Packing a Storage Unit
Moving into a self storage unit can be one of the most stressful parts of moving. Not only are you dealing with the physical act of packing and unpacking, but also all the emotional stress that comes with it. When you’re moving into a new place, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement […]
Fall Cleaning Tips For Penticton
If you’re like me, you’ve been enjoying the warmer weather and have probably put off cleaning your house until “next weekend.” But here’s the thing: The fall is coming! It’s time to start preparing for winter by checking on your roofing and gutters, cleaning windows and doors, cleaning out dryer vents, and more. So set […]
How to Store Summer Items
How to Store Summer Items It’s time to store summer items away. But what if you don’t have enough space in your home or garage? Self-storage is a great option that allows you to keep your belongings safe and secure until next season. Here are some tips on how best to store your summer items: […]
Clean Your Patio Furniture For Storage
How to clean patio furniture Summer is the perfect time to enjoy your patio furniture. But after a long winter, it can be difficult to clean your patio furniture without damaging it or making it look worse. Here are some tips for cleaning your patio furniture and keeping it in good shape until next summer: […]
Boxes or Totes? Which is Best?
Are you planning to move? Clean out the basement? Organize the garage? Whatever your reason, you will be packing things up to place into your self storage unit. So you ask yourself, “Boxes or totes, which is better for me?” To make this easier for you, we have listed out the pros and cons of […]
Don’t Make These Moving Mistakes
Self Storage is great for using when you are moving or downsizing. But there are some common moving mistakes people tend to overlook when they are using Self Storage to help them move. Let’s take a look at these problems to help you avoid them in the future. Common Moving Mistakes Truck Won’t Fit Ahh, […]
Self Storage Auctions
When storage renters don’t pay their rent, auctions happen. In British Columbia, the lien law allows self storage operators to place a lien on the contents of a unit once the rent has become a full 30 days past due. Contain Your Stuff Penticton has auctions many times each year. Self Storage Auctions We give […]
Self Storage Security
Our number one priority is the safety and storage security of your goods. It’s important that you make sure the facility that you choose has the right security features to keep your items safe and secure. We have made a little checklist of some important features that you should look for. Security Features Lighting Proper […]
How to Vacate Your Storage Unit
Foremost, we don’t like to see you go! However, we understand that many people use self storage on a temporary basis to get them through certain situations: buying and selling a home, downsizing, marriage/divorce, home remodelling, estate storage and so on. Whatever the reason for vacating your storage unit, there are some things you need […]
Storing Valuable Artwork
One of the things customers often need to consider when putting valuable art works in self storage is how to best protect those items from the ravages of time. Contain Your Stuff Penticton is here to help you with your artwork storing needs. Artwork Storage Tips Prepare Preparing individual art pieces for self storage is […]