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Sunday, November 27th, 2011
Keep your Christmas tree well watered and always double check any candles left unattended during a party. Extinguish a fire in the fireplace before retiring to bed at night and put the glass doors on securely. A little extra care can save a life.
Tags: fire safety, holiday tips, safety tips
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Sunday, November 27th, 2011
Clean, dry and store away yard furniture. Remove dead annuals, weeds and cut back perennials. Turn the gardens and add a blanket of compost. Your plants will love the extra warmth and nutrients for the winter. Turn off the outside water, drain the hoses, roll them up and put them inside, away from the cold temperatures. This will prolong their life. Check the eaves for leaves that can clog up your downspouts. Replace any outside light bulbs. Do any touch up maintenance on the house that would allow water to creep in.
Tags: garden maintenance, home maintenance, winter storage
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Saturday, October 1st, 2011
During the fall season we often marvel at the colour and beauty of
the season, but there are a few things we should do to make our transition into winter
a smooth one.
- Rotate your mattress and vacuum it at the same time.
- Change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
- Remove window air conditioning units, drain and dry to preserve its lifespan.
- If removing screens from windows, spray gently with a hose and dry.
- Check around windows for cracks and caulk if needed.
- Remove leaves and debris from eves troughs.
Tags: fall storage tips, home cleaning tips, organizing clutter
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Saturday, October 1st, 2011
Salt stains – use equal parts vinegar & water. Rub salt stains gently with a clean cloth dipped into the vinegar mixture.
Floor cleaner – add 1/2 cup of vinegar to your bucket of warm water, this mixture can also be used to clean windows.
Clean the dishwasher – Add a cup of vinegar to an empty dishwasher cycle once a month to reduce build up.
Coffee & Tea pot stains and build up – Add 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water. Boil the Teapot & Run the coffee brew. Followed by 2 straight water brews.
Tags: cleaning, drive up storage units, hard water stains, home cleaning tips, home maintenance, vinegar
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
When June arrives everyone is more than ready to head outside. Do a bolt and screw tighten of all the items that have stood dormant for the winter. Bicycles, lawnmowers, wagons etc… You might want to check the air in the tires and add a little oil to any blades and chains. Do a walk around the outside of your property and look for any wear and tear that happened over the winter. A small problem can get big quickly. Check the eaves for leaf build-up and the hoses for cracks and worn washers. Taking a day to get organized will save you time and money in the future.
Tags: garden maintenance, home cleaning tips, home maintenance, outside clean up
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Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
When storing any gardening tools – take the time to winterize them so that they are ready for you when you take them out in spring.
- Survey the condition of each tool and repair or replace any broken handles or screws and sharpen the blades.
- Wash each item with soap and water and allow to dry thoroughly.
- Rub WD40 with a rag onto the metal parts to prevent rusting. If there is already rust – try to remove it as best you can with steel wool.
- Drain all garden hoses and clean, and, or replace washers. Turn off your outside taps and drain them at this time as well. (don’t forget the inside shut off valve).
- Drain all lawn mowers of gas, tighten all nuts and bolts as well as check the belts, filters and safety shield. Oil any pivoting and moving parts with engine oil to prevent rust. Consult your owners’ manual for any other storage instructions, such as battery and electrolyte levels.
Tags: garden tools, winter storage, yard tools
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Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
Once the kids go back to school, its much easier to look through all the rooms in the house for items they no longer use or for things that don’t fit anymore. The sports items that no one will use for the winter can be put away in storage. Winter is coming and we tend to spend a little more time indoors, so having that extra space will feel great.
Tags: cleaning, clothing storage, home cleaning tips, home maintenance, organizing clutter, Self Storage Tips
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Sunday, August 1st, 2010
1. Is the company franchised or under sole ownership & will they sub-contract the work out.
2. Do they have references that you can call.
3. What is their policy on broken items.
4. Are the movers that are handling your things bonded? Licensed?
5. Do they charge a flat fee and will they give you a price for the job in writing.
6. Does the company have any unresolved claims against them. What are they?
7. Should I tip the movers? This is solely based on your experience. Did they arrive on time? Provide good service? Did they go out of their way to accommodate you? Do you have alot of stairs, heavy, bulky items? It is recommended to give a minimum of $20.00 per person, up to whatever you feel comfortable with.
8. It is also a nice touch to have some cold drinks and snacks or pizza on hand if they are working over lunch or dinner.
9. Make a moving inventory and check it as it goes on the truck and again as it comes off.
10.Shop around
Tags: moving to etobicoke, moving to guelph, moving to richmondhill, moving to toronto, self storage movers
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Sunday, July 25th, 2010
There are many types of people that use Selfstor. Which one are you?
- Grandparents downsizing and saving special items to pass down.
- People needing space for holiday decorations, sports equipment, extra tires etc..
- The sportscar enthusiast putting away their baby for the winter.
- Lawyers, Architects, Designers, Doctors etc..making room for all of those files that need saving but not accessed very often.
- Sales reps storing their supplies.
- Students using a unit during the summer months while they aren’t in school.
- Landscapers storing snowblowing & lawn maintenance equipment in the off months.
- Military personelle being stationed outside the country or people being transferred for work.
- Retail, Antique and Art dealers storing excess merchandise until space becomes available on the showroom floor.
- New parents needing extra space for the crib, highchair, playpen and all the other
paraphernalia that comes with a baby.
- Party Planners & Caterers storing entertaining and cooking accessories.
- Rock bands and D.J’s needing a place for all the sound equipment and instruments.
- Tradespeople fill up their units with saws, tools, generators, wiring etc..
- There are many types of people and many different reasons why people choose to use a Self Storage facility. Which one best describes you?
Tags: self storage questions, Self Storage Tips, who uses self storage
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Friday, June 25th, 2010
Take a little time to visit the farmers markets and stock up on the wonderful fruits of summer. Bring the fruit home, wash it, cut off the stems, slice and freeze on a baking sheet until frozen. Then bag it in a freezer bag or container for use in the winter.
Tags: storing food, summer, winter storage
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