How to Maximise Space in Your Storage Unit

Posted on March 24, 2014
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When people move into Spaces and Places self-storage unit they often unload all their possessions by piling everything up and leaving it there. Which is all well and good until you return to your unit to find something! Once you have taken the first steps of contacting a self-storage facility, you will then have to select which size unit will suit your needs. We offer three convenient sizes: ·      20ft x 8ft x 8ft, approx.
A new survey has shown that the average home in Britain has shrunk by 40% in the last 80 years. New houses have fewer, less spacious rooms and lower ceilings, leaving many families with inadequate storage room for furniture or even kitchen appliances. In 1920, the average new large family home had five bedrooms over 3,440 square feet. But today, this has now dropped to just four bedrooms and 2,409 square feet according to the

History of Self-Storage

Posted on March 10, 2014
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Self-Storage has its origins rooted in China around six thousand years ago. Archaeologists discovered ancient underground storage areas, where the Chinese used to store their possessions in clay pots. These pits were monitored, to make sure that nobody could remove any pot or its contents except for their own – it seems the ancients valued the security of their possessions just as much as we do today! Fast forward a few hundred centuries and Britain
Self-storage first appeared in the United States during the 1960s and soon engulfed people worldwide. Now more and more people in the UK are storing their clutter, business supplies, treasured possessions and everything in-between. The craze for self-storage took off in the UK about a decade ago, and since then around 800 vast warehouses have appeared around the country – as many as in the rest of Europe put together. There are now an estimated

Declutter your Home with Spaces and Places

Posted on February 25, 2014
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If you thought Spaces and Places self-storage was just for business use, think again. From hoarders to minimalists and DIYers, many types of people look to self-storage as a great option to decluttering their homes or garages. Can’t move in your garage or open the door to your spare room? Restore some calm into your home and rent a self-storage facility. Benefits of Decluttering Your furniture will be used for its intended purpose. Just imagine

Self-Storage for eBay Sellers

Posted on February 18, 2014
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Many eBay sellers are increasingly appreciating the advantages offered by self-storage facilities. From small businesses selling thousands of DVDs online to mums trying to de-clutter their homes, self-storage offers benefits for everyone. Save space Whether you are selling items through eBay or an online shop, it’s likely that your products will end up being stored in garages, spare rooms, or around the house. This not affects the quality of life for you and your family;
There are a number of businesses and individuals who use our self-storage facilities, many of them with very different needs. Rummaging through a storage unit can be infuriating, and before you know it you’ve spent hours searching high and low for a single item. No matter how big or small your unit is, you should treat the space just like any part of your home. To help you get your unit in the order we
It has been reported that insurance companies have received around 174,000 claims for damage to homes, cars and businesses amid bad weather over Christmas and New Year. The claims for flood damage are now said to have hit £426m, with more expected, an insurers’ group said. Having a home or business affected by flood damage can be extremely traumatic, and many people around the UK have been left helplessly counting the costs of the winter

Social Media Competition

Posted on May 1, 2013
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Hello everybody, We have a very exciting announcement to make today! Spaces and Places Self Storage are running our first ever social media competition. To celebrate our first foray into the world of Twitter, we are offering one lucky person a month of storage at our Nuneaton site – for free! The lucky winner will have the choice of either a 7ft unit or a 20ft self-storage unit, at our Nuneaton site. Our super-secure steel

Self Storage for Tradesman

Posted on December 30, 2012
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The Ultimate Guide to Self Storage For Tradesmen If you’re a tradesman, you know that storage can be a real challenge. Between your tools and materials, there’s never really enough room to store everything. And when you have to take your work on the road, it can be tough to find a place to keep everything safe and secure. That’s where self storage comes in. Self storage offers an affordable and convenient way to store

Don’t move – improve with Storage in Nuneaton

Posted on November 13, 2012
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We are happy that the very lovely Sarah Beeny has returned to our screens with yet another property programme – and we think our Nuneaton storage facilities should feature in her next series! In her latest series, the Queen of Property TV has been encouraging people to make the most of their current home rather than go to the cost of moving home to increase the amount of space they enjoy. As la Beeny points
While Christmas is very busy for some businesses, for many December is actually a quiet trading period – so why not use it as an opportunity for that long-delayed clear out and sort some cost-effective self-storage at Spaces and Places.   If you can look around your workplace and find a perfectly tidy, airy space with everything in its place you are either very lucky or still dreaming. Even the best designed, ultra-modern offices soon