Halloween and Storage: Working Together for a Scarier Tomorrow
With Halloween just around the corner, the friendly Centron Storage staff have seen many of our renters coming and going with haunted supplies. Costumes, skeletons, lights, fog machines and toys have been making their way out of our secure storage units for the upcoming festivities. Given our renters feedback we see just how handy a self-storage unit can be for October 31st.
The first on the list of beneficiaries: families. Especially large families with young children. Halloween decorations take up a lot of space when you fully engage yourself with the holiday. The zombie statues have to go somewhere, right?
Families have been utilizing Centron Storage by storing their Halloween decorations and costumes in private storage spaces. Many clients have boxes full of old costumes that are either being recycled over the years or kept away for memories. Costumes add up every year- and there is always the bonus of your children growing into old ones. Plus- have you ever tried throwing away your son’s favorite scary outfit? It probably won’t work!
Business owners have also been utilizing Centron’s affordable storage units for Halloween, specifically for storing their decorations. This has been popular among businesses in retail and food service. Engaging with popular holidays is a great way to build rapport with customers. Creating a haunted environment can be the difference between leaving a positive memory in your customers mind’s or just being the store/restaurant they were at last week.
North York businesses typically operate without vast amounts of space, so keeping all of your decorating safely stored in a value-friendly space will leave more room available in your location. To find out more about how Centron Storage benefits business owners click here.
The Centron Storage staff wishes everybody a scary and safe Halloween. Happy haunting!
How Centron Storage Saved Thanksgiving
Grandma Rosa always made the best thanksgiving dinners. All of us would go to her house, every year, skinny… And we would always leave feeling a hundred pounds heavier. All of us, being my parents, my husband, my children, my cousins, their children… It’s something we all used to look forward to. Sounds great doesn’t it?
Some thing’s started getting in the way the last few years, however. Literally. Granny was never one to throw things out. She loves memories, and not ones she snapped on her iPhone (just kidding of course… she still uses a Nokia). Every time my brothers and I tried asking her to clean up a little bit, she said no. Well this year it got too much. Her basement was being renovated and everything had to move upstairs. There really was no room for all of us to keep our Thanksgiving tradition at Granny’s house. Couches, old clothes… My old clothes even! The house was just way too crowded.
Lucky for us, my brother Roger saw this Storage facility when driving home from work just a few weeks before Thanksgiving. It was called Centron Self-Storage. We looked them up online and found stellar reviews from happy clients. We told Granny we figured out a way to tidy up her house and still keep all of her prized memories, in a secure North York storage unit.
After utilizing the online storage calculator, we found out what size private storage unit we will need. The staff was very helpful in informing us on what to do (we were beginners to the whole storage thing). Renting the unit was very quick and easy. We prepared all of Granny’s things in boxes with bubble wrap, labeled them and much sure everything was organized. After that it was simply a matter of taking them to our storage unit (located at 4500 Chesswood Drive).
We have very easy access to our belongings thanks to their long operating hours, so getting anything we need is not an issue. We researched many storage companies before making the decision and Centron was definitely the best fit for us.
Alas, thanksgiving was a great time! The whole family (and some friends) went to Granny’s house and everyone had a blast- and space to move.
Self-Storage for a Tidy North York Home
Your new home looks so neat and organized for the first year. Maybe even two. But what happens when you’ve been living in the same house for multiple years? Or even better- decades? Let’s take a virtual tour of a typical four bedroom home.
The Top Floor:
Strolling through your carpeted second floor hallway, everything looks great. Sure- the dog’s bed and toys get in the way sometimes. Little Tommy’s action figures sometimes end up in the way. But it’s pretty clean right? That is- until we head into the kids rooms.
An old crib, a chest full of baby toys (that haven’t been touched in over a year), and a pile of small clothes that could quite possibly give Mount Everest a run for its money. Throwing it out is always an option. But then again, we all know that isn’t going to happen (who really has the will power to throw out old baby clothes). Besides, what if another little toddler joins the family?
Stepping into the master bedroom is not much better. The least of your problems is that giant pile of old books you have been collecting since preschool. Much worse are those obtrusive suitcases taking up space in the middle of the room ever since you came back from vacation. Forgetting about all this though, it’s time to go downstairs…
The Main Floor:
The kitchen seems in order. Nothing clogging up room there. The living room is a whole different story though. Besides that shelf you bought on sale and still haven’t used, there is much clutter here. Extra chairs that have nowhere else to go come to mind. Walking around this room probably feels more like a maze. There’s also that extra coffee table you’ve been holding on to for a year, which Kijiji just can’t seem to sell.
The Basement:
Now for the real fun to start: the basement. Years of throwing everything down there have finally caught up. Stools, boxes, old electronics, more old clothes… It’s all down here. Of course this is the real reason you’re looking into a storage unit- everything else upstairs is forgivable. From left to right your basement covers generation’s worth of items. It’s great of course, but it clogs up way too much space.
Renting a private storage unit with Centron Storage is the best way to fix up all of the clutter in your house. We have affordable rates and extremely secure temperature controlled spaces that will protect all of your belongings. We also have reliable access times and a friendly staff to enhance your experience and increase accessibility.
Smart Packing: Preparing your Belongings
Packing your items is one of the most important parts of your storage adventure. This is because the way you pack will determine how big of a unit you need, how much time you will spend unpacking, how secure your items are, and the list goes on. Packing efficiently- and intelligently will not only protect your belongings but make your life infinitely easier down the road.
The Heavy Items:
Organizing items by weight is of crucial importance. There are many considerations to make in regards to how heavy or light your items are. Every box you pack should have its heavier contents at the bottom. You wouldn’t put your watermelon over your dozen eggs when shopping; likewise you shouldn’t put your speakers on top of your glass photo frame.
What are you packing?
There are many items which do not belong in a storage unit. There are the basic things to avoid: pantry items, perishable foods and drinks. There are also the not-so-basic items. Wax figures and candles will melt. Batteries can leak acid and become very dangerous. Same with fluorescent light bulbs.
Organize, organize, organize!
Keeping all of your items in organized boxes is the best way to save your precious free time. Finding your belongings will be much easier when they are grouped together and labeled. It is also important to go into specifics with the labels. Don’t just write “Jane’s Room”- write “Jane’s Room Wardrobe”, “Jane’s Room Electronics” etc. Otherwise when you try and locate your items in your storage unit you will spend hours cutting through the wrong boxes.
Packing Securely:
Don’t forget that some items are fragile and may need extra safety precautions to stay in one piece. You can ask the friendly staff at Centron Storage for assistance with this. We recommend bubble wrap and newspapers to secure these belongings. Soft rubber or towels are also a good item to protect fragile items from the stiff cardboard sides.
We’re almost ready to go! Just a few things to do before we begin stashing away our belongings in a secure North York storage space. Make sure you use strong tape to seal your boxes. You should use strong tape at the bottom of the box (if heavier contents are inside) in order to add extra protection. You don’t want anything falling out from the bottom of an unsecured box.
Storing Your Boxes:
You should plan out your storage unit in order to make the most convenient use of space possible. That is, where everything will go. Heavier boxes should be at the bottom, lighter ones on top (unless you want the heavy ones breaking the light ones). The items you need access to most often should also be at the front of your unit or a location easily accessible so you do not have to dig through a whole unit to find them. It is also beneficial to create a drawn layout and tape it to the door. This way you will always know where to look for what; you won’t have to rely on memory half a year later.
Centron Storage is your friendly neighbourhood storage facility. Find out why here.
Centron Storage: Personal Storage Security at its Best
Nothing would be worse than losing your belongings due to a storage facilities inability to properly secure them. That is why Centron Storage makes it our goal to provide maximum security for all of your items. We have implemented a number of security features into our building which will protect your North York storage unit and give you peace of mind. Below is a list of our security features and why they will benefit you.
Computer Controlled Access System:
In order to access their units, customers can use a personalized computer identification code. This acts to make sure whoever is entering the facility has their own private storage space.
Motion Detectors:
We have pinpointed the prime locations within our facility that would benefit from motion sensors. Unwanted persons will not be able to enter our property, further protecting your belongings.
Surveillance Cameras:
To supplement our other security features we have placed surveillance cameras in and around our storage centre. Whatever happens in our facility will be recorded and viewable by Centron staff. Nothing unlawful will go unnoticed, ensuring your goods are protected.
Clean and Modern Facilities:
Our storage buildings are all upgraded to meet the needs of our ever-changing world. We use models of situational crime prevention to deter would-be crime. For example, our facilities are well lit, fenced and well maintained, providing little opportunity for crime.
Private Security Patrols:
If all of our up-to date security measures weren’t convincing enough, we actually have trained security personnel patrol our storage centres. Mini-storage in North York has never been safer!
Daily Inspections:
We actively update and maintain daily inspection checks within our North York storage facility. Accessing your public storage facility at Centron Storage is one of your safest activities.
Intercom System:
Our managers are able to keep in contact with customers and visitors with our intercom system. If something ever seems amiss we will immediately consult the individual(s).
Your Own Lock & Key:
We provide guests with their very own lock and key ensuring they are the only ones who have access to their storage unit. Nobody unwanted will be able to access your locked storage space.
Storage Insurance:
For wary customers we offer the extra benefit of storage insurance. This will protect your belongings beyond all of our high-security measures.
When it comes to securing your belongings, you will not find a better storage solutions facility than Centron. Get in contact today!
Storing Documents and Files in North York with Centron Storage
Document storage is a necessity for every business owner. Due to strict government regulations, your business must keep a minimum of seven years worth of records. Whether you operate a small business a large enterprise, that’s a lot of files. It can lead to piles of unused boxes that consume space which can otherwise be used for other more profitable schemes; for example, extra merchandise, space for an extra sales consultant, etc. Centron Storage provides secure document storage services for a low affordable cost.
But wait… Why not just use a full service record retrieval company? Sure, if you own a large corporation and have the money, why not use an expensive record retrieval company? For smaller and medium sized companies this is a complete waste of valuable finances and can eat up your budget. Centron Storage provides the most cost effective solution to this matter, allowing individual document storage units for organizations.
Our clients who benefit from affordable document storage in North York include doctors, dentists, lawyers, architects, accountants, real estate agents and insurance brokers. All of our clients have seen a reduction in business costs thanks to their acquisition of a storage locker. This allows them with freedom to grow their businesses and their salaries.
In order to get your very own document storage locker you just have to speak to our friendly representatives. We offer various sizes for document storage ranging from 5×5 to the size of a single car garage. Depending on your organizations size, our many sizes allow you to receive the most bang for the buck.
Centron is committed to making the transition to a storage unit seamless for all of our clients. We provide you with boxes and supplies which you can use to store your documents. This will not only save you time and money but is an efficient way of getting all you need in one spot.
Be sure to reserve your storage space today and see profits grow. All of your documents will be secure with our 24/7 video surveillance and attentive staff. Keep your documents for your eyes only with Centron Storage.
Top 5 Reasons Why Centron is a leader in Storage Solutions
There are many different storage facilities available across North York. This makes it very intimidating when searching for a storage unit that fits your needs. If you’ve stumbled across this article it means you’ve been on a proactive search for a self-storage space. Read on to learn the top 5 reasons why you will not regret your decision to store with Centron Storage.
1) We care: Centron Storage places a great deal of importance on connecting with our customers. This allows us to engage with your needs in a beneficial manner. We make an effort to not just keep up with current trends but predict them in order to be on top of the game. We understand that you are investing in a storage unit to better your life and it is our duty to make your North York storage unit experience as seamless as possible.
2) Secure and reliable: When you put your belongings in your very own private storage space in Centron, you can count on their safety. All of our units are climate controlled and available with 24/7 video surveillance. Whether you’re storing business documents or a motor boat, our security precautions will ensure the safety of your items. By keeping our units at a comfortable temperature we ensure that there will be no wear and tear due to the harsh climate in our area.
3) Friendly, approachable staff: Centron Storage is your friendly neighbourhood storage centre. Our staff is made up of customer service specialists who strive to assist you in every way possible. Professionalism is vital to our development as a team. We actively strive to ensure customer satisfaction. When you choose Centron Storage as your storage facilitator you can expect a helping hand.
4) Affordable Units: Be sure to ask about our specials. We often have great deals which are big money savers. We don’t want to see space going to waste so we try and find you a unit that suits your needs. In order to accomplish this we have created our very own storage space calculator to help you determine the perfect size for your needs. You can pick whatever items you plan to store into our calculator and it will tell you exactly what size unit will fit your needs.
5) Prime Locations: Probably the most important factor in your decision for a storage solutions facility: location. We have two storage facilities available. One is at 4500 Chesswood Dr. This is located on Dufferin and Finch, enabling easy access for residents in North York. This location is an approximately three minute drive from York University. Our next location is on 6 Dawes Rd. near Main St. and Danforth Rd. and a short distance from Victoria Park.
Finding Your Perfect storage Unit Size in North York
Once you make the decision to start using a North York storage unit, choosing a size can look intimidating. This is why Centron Self Storage has taken the initiative of making it an easy experience for you. We have a number of tools and graphic illustrations on our webpage designed to help you make the most affordable choice quickly and with ease. This article will run you through some basic points about our different storage sizes.
To find out which size will match your specific needs check out our exclusive storage calculator. You can easily add a wide variety of items to your virtual space and our calculator will determine the size you need. You can choose an extensive variety of household items from the following categories: living room, audio/visual, dining room/kitchen, bedroom, nursery, appliances, sports, and other miscellaneous items. With our nifty tool you will know exactly how much space you need for all of your belongings. Click here for more on our North York storage units.
5×5 unit (25 square feet, 200 cubic feet)
You can store small furniture, 5-10 boxes, clothes, personal records, small dressers or chairs in this unit. This is great for personal space when you don’t need to store too much.
5×10 unit (50 square feet, 425 cubic feet)
This public storage space can keep one or two rooms of furniture, 10-20 boxes, bicycles or small items here. This is great if you have a family and would like to use a storage facility.
10×10 unit (100 square feet, 875 cubic feet)
With a 10×10 unit you can keep the contents of a large bedroom or a small apartment. Items can include a washer, dryer, 30-50 boxes or small-medium items. This is recommended when planning to use storage for a variety of medium sized items.
10×15 unit (150 square feet, 1275 cubic feet)
This unit is great if you plan on storing a lot. You can store the contents of a large two bedroom apartment, a condo or a small house here. Items can include a washer, dryer, refrigerator, 50-70 boxes and various items of different sizes. This is recommended for large families.
10×20 unit (200 square feet, 1700 cubic feet)
This is ideal for storing the contents of a three to four bedroom house, major appliances, large furniture, cars, trucks, boats, and anything else large you can think of. It is a good idea to rent this unit if you are storing for business purposes or if you have large items you need to keep safe.
All of our storage units are climate controlled and receive 24/7 video surveillance. Choosing Centron for your storage solutions will make life easy for you because of our dedication to providing excellent service. Be sure to visit our unique storage calculator to determine your perfect North York storage unit size!
Retail Storage in North York: It Works
Retail Storage in North York: It Works
Profit. That is the only word that can describe the significance of owning a retail storage unit in North York. An easily accessible, highly secure and well maintained storage facility will aid your retail business become one of the best in North York. It will save you money in unused retail space. It will keep you organized. It will allow you to grow your business and make more money than ever. Here is how.
Stocking More Products:
It is a devastating waste to spend thousands upon thousands of dollars every year on unused space in your retail shop. Having large backrooms for product stock reduces the size of your business, allowing fewer products to be visible and thus a reduction of profits. Even if you don’t need more visible space for your products, there are plenty of ways to make profit from a reduction in backroom space. The most obvious for new retailers is just buy a smaller unit for less money. This is the go-to choice when purchasing a unit in a prime commercial district. Another great option is to rent out the extra space to another company, starting a mutually beneficial relationship. This will help pay your lease and drive more customers to your store due to the wider selection of products and services. It will be excellent supplementary income for every business. Centron has many active promotions year round, such as 20% off the purchase of your 10×10 unit rental space.
Become The Best Business You Can Be:
You can become the leader in your industry by purchasing a secure storage unit in North York. Besides maximizing profits, you will be able to have an organized structure in your business. You will be able to hold a large amount of merchandise in your storage space which will reduce backlogged orders, wait times and overall convenience for your customers. You can create the ultimate customer service experience with the help of self-storage.
Let the Big Bucks Roll
Once you have implemented the self-storage strategy into your retail business culture, you are well on your way to begin dominating the market. It is important to find a storage facility that is near your retail unit. Centron Self Storage has two convenient North York location which have reliable hours. All public storage units are climate controlled and monitored with 24/7 video surveillance to provide the ultimate storage solutions experience.