Back To School & Back To Self-Storage

Doesn’t it feel like the summer just got here? Where did the time go and why does it have to pass by so quickly?

Now the countdown has begun for school and fall. We’ve even seen some Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Christmas (eek!) decorations on display at some stores. But we’re going to pretend we didn’t see those, and just focus on the present. 

Get Organized with Self-Storage

Back-to-school is such an exciting and busy time! There’s the shopping for clothes, shoes, backpacks, lunch bags, water bottles and of course, school supplies. There are new routines for the morning, after school and riding the bus. Maybe a new school to attend? And let’s not forget having to make lunches or needing to register for fall activities and sports before they all fill up.

Getting organized and back into the swing of a busier life can be stressful, overwhelming and throw households and families into a loop.

Plus, if you didn’t notice yet (or chose not to), some leaves are starting to turn vibrant, rich shades of red, yellow and orange, and the air is becoming crisper and cooler. There’s no denying it, fall is on its way. Ok, the more we talk about fall, the more excited we are getting. Summer is a #1, but fall ranks pretty high up there.

For us here at Storage Solutions, this time of year is a busy one too. This is when our customers visit us to get organized for:

• College & University: Whether living on or off campus, chances are your space will be limited and consist of a single room for you and all your stuff. Self-storage for students is an ideal (and very economical) solution to store whatever won’t fit in your room. Because most of our locations are located just off the highway, they are a breeze to access for students heading to and from nearby schools like the University of Guelph, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Waterloo, Conestoga College, Sheridan College, Fanshawe College, Western University, Huron University, Collège Boréal, Kings College & more.
  • Our Milton self-storage facility is just off the 401 at the Guelph Line exit in Campbellville. 
  • Our Woodstock self-storage facility is located just minutes off Hwy 401 and Hwy 403 in Woodstock.
  • Our Ayr self-storage facility is a couple of minutes from the 401 at Hwy 97/Cedar Creek.
  • Our New Hamburg self-storage facility is located at 270 Hamilton Rd in New Hamburg. 

• Kids Play Equipment: For those with younger kids, you know first-hand that their stuff seems to grow as fast as they do (maybe even faster)! Your backyard likely looks like a tornado hit it. There’s the kiddie pool, trampoline, playhouse, climber, bike, scooter, sports gear, toys, water table and the sandbox (whose sand is everywhere but inside it). All these provide endless summer fun and are perfect for self-storage over the fall and winter months.

• Packing-up the Cottage or Trailer: Your time living and lounging at these home-away-from-home paradises is winding down. So sad! You may have already started to close them for the season. Items like kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, water skies, inner tubes and other cottage gear might not fit inside your cottage or trailer, or your home or garage. Using a secure self-storage facility is a great solution for getting more space and not having to live out your fall and winter with a canoe in your basement. Check out these helpful tips for how to safely store your outdoor gear & toys in a self-storage unit.

• Camping Gear & Seasonal Sports Equipment: My, how these items add up...and take up space! They bring endless hours, weeks and even months of fun over the summer! They can also take up too much room inside the house (especially the basement or mudroom) or the garage. And when the season they are used within is over, they just get in the way. A self storage unit is a great solution to consider. Here are some tips for storing your camping gear and storing your sports equipment.

• Protecting Summer Furniture, Decor & Gardening Supplies: Despite its name, most patio furniture needs to be protected from winter weather to avoid warping, cracking, and damage. Vibrant cushions, rugs, umbrellas, patio lanterns, decorations, candles and flower planters also need to be safely stored before winter. If these are the only items you need to tuck away for the winter season, our small storage units are the perfect size to store these in until next summer, when you re-transform your backyard, deck, or patio into your own personal oasis.

Need Extra Space? Rent a Self Storage Unit!

Storage Solutions is a family owned and operated business with over 20 years’ experience. We really do love what we do, and are 100% committed to making self-storage affordable, easy, and fun! 

In addition to providing a safe and secure facility for our customers and their belongings, we offer flexible contracts, which makes it simple, convenient and affordable to store your stuff for a little or long as you need and scale your unit size up or down to meet your unique and changing storage needs.

We have 5 fantastic storage rental facilities to choose from:

• Our Milton Self-Storage Facility exclusively offers outdoor drive-up storage containers.
• Our Woodstock Self-Storage Facility offers indoor heated storage units and outdoor drive-up units. 
• Our Ayr Self-Storage Facility offers climate-controlled units and outdoor drive-up storage units.
• Our New Hamburg Self-Storage Facility exclusively offers indoor climate-controlled units.
• Our Fergus Self-Storage Facility exclusively offers outdoor drive-up storage rentals. 

If we can help you get more organized this time of year, let us know. You can call or text us at 905-854-1008, or send an email to us at info@storagesolutionsontario.com. 

New to self-storage? No problem, check out our blog post about how self-storage works. It's a great resource! 

Have any questions? Our FAQ page is filled with lots of helpful info. 

Ready to rent? You can rent a storage unit online through our website, and also pay your rent online. We make moving out simple and easy too. And be sure to check out our YouTube channel to watch tour videos of our storage rental facilities and the different sizes and types of self-storage units we have for rent. 

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Good luck getting ready for school and remember - summer will be here again before you know it!

Your friend in self-storage,

Storage Solutions