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4 Signs You Might Need a Kelowna Storage Rental Unit

Posted on December 18, 2015

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 A Kelowna storage rental company might be a good option if your garage is too full to park your car.

 

Sometimes, possessions have a funny way of creeping into your life and taking over. Whether it's that enormous tuba your uncle inexplicably gave to you, or those stacks of comic books you collected as a kid, but could never part with, they all add up. If these things are starting to pile up, it might be time to consider a Kelowna storage rental unit.

The tricky part about this is you might not even be aware of what's happening. The more accustomed you become to seeing these things amassed in your living space, the more normal it seems. If you're having a hard time discerning whether you need to take action, consider these telltale signs:

 

1. You Can't Park in Your Garage

When was the last time you didn' have to scrape your windshield because there's no room to park your car in your garage? If you're unable to answer that question, it might be time for a Kelowna storage rental.

Garages are one of the first places people start storing their excess stuff. And by stuff, we mean:

  • Bicycles
  • Recycling and garbage
  • Empty bottles
  • Tools
  • Boxes of files
  • Sports equipment
  • Building materials

You might promise yourself that it's only for a few days or weeks, but before you know it you're poor car is left out in the cold.

 

2. You Can' Park on Your Driveway

Okanagan residents love their toys. We get it. The valley is a paradise for outdoors enthusiasts who like to play on all manner of vehicles:

  • Motorcycles
  • Quads
  • Boats
  • Ski-doos
  • Snowmobiles
  • RVs

These things need to be stored when they're not in use, but unless you live on an acreage, your driveway is the most obvious choice. Otherwise, Kelowna storage rental companies like the Space Centre offer inside and outside storage options for RVs, cars, boats and other vehicles.

For more about storing vehicles, check out our post: 5 Tips to Find the Best Boat Storage in Kelowna.

 

3. You Have No Room for Guests

A spare bedroom is handy if you're entertaining out-of-town guests. However, if you can no longer see the bed because it's stacked high with your Christmas ornaments, boxes of linen and those old volumes of National Geographic, you might have to rethink things.

When your storage habits begin to impact your social life, you might need a storage rental.

 

4. You Can Never Find What You Need

Having the right tools to perform a particular job is tremendously useful. Being unable to find said tools can be supremely frustrating. It can be particularly irksome when you can recall seeing these tools somewhat recently, but can't pinpoint where.

Instead, you'll inevitably come across other items that you forgot you even had, but are of absolutely no use to you at the moment. If that's the case, it might be time for a self storage unit.

 


Do you need to declutter your home? Call the Kelowna storage rental specialists at the Space Centre. We have a wide range of storage options to suit your unique needs.

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