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Hello OurSpace Community,
This time of year often brings a lot of movement: spring resets, changing routines, and for many people, the beginning of moving season. It is also a time when a little extra room can make everyday life feel much easier.
At OurSpace, we believe storage should feel flexible, local, and approachable. While the app is not live just yet, we are getting very close and preparing to launch soon.
This is our first monthly OurSpace newsletter that we are testing out with our early community. If you have any feedback, thoughts, or suggestions, we would truly love to hear them.
Community spotlight: you
This month, we are spotlighting you: our friends, family, and early supporters who have been cheering us on as we prepare for launch. Your support, feedback, and encouragement means so much as we build OurSpace from the ground up.
A timely storage idea for May
Moving season does not always mean a major move. Sometimes it looks more like:
- making room during a home reset
- creating temporary space during a transition
- finding somewhere practical for items you do not need every day
A flexible storage option can go a long way during busy seasons like this.
For hosts: get your space ready for the season
If you have extra space, this can be a good time to prepare it for seasonal interest. Clear photos, honest details, and a simple description of your space can help others understand whether it may be a good fit. Spaces like garages, basements, closets, and sheds can all be useful in the right situation.
For renters: start with the basics
A little clarity upfront can make choosing the right space feel much easier. If you are looking for storage, start with the basics:
- How much room you need
- How often you may need access
- Whether the space fits the type of items you are storing
- Whether short-term flexibility would be helpful
A message from the founders
Dear OurSpace Community,
As we begin this journey with OurSpace, we just wanted to take a moment to say thank you.
Starting something new always comes with a mix of excitement, uncertainty, and a lot of hard work behind the scenes. Right now, we are very much at the beginning, building carefully, learning as we go, and doing our best to create something that feels genuinely useful, trustworthy, and well made. That is why your support means so much.
Every person who signs up, follows along, explores the platform, or simply takes an interest in what we are building is helping shape the early future of OurSpace. At this stage, that kind of support is not small to us. It is everything.
We started OurSpace because we believe storage can feel more local, more flexible, and more connected to real life. We saw an opportunity to build something that not only helps people find space, but also helps others make meaningful use of the space they already have. More than that, we wanted to create something rooted in trust, clarity, and community.
We know we are just getting started, and there is still so much ahead. But we are incredibly grateful to have people like you here at the beginning with us.
Thank you for being part of this early chapter.
Much appreciated,
Danielle & Seth, Co-Founders, OurSpace
Helpful support
If you are still getting familiar with the platform, our Help Centre is a great place to start. And if a booking-related issue ever needs extra support, the Resolution Centre is there to help.
