GOBOX Blog
Stay up to date with our latest tips, news, and stories about moving and storage. Whether you’re relocating across Kamloops, looking for secure storage solutions, or seeking advice on how to pack like a pro, we’ve got you covered. Browse through our collection of helpful articles, how-to guides, and customer stories to make your next move stress-free and efficient.
Are you looking for secure storage for your canoe or kayak?
Here are two canoes stored in our heated warehouse. This is the best small boat storage space you will find in Kamloops. We can store boats up to 21 feet in length. GO BOX Storage is now offering heated warehouse storage for canoes and kayaks. This is the most secure...
Do I need insurance while I’m in storage?
Many people wonder if they need insurance while in storage. The simple answer is yes, if you want to protect your possessions. When you store with GO BOX Storage you are storing at your own risk. This means if you want to insure the safety of your possessions you need...
The BIG, GO BOX Garage Sale!
Where: GO BOX Storage Yard, 2853 Bowers Place, Kamloops, BC, V1S 1W5 Date: Saturday, August 18, 2012 Time: 8:00am to 2:00pm GO BOX is having a BIG garage sale. There will be furniture, toys, books, clothing and general household goods. There is a gobox full of...
Packing Your GOBOX Photo Essay
POST by Shaen Cooper Every packing situation is unique. Here is just one example of a three GOBOX move. These pictures will give you ideas about how to pack your GOBOX. In this photo essay you will see why I always recommend using packing blankets. Put packing...
Are you looking for RV storage?
GO BOX Storage is located in the southwest corner of Kamloops. The GO BOX property is completely fenced and we live on-site. There is an office right as you come into the yard so there is someone watching the yard during business hours. GO BOX Storage does have yard...
New Home Staging eBook
Click this image to download Home Staging eBook. Over the last few months, GO BOX Storage has been researching and updating our home staging information. Home Staging is used to help sell your home quickly and at the best price possible. During difficult economic...
Getting to Know Your GOBOX
A GOBOX is made of wood and is protected by a weather-proof cover. The GOBOX cover uses the same technology used in the construction of white-water rafts and is weather-proof. All GOBOXES are the same size and have an internal volume of 240 cubic feet. The outside...
How to Pack: Fridges or Freezers
1. Clean the fridge or freezer thoroughly before storing. 2. Tape down all moving parts inside the fridge or freezer. Put a partly open box of baking soda inside each separate compartment. 3. Tape doors shut for moving. This avoids damage to the doors or injury to the...
Do you need a secure place for important documents?
GO BOX Storage got into document storage for personal reasons. We needed to find a way to safely store our family's genealogical records. We needed a system that would make it possible to easily access almost a hundred file boxes so family members doing research could...
How to Pack: Clothing, Linens and Draperies
1. Double-walled cardboard wardrobe boxes are ideal for storing clothing. Shoes and folded items can be placed in the bottom. Formal clothing can be hung from the bar. 2. Garbage bags or extra-large Ziploc bags can be used for storing clothing, linens and draperies....
How to Pack: China, Crystal and Other Breakables
1. Use a double-walled cardboard dishpack and newsprint to protect your china, crystal or glassware. 2. Place a layer of crumpled newsprint on the bottom of the dishpack. 3. Wrap each item separately with newsprint. 4. Stack dishes, bowls and saucers on their side and...
How to Pack: Important Documents and Photographs
1. Collect all your important papers such as: birth certificates, passports, tax returns, banking information, insurance papers, etc and store them in one place. Store valuable documents inside plastic sleeves or Ziploc bags. Keep all important records with you during...