Insider Self-Storage Tips & News

Very few people move often enough to get really familiar with movers and moving. That means there can be a lot of myths and misunderstandings about […]

Whether you’re relocating because of your job, or you want to move closer to family and friends, a long distance move is in your future. If you’ve […]

After taking care of everything you needed to look after to sell your previous home, find a new one and somehow close the deal, you’re finally […]

While most people are chomping at the bit for summer to arrive, you might not be if you’re planning to move to a new home this […]

Moving your home or business can be hectic. And when things get hectic, it makes sense to look for the fastest solution to any issues. But […]

First, if you hire a professional mover, you’re taking a big step towards eliminating any of the ‘surprises’ that give moving your home its reputation for […]

Generally speaking, most people would not move if they didn’t have to. Sure, if you need to upsize or downsize, find a better neighbourhood or relocate […]

If there’s one thing that doesn’t change from year to year, it’s the stress of moving. There’s no new ‘voice assistant’ who will do it for […]

Parting is such sweet sorrow. While those words were uttered by Juliet to the love of her life, Romeo, they’re just as true about leaving your […]

Relocating your company’s office is unlike any other kind of moving. From planning to unpacking everyone’s individual desk contents, it all must happen with little or […]

If you’re moving to a new home, you’re probably overwhelmed with just how much you have to do. And even if you make a decision on […]

We’re willing to bet that one of the first thoughts that most people have when they realize they need moving boxes is: “better start collecting some […]

Imagine that one day, everyone around you started acting strangely and, suddenly, all the familiar things in your world were being moved or started disappearing. Perhaps […]

Think about it. You’re going to pack up everything you own, every stitch of clothing; every knife and fork; every bottle in the wine rack; everything […]

If you’ve moved to a new house before, you’ll know that the chances of something being damaged to some extent are fairly high. But, while it […]

Even if you’ve moved a lot, changing locations is always full of uncertainty If it’s any consolation for those making a move to another city, it’s […]

If you’ve ever been in charge of relocating an office, you know what rule #1 one is: there must be little or no effect on the […]

No one wants to pay any more than they have to for anything. Why would they? Unfortunately, when it comes to moving, moving companies realize that […]

Of the bajillion things you need to do to move your belongings, how you label your moving boxes is probably pretty low on the list. Yes, […]

It’s been your focus ever since you decided to move – just get to the new home and it will all be over. Only then can […]

For lots of obvious reasons, summer is the most popular season for moving to a new home or office in Canada. The high demand means that, […]

If there is one thing that most people are surprised by when they start packing for a move to a new home, it is just how […]

Hold on just a second. Help your movers? Isn’t that why you hired a moving company in the first place? So they can help you move? […]

As a homeowner, you’re no doubt been hearing about the ongoing record increases in home prices across Toronto and the GTA. What many homeowners don’t realize […]

Is this it? Has the housing market in the Greater Toronto Area reached its peak? Should you sell now in case prices start to go down? […]

If you’ve done your share of moving house, you’ll either have suffered an injury, a broken piece of furniture, or something even worse, at some point […]

Of the millions of things you need to look after before your move, extra exercise is probably not on your list. But, if you don’t regularly […]

There’s a reason that people say moving is one of the most stressful life events. It seems to be never-ending. Can you even remebr when you […]

Outgrowing the size of a house is a major reason given for wanting or needing to move to a new home. And while that ‘growth’ comes […]

Yes, the actual survival of our business here at Vault Self Storage depends on us renting-out storage units. So why would we tell you how to […]

Of all the ‘to-do’ lists you ever make in your life, those you put together if and when you move to a new home will be […]

It’s well known that moving to a new home is one of the most stressful things you do in life. It can stress you out just […]

Are you planning on moving soon? Then you might want to consider using a storage unit to help you when you move. Storage units are a […]

You probably don’t live in a cabin in the woods all on your own. That means that you have neighbours, possibly on all sides of your […]

Imagine being forced to leave the home that you know so well. You have to leave your friends, family and the life you built behind to […]

Pets are part of the family. Your pet is just as attached to your home as you are. Moving is as stressful for your pet as […]

Are you stressed out because of a move? Don’t despair: you are not alone. Most people find moving one of the most stressful things that they […]

Are you planning on moving in the near future? Then you might be looking for ways to reduce the stress of your move. Planning a move […]

Technology is everywhere.  Why not leverage that technology to help out with your move?  There are plenty of free apps for both Android and iOS that […]

Moving takes a lot of planning and time; it must in order to ensure that everything goes smoothly. Many times a move takes much more time […]

Many people move for the chance at better opportunities. That might mean that where they are at isn’t as lucrative as it needs to be in […]

Moving day is almost done.  All the boxes are in, the beds are in the bedrooms ready to be assembled, the table is in the dining […]

Packing up all of your things to move is stressful and time consuming. As with any job there are ways to make the task easier. Planning […]

You hired professional movers for a reason. You want them to handle your move for you and trust them to get the job done. In your […]

You probably assume, and rightly so, that moving is going to cost you some money. While there are inherent costs involved in moving, you may find […]

There are a lot of things to remember when you are moving out of one home and into another. Having a checklist of things that you […]

The best way to have a move go smoothly is to make sure to do plenty of planning. This means organizing everything that you are going […]

Are you planning on boxing up all of the things you are going to move in order to save a few dollars? It may seem like […]

If you are planning a move, then you know that there are a lot of parts to moving. Timing everything to happen just as you need […]

No, we aren’t talking about global warming (or cooling) but what happens when you move from one climate to another one. You may not be thinking […]

Sometimes you just can’t get the schedules to match up. You need to move for a job or for family reasons, but you just don’t have a […]

If you have never moved before, then you may be looking for some advice on what to avoid when moving.  Even if you have moved before, […]

Packing is the most time consuming part of any move. There are many common mistakes that can be made during packing that will lead to issues […]

They say the clothes make the person. While that may only be partly true, what you wear on moving day can be very important. You want […]

So you worked really hard to get into your new home before the holidays. Before congratulating yourself with a job well done, you may be out […]

There are few things more important during a move than your moving boxes. They are what you spend so much time looking at, thinking about and […]

You have a lot to do when you are planning your Newmarket move. Finding a new home, packing the old home, getting the dates and the […]

Are you a collector? It doesn’t matter if it is records, baseball cards, wine or swords because we all have that one thing we like to […]

What is the one thing that most people need when they are planning their move? A moving truck, of course! If this is the first time […]

Are you moving to a smaller space? While moving is never particularly easy, it can be a real challenge if you are looking to downsize. Moving […]

You may think of self-storage services as the place that you go to after your home is sold and you need to keep your things while […]

Are you new to renting a self-storage unit? Then you might be looking for some tips or hints on the best way to go about storing […]

When moving, sometimes self storage can be an afterthought; or you might only be thinking about items that don’t fit in your house like a TV, […]

Unless it is your every day job, odds are you have never driven a truck as large as the one that you just loaded every single […]

If you are considering a do-it-yourself move, then you will probably be renting a moving truck or van to get the job done. While that is […]

Your moving day is going to come up on your faster than you suspect. You are going to want to make sure that your Aurora move […]

When you are moving out, it is easy to focus on your new home and all of the things that it is going to need. Don’t […]

Moving across town is challenging. Moving to an entirely new city can be stressful. There is a lot to remember during your Georgina move; the timing […]

Are you a senior who is looking to do a Newmarket move or possibly looking to assist your parents in their move? While any move can […]

Moving out of Mom and Dad’s house when you went off to college might have been an emotional move towards independence, but it likely wasn’t a […]

If you are looking to move and have control over when you can do it then you might want to consider moving in the fall. There […]

Moving involves having your items scattered over at least two homes, cars and trucks. Even a short New Tecumseth move might mean having several people who […]

When you are planning your Aurora move, you may end up finding out that you can’t take everything with you. Whether it is because you are […]

Planning a Georgina move is a pretty involved process.  One of the most important things is planning your budget.  There are many things you are going […]

If you are looking for Georgina movers it might not occur to you that movers can do more than just pick up and carry your items […]

You may have never considered this, but there might be some things you can do before your Aurora movers show up to pack your boxes for […]

If you are looking to move, then you may be considering hiring movers. While handling your Richmond Hill move, you may be surprised to find that […]

Moving is a complicated process. You should be looking for any way to make it easier on you and the people who are going to be […]

Every do-it-yourself move requires the use of a truck. This means trying to figure out what truck is the right size for your move. Choose too […]

If you are planning a move and have a deck, patio or yard, then you most likely have belongings that live on the outside. While moving […]

Moving is hard enough without having to deal with injuries to you or the people helping you move. Fortunately, if you take the right precautions and […]

So the big moving day is coming and you walk around your house looking at your appliances with a sense of unease. Just how are you […]

You spend a lot of time on building your wine collection. When it comes time to move, remember that you are going to need to handle […]

Moving into storage is a great solution for those who will be relocating short term or for people who do not have the needed space for […]

From finding a new home to saying goodbye to your most cherished people, long distance moves are often mentally, emotionally and physically difficult. Not only must […]

It is undeniable – technology has transformed our lives; the way we communicate, stay connected, do business, etc., are all impacted by each new tech invention. […]

It is the season of love and this week we thought we’d focus on the lovers with a post to help make life a little easier […]

So you’ve decided to downsize your home or move into a house with someone else, but what are you going to do with that furniture that […]

When you are getting ready to move, those common questions can be major stress inducers: who will do the moving, what are you taking and what […]

It happens gradually; you accumulate little things as you go along, whether on your own or as gifts, and before you know it your house is […]

There are lots of reasons why people rent storage units. Moving often necessitates extra space, both during and after a move, and so many people rent […]

Last month in part 2 of our moving tips series we took a look at moving your bedroom – one of the rooms that takes a […]

It is that time of year again! The turkey is waiting in the freezer, and all the fixings are ready for the table. Friends and family […]

When you are thinking about selling your home, there are a number of different things to consider – one of the most important being how to […]

Electronics are sensitive items, and whether you are a packrat who refuses to get rid of anything or are just keeping certain pieces for use in […]

A few weeks ago we tackled the smallest room in your house in part 1 of our moving tips series – the bathroom – and today […]

Winter is here, and after last week’s post about making room in the garage for your car, we thought we’d offer up some further advice about […]

We are into the second week of November, and that means the cold weather and snow is officially getting ready to settle in. That means cold […]

Your bathroom, or bathrooms, are probably the smallest rooms in your house, and likely the rooms you consider least when it comes to moving, as they […]

With winter just around the corner perhaps you’ve taken the time to clear out the backyard in reparation for the coming snow, or maybe you’ve tackled […]

We’ve all heard them; those horror stories about people moving and having to deal with an array of issues that culminate in skyrocketing additional costs, missing […]

Winter is coming…the days are getting shorter and shorts and t-shirts have quickly become a thing of the past. We may not have broken out the […]

We’ve all dealt with it – the inevitable “I need more space” conundrum that often ends in a garage sale or trip to the dump or […]

Summer is officially over and that means that the warm weather is soon to be behind us. And sure, typically springtime is when most of us […]

Let’s be honest, moving isn’t cheap, no matter what route you take. If you have purchased a new home, you have already spent a ton on […]

Ok, so you’ve rented a portable storage unit (or are thinking about renting one) and are getting ready to fill it up. What is going in […]

Many of us have those special items in our homes that have sentimental value, and many others spend significant amounts of money obtaining valuable pieces of […]

Small space, big change – dorm room living can be both very exciting and incredibly tough. Being away from home for the first time is exhilarating, […]

When it comes to portable storage, sometimes you have questions. We get that. So in an effort to answer some of those questions, here are the […]

Moving to a smaller home or to an apartment? Stressed about how you are going to fit all of your belongings into the new home or […]

We all know how stressful moving day can be: boxes everywhere, people in and out, worrying about setting up the new house, etc., can make it […]

Many people will tell you that the worst time to move is in the summer. Especially in Ontario, it can be impossible to predict just what […]

Whether you own a small business or a major corporation, space can always present a challenge, no matter what you are trying to store. When it […]

When you are trying to sell your home, we all know how important it is to set the stage and present your home as well as […]

Sometimes we all need a little extra space. When it comes to taking advantage of that extra space and packing portable storage units, some things are […]

Moving can be expensive, no matter how you go about doing it. So why not try and save money as much as possible throughout this hectic […]

We all know that once renovations commence, your house looks more like a construction zone that a humble abode. Furniture is likely hoarded into one corner […]

When it comes to finding a reliable company to get a certain job done, it is getting harder and harder these days to know where to […]

Moving day is coming up, and you are currently working your way through your current home and packing up everything that you own. Wait – why […]

The house is sold and the closing date is set. It is time to set about readying your current house for a move. For some, this […]

Moving can be a pain. This is no surprise to anyone. That being said, there are ways to avoid headache and additional stress and make the […]

Ok, it is getting down to the wire – moving day is right around the corner. Don’t get stuck packing at the last minute with things […]

Moving day is always a hectic one – people running back and forth between the house and the truck, between the truck and the house, organizing […]

A few weeks ago we talked about the numerous uses a portable storage unit has – some common, some that perhaps you hadn’t really thought about […]

So moving day is just around the corner and you are getting ready to pack that moving truck with your possessions in preparation for transport. Don’t […]

It is often not surprising to open a box after a move to find something has been dinged or damaged during transportation. Even if you pack […]

So your closing date is upon you and you’ve contracted a moving company for the always enjoyable transport of goods from one home to another. Prices […]

We’ve all seen it – or at least heard of it – Storage Wars Canada, the incredibly popular show that sees storage hunters head to a […]

Buying your first home is usually a very exciting experience. It can also be overwhelming. You’re entering the property owning world, but this is coupled with […]

Getting ready to move? There are a ton of things to think about before you get set to pick up the keys – and one of […]

This time of year it is hard to avoid the all-too-common New Year’s resolution conversation. Losing weight, saving money, new career, etc. are the common responses […]

Winter Moving Tips The winter season is quickly upon us. As the winds get colder and the snow begins to fall, the more we choose to […]

Prepare Children For A Move When preparing for a move we often get caught up in the large details of the move such as moving trucks, […]

So how do you tell your boss that you’re moving? If you’re moving for a job, a relationship or any other reason you’re going to have […]

Not to quote the Stark House from Game of Thrones, but winter is coming. With the cold and wet weather on its way, it’s important that […]

How to Move in Cold Weather If you’re planning a winter move, there are a couple things you’ll definitely want to know before doing so. But […]

Need Help Packing A Portable Storage Unit? Packing a portable storage unit can be a daunting task if you’ve never done it before. It’s like playing […]

Moving In With A Roommate Moving in with a friend always seems like a great idea because you get to be with your friends all the […]

Mobile storage has been used throughout history to accomplish many great feats. It also has been used in many films to produce awesome results. So, what […]

Picking a real estate agent can be more stressful than picking your next home at times. If you don’t have a real estate agent already, then […]

So we were sitting around, catching up on all our favourite TV shows, when we came to thinking…Which TV characters could have really benefited from using […]

Preparing For Winter The winter season is quickly approaching, and it is time to say goodbye to the long days of sun and say hello to […]

Here are some useful tips for moving during the Fall. Fall is for most people the beautiful time of year. It offers mild temperatures and beautiful […]

Avoid Moving Stress With These 5 Tips It is easy to overlook some things when you are preparing for a move. Some things you feel you […]

4 Tips For Moving In With Your Spouse The time comes for all of us when we need to move out of our bachelor apartment or […]

5 Essential Items To Prepare For A Move People usually never know where to begin packing when preparing to move to a new home. We usually […]

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