Storage Units: Thinking Out of the Box in Toronto, Canada

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Okay…it is a given that when people think about storage units that they think strictly about stashing boxes or old furniture from Aunt Martha…..but it can be so much more. While there are some guidelines for what can and cannot be stored in these units (and depending on whether they are climate controlled) storage units can assist in helping make the transition from one phase of life to another.
Without becoming metaphysical in nature, it is not a hard claim to make when you think about the way it feels to start from a clean slate. Donna Milligan, in Toronto, Canada, says, “We wanted to redo our guestroom but didn’t know where to start. Storage units aren’t that expensive and we were able to move everything out of our guest room and into the storage unit for a month while we painted, redid the flooring, and selected new accessories.” Says Milligan with a smile, “The best thing was when we realized that we had too much stuff and we were able to put some of it up for sale. Not only did we make enough to more than cover our storage unit, but we were able to go out and have a nice dinner, too.”
Others who access and use storage units, especially in the Toronto, Canada area, use the storage units as they leave university and make that big step into the work world. Most university students have more furniture, clothes, and electronic equipment than will, or can, be safely stored, in the trunk of a car. For the cost of a cup of coffee a day a university student can store their belongings long enough to find that new apartment, new job, new life.
When the Starks, who lived outside of the Toronto area, had to downsize and move because of a new job they were able to have the peace of mind that their belongings would be protected while they found a new apartment and decided what pieces they would keep and what they would donate or sell. With the stress of moving and settling in, it gave them peace of mind to know that there was a storage unit company close by.
Many businesses are looking for ways to expand without going into the red, and storage units are once again coming to the rescue, offering a viable expansion option. Local storage units, especially those conveniently located in the Toronto areas, offer useable office space for the storage of old files, folders, records, and equipment that is still needed, but not used often enough to keep on the premises. Display stands for trade-shows, samples, and other items are kept in great condition until needed. Expanding one’s business into a storage unit can save small businesses the cost and trouble of a new office space as the business grows.
With the economy placing businesses, homes, families, and organizations into decisions that they have never considered, keep in mind that storage units (in Toronto or elsewhere) can offer viable options for every phase of life.

Boxily Yours,

Centron Guy

Home Office Decor Ideas

The world is becoming increasingly focused on earning more than one stream of income and are taking to the home office to start up businesses, work from home on home-based ventures, or need to bring work home occasionally Do you really have the space to create a home office? Centron Self Storage in North York offers rental solutions to all types of customers looking to store items from their home but do not want to throw away. Look around your home and decide if there is space to carve out your new home office.

Decide what items are fitted for a self storage unit in your North York neighborhood just in case you need to quickly grab them. Here are some home decor ideas to help you get your home office created just as you would like.

Turn Your Garage into your Home Office

How can you create a beautiful open space like this? You can probably turn your garage into your home office and use a self storage unit in your North York neighborhood to keep the items nearby in case you need quick access to them. Decide what from your garage can go into storage and log onto CentronStorage.com to see what rental solution best fits your needs.

Turn Your Dinning Room into Your Home Office

Decide whether you even need a dining room if you do not wine and dine guests often or use the room for family time. Take measurements of your dinning room items and determine what you can store at your local Centron Storage facility unit in North York.

Turn a Spare Bedroom into Your Office

Maybe the kids moved out you do not have as many guests these days but whatever the reason, get some decor ideas on how you can turn this space into your home office. How many items occupy the bedroom? Get the measurements and call Centron Self Storage in North York to see what unit works best for you.

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Baby Room Decor Ideas

We have talked about how to create space for baby when the time comes. The question for you is now, do you even have the space for a separate baby room? Centron Self Storage facilities in North York has great tips to help you prepare for baby but clearing out rooms, nooks, dens, man caves, and home offices for baby. Using a storage unit is a temporary or long-term necessities if you need to create space for your bundle of joy but don’t want to give up items you may use one day in the future.

When thinking about the space in your home or apartment, and what type of North York self storage facility unit you may need, here are some home decor ideas you can use for the baby’s room.

Restoration Hardware Baby & Child

What a beautiful room to bring up baby! Look at how the decor matches the light in the room. This is old style classic, beautiful, and unique! What would you have to put in self storage to create a beautiful room like this for baby?

Bright Baby Nursery

This baby nursery is gorgeous. All babies are gorgeous but this room is going to be for the cutest kid on the block. You will have to put a lot of things in self storage to achieve this look.

Decorative Baby Room

The chandelier may a bit much for the room but this room is for a home that has larger space to work with and you can be as versatile as possible. If you have a large home office or upstairs den, clear out the items and send to your Centron Self Storage unit in North York, there are two locations right in your neighborhood.

Baby Room Decor and Self Storage

You can be extremely flexible with creating space for your baby room, experiment with different types of decor that fit your personality and will uplift the baby. You may not have to move if you have the space but you can give up a room that can be turned into a baby room. Thus, get down to Centron Self Storage in North York and get your next quote.

Things to Store: Baby Clothes and Items

Congratulations if you have survived parenthood as a proud mother or father. Centron Self Storage hopes you are enjoying your new bundle of joy… or toddler. We have a question for you, what do you do once your child has outgrown their clothing or items you once used to care for your child? Do you throw them away, donate them to charity, give them to friends or family, or are they taking up space? Most likely you either are thinking to throw away the items. The best option for you is to store baby clothes and items at Centron Self Storage because who knows when your next little one will come and you don’t want to be unprepared.

Baby Clothes and Items to Store

Cribs: If your little one has outgrown the crib into a toddler sized bed, break down the crib and pack it up for storage. You never know when you may decide to have kids again and you will already have the necessary items to prepare for baby.

Toddler Bed: It sounds like your toddler is no longer a toddler and you are in need of storing the pint size bed until needed again.

Car Seats: Check your local vehicle laws to determine when your child now longer needs a child seat but most places the age is 6-7. If your child is over the law limit you can now store your car seat(s) until needed. No need to pack in a box. Wrap nicely in bubble wrap and put aside for storage.

Baby Carrier or Slings: Isn’t it the cutest thing to see a young baby in a carrier or sling. I am sure you bought an assortment of items. They will still be in style when you decide to have your next child. Store them for safekeeping until that happens.

Baby Lamps: Probably after the age of 5 you may want to change the decor of your kids room. The alphabet lamps probably should go for now.

Baby Clothes: Baby clothes are so cute but children grow out of them so quickly. Wash the clothing and pack them in boxes.

Why Store Baby Clothes and Items

Simply put, you should be prepared for the next child or if you are not preparing and are pleasantly surprised you will save money on storing the items compared to buying new ones. Get down to Centron Self Storage to get a quote on your baby storage unit.

DIY: Home Organizing for the Holidays

The holidays are quickly coming and your home is about to go through the annual metamorphosis for holiday cheer and family gatherings. You’re either love to spruce up your home with store bought items or into arts & crafts, aka DIY (do-it-yourself) projects.

Just as a reminder, you can store all unwanted home items at Centron Storage to make room for your newly decorated home for the holidays.

Here are some interesting pieces you can create in your home with simple DIY style tips.

Nothing is impossible. This great centerpiece is more sophisticated for families with older visitors for the holidays and a bit safer–by keeping lose candles away from kids–and is something that can stick around after the holidays. Pack up your old centerpieces for storage.

Replace old wall artwork with some catchy holiday messages of cheer and love. Properly wrap your artwork in tissue paper and bubble wrap and set it aside for storage as you are about to DIYyour wall and won’t need the items for awhile.

Oooo ahhh! Yes, stacking little tables into each other is a neat idea for those that like decor out of the ordinary. Pack up your old tables and desks for your storage unit until you figure out what you want to do with them.

Give your holiday serving trays a new look like this chalkboard platter tray. Pack up old and unused serving trays and put them in storage until you find a place or person to give them to.

How beautiful is that candle stand with bows? If you don’t have candle stands, if you have any standing lamps, dress them up in decor for the holiday season. Put your lamps and other lighting pieces you are no longer using in storage until you find them a new home. Never throw away lamps, keep them because you never know when you need them or to make a DIY project out of them. Use what you have and store the rest of the items.

Your next step is to take a walk around your items, pick items you want to change, belongings you want to put in storage, and leave the rest for your home DIY projects. Call Centron Self Storage today for a quote.