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Being a student can be one of the best and inversely one of the most stressful times of your life. Whether it’s going off on your own for the first time, pursuing a diploma or degree in a field that you’re interested in, or just trying to make ends-meet, the last thing you’ll want to worry about is ‘what to do with your stuff while you’re away for the summer.

It’s official, spring is coming early this year to Southern Ontario! On Ground Hog Day, Ontario’s own Wiarton Willie (the groundhog) has predicted that winter will be ending early. While the other groundhogs across Canada may disagree, this could be good news for us in Ontario.

Moving homes can be a stressful and time-consuming process, especially during the winter when the weather can make it even more challenging. Discover these essential time-saving tips for moving homes during the winter. You can make the process of moving homes during the winter more manageable and less stressful!

The winter holidays are a joyous time of year, but at the same time, they can also be a major source of stress. In addition to buying gifts, attending holiday parties, and visiting family, you may also feel the need to declutter and clean your home to make it more presentable for guests. With a little planning and some elbow grease, you can easily prepare and declutter your home for the holidays with these seven steps. 

Does your business need an extra storage space to store various tools, merchandise, or supplies? A portable storage solution is perfect for companies that want to declutter or store seasonal inventory.  Here are four ways companies, employees, contractors, and small businesses use portable storage to save money, time, and valuable space at their offices, job sites, and shops.

The efficiency from the first point of contact, when I called to ask for a quote, was far above the competition. With all angles covered, Lori noted the potential challenges that could happen during the unit drop off, so I could prepare the zone accordingly and because of that, the unit was deposited in my driveway without a hitch.  And all of my follow up questions that I had were answered very quickly by email which, when you’re juggling a million details during a big move, was tremendously appreciated!

Moving to a new place is exciting!  But it’s also stressful. Finding a new place, new job, packing, and the actual move can be one of the most stressful things you ever do. Planning ahead and doing your research will make your move a lot less stressful, and you are less likely to have ‘mover issues’.

Ensuring that your next move goes well is easier than you think. Here's how you can guarantee a smooth move every time! Use cartons that are similar in size. This allows you to utilize every inch of your container. Things from garages, attics and storage spaces, such as holiday decorations and sentimental items are often the ones that need to be repacked. Cartons that are torn, or will not close properly or cannot be sealed should be repacked into fresh boxes. Use lots of paper to keep things from moving around.

When you’re moving, you face a variety of hurdles, between packing, unpacking, the stress of rent or other payments, and even how you should move.  Should you rent a truck, or a trailer, or even rent a mobile storage container? There are several advantages to renting a truck. Many large moving truck and van rental companies have pick-up and drop-off centers in most major cities across North America. 

Across the country, people are beginning to realize the risks and drawbacks of using moving trucks. High prices, missed appointments, and dozens of other headaches are being reported more and more.

Moving is a pain. No matter who you are or where you’re moving to or from, the prospect of lugging your stuff fills anyone with dread. It’s especially annoying when you don’t have enough packing boxes and have to carry your stuff by hand or throw it loose into the back of a van or car. This can be worrying if anything is fragile.

What do you think of when the words “self-storage” come to mind? Do you think about convenience and security? Or are you reminded of all the hazards that could befall your most valuable possessions? If you’re in the second category, you’re being smart. Self-storage facilities can be the least safe places to leave your things. Read on to avoid these four self-storage nightmares.