College Winter Break and Storage

Soon enough kids will be coming home from college for the annual winter break. Some universities or colleges give students 4-6 weeks of glorious break time but did you ever wonder what happens to their stuff while they’re away. I am sure campus theft is not an issue for your kids college campus but what if this year is different? Before you pick up your young scholar for the holidays, make sure you have a sound storage plan set for their 4-6 week vacation and contact Centron Self Storage in North York for a quote.

What items should I put in storage from my child’s dorm room?

Good question and the answer is anything valuable your kid will not need during their 4-6 week stay at home. By using a self storage unit for winter break, you can keep items secure right in your neighborhood until its time to take them back.

Okay, what do you consider valuable items to store in self storage?

That fancy flat screen you gave your child as a congratulation present, stereo systems, mini refrigerators, microwaves, printers, professional audio and video equipment, DVD players, Blu Ray’s, and any other expensive equipment that may be too expensive to replace immediately.

What other items should I consider storing?

Storage is extremely versatile and Centron Self Storage has seen it all from the extremely common items to the I never thought to store those items. If your college student is athletic and likes to cruise campus on their bicycle, skateboards, roller blades, scooters, or any other sporting device, store those items as well.

Why Should I store these items?

More than likely your child’s school does not provide dorm insurance in case a theft occurs and you will be held holding the bill, better safe than sorry. Have peace of mind and get on down to Centron Self Storage.

Store Black Friday Deals in a Secure North York Self Storage Facility

Whether you are shopping Black Friday deals for gifts for the family, friends, colleagues ,or the delivery man, you are going to amass a large amount of boxes and other items you need to hide away for the next month. Today is November 23 and our North York Self Storage unit is a great option for your public storage needs. Here are some Black Friday deals you probably bought today that you need to hide away in a local North York self storage unit.

60” Flat Screen TV: You finally bought that 60″ flat screen TV for your husband because the Black Friday deal was something you could not pass up. Do you think he will notice a big wrapped box under the tree? Let him be surprised on Christmas day. Load up the car and drive to our local North York self storage facility.

iPads and Tablets: Did you buy everyone in the family their very own iPad or tablet? You do not need a large space if you have a lot of small items you need to store. Our North York self storage facility can fit your needs.

Trampolines: The kids have been asking you for one for months and you finally gave in to temptation. This is quite a large gift to try to hide at home. Like the rest of the items, pack it up for your next trip to our North York self storage facility.

Air Hockey Table: These popular items take up a lot of space when you don’t have it to spare. If you have young kids, they probably will know what this large package is as kids are getting smarter and smarter. Don’t ruin the surprise and get down to our North York self storage facility.

Canoe: You finally decided to take the family water rafting this upcoming summer. To do so, you need great water equipment and maybe even a Canoe. This item is possibly larger than the others. How are you going to sneak this into the home without been seen? Why not drop it off at our North York Self storage unit.

What to do Next?

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What to Store for the Holidays

Centron Self Storage in North York are the perfect facilities to store items if you’re going away for the holidays. Whether you are leaving home for 7-10 days, or taking an extended vacation, you probably want to store your items to ensure they are locked away and safe. Don’t fret, get to a Centron Self Storage locker immediately.

What to Store for the Holidays

Televisions: Did you save money to get that big screen TV to watch sports from home or parties with your friends and family? Protect your investment and store all your big screen TV’s at Centron Self Storage to ensure your items are out of harm way while the house or apartment is empty.

Computers: If you have more than one home computer (desktops, laptops, computer accessories and hardware) don’t run the risk of having the items go missing or damaged in case weather gets the best of the area during the holidays.

Audio/Visual Equipment: If you’re not taking the home camcorder, digital or SLR cameras, these are additional items you can store for the holidays.

Sporting Equipment: Don’t leave your bicycles and other sporting items laying on the front yard. Calculate your storage space to determine where type of unit you can put the items.

Family Heirlooms: Nowadays we don’t hear people talk about family heirlooms because they are either trying to keep them safe and avoid discussing the issue or trying to hide them from the kids on a weekly basis so they do not break or go missing. Get extra protection and put the items in storage.

Christmas after the holidays: If you are waiting to celebrate the holidays when you return but have a bunch of gifts to hide, put them in a Centron Self Storage unit for safety.

You can store anything for holidays if you’re going to be away for a few days or weeks. Get your storage plan for the holidays done early so you can leave for your vacation with piece of mind.

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.