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How Downsizing Your Home and Upsizing Your Storage Unit Can Save Money

Housing costs in Winnipeg keep rising and rising with no end in sight. Condos are getting smaller and maintenance on larger homes is getting more costly.

Whether you are looking for your first home or downsizing your existing home, a storage unit can make incredibly great financial sense.

Over the last number of years, condos have generally decreased in size. Gone are the days of affordable 1800 square foot, 3 bedroom units. New 2 bedroom units today in Winnipeg can be anywhere from 800-1200 square ft. with the average being about 880 square ft.

Saving with a self-storage unit in Winnipeg

Most people don’t think of a storage unit as a long term investment but just crunching a few numbers can change your mind.

Trovit.ca reports that the average cost per sq. foot for a home in Winnipeg is between $213 to $235/ sq. foot. The cost of a self-contained, climate controlled storage unit is approximately $1.00 to $2.00 per sq. foot monthly.

Here is where we crunch a few numbers:

If you were to downsize your home by 100 sq. feet or buy a new home that is 100 sq. feet less than your optimal goal, you will spend approximately $23,000 less on your purchase.

If you were to rent a 100 square foot storage unit to make up for the size loss in your home you will spend, at the very most, $2400 a year. Most self-storage companies offer better rates on long term storage and a 100 square feet of storage holds much more than say 100 square feet of basement just by the fact that you can generally stack a storage unit much more than a basement room. This alone means that you will need less storage space with a self-storage unit than you would need in your home.

The interest on the $23,000 on your mortgage at 4% would be close to $1,000 per year alone. That would cover the cost of a 50 square foot storage unit for many years and allow you to keep your home clutter free with seasonal or seldom used items.

Source:

http://property.trovit.ca/111/winnipeg-price-property

No Space to Store Your Winter Clothes? Rent a Climate Controlled Storage Unit

Spring is in full force and we can finally see that summer light at the end of a long winter tunnel. It is finally time to pull out our favourite summer wardrobe and put our Canada Goose jackets to rest. For many of us, space in the closet is always at a premium and it is often a lesson in futility finding the space to store our winter clothes for the summer. If you find yourself trying to find space to access your beloved and much missed summer garments then consider a climate controlled storage unit for your seasonal clothes.

With proper preparation, a climate controlled storage unit can keep your winter garments safe and protected and whether you choose to store your garments at home or in a storage unit, your garments should be properly prepared for storing.

7 Important Tips to Prepare Your Winter Wardrobe for Storage:

  • Always clean your winter wardrobe before storing. Even in the most controlled environment, dirty clothes can attract unwanted insects. Also, dirt and stains will settle in to clothing making it more difficult to wash out later.
  • Make certain all clothing is dried well before packing to avoid mildew.
  • Avoid using starch or fabric sprays on your garments before storage.
  • Avoid wrapping clothing in plastic bags. Natural fibres need to breathe and plastic hinders this.
  • Plastic containers with tight fitting lids are excellent for clothing that can be folded. Make certain containers are cleaned well and fully dried.
  • Consider purchasing garment storage boxes. These boxes have a built in hanging bar. This will enable you to keep your clothes hanging nicely and will save you time when you transfer your clothes back to your closet at the end of the season.
  • Garment bags are an excellent choice for your more delicate garments and can be hung in garment boxes for better protection.

With just a little bit of preparation you can have a great summer without falling over those winter boots.

For more tips and advice contact our dedicated Self-Storage consultant at 204-832-8181 for more information.

How a Storage Unit Can Take the Stress Out of Moving

Moving is without a doubt one of the most stressful events that occur in our lives. Whether you are moving across town or across country, it is a disruption of routine that can send your heart rate soaring and your mind racing.

Having a plan for your move is essential and there are many simple solutions to help with the process of moving. One of the best and often overlooked is the idea of renting a storage unit. From the moment you start planning your move, having a storage unit at the ready can be a great help.

5 Tips to Help Prepare Your Move

  • STAY ORGANIZED – Go through every room of your home and make lists. Plan what is essential, what is non-essential and what you really don’t want to schlep to your new home.
  • Decide on the size of storage unit that will work for you.  A storage size estimator can help you with this. This early planning will also benefit you when you need to organize your movers or your truck size.
  • Leave yourself plenty of time for your move and make a schedule for packing.
  • Start with the items you can take to storage and pack and label your items well. The time you take to organize your boxes in the beginning will pay off later. Click here for a list of suggestions for preparing for storage.
  • Make short trips and move those boxes to your storage unit.

Keeping yourself organized in the home you are packing will be invaluable to you.  As you declutter and move those packed boxes out you will have more control over your space.

Once you have moved, facing those boxes in your new home can be just as daunting a task. Having your non-essentials in storage can give you the freedom to unpack at your leisure and organize your home exactly how you want it.

Self-Storage in Winnipeg has many great benefits!

Are you in need of some inspiration to use Self Storage?  Check out our “Top Ten Reasons For Using Self Storage in Winnipeg”…  We are having some fun here!

10.  Snowmobiles in your backyard put a damper on a Winnipeg summer BBQ!

9.    With the extra room, you could build a man cave!  Or a guest room for the in-laws / out-laws…

8.    A home sells quicker in a hot Winnipeg real estate market, when there is less clutter.

7.    Because your weird doll collection is starting to freak people out!

6.    If you leave your house with golf clubs, she’ll know your golfing!  We have all sizes of units.

5.    Downsizing your home doesn’t mean having to get rid of your keepsakes.

4.    Running a home based business might save you money…. But not space.  Self storage is tax deductible for businesses in Winnipeg.

3.    Travel the world and keep your stuff out of your friends and relatives basement.

2.    Winnipeg winters are cold.  Your car called and wants your garage back…  Make some space for your vehicles!

1.    A cluttered house doesn’t sell in Winnipeg!  Use our self storage facility and fetch top dollar for your home!

Posted by Samantha, Total Storage Office Manager 204-832-8181

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