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?

Visit us for more information at www.centronstorage.com. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and Twitter.

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.

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.

Kit Out Your Storage Unit for the Zombie Apocalypse

2012 has been a year where the world heard of zombie like activities take place in Florida and New Jersey. Just because we are in North York, that does not mean we are exempt from the Zombie Apocalypse. Well, maybe you are not afraid of zombies or believe we will not have a Shaun of the Dead moment in our lifetime, but just in case, you should have a storage unit of goods that can be stored long-term.

To avoid the zombie Apocalypse or any disaster that may hit at any time, kit our your storage unit with the following:

Water: You can never have enough water as we need it to breathe, bathe, and just live life. Buy as many bottles or gallons of water necessary for your storage unit.

Canned Goods: You might as well ask Centron if you can build shelves in your unit because you should stock up on as much canned goods as possible, dry or liquid based canned goods. If you have a large family, you will need enough to last until Will Smith finds a cure for the zombies.

Peanut Butter: Besides being high in protein, peanut butter is a quick bite to eat with or without bread. This is a staple of any zombie kit.

Reusable Utensils/Plates/Bowls: Buy as much as you need because if you do not have running water, reusable or disposable items will come in handy. Leave the fancy stuff for the zombies to rummage through our you can use your storage unit to keep all valuables safe.

Baking Soda: No running water or access to toothpaste will make it hard to clean those pearly whites. Keep a few boxes of baking soda, take it back to the old days! You can also use baking soda to keep things fresh.

Canned Fruit: Canned fruit surprisingly has great shelf life! Keep a few cans for the kids or if you need to fight off a few zombies, the weight of the can will knock a few out.

What else can we add to our zombie apocalypse storage kit?

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Weekends Are Good for Home Cleaning

The weekend usually symbolize a time for relaxation, spending time with family and friends, preparing meals for the week, movies, date night….and oh yeah, home cleaning! Let’s all be honest and say cleaning is not the most favorite task of the week but it’s a necessary one to keep the home rodent and pest free, and looking GOOD for unexpected visitors. Have you ever had a moment where you were cleaning and came across items you have no use for any longer? How many times have you said I don’t want to throw it away but its taking up space? If either situation plague you, its sounds like you need a self storage unit to keep valuables you do not want to toss in the trash.

Centron Self Storage Solutions in North York has two amazing facilities in local neighborhoods to fit any need. While you are cleaning this weekend and maybe blasting the stero to your favorite tunes as you make your way around the home, take a piece of pen and paper and write down all the items you can put in storage. Declutter but keep your valuables is our key phrase today!

What’s in the Closet: If you’re like me, I used my closet to store my partners junk, man stuff, antique items, and his gazillion boots and shoes. This man did not need all those items in our apartment closet so I told him it had to go into storage. Does this situation sound like yours? Write down the items in your partners man cave or woman’s den, prioritize the list of what to keep and what to put in storage.

What’s Under the Bed: Did the clutter monster jump out and scare you silly? That means its time to clean the dust from under the bed, secure the lost socks in sock heaven, and put the unwanted but valuable items aside for storage. Aren’t you glad you have home cleaning tips to help with your storage needs now, when was the last time you looked under the bed?

What’s in the Entertainment Center: If you’re reading this blog post, you have switched over to the digital age. You do not need Queen’s entire musical discography in your entertainment center unless its that most prized vinyl. Even then, store the items because you’re either keeping them because you do not know what to do with them or you like to show off your musical taste. I am sure your last guest walked into your home with a iPod stuck in their head. Store old CD’s, tapes and albums.

What to do Next After Home Cleaning

After your home cleaning task for the weekend is complete, on Monday, take your boxes down to Centron Self Storage!

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.

Design and Storage–Inspiration from Pinterest

Centron Self Storage does not moonlight as a team of interior designers but we know how to spot an uncluttered apartment that is breathtaking. We took to Pinterest to find interesting pictures of decorative spaces that would make anyone want to clean house immediately and hire an interior decorator. Design and storage go hand-in-hand as you want to bring out the old and start fresh with the new, but you don’t want to give your items away just yet.

Here are some examples of great spaces and interior design that will blow your mind:

According to DesigntoInspire.net, this apartment was designed by Maurizio Giovannoni, and architect and interior designer in Rome. You know what they say, when in rome! Not sure if the saying applies here but…when in Rome do as the Romans do with their style.

This unique and contemporary apartment idea can be find on OnHomeDesign.com. This style reminds me of a home made for couples without kids.

This minimalist apartment was designed by Studio Neopolis in Slovakia. What great style and an amazing idea for your homeowners or apartment dwellers to consider in renovating your space.

Dark but elegant room for those that love black with a touch of color!

Turn your apartment or home closet into a home office. This design is great if you have to give up your man cave or den to make room for baby or a guest. Imagine if you cleared out your closet and put those items into storage, this is the kind of room you can create for yourself.

Get rid of your ugly college furtniture and turn your small space into an elegant grow up apartment with this style!

Hopefully these design images and tips have inspired you to do some home or apartment renovations. Take the unwanted items to Centron Storage temporarily until you can sell it or give it to someone else. Visit www.centronstorage.com/dev to calcuate your storage size.

Use Storage as Inventory Warehouse Facility

Your small business may not have the backroom storage capabilities to double as an inventory warehouse facility to store items temporarily or long-term. Did you know some of Centron Self-Storage customers in North York use our facilities to store retail items, restaurant appliances, accessories, and other items temporarily until they are needed? If you have looked on our storage calculator page, you may find Centron’s facilities can store large kitchen and home appliances, electronics, furniture, and sporting equipment, among other items.

Here are some examples of small businesses like yours that can benefit from our North York facility for your warehouse needs:

Restaurants- Maybe you own a small boutique restaurant or part of a large chain of eateries, despite your size you may lack storage for larger items that are needed on a seasonal or special occasion basis. For example, does your facility have large tables and chairs used for special events like weddings, birthday parties, special events, charity functions, or anniversary parties? If your establishment lacks backroom space to properly and neatly hold these items, bubble wrap and pack accordingly for your trip to the storage. The best part of storing these items temporarily is you can take out what you need and put them back when you’re done. Create space in your restaurant and get your items back to storage.

Retail Store– Do you own a local boutique or privately owned store but no stockroom? Don’t fret, if you have an abundance of items that are not immediately going on the racks or items that are no longer being sold, pack up your boxes and send them to Centron’s secure and safe facility. Choose a location close to your store as Centron has two storage facilities located in North York.

Sporting Goods Store– Bicycling, rollerblading, skate boarding, and even surfing are in again! If you do not have an inventory warehouse facility to store excess sporting items until you need to restock the racks, we have beautiful secure storage lockers calling your name.

What to do Next

The next thing to do is to determine how much storage space you need depending on your items and call Centron Storage today to figure out ho w best to treat your storage locker as an inventory warehouse facility temporarily or long-term.