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STORING MEDICAL RECORDS, LEGAL PAPERS AND OTHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS! Even in today's world of electronics, many businesses and government agencies have hardcopy paper that need to be filed and stored for many years. Storing all these files take up a considerable amount of room in your office. Many businesses and doctor's have found that storing these files in a self storage unit is the best solution. Choosing the right storage facility is very important. Please keep in mind that outside factors such as temperature, humidity and light effect paper documents directly. Warm, moist air can cause mold spores to form on paper. Light can damage paper documents by causing the ink to fade and speeds up the browning effect. The solution: Chooseing a Climate Controlled Storage Facility such as Premium Storage, a division of Aspire Muskoka. Tips for storing Paper Documents - Choose a facility that is close by for your conveniance. - Choose a secure facility. Your files are confidential and private. - Store all items completely dry to avoid any damage. - Make sure the documents that you will need the most are stored at the front of the unit. Will save you time when you don't have to dig. - Label all boxes clearly. Will make finding specific documents easier. - Organize by year. You will thank yourself later. - Store everything on wooden pallets to elevate and keep everything off the floor directly. There are many important documents that business need to keep safe for various reasons. Legal Papers Medical Records Personnel Files Medical Benefits Insurance Records Approved Plans Lawyer's Case Files Tax Forms and many many more. For information on renting a climate controlled storage unit at Premium Storage please call Wanda at 705-640-0040 or you can e-mail wanda@apsiremuskoka.ca?

**SPECIAL** SAVE $40.00 A MONTH** Rent a 10 X 15 storage unit inside our climate controlled building for only $199.99 a month. That is a savings of $40.00 a month. A 10 X 15 unit is simular to a large bedroom and will fit the contents of a 20 foot moving truck. Call Wanda today at 705-640-0040 or you can e-mail wanda@aspiremuskoka.ca For addition information on Premium Storage and Aspire Muskoka please visit our website at www.aspiremuskoka.com Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter

What size of storage locker do I need? It can be difficult choosing the right sized storage unit to fit your needs. Here are some quidelines to follow to help you decide: 10 X 5 Unit is 50 square feet of space and simular in size to a closet. It will hold the contents of a pick up truck. 10 X 10 Unit is 100 square feet of space and simular in size to the average sized bedroom. It will hold the contents of a 15 foot moving truck. 10 X 15 Unit is 150 square feet of space and simular in size to a large bedroom. It will hold the contents of a 20 foot moving truck. 10 X 20 Unit is 200 square feet of space and simular in size to a 1 car garage. It will hold the contents of a 24 foot moving truck. 10 X 30 Unit is 300 square feet of space and will hold the contents of a small family home or a 40 foot moving truck. I hope these guidelines give you a visual on how much each unit will hold but are approximate measures only. If you have any questions please call Wanda at 705-640-0040 or you can e-mail wanda@aspiremuskoka.ca

ORGANIZING YOUR STORAGE UNIT! Storing your items inside a storage locker takes some thought and planning to maximize space and to prevent damage to your belongings. Here are some tips and tricks to organizing your unit efficiently. 1) Put as much as possible into boxes to prevent dust 2) Use no more than 2 sizes of boxes to make stacking easier (all of our lockers are 9 fit high and utilitzing the height will increase storage space) 3) Fill up the entire box to avoid any from collapsing while stacked. Put a few heavy items on the bottom and fill with lighter items 4) Make a list of the contents of each box and tape it to the outside 5) Arrange boxes so you can see your lists 6) Pack books flat, not on their spines 7) Leave an aisle to make accessing your items easier 8) Pack the items you will need to access the most last (close to door) 9) To save space you can dismantel furniture (take legs of the table) 10) Create more space by using hollow area's of big furniture to store smaller items and boxes 11) Never store anything wet 12) Store fridges and freezers with the door slightly open 13) When storing tools or equipment make sure all fuel has been drained completely. Rub oil on your tools to prevent rust 14) Wrap mirrors and all breakable items in bubble wrap Packing and storing your belongings properly will help prevent any damage and ensure that your items will last for years to come. Being organized will make your move run smoother and can take some stress off what could be a very stressful event. If you have any questions or would like information on climate controlled storage lockers or warehousing space please call Wanda at 705-640-0040 or you can e-mail wanda@aspiremuskoka.ca

Snow day number 2 for all kids in Muskoka and a white knuckled drive to work for me. We had a mixed bag of weather the last few days going from snow to rain to freezing rain. A typical Muskoka winter. I hope everyone got to where they were going safe and sound this morning. We have decided to bring our special on storage lockers into 2017 by continuing to offer 10 X 15 units for only $199.99 a month. That is a savings of $40.00 a month. For more information please call Wanda at 705-640-0040 or you can e-mail wanda@aspiremuskoka.ca