Self Storage Blog

SSD on Storage Wars – October 29, 2013

Safe Storage Depot got a taste of Hollywood when Storage Wars Canada came by to film an episode. Some of the show highlights…Ursula puts up with her bossy older sister, Rick takes the reins, Roy calls the cops, and Paul and Bogart lose their sh*t. You can check out the full episode below.

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How to Properly Store Paper Documents and Pictures

Our self-storage units in Toronto, Etobicoke and Brampton are perfect for storing your paper materials like documents, records, or pictures. Here are some tips on how to make sure you’re storing your paper assets safely and properly. Avoid Acid It’s not hard to find acid-free storage boxes, file folders and photo albums so be sure…

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How Homeownership Rates Affect Self-Storage Occupancy Rates

You might need a self-storage unit in North York, Toronto, Etobicoke, or Brampton if you’re transitioning between homes, or downsizing your space. In fact, the state of the housing market has a direct affect on the self-storage market. Self-storage operators everywhere are enjoying the benefits of high average occupancy at their facilities coupled with continued…

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Downsize Your Stuff into a Smaller Self-Storage Locker

If you’re moving into the in Toronto, North York, Etobicoke or Brampton, self-storage lockers can be your best friends. But maybe you’re looking to fit all your gear into a smaller locker to save money? No problem. It’s an exercise in letting go, but it’s doable. Follow these steps to help squeeze your stuff into…

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Can I Keep Fireworks in a Self-Storage Locker?

Our Self Storage and Mini Storage Units in Toronto, North York, Etobicoke and Brampton are suited to store nearly everything—except fireworks. We don’t allow our self-storage clients to keep anything highly flammable or explosive in their lockers. And fireworks certainly qualify as explosive. We take safely very seriously. Even though it’s strictly prohibited (and a…

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Safely Putting Your Wedding Dress in Self Storage

Our self-storage clients in Toronto, Brampton, Etobicoke and North York can vouch for the fact that a wedding dress is a real space-killer. They can eat up a ton of space in your closet, attic or basement. You might be wondering if it’s safe to store your wedding dress in self-storage. Absolutely! We recently found…

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Even Celebrities Have to Pay Storage Locker Fees

We always remind our self-storage clients the Toronto, Brampton, Etobicoke and North York area to pay their bills on time, or unfortunately there are consequences—the same consequences that delinquent celebrities have to pay. Last December, TMZ reported that Lindsay Lohan fell behind on paying her monthly bill and owed roughly $16,000 to the storage company.…

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Avoid Putting These Things in Self-Storage

We would love to tell you that we are a 100% complete self-storage solution for anyone and everything in the Toronto, Brampton, Etobicoke and North York area. However, there are just a few things that you should never store with us, or any other self-storage facility. Plants or Vegetation The conditions inside your locker will…

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