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7 useful packing and organizing tips

March 12, 2021

Self storage is a convenient, inexpensive and safe way to store your belongings, and with a little pro-active planning life will be so much easier! Here are 7 packing and organizing tips we hope you’ll find useful.

1. It’s important to think about the types of boxes/containers you will use. Consider uniform sizes, two or three different box sizes only, as this makes stacking your boxes that much easier. Be sure your boxes are strong enough to hold 25-30 lbs.

2. To help you access specific boxes and belongings easier later either number or label all boxes and containers. If you are

Many scenarios that might require self storage

March 5, 2021

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Have you ever wondered why so many people need to rent storage space? What could they possibly be storing inside those units? As it turns out, people need extra space for lots of reasons and having the option of renting additional space temporarily can be a huge de-stressor. Here are our top 5 reasons:

1. Freeing up space in our homes – we all want/need to de-clutter our homes once in a while. Space constraints and wanting to hold on to things we’re not ready to discard yet are reasons self storage is a great solution.

2. Organizing for home renovations –

We’re still here – call or rent online in just a few minutes!

February 26, 2021

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Yes, thankfully we’re still here to serve and are committed to providing high-quality customer service during these uncertain pandemic times. We continue to monitor developments and the guidance of our public health officials as the situation evolves and are taking the recommended precautions to keep our customers safe.

Self storage is a low-traffic business which eliminates the need for interaction face-to-face. Customers who require access to their storage units can do so using their own keys during posted access hours. Our gate access hours are from 6 am to 10 pm.

To rent a unit or stall online, fill out our form

Need more storage space for your home-based business?

February 19, 2021

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The perfect solution – SELF STORAGE.

Over the past year COVID-19 has given rise to more and more people working from home and many more folks have breathed life into small business ideas that have been relegated to the back burner because of past time constraints.

Digital, virtual and traditional businesses are being operated out of home offices and for all practical purposes fancy premises or expensive equipment is not needed. In the traditional sense however, if you offer product that requires a physical investment, it occupies space — plain and simple!

If this sounds like your situation, that is, you need

We’re still here to serve…

February 12, 2021

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Self-storage operations are considered low volume in terms of customer foot traffic but during these changing times we’ve ramped up cleaning and sanitizing of our facilities and remind our employees and our customers of the importance of mask wearing, frequent hand washing and maintaining social distancing.

Self storage is an excellent way to create more space and is a smart option when it comes to protecting your extraneous property. Choice Storage offers a wide range of clean and secure storage options – indoor units and outdoor stalls.

If you need some additional space our rental form allows customers the capability to rent

Our units can’t be penetrated by ground water

February 5, 2021

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Spring’s not quite upon us so we’re still in for frigid temps, like we have this weekend brrrr, and potentially a slushy, sloppy mess while large volumes of snow melt down.

Any place rain falls or large volumes of snow melts is vulnerable and reminds us how vulnerable our personal belongings can be. The whole purpose of self storage is to protect your belongings. Fortunately, at Choice Storage we have never experienced flooding on our property and our units are situated in a safe location that can’t be penetrated by ground water.

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Defeat clutter once and for all!

January 29, 2021

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Marie Kondo is a Japanese organizing consultant/”tidying expert”. She has written four books on organizing, which have collectively sold millions of copies around the world, and jump-started a global organizing craze.

Take advantage of the next weeks, and possibly months, of sheltering in place and get your surroundings in tip-top shape. It’s the perfect time to make more room for relaxing with the household members in your bubble, and hopefully with extended family and friends again in the near future!

Check out Marie Kondo’s new virtual 10-episode course to get you started.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/organizing/a34141004/marie-kondo-virtual-organizing-class/

If you’re looking for additional space to store extraneous

Gimmick-free pricing & excellent service

January 24, 2021

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These days everybody has a gimmick. ‘First month free’ is a popular one. The problem with any of these promos is that it usually costs you more in the long run.

At Choice Storage Solutions we don’t believe in gimmicks or slick advertising slogans, we believe in giving you great service and consistently fair rates. Our commitment is to give each and every client we serve special attention.

Excellent service and competitive pricing is our philosophy. Our units are safe, secure and accessible, and our prices are very competitive. You won’t pay for more storage than you need to. Storage units can

Make this the year to de-clutter

January 15, 2021

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Everyone’s definition of and tolerance for clutter is different, but generally, having an overwhelming amount of “stuff” overloads the senses making it extremely difficult to get things done. This can leave you feeling drained, frustrated and super stressed.

This is the perfect time to make good use of spare time! Tips to get you started:

Choose a reliable, trustworthy and convenient storage company
Organize and pack your belongings in boxes/bins strategically
Choose the correct unit size and price for your budget
No procrastinating! Having a goal will help to fulfill your intentions to be clutter-free.

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Need more space for holiday decorations?

January 8, 2021

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Christmas decorations can take up a lot of space and often we don’t have sufficient storage space in our basements, garages or elsewhere in our homes. From your bulky tree and outdoor lights, to your wreaths, garland and decorations, a self storage unit may just be the best choice as a storage option to keep them safe and organized all year long.

Check out these clever, practical, inexpensive tips for storing your holiday decorations: https://bit.ly/2BTAfMa

Consult with any of our friendly staff at (403) 652-2552 for advice about how you can keep your seasonal decor safe in a self storage unit until

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