Storage Tips

Keep Your Toys Safe in a Storage Unit!

Are you someone who has a huge collection of your childhood toys, you have never let go because you are so attached to them? Or are you someone who loves to hoard collectible toys? Maybe you are a parent who doesn’t know where to keep the ever-growing collection of your kid’s toys? If you are looking for options to deal with one of these situations, then, using a storage unit can be a solution for you!

A storage unit can be used to store a variety of goods, but some items require a special way to store it. If you are planning to store toys in a storage unit, then you should keep a couple of things in mind-

You should keep your collectible and rare toys in their original packing, so that they don’t accumulate dust, and maintain their originality.
When storing your stuffed toys, you should first wash them, and then keep them in a covered box or a bag.
If you are storing inflatable pools, then you should first deflate it, so that it doesn’t get damaged.

So, you can use these practices to safely store your toys in a storage unit along with your other belongings! We, at Hanover Storage Inc. offer seasonal and self-storage units for you to access and utilize according to your storage needs.

Store Your Vehicles Affordably This Winter!

The ending of the Daylight saving time is an indication that Winter Is Here! As the trees shed their last couple of leaves, the sun begins to hide its face, and the chill in the wind intensifies, it is finally time to consider changing our car tires and storing our favorite recreational and vintage vehicles away for the season!

The vintage cars that we own are very sensitive to the changing atmosphere – they can begin to lose their charm in this cold weather; and storing recreational vehicles, like trailers, yachts, and canoes, in our garage can take up a lot of space and make it less accessible. This winter, you can consider renting out a seasonal storage unit, where –

You can securely store your vintage vehicles without worrying about them getting damaged in the cold.
You have flexible term conditions, that is, you can rent the unit on a monthly basis.
You can use the unit to store all forms of vehicles, along with their accessories.
You can store your vehicles at affordable rates.

So, if you are thinking about storing your vehicles, come over at Hanover Storage Inc. where you can access our seasonal storage units, and keep your vehicles safe affordably. Moreover, this winter we are also offering you outdoor trailer/ RV storage from October – April 15, 2020 at our Walkerton facility!

Antiques – Preserve Them to Enjoy Them!

Do you love collecting old and unique items everywhere you go? Do you have a huge collection of vintage clocks and watches, coins, jewelry, and even rare books, but have lately been concerned about keeping them safe as you plan to go on a month-long vacation? Or are you worried about them getting ruined as you move your house? If yes, then Hanover Storage Inc. is there to help you out!

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Taking care of rare and collectible items take a lot of effort. If you are worried about preserving your collection, so that it doesn’t lose its antiquity, then there are certain practices that you can use —

Make sure that they are not accumulating dust.
Keep the items away from direct sunlight.
Keep all the items at a constant, cool temperature.
Keep old coins and currency in their respective presentation cases.
Keep all the vintage books lined, as opposed to stacking them.

If you love collecting antiques, be it watches, clocks, paintings, or even vintage cars, you know what it takes to preserve them. Keeping them safe is your primary priority, and Hanover Storage Inc. is there to help you out by providing you with the optimum storage solution to keep your collectibles safe!

Also, visit us at Hanover Flea Market, and explore the variety of antiques that we hold!

Recycling to de-clutter your home

One great way to maximize space in your home is consistent recycling. The process of recycling can be extremely overwhelming if done all at once. There’s a lot that can be recycled in every room, with the right guidance. Room by room, here are our favorite ways to make that extra space through recycle.

Bedroom

Recycling in the bedroom is the easiest to figure out. Start with old linens that no longer serve its purpose. Does your bedding still work or is it starting to feel old and shabby? Recycle or donate
With clothes, the “if you haven’t worn it in 12 months, you don’t need it” approach works best. Donate items that can still be worn and recycle anything that cant be donated.
Accessories and other items such as toys, games and books usually in the bedroom should be considered for recycling if no longer useful

Kitchen

Pay attention to smaller appliances that no longer function properly. Items like blender, coffee machine, hot plate, egg beater are better off recycled than attempting to repair.
If there are utensils you haven’t used in a year, donate. Pots that can not be used, such as pots without lids, can also be recycled.
In addition, to maintain a recycling standard be sure to have recycling bins in your kitchen. An organic bin for plastics, bottles to return for deposit refund and paper.

Bathroom

Recycling in the bathroom is all about creating storage space.
Items like shampoo, pill and medicine containers,body wash and mouthwash bottles should be recycled.
In addition old, unused personal care items such as electric toothbrush and dryers can be recycled.

Other household items, that can surprisingly be recycled include:

Fluorescent bulbs
CDs, DVDs and gaming discs
Eye glasses, dental toiletries, etc.

Recycling can be a rewarding task; giving you space you need while helping to protect the planet. For items that cannot be donated, recycled and you do want to keep? Consider a secure self storage unit.

Quick tips on making home look more spacious

You might have de-cluttered, moved furniture around and even utilized a self storage unit but still find it hard to achieve your desired space. There’s a limit to how much space we can create without compromising our convenience. This is where these tips come in.

One easy way to give a “space” feel to your room is making use of furniture, such as arm chairs and sofas, that are raised on legs. Raised furniture allows for easier movement of light into the room. This effectively creates an illusion of having more space.

Living room space with high furniture

The use of transparent furniture like glass tables and plastic chairs, is another great way to make your room look spacious. Furniture pieces that are transparent allows you to see the walls and floor, giving the illusion of more space than there actually is. Where as, opaque furniture, completely blocks off space from view, giving your room the illusion of being smaller than it actually is. living room space with yellow arm chair and glass table

When buying curtains, be sure to get sheer curtains that can help elongate your room. Sheer curtains block minimal light, allowing the room to look and feel more open. Avoid the curtains touching the floor, so you utilize all the length and height of the room.

sheer-curtains

If you are a book lover, floor-to-ceiling bookcase is the best choice for your living space. Floor-to-ceiling bookcases gives an illusion of a higher ceiling. The symmetry and of the bookcase draws the eye upwards systematically, emphasizing the height of your ceiling.

floor to ceiling book shelf

Enjoy your new space!