those items.

9)      Standardize on a box size. Uniform box sizes will be easier to stack, and will make better use of your storage space and moving truck.

10)   Pack heavy items such as books and tools in small boxes, with labels identifying them

These tips should help to make packing for that move just a little bit easier. If you are planning for a move, be sure to pop by Gladwin Self Storage in Ottawa, we carry a full line of moving and packing supplies, as well as the lowest price guarantee. Contact us today!

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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.

Looking for business self storage in Ottawa, Ontario? Give Gladwin Self Storage a call at 613-739-9400, or Contact Us for a free quote.

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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.

Give Gladwin Self Storage a call or pop by www.gladwinselfstorage.com! Home of Ottawa’s Self Storage  Low Price Guarantee!

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Shopping for Self Storage in Ottawa

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

MC900310808 Shopping for Self Storage in OttawaSelf 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

Self Storage 300x297 Need Some Space? We Can Help!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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