Seven Ways to Make the Best Use of Your Self Storage Locker
We see so many people rent larger lockers than they need because they poorly plan the space. We see others stack them too full and too high – then they can’t find things that they need. Here are some excellent ideas to make the best use of your self storage unit. Make The Most of […]
Moving – the Last Minute Details
The details of packing are just part of the home-moving process. If you’re making a long-distance move, for example, you need to get your car tuned and serviced for the trip (that is, if you aren’t towing it). Here are some more helpful tips, courtesy of Contain Your Stuff Victoria: Last Minute Moving Tips Gather […]
Tips To Help Sell Your Victoria or Saanich Home
A few simple steps can really make a difference in how fast your home sells. Don’t forget that self storage is your friend when looking to de clutter. Sell Your Victoria Home Fast Clean Make it look as clean and spacious as possible. When showing it to potential buyers, Remember, people may look behind your […]
The Benefits of Subletting
Subletting can be very beneficial if all parties involved agree to this. It is also important to make sure that you understand both the pros and the cons of subletting before you jump in. Another important point to consider is that renters don’t have the authority to make this decision; the final decision must be […]
Flooding and your home
Flooding Happens – but It Isn’t Insured. What you need to know for your home and storage lockers. Home Flooding – Know What to Do Almost any part of Canada has experienced local flooding sometimes – maybe a stream overflows or area fire hydrant bursts. That includes self storage units. As we tell renters “Our […]
Comic Book Storage
Last night I was reading this story of comic book collections in self storage. Comic Book Storage How widespread is it? Well, the four new TV shows on storage auctions all seem to regularly feature comic book collections. A google search for “comics” and “Self Storage” produced 1,368,000 hits. Many of you will have seen […]
5 Best Restaurants In Victoria, BC
If you live on the West Coast, you know that we have some of the very best cuisine in the world. Fresh seafood, delicious fruits and veggies and some of the best meats you can find. Contain Your Stuff Victoria has been serving self storage to the community for years now and we would like […]
How to Pack and Move Your Kitchen
The kitchen is the centre of most households. Moving this room has challenges because it has so many breakable, dangerous and odd shaped objects. However, with care and good packing materials it need not be too difficult. The Best Way to Pack and Move Your Kitchen Prepare At least a week beforehand, prepare by buying […]
Pack It, Trash It or Store It?
Moving to a new home is the perfect excuse to purge excess items you no longer need. Sometimes it can be tricky to determine what to keep and what to toss. Storing is another option, especially for items you don’t use often. Should You Store It? Or Trash It? How to Categorize Your Items When […]
5 Ways to Keep Spiders Out of Your Home
Many people have a fear of spiders. The last place you want to see them is inside your home, or bed. There are a few things you can do inside your home that will keep these creepy crawlers far away. In just a few minutes, your home can be spider free. With the warm weather, […]