The first time you pack a self storage unit can be an overwhelming experience. There are many things to consider and it’s not always easy to know what is best for your situation. This blog post will provide some helpful tips that we hope will make the process easier. We’ll share different packing techniques, as well as talk about how you should go about loading up space in order to avoid damages or breakages. Finally,

Overall, there are 1,505 storage sites in the UK, providing more than 44.6 million square feet of storage space. But what are us Brits storing inside them? And could a storage unit be the answer to your prayers? Here are 4 of the most common items put into storage and our top tips on how to store them: Furniture Wrap some form of cushioning around areas to prevent scratching and denting using bubble wrap, newspaper,

Calling all parents, you’re not the only ones who now have 10 times the amount of children’s stuff following Christmas, we’re all in the same boat! You’ll have probably heard it before when your parents, friends and family tell you to simply chuck out the old to make space for the new, but we know that it’s easier said than done…. Especially if your children are of an age where they’re aware of ALL their

Despite living in such a digital era, it’s very unlikely to find a completely paperless business. In fact, many important documents and confidential files relating to a business are kept in paper form and with many businesses about to begin their Christmas shutdown, it’s important that these documents are stored in a safe and secure place. However if you are the owner of a small business, it may be difficult for you to find the

December is officially in full swing and if you’re not an eager beaver who buys their Christmas presents months in advance; you may still be in the process of doing that inevitable Christmas shopping. Over the festive period there is plenty to be done, and if you’re cooking Christmas dinner you may already be stocking up on all the food you need. However, this does mean that space is limited, and you may be wondering

If watching programmes like ‘Storage Hunters’ has taught us anything, it’s that particular items in your home may be worth a lot more money than you think, and that it’s important to keep these safe in a storage unit to hold on to them for a few more years. Storage units are designed to keep your valuable possessions safe, but just how valuable are some of your belongings? Below are some of the most high-value

Moving out of your family home and beginning the first adventure to your very own home can be very exciting, especially if you’re moving in with somebody else, but it can also be a little nerve-racking too! There’s lots of different tips to making the move a smooth one, so we’ve gathered some of our favourite and most useful tips below. Moving in with a partner If you’re both moving from your own family homes

As we draw towards the end of 2019, and indeed the decade (incredible, we know!), we think we can all agree that unfortunately summer is now well and truly over. But with the end of summer comes Autumn, and with Autumn comes Halloween. It is indeed now the season for pumpkins, trick or treaters and last but not least, fancy dress parties. Summer being over isn’t ALL bad at least! Given the ever-changing décor demands

How many people have woken up at 7 am for work and dreaming about never having to do it again? We’d bet that a lot of you have, and to those of you that haven’t – we don’t believe you! Becoming self-employed and owning a business is a dream for people the world over, but there are several obvious restraints which stop people from being able to pursue their ultimate goal. Some people cite a

No matter how well you hone your decluttering skills, or how well you continue to resist the urge to hoard, the fact remains that many of you will at some point have a few more belongings in the home than you can store. When this happens, people will invariably tackle the problem in one of these ways: Recycling or throwing the extras away Donating to charity Trying to (messily) accommodate them somewhere in the home

As we go through life, we’re often encouraged to make changes – the idea behind this being that it encourages us to grow as people by broadening our horizons and experiencing new things. But the fact remains that some of us simply aren’t quite ready to change yet, and that’s fine! If you’re one of those who might still feel like they’re on the fence about their next step, we’ve put together this list of

If you happen to be one of the lovely people reading our blog today, then we’d assume with some degree of certainty that you’re interested in decluttering and/or saving space. Naturally, we also think you’ll have come across the name ‘Marie Kondo’ before. If you happen to be one of those people who haven’t heard the name before, then please pay attention – this blog could be about to make your life much simpler! Marie