Choosing a public storage facility in Canada has never been easier or more affordable.

The possibilities are endless: climate control facilities, boat storage, and even storage as small as safe mobile storage facilities can be available in certain storage facilities. Storage facilities are now offering the lease of boxes to help you back, buying them back when you no longer need them. Before jumping in and choosing a storage facility it is important to understand what you need to ensure you don't waste money or space unnecessarily.

What sizes are available?

General storage for furniture starts from 5'x5'.

This is generally compatible with the size of a walk-in closet. This is more suited to limited and small items of furniture.

A 5'x10' will fit a will store a sofa, chair, dresser, and mattress set in addition to miscellaneous boxes and small items. This is suited when storing a room's worth of possessions.

A 10'x10'is close to the size of a one car garage. It will generally hold the furnishings of a one-bedroom apartment: approximately three rooms of furniture(beds, couches, dresser etc.) , boxes for small personal possessions, and possibly appliances.

A 10 X 15 foot storage unit, 150 square feet of space, will house the furnishings of a two-bedroom sized apartment or small house. This unit will generally hold all furnishings and personal effects, with or without major appliances.

A 10 X 20 foot storage unit is comparable to a smaller one-car garage. These 200 square feet of space allow storage for a small house, apartment or townhouse, including appliances. Without appliances or furnishings, it will house a car or truck.

The next sized storage unit, at 10 X 25 feet, is the approximate size of a standard one-car garage and will store all furnishings, including appliances from a two-bedroom home, along with a single automobile.

A 10 X 30 foot unit, with 300 square feet of space, will store the contents of a 40 foot moving van, which could include furniture from a three or four-bedroom home, along with appliances and a car, truck or boat.

A 12 X 30 foot storage unit will house 360 square feet of commercial inventory, construction materials or landscaping equipment, or the contents of a larger home. A 20 X 20 foot storage unit will hold the contents of an entire larger home.

Is there a time limit?

In short, no, as the length of storage is ultimately up to the customer and their needs. Generally cheaper rates are offered to long-term storage customers. The terms commonly available include:

- Long Term Storage (year by year is available at a discounted rate)

- Seasonal Storage

- Temporary Storage (a week to a month by month basis)

- Secure Storage

- Climate Controlled Self-Storage

How do I choose?

Ring or email around. All storage facilities are able to give you a quote based on your needs and if you put in the time you will be sure to get the best deal. Also check about their security features to ensure your personal possessions are in safe hands.