What should stay?

You have a living room, so if you have a rug, coffee table, sofa, chairs, tables and lamps that fit nicely in the space, then those are obviously staying. It's a situation where, say, the rug from your old living room doesn't fit the new room that you will need to...

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The self storage solution

With a smaller home, you've likely concluded that additional space will be required to keep a number of your belongings that will not fit in your new home. Self storage provides the best solution for these circumstances. Figuring out what should stay and what should...

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Organize in advance

It is a good idea to create an inventory of all of your items that you can then go through and start deciding into destination buckets. "Donate/Recycle" The goal here is to know many items you will need to place in storage, allowing you to plan and budget your move...

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Pack one room at time

It's easier to stay organized when you focus on packing one room at a time. It also helps to keep items the same rooms in the same boxes. That way, you can accurately label your boxes and unload them into the correct rooms at your new place.

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Start packing the things/ rooms you use least

Make a mental note of everything you might need in the days leading up to your move, like clothing, toilet, kitchen items, electronics and some cleaning products. Leave these things for last and start with spare rooms, closet, decorations and anything else that isn't...

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Moving Tip

Begin by purchasing all the boxes you will need. You can order moving boxes of various sizes by phone to Guardian Storage. Before you start tossing your belongings into boxes, there are some general packing and moving tips you should be aware of so you can stay...

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Packing can be quite challenge

Packing your home for moving can be quite the challenge, especially if you're not sure wich moving supplies you need or where to even begin. There's whole house to pack, after all! Instead of stressing give us a call!604-880-2806 Guardian Storage Mount...

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Helpful storage move -out tips

*Clean your storage unit before you leave: Leave your storage space clean and damage free. Clean up any spills that took place, sweep up excess dirt, dust and be sure to remove all trash so you avoid cleaning fees. *Bring the right equipment for your belongings: If...

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Moving out storage unit

It's important to take the right steps to move out and avoid any future payments or cleaning fees. If you don't require all the extra room in your storage unit, but still have a need for storage, reach out to your facility manager to consider transferring to a smaller...

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Store smart

The items that make the most sense to go into a storage unit are going to differ for each person. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide what makes sense to keep in a unit and what you would prefer to access anytime you want to without needing to leave home. Regardless...

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