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Business Storage: Decluttering Your Office Space Efficiently


Business Storage: Decluttering Your Office Space Efficiently

Clutter makes it hard to work. It’s harder to find things, it’s harder to organise, it creates distraction, and it increases procrastination.Just sitting in a messy office costs mental energy.But there’s an easy solution so it doesn’t have to be like that. Steps to declutter efficiently Use a storage unit Get rid of unused items Create zones for related items Clearly label storage areas Use a storage unit Take stock of everything in your office. You might be surprised to find how little you use a lot of it. So you don’t need immediate access to it. The first step in successful decluttering is to get rid of the things you don’t need on a daily basis.Storage units are perfect for this role. You get to keep everything you could possibly want and need, but can get it out of your office to free up a lot of extra space. Plus you can access it at any time. Discard unused items Set aside a box to fill with items you no longer need. Broken items, outdated items, expired items, for example. Take them to the trash, put them to be recycled, or donate them. Organise item zones After completing those two steps, your office probably looks or feels a little better. The next step is to organise what remains. Create zones for each category of items. User manuals, office supplies, reference books, samples, records, etc. Store all related items together to make retrieval faster and easier. Use a system that is intuitive to you, like alphabetical, numbering, colours, closer-to-farthest from the door, etc., whatever works. Label Clearly label each area of storage, and/or the categories of items in a storage area. This makes it quick and easy to identify what you’re looking for when you need it. Being able to tell at a glance is much more efficient than rifling through a haphazard pile. Follow this same organisational and labelling system for the things you put in your storage locker too. Storguard Self-Storage rents several different storage locker sizes in each of our 5 convenient ...


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April 24th, 2025

Antique Storage - Preserving Your Precious Heirlooms


Antique Storage - Preserving Your Precious Heirlooms

The ideal way to store antiques is in a stable, temperate climate like you have in your home. If that is not an option, however, the next best place is a humidity-controlled storage unit. Places like your basement, attic, and garage, while convenient, are not safe. These locations are not stable because they are often subject to extreme temperatures. For instance, heat in the summer, freezing temperatures in the winter and excessively high humidity throughout the year. Conditions like these cause deterioration and damage including warping, moulding, melting, and cracking. So if there’s not enough space in your house, as is most often the case because it is full of present-day necessities, the ideal place to store your antiques is in temperature-controlled (aka humidity-controlled) storage units. Storguard maintains storage lockers in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby and Coquitlam. They vary in size from big enough to store several items, to storing a household-full, in the case of inheritances for example, or an entire antique-business inventory. Our humidity-controlled units regulate the locker atmosphere carefully. Since the temperature is kept stable year-round, heat, humidity and freezing temperatures are never a problem. Once you’ve chosen your storage units, the next step is to properly store your antiques. Here’s an excellent resource for storing important papers, textiles (including rolled storage), leather & fur, and more. Also, use pallets to keep your items off the floor, and racks to build storage vertically. This is the optimal way to use the space available. Remember to label your item for easy organization. See this article for a few more tips. Call Storguard today to reserve your storage lockers in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby and Coquitlam. Rent as many storage units as you need, for as long as you need. ...


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March 24th, 2025

Security Features to Look for in a Storage Facility


Security Features to Look for in a Storage Facility

Crime overall continues to decrease in Vancouver.  However, thefts have increased every year for the past 3 years. Everyone chooses how they manage their own security at home. But how do you make sure your stuff is properly protected in storage lockers? When you drop off your possessions at a self-storage in Vancouver, you want the best security systems available to protect them. But these vary from facility to facility.  So, to help narrow down your choice for secure storage units, we’ve compiled a list of security features you need to look for before making your final decision. Storage unit security features in Vancouver Security guards Security cameras & motion detectors 24-hr surveillance Face-to-face check-in Security guards Having a real person to spot suspicious activity in real-time and act immediately is the biggest theft deterrent available. So if you have the choice between a facility with a security guard and one without, the one with a security guard wins hands-down.All Storguard facilities paired with our sister-company Shine Auto Wash, have on-site security guards active 24 hours a day. Security cameras & motion detectors Security cameras and motion detectors offer constant monitoring of multiple areas, making them top-notch security features. Look for self-storage using multiple cameras and detectors to have eyes on every area of the facility, including the parking lot, loading bays, storage areas, elevators; even the reception area. 24-hr surveillance Thefts occur at any time of day: in broad daylight, as well as after dark. So around-the-clock surveillance is an absolute necessity. Face-to-face check-in Pinpad check-in devices let anyone who has the number onto the lot. Maybe they’re legit, maybe they’re not. That’s not good enough at Storguard. We use face-to-face check-in. This way we get to know who is supposed to be there and who is not. It’s a simple, personal touch that adds an additional layer of security. Your personal possessions and peace-of-mind are worth choosing a storage facility that takes their commitment to security seriously. Storguard invests in state-of-the-art security systems to keep your items safe and secure. We’re happy to answer any questions and help ...


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February 20th, 2025

Ideal Student Storage Solutions for College Breaks


Ideal Student Storage Solutions for College Breaks

Students are in a unique situation during long holiday breaks and transitions. Some are finished with school for the time being and are vacating their rooms. They need an alternate place to store their belongings. Some prefer to store their more valuable possessions in a safer, more secure location when they are not going to be around for an extended period. And some students just want to temporarily store some of their things so they can make their space more comfortable for relaxing and enjoying the holidays with friends. We have a unique solution for this unique problem–self storage. Storage lockers are the ideal storage solution for students because of their inherent flexibility. For instance, ours can be rented for short periods of time. Month-to-month leases allow plenty of time to move things in, enjoy the break, and move them out again as needed–no stress, no fuss. Also, we have various sizes to meet everyone's needs. They start as small as 5’ X 3’ and get incrementally larger. We also have vehicle storage! Additionally, there are humidity-controlled units for sensitive materials like papers, sports equipment, music instruments, and other supplies.  Plus, the entire storage facility is monitored by state-of-the-art cameras 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to keep everything safe and secure. Drop-off and retrieval of items is super quick and easy.  And we have 5 conveniently located, clean and dry, self-storage facilities. Our Vancouver, Burnaby and Coquitlam locations employ a ‘round-the-clock, on-site security guard as well. Storage lockers are the perfect, temporary storage solution for students this holiday season.  Give us a call to book a locker. We, here at Storguard, wish you a happy and relaxing holiday break. Contact Storguard at your preferred location. Yaletown: 604-683-5885, Vancouver: 604-687-4211, Burnaby: 604-439-0486, Coquitlam: 604-553-9853, Richmond: 604-446-3570. ...


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December 23rd, 2024

How a file storage facility in Vancouver can help your business


How a file storage facility in Vancouver can help your business

Keeping organised records as part of your business is a challenge, no matter your size.  After all, the larger the business, the more records there are to keep. Smaller businesses don’t often have a lot of physical space to work with, so just finding room for your files, and keeping them organised, is tough. And new businesses, like those taking advantage of economic opportunities in B.C.’s 3rd-fastest growing city, Burnaby, likely also have limited space, or may be surprised by just how many files need storing. At any rate, business records keep growing. You have to keep them. But you don’t have to let them get in the way. Let a file storage facility in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond and Vancouver help!  Here’s how. How file storage facilities help your business Free up space More room to organise Easy retrieval Economical add-on space Storing business records completely out-of-the-way is an easy solution to free-up floor space. Make more room for your products and displays by getting your records out of the way and into secure storage. When you use a storage facility locker to store business files, all that extra space boosts your ability to organise them. No more cramping them into closets or the back of cupboards or somewhere in your office. No more having to dig through stuff piled on top when it comes time to access them (tax time!). Properly stored, labelled, and shelved, neatly on racks in your storage unit makes access and retrieval a breeze. Renting a locker in a file storage facility gives you additional room for your growing business without having to buy an additional building. It’s an economical way to add space for all your records (as well as extra inventory and seasonal displays too). Storguard has several locker sizes available for your convenience. Give us a call to check them out and rent one today. We have bright, clean and secure file storage facilities in Burnaby, Coquitlam, Richmond  Vancouver and Yaletown. ...


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November 24th, 2024

Using a records storage facility in Vancouver to help your business


Using a records storage facility in Vancouver to help your business

A document storage facility is practically indispensable for Vancouver businesses. Because, whether you own a small business, a large facility, or manage anything in between, storing business records can be an organisational nightmare. The sheer number of documents you are required to save, and the time you’re required to keep them, takes up valuable space you could doubtlessly use for anything more productive. Records storage facility can hold: Past and present tax information Employee records Inventory records Seasonal records Income records:  invoices, receipts, register tapes, deposit slips Expense records Contract records Property records Archival records There’s no question, you need to keep business records. However, how you choose to store all that information has a significant impact on how organised you can be, which relates to how smoothly your operation runs. Office space comes at a premium. So instead of squeezing box after box of documents into your office, or taking over a portion of your inventory room,  or worse--storing them at home, pack up all the information you don’t need immediately, and run it quickly over to your file storage facility. This simple solution frees up lots of precious space you can use for other things. For instance, more inventory, more equipment, better workflow design, or even just more mental headspace! When you store your records in a separate, nearby, secure location, you increase your ability to organise both places more efficiently. With it all safely tucked away–and accessible anytime you need it–you give yourself the freedom to breathe and think more productively. One more thing–a quick tip about storing documents. Paper is fragile and susceptible to moisture damage. Choose a humidity-controlled storage unit to ensure temperature and humidity levels are kept at a constant level year-round. Storguard has several sizes of clean, safe, secure, humidity controlled storage units for you to choose from. Plus we have 5 convenient locations. Give us a call to book one and start freeing up space today. ...


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October 21st, 2024

Security Features to Look for in a Downtown Vancouver Storage Facility


Security Features to Look for in a Downtown Vancouver Storage Facility

If the reason you’re not renting a locker in a Downtown Vancouver storage facility is due to concerns about security, this information is for you. Let’s put those apprehensions to rest so you don’t miss out on all the advantages of self-storage. Here’s a list of must-have security features to look for when choosing a storage facility. Downtown Vancouver storage facility security feature must-haves Security cameras 24 hr coverage Face-to-face check-in Security guard Security cameras Ensure a facility uses state-of-the-art video surveillance and that all areas have coverage, not just the front or back doors. So, the parking lot, the loading bays, the storage aisles, any elevators, and the reception area should all be monitored. 24-hr coverage Cameras should be rolling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the unlikely event something happens, it will be on record. Face-to-face check-in Many places use the ubiquitous pin-pad check-in system but they’re so impersonal that anyone can access them, at any time. A more secure alternative is face-to-face sign-in. This allows the facility manager to get to know who is on the site and turn away those who shouldn’t be there. Security guard Security guards are rare in the industry so you know those facilities that have them are serious about protecting your stuff. Storguard Vancouver employs a security guard on-site at all times, day and night, to monitor the surveillance feeds and be a deterrent. We hope this checklist of modern security systems to look for in Downtown Vancouver storage facilities helps you to choose the best facility for all your self-storage needs. Storguard has 5 convenient locations to serve you, with up-to-date security features to protect your possessions and give you peace-of-mind. ...


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September 24th, 2024

Storing Your Sports Equipment in Downtown Vancouver and Keeping Your Gear Ready for Action


Storing Your Sports Equipment in Downtown Vancouver and Keeping Your Gear Ready for Action

There are some really important things to keep in mind when storing your sports equipment in Downtown Vancouver storage lockers. For instance, only store your gear in a humidity-controlled environment. Also, ensure your equipment is clean and organised before storing. Here are a few more tips to ensure your gear is stored safely and is ready to go when you are! Downtown Vancouver Storage tips for sports gear Choose humidity-controlled storage Only store clean, dry gear Deflate balls; inflate tires; remove batteries Organise and label your gear Rotate the items in your locker Choose a temperature-controlled storage unit to store your gear to cut down on temperature extremes that cause moisture damage. Always ensure anything you are putting into storage is completely dry. Moisture causes mould and mildew and damage can range from stains to ruination. Gear that hasn’t been cleaned may attract insects or other pests. It can also lead to stains and smells that can be difficult, if not impossible, to get rid of. Plus, nothing kills the vibe more than having to take hours to clean stuff out of storage instead of just grabbing it and hitting the field, arena, track or slopes. Take time to thoroughly wash, dry, and properly pack your gear and uniforms before storing. Balls last longer if they’re not under stress when being stored for periods of time. So deflate them a little to take the pressure off. On the other hand, tires can be damaged if they’re not completely inflated while being stored, so be sure to fill ‘em up. Also, remove any batteries associated with your gear and store them separately. Avoid having to go hunting for your stuff and ripping apart all the boxes in your storage locker trying to find things. Instead, store all the gear for each particular sport together and label everything. This will make the main items, as well as the smaller stuff, quicker and easier to find.  Try to use a rotation system where you store new-to-the-unit items at the back of the locker while ...


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August 23rd, 2024

How Temporary Storage Helps When Preparing for a Big Move


How Temporary Storage Helps When Preparing for a Big Move

No one looks forward to moving day. So what can we do to make it easier? Well, one of the reasons that makes moving day a challenge is the short timeframe you have to do it in.  Another may be trying to secure the necessary transportation and/or people to help you on the big day. For sure the biggest reason is the sheer volume of things that need to be taken to a new location when you’re moving house. Like furniture from kitchens, dining rooms, dens, bedrooms, TV rooms, laundry rooms, sun rooms, etc. Then there’s clothing, bedding, supplies, tools, books, appliances, food, toys, bikes, sports equipment, exercise equipment, etc. The list goes on and on! We have the perfect solution for you–temporary storage units. Temporary storage units address each and every one of these challenges. Storage units help you prepare for a big move There’s no need to do it all in one day! Whew! Now you can relax. Since storage locker rentals are month-to-month, you can schedule it so you have lots of time both before and after moving day. Beforehand, pick out only those items you need to have with you on day-one in your new location, and move everything else into storage at your leisure. When the big day comes, take your essentials with you and that’s it. Easy, peasy. Afterwards, take your time moving in the rest of your items. It gives you time to sort out what you want and where you want to put it in your new place. Perhaps you’ll decide you like all the new space you have and you don’t really need to bring all your stuff back to your house. That’s fine too, because you can continue to keep it in storage for as long as you like. Having trouble getting adequate transportation or people to help on moving day? No problem when you have a storage locker. As above, rent a unit before the big day and move most of your things in when it’s ...


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July 21st, 2024

Maximising Space: Creative Ways to Organise Your Storage Unit


Maximising Space: Creative Ways to Organise Your Storage Unit

We’ve given many good tips for organising your storage unit even down to how best to store specific items like sports equipment and electronics. Following these tips will help keep your possessions protected and easy to find or retrieve. Now if you’re looking for ways to maximise your storage space, here are some excellent ways to use up as much of your storage area as possible. Storage solutions to maximise the use of your space Invest in shelves Hooks/racks Disassemble furniture Store furniture upright A storage locker can look pretty big right up until you start moving stuff in and suddenly there’s not enough room! But that’s just floor space. To maximise storage, think vertically. You want to take advantage of all that upper space. The best way to do that is to use shelving, hooks, racks and to disassemble large items or store them on their ends. Shelving gets your things up all off the floor to fill space up to the ceiling. It’s a great way to organise both boxed items and irregularly shaped things as well.Use (clothing) racks to hang things, or buy hooks to attach to the walls or ceiling (depending on your storage lockers features). Hang things like some equipment, toys, gardening tools, kitchen/cleaning odds and ends, etc.If at all possible, disassemble large items including furniture to enable them to be stored more compactly. If it’s not possible, then store them upright, or on their sides, at the back of your unit, to fill more vertical space than horizontal space. We hope these tips help you make the most of your storage unit space. As always, if you find you need more room after all, you have options. Pick out an additional unit, or move up to a larger locker. At Storguard Self-Storage, most of our storage units have 9 foot ceilings which allow for maximum use of your storage space.  We can help you pick out the best size to suit your needs as well. Contact us today. ...


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June 24th, 2024

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