Kamloops Self Storage Blog

25 Mar

What Makes Self Storage Different than other Types of Storage?

If you’ve ever Googled storage services in Kamloops, you may have noticed that many companies call themselves “self storage facilities”, but what exactly is self storage and what are the other types of storage available?

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26 Feb

How to Store Clothing and Fabric in a Storage Unit Long-Term

If you’re considering storing clothing or fabric in a storage unit for the long term, there are a few things you should know first. When storing these items for long periods of time, it’s best to use the right packing materials and storage practices to keep items safe from environmental damage.

10:24 / Kamloops Storage Tips / Valleyview Mini Storage Team

14 Jan

Living a Minimalist Lifestyle with the Help of a Self Storage Unit

If you want to transition to a minimalist lifestyle, living with fewer possessions and clutter in your life, renting a self storage unit can help.

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Storing Christmas decorations in our Kamloops storage facility

12 Dec

Getting the Most Out of Your Storage Unit This Winter & Christmas Season

As we settle into winter and the holiday season approaches, renting a storage unit is a great way to stay organized and reduce clutter in your home this season (or any other time of year).

07:16 / Kamloops Storage Tips / Valleyview Mini Storage Team

25 Nov

How a Storage Unit Improves the Quality of Apartment Life

If you live in an apartment in Kamloops, a storage unit can improve the quality of apartment living by providing a safe space to store seldom-used items that you’d like to keep, but don’t want to take up valuable apartment space.

11:21 / Kamloops Storage Tips / Valleyview Mini Storage Team

A tiny home interior with very little storage

24 Oct

Storage Units for Tiny Homes & Small Mobile Homes in Kamloops

If you’re considering living in a tiny home or mobile home in Kamloops, renting a storage unit solves many problems related to limited space, while offering you flexibility. Transitioning to a minimalistic lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to discard, sell or give away belongings that may be useful to you, should your living situation change.

10:31 / Kamloops Storage Tips / Valleyview Mini Storage Team

12 Sep

What You Need to Know About Storing Valuables in Your Storage Unit

Whether you’re storing valuables, family heirlooms, costly electronics, or musical instruments in your storage unit, choosing a reputable storage company, using good packing practices, and having storage unit insurance are vital to ensuring your belongings are safe.

07:44 / Kamloops Storage Tips / Valleyview Mini Storage Team

21 Aug

Moving to Kamloops? Storage Reduces the Stress of Relocation

Arranging for storage in Kamloops before moving day can help ease the burden of relocating, especially for long-distance moves. Packing up your belongings and moving to a new city is a daunting task.

11:05 / Kamloops Storage Tips / Valleyview Mini Storage Team

29 Jul

Commercial Storage Unit Organizing Tips for Small Businesses

If you a run a small business, a secure commercial storage unit can free up space in your property and keep your belongings safe; however, small business storage has another important and often overlooked benefit.

08:40 / Kamloops Storage Tips / Valleyview Mini Storage Team

20 Jun

Storing Electronics in a Storage Unit? Read These Tips

Safely storing electronics (and appliances that have electronics) in a storage unit is easy once you know how. A little preparation goes a long way. Replacing electronics is costly, not to mention time consuming. If you do have to replace items because they were improperly stored, you’ll probably be thinking “If only I had stored them correctly!”.

10:53 / Kamloops Storage Tips / Valleyview Mini Storage Team

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