Why Self-Storage Makes Moving in North York Simple
No matter how good (or bad) the housing market is, one thing will never change. That is the hassle of dealing with an abundance of boxes, moving companies, and maybe even garage sales. Whether downsizing or upgrading, you’re in a constant state of vacation. That is, everything you own is constantly moving from box to shelf, shelf to box.
Even in the simplest of moves, like from a house to a condo, an annoyance will occur. First you have to get rid of all your excess clutter. Obviously a condo can’t fit as much as your old house! This can be done through a garage sale, donations, or gifting to friends. Sounds simple enough, right?
Once you’ve gotten rid of all your excess items (some of which need to go, and some of which had to go due to lack of space) it’s now time to pack up what you want to take with you. Get the boxes and call a moving company! It’s time to move everything over to your new home. Unfortunately, it all has to be dropped off right away and your new condo is left bright, shiny and full of boxes. Now you have to work as fast as you can to put everything away and get rid of the boxes. A few stops to the garbage dump will probably be necessary when you realize you still have way too many things.
Now a more typical scenario: you’ve sold your house, but the condo isn’t going to be ready for another week. While you’re staying at a hotel, your boxes full of trophies, clothes and everything you love have no home. Secure self-storage in North York now seems like a pretty good idea!
Benefits of renting North York self-storage units are endless. Firstly, you will be able to move on your own terms. You don’t have to stress over a rushed move. Feel free to put your goods away in a secure self-storage unit, which is also climate controlled, and move at your own pace. Centron’s storage solutions are available in two central North York locations; 4500 Chesswood Dr. and 6 Dawes Rd., making your moving experience convenient.
When you purchase storage space in North York, forget worrying about calling the movers over and over again. You will control your own destiny; you won’t need to deal with the middle-man.
Having a North York storage locker will improve your moving experience beyond just the moving stage, though. You will be able to keep your house organized, have a secondary closet, and even a garage space if your new living arrangements don’t offer you a garage or storage space.
Centron Self Storage has a nifty space calculator which you can use to determine how big of a room you will need. Use it to your advantage!
Looking for some adventure? Find out how the three little pigs moved to North York with Centron Storage assistance!
Why Self-Storage is a Good Idea for Students
Going on an extended vacation? Have an internship? Moving between residences and houses? Heading home for the summer break? It all sounds great until you realize one thing: you have nowhere to keep your things! Student storage is a seriously unaddressed issue in universities across Canada. Once that last exam is up and you’ve got one day left in your residence, that’s it. Everything you’ve bought over the course of the year is now history. It certainly isn’t all going on the airplane or that four hour car ride back home.
It doesn’t have to be this way though. Centron Self Storage recognizes this dire issue and is making an effort to reach out to those left-behind post-secondary students. We have speciality storage units designed for students that will act as a secondary closet for you. Whether you’re stuck moving between houses, leaving for home or simply have too many things for that tiny dorm room we have a unit, and supplies for you. Our Dufferin and Finch location in North York is conveniently located near York University for easy access.
This is a story that is far too typical for many York University students. John Doe has just finished his last exam. Stong residence is telling him to leave the next day at noon. This is totally fine though, because John has his internship in the UK to look forward to. But wait- what about all of his furniture, books, clothes, etc? Should he pay $600 a month for a room in the York University village? Centron Self Storage provides an alternate, affordable solution. We are currently offering 25% off for all students.
Self-storage is a good idea for students that require temporary safe keeping: Whether it’s an extra closet to keep your winter gear, or a space for summer travellers, it is an affordable option.
Why clutter: When used as a permanent storage space, you effectively avoid living in a room full of a hoarded items. You can keep old work, furniture, clothes, video game systems, posters, or anything. This is a great idea if you think about your future when you have a larger living space.
Self-storage helps you maintain your privacy: When you choose to rent a space with Centron Self Storage you are renting a home away from home. You will be able to keep all of your private things in your own ‘private island’.
Access your stuff when you need it: Our facility is designed for easy access throughout the day. You will be able to gather your items when it is convenient for you.
With our incredible 25% off student special and convenient location, choosing Centron Self Storage is a great option for every young adult. Our nifty storage calculator will help you determine how much space you need. Store your problems away with Centron Self Storage.
Spring Cleaning in North York: Thank You Self Storage!
She was here for a long time. She gave us movie nights under the blankets. We drank hot chocolate because of her. We spent hundreds of dollars on Canada Goose jackets to shield ourselves from her. She may have even given us that cold our mother always warns us about. Some would say she overstayed her welcome. Eight months is certainly a long time. Winter, we bid you farewell. Our better friend, Summer is here.
With the weather in North York finally turning around (and boy has it done so nicely) it’s time to start cleaning up our homes. It appears over the last two weeks of warmth that our temperature roller coaster is over. We no longer have to be wary or untrusting of summer days like we were in April. 22° one day and -4° the next. It’s over. It’s time to pack up our old boots, sweatshirts, jackets, and everything else that reminds us of the dreaded cold.
But wait… Where does it all go!? Box after box, the clutter just keeps building up. Should you keep it in your house? Packing up eight months of our life is sure to take up a whole lot of room (if we can even find any). Luckily the genie answered our wish: Centron Self Storage. Our two locations are conveniently located at Keele and Finch on at 4500 Chesswood Dr and Main and Danforth at 6 Dawes Rd. We have plenty of storage rooms available at extremely affordable rates. Our handy self-storage calculator will find you a size that works for you.
If you’re just looking to store the contents of a closet, a 5 x 5 (200 cubic feet) unit will be just right for you. If you’ve got a lot of possessions you want to keep over the warm months Centron Self Storage has bigger spaces available, up to 10 x 20 (1700 cubic feet). Our climate controlled facility will keep your winter items cool, so you can sleep well knowing your belongings aren’t melting in the hot summer sun.
Spring cleaning is a great way to clean up the house and make room for new things. Cleaning your home makes sure that your living space is clean and modern. It can also lead you to redesign that room you’ve always meant to. With self-storage facilities easily accessible, this become easy. You don’t have to worry about creating a mess or tossing away your favorite stuff. You can keep it all away in Centron Self Storage facilities, where our active surveillance will make sure it is all safe.
York University students reorganizing their lives for the summer and 2013/2014 school year, we have special accommodations for you. Enjoy 25% off our already low rates over the summer.
Keep your home clean- you deserve it! Winter, we shall meet again.
Storage Solutions
Looking for secure, convenient, climate controlled self storage in North York with excellent customer service then Centron Self Storage is the answer. We are the storage centre you can trust.
Self Storage Company in North York
Centron Storage North York provides individual units for your storage needs. Whether you are selling your home, relocating or need offsite storage for your business and confidential documents; Centron Storage North York has climate controlled rooms to accommodate those needs. Our two locations are clean, brightly lit and secure providing you with a safe storage environment for your belongings. Our technology systems and site patrols help keep your goods secure and protected. Our storage facilities have the top choice storage rooms ranging from 20 square feet up to 300 square feet of space. We provide excellent customer service, a range of packing items and optimal space to your goods in a storage facility you can trust, Centron Self Storage.
Centron Self Storage North York gives you a place for all your goods. Storage rental units are available at our locations for residential and commercial customers. We have the solution for your storage problems. If you need self storage for a short period of time to months on end, Centron Storage North York has the answer for you.
Storage Rental Units
Need more space? Centron Storage North York provides safe, clean storage units in North York. Whether you need a compact storage room for your business files or storing your belongings due to a move, Centron Self Storage has the unit your need.
Our rooms range in size from 20 square feet up to 300 square feet, with a cubic volume from 200 to over1700 cubic feet. Use our handy storage calculator to estimate the space you need. At Centron Storage North York, we provide storage solutions for all your household and business needs.
Nothing beats the comfort and convenience of storing your belongings at Centron Self Storage North York.
Taking Over the World…One Unit at a Time
Dweep the alien is taking over the world…one unit at a time
In a quiet storage unit in North York, Canada, Dweep is planning an invasion on Earth. No one will suspect Centron Self Storage as a base. Dweep thinks of a plan. Sharks….. but no they are too slippery. Maybe robots, no they malfunction. Vikings or better yet, Lazers! no that’s not evil enough. Then he realizes the best plan of all… rubber duckies! A great first strike. It’s perfectly devious (insert evil laugh). Fear the rubber ducky invasion, humans!
Move in Ready: Storage Units Make News
Say it isn’t so! With the economy suffering in nearly every mechanized country in the world, it is no wonder that news stories like this one exist. A few months ago the Salt Lake Police department in Utah, United States found people living in five units of a storage facility.
Each year many families choose to live in storage units because they have no other recourse.
The units had been retrofitted with makeshift bedding and had room for food, clothing and other living items. Officers reported that it was foul smelling and that in many of the units the occupants had been using buckets for makeshift lavatories.
The health department promptly closed the storage units citing numerous safety hazards and broken codes. While the officers suspected that there were also children living in the units there were no children present at the time that they searched the premises.
When the manager was interviewed she said that many families could not afford traditional rent and that at least one family living there did have children, one of them a three month old infant. She went on to say, however, that she’d evicted them on numerous occasions and that they kept coming back. This had been going on, she reports, for about 6 months.
No arrests were made.
This is a shocking commentary on the state of the world economy when people are driven to live in storage units. Granted, some storage units, and many of the ones that we know of in North York area, are nice enough to live in, but seriously??? At what point can provinces and states continue to refuse basic necessities to the members of their communities?
It behooves those who live in an area to do what they can to lessen the burden of those around them. Many times we’ve extended our services and have done charitable drives and donations to assist. However, we….and I think those of you in the industry…..join me in saying that the charity has to draw a line when it comes to ‘move in readiness’.
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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.