18 May
How to Prepare Furniture for Storage
While Valleyview Mini Storage in Kamloops features clean, climate-controlled storage, you’ll still have to protect and prepare furniture you bring into storage. 10:16 / Kamloops Storage Tips
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26 Apr
Self Storage and Spring Cleaning Go Hand in Hand. Here’s Why
You may not think of self storage when annual spring cleaning comes around, though having somewhere to move unused belongings makes the annual task much easier. Whether you’re spring cleaning your home or business, having a storage unit will prevent procrastination, ease frustration, and allow you to do a thorough job. 08:13 / Kamloops Storage Tips
29 Mar
Moving Long Distance to or from Kamloops? Storage Makes it Easier
Whether you’re moving to, or from Kamloops, storage can make the job much easier. Valleyview Mini Storage is a family-owned local business with a long-standing reputation for providing secure, climate-controlled storage services at competitive prices. 09:23 / Kamloops Storage Tips
14 Feb
What is Climate-Controlled Storage and Do You Need It?
If you’ve ever visited the Valleyview Mini Storage website then you’ll have read that we refer to our Kamloops storage facility as “climate-controlled storage”. You see the phrase used a lot in the storage industry, but the technology is also used in many modern buildings including retail shopping centres, office buildings and apartment buildings. In this article, we describe what climate control means and why you would want it. 07:40 / Kamloops Storage Tips
17 Jan
How to Store Christmas Lights and Ornaments in a Storage Unit
Christmas is over and now you may be wondering how and where you’ll store Christmas lights, ornaments and other decorations. Whether you have a storage unit or want to store decorations at home, the following tips will help you organize and safely store seasonal decorations. 11:31 / Kamloops Storage Tips
14 Dec
Self Storage Resolutions for 2023 – Is This the Year You Get Organized?
As another year winds down at Valleyview Mini Storage, we’d like to thank our clients for choosing our self storage facility for their storage needs. We wish you happy holidays and a prosperous and peaceful 2023! 09:08 / Kamloops Storage Tips
25 Nov
Shopping for Storage Units in Kamloops? Compare Value Not Price
If you’re considering renting a storage unit in Kamloops, you’ll find there are a number of storage companies to choose from. Many people think “a storage unit is a storage unit”, and thus choose the lowest price without considering the “value” for that price. When shopping for storage, it’s best to compare “apples to apples”, including not only storage unit features, but also the storage facility itself. What Makes a “Good” Storage Unit? A “good” storage unit is one that: Is accessible only from inside the storage facility Some Kamloops storage have storage units that are accessible from the building exterior or are even located on a lot (as is the case with some “mobile storage” containers). While this may seem attractive in terms of drive-up access, storage units accessible from outside the building are far less secure. Is private and accessible only by you Only you should be able to access your storage unit and contents...
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17 Oct
Private Storage Spaces Have Risks – Renters Beware These Pitfalls
While private storage spaces may seem like an economical solution for personal storage needs, you may want to consider the downside before you decide. Private storage rental has inherent risks, which is why most people choose commercial storage. 12:21 / Kamloops Storage Tips
13 Sep
Best Storage Rental for Kamloops Families on a Budget
If your family is looking for a storage rental in Kamloops, a little research and education will help you find suitable storage for your budget and needs. 13:08 / Kamloops Storage Tips
17 Aug
A Commercial Storage Unit for Your Kamloops Retail Business is Much Cheaper than Additional Store Square Footage
A retail storage unit can be an invaluable addition to a Kamloops retailer’s operation – especially if you run a small retail store. It doesn’t take long to fill up all available storage space with products awaiting their turn on the retail floor. 07:23 / Kamloops Storage Tips