Practical Winter Storage Option

It’s hard to believe that it’s the beginning of November already. This means the tailing off of fall weather and many of our usual outdoor events and activities here in the northern hemisphere. It’s also another reminder that it’s definitely time to store all that bulky seasonal sporting & recreational equipment for the winter again.

If you’ve recently taken inventory of your garage and basement and realize you’re in desperate need of some additional space to store your seasonal items, we have the perfect solution for you!

Choice Storage offers a wide range of clean and secure storage options. Our 5′ x

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Be like the Canadian Snowbirds & head south!

We all dream of getting out of the cold Calgary winter from time to time, but lucky you, you’re actually planning to spend the new few months not too far from the beaches! Imagine, an entire winter to explore, experience, and connect with nature in the sunny south. Nice.

An Affordable Storage Solution

If you’ve decided to spend an extended period of time outside of Canada and you want to save on rent while you’re away why not simply store your personal belongings?! A rental storage unit is much cheaper than renting an apartment or house you won’t see for a while.

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Organization of your storage unit will maximize its potential

Pre-planning and good organization is definitely the key to getting the most benefit out of your self storage experience. Whether you will need access to your belongings on a regular basis while in storage or not, it is critical to consider the size of unit you will need and plan your storage space layout thoroughly.

For people who need to access to their belongings, review the pricing and think about a slightly larger unit so you can stack your items along either wall, leaving a path through the middle of the unit to walk down to locate and collect the box(es) you

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Not just dry, but safe in our facility all winter

With today’s (unpleasant!) return of the snow it’s made us painfully aware that summer’s really over and the cooler months are just ahead. Time to consider putting away all those summer toys to make room in your garage for your vehicle(s) over the winter.

From mountain and road bikes, to all-terrain vehicles (ATV), water skis, boards and rafts, you name it, there’s enough to store in at least a 5 x 10 locker!

If you find that’s the case in your garage, that is, space is sparse and you require more storage room, Choice Storage is the solution. Convenient, flexible and

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What Not to Store in a Self Storage Unit

You can store almost anything at Choice Storage Solutions as long as it’s not perishable, flammable or illegal. That said, while self storage is a safe and secure alternative for storing your belongings, there are many hazardous items which pose various risks that should NEVER be stored in a self storage facility.

As a rule, never store any of the following:

1. Fireworks, explosives, firearms, weapons or ammunition – these items are considered inherently dangerous.

2. Hazardous, combustible, flammable materials and liquids, toxic or radioactive goods, biological agents – gasoline, compressed gas, propane tanks, kerosene, motor oil, acid, grease, corrosives, fertilizer, paint,

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