When you put on your winter tires, you’ll need to find a spot to store and keep your summer/warm weather tires. And if you’re like many people, you may try to: Shove them in your garage (if you have room). Shove them in your basement (if you have room). Shove them in the trunk of […]
Moving day is quickly approaching. And in the days leading up to it, you’re: Packing. Planning. Arranging a rental truck. Asking friends to help you move very heavy furniture. Going over your moving guide. Doing about a million other things. Since moving day is, well, chaotic, it’s easy to forget smaller or not-so-obvious items. And […]
Believe it or not, the unofficial end of summer (Labour Day long weekend) is just a few weeks away. As the seasons change, you’ll be busy with things like: Back-to-school Going back to work (if you enjoyed some time off in summer). Family holidays (Thanksgiving is October 8, and Christmas/New Year’s will soon follow). Add […]
If you do a Google search for “moving companies in Caledon” (where Ten Mini Storage is located), you’ll find over 600 results. Now, there probably aren’t 600 individual moving companies to choose from. But there are solid companies mixed in with those you want to avoid. So, how can you tell the difference? What should […]
“Garage sale season” is in full effect. In fact, according to Geralin Thomas (a renowned home organization expert): “The best months for sales are: April, May, June, and September.” So if you’re planning on having a late spring/early summer garage sale, the next 2 months are the perfect time for it. And a self-storage unit […]
Before settling on a self-storage unit for your belongings, you’ll need to ask (and answer) yourself the following questions: Why do I need a storage unit? What am I planning to store? How long am I going need the storage space? Will I be accessing my items on a regular basis? What unit size is […]
The entire staff at Ten Mini Storage wishes a very Happy New Year to you and your family; all the best in 2018. This year, you might undergo some big life changes: Marriage/divorce. Having kids. Moving to a new home. Starting a new commercial business Downsizing your life. Whatever the case may be, self-storage can […]
Tips When Moving Very Heavy Furniture Moving soon? When it comes time to pick up and transport those heavy pieces of furniture (couch, dining room hutch, grandfather clock, etc.), use these professional tips from Ten Mini Storage to ensure they (and you) get though unscathed. 1. Use the “high-low” method Anything tall is hard for […]
Back to School Moving & Storage Tips Campus residence or apartment move-in day is just around the corner. And the average university residence houses approximately 3,700 students. In other words, you (and thousands of other students) will be busy putting your belongings away in self-storage or using moving supplies to bring them with you. To […]
Storage Units, Moving and Your Taxes The tax deadline (April 30) is fast approaching. As you collect and claim your T4 slips, RRSP contributions and childcare expenses, keep in mind that – in some instances – you can claim your storage units from Ten Mini Storage as a tax deductible expense. In fact, self-storage costs […]
