A few years ago, a funny thing happened. A television network decided to make a “reality TV” show about people who bid on abandoned storage units and the goodies they come across. The show, to many people’s surprise, gained a massive following, and even spawned some spin offs. In a way, the show’s popularity is understandable. Everyone loves to see … Read More
Advantages of Renting a Self-Storage Unit
There are times in most people’s lives where they find themselves with a surplus of things and a deficit of space. Perhaps you’ve just moved homes and the furniture you owned no longer fits or you’ve purchased some a new living room suite to match the space; maybe you rather suddenly acquired a parent’s or relative’s belongings; maybe your growing … Read More
Storage Unit Tips
There often comes a time in life when you have more stuff than you have space to store it, and the best solution you can come up with is to rent extra storage. Maybe you are in between apartments, or perhaps you’ve recently acquired more things than you know what to do with, or maybe it’s just that you don’t … Read More
Garage Clean Out
Garages are a wonderful convenience to have. They can be used to store so many things, especially in a place like Vancouver where with each seasons, outdoor activities often require large toys and equipment like skis, snowboards, bikes, kayaks… you get the idea. But since you probably don’t spend too much time in the garage each day, it is … Read More
Decluttering your Apartment
If you live in Vancouver, there is a good chance that you’ve come to accept that you might not be able to live on that spacious corner lot with a two car garage, and with a shed in the back and a whole basement that you can use for storage. Reality might look a little more like a two bedroom … Read More
Benefits of Renting a Storage Unit
We can all relate to the feeling of having more stuff than we know what to do with, whether it’s seasonal equipment that no longer fits in the shed, stock for your store that has no place to go, or personal possessions that are cluttering up your closets. If you feel like your personal storage options are bursting at the … Read More
How Big of a Storage Unit Do I Need?
Storage facilities come in a variety of sizes, the trick is to find the one that will hold your belongings. It’s kind of like Goldilocks and the three bears principle, you don’t want one too big, you don’t want one too small, but you want one just right. At Annacis Lock-Up we offer storage units in sizes that vary … Read More
Storing Heirlooms and Antiques for the Future
When it comes to safe storage of expensive or meaningful possessions, most people are aware of the importance of finding a cool and dry space for their belongings. Having items stored improperly can often lead to damage and the loss of cherished or valued pieces. In the case of heirlooms and antiques, the value and meaning of these possessions cannot … Read More
Winter Storage Tips
This time of year the weather can get fairly cold and damp for a few months in the Burnaby and New Westminster areas. As this type of weather starts to fully set in, any unprotected outdoor furniture, garden decorations and pool toys left out in the yard can quickly get damaged. Even items stored in seemingly protected areas such as … Read More
Preparing Home for the Holidays
Forget spring cleaning! Winter cleaning is even more important. You’ll need to organize your home for the holidays so your decorations can fit. And if you’re inviting family over, you don’t want them to see an unorganized home, do you? How can you do this? Here are a few quick ways to clean up your home. Try the Attic … Read More