Forget spring cleaning, the best time to de-clutter and organise your home is autumn. The days are getting colder and they’re also getting shorter, making it very important to prep for the approaching season. Below are our three top tips for preparing your home to ensure you’re ready for winter, with all the appropriate belongings to help you through. Swap the Seasonal Stuff Just like how you store your winter coats and skiing gear in

While it’s commonly referred to as ‘compact’ or ‘cosy’, there is no hiding the fact that student accommodation is small. Because of this, it is important to maximise the space you have whilst at university.  University can be hectic enough without the stress of a confined space, so we’ve put together some handy storage hacks for you in order to make the most of your space while you’re studying. Use Your Vertical Space With all

Creating a home that’s beautiful yet minimalist seems unachievable at times. Whether it’s a de-clutter of your mind, your home or even both that’s needed –   enforcing a more minimalist design to your interior can be the step forward, and below are 10 top tips on doing just that. 1. Slow and steady wins the race It’s difficult to simplify all rooms at once. Unless you are moving into a new empty pad, take one

The word ‘zero’ might sound unachievable but that is far from the truth. Zero waste living benefits the environment as well as your health, mind and bank balance. Here at Spaces & Places, we are keen to cut down on the waste we create and so, here are our top tips on cutting out the excess in your home. Refuse the free stuff Learn to say no. Junk mail, freebies, business cards, testers whatever it

At the hottest time of the year, as you might expect, the use of storage units and general moving is reduced while we all try to stay cool and out of the baking outside air. But in fact, storage units can be at their most popular in summer – for good reason. Here are our summer storage tips for how hiring a storage unit can improve the season. 1. Safe for the holidays A storage

Moving abroad is an exciting challenge that can open up a whole world of opportunities. Whether you are moving by yourself, with a partner or with the entire family, there is going to be a certain amount of stuff that you will be bringing with you. You are unlikely to bring every belonging with you. In this case, storing items is a really great option and there is a wealth of self-storage services available at

Most of us think of storage units as just four walls and a roof to keep our possessions safe when we move but, depending on your storage company, they can be used for far more than that. Each space is self-contained, lockable, well-lit and usually has power, so there’s far more to be done than simply storing boxes and furniture. Read on for some rather creative self-storage uses: 1. Yarn and yet more yarn If

Moving house is an incredibly stressful thing to do and, if you don’t have a place to store everything while you’re doing it, your stress levels can go through the roof. Luckily, we have years of experience in helping people to find a new home and we’ve picked up our fair share of moving house packing tips along the way. Read on, and we’ll share some of the secrets that could help to make your

Meet our happy-go-lucky Regional Manager, Jake! Jake is a vital member of the Spaces and Places team working tirelessly across all of our Self Storage Centres. See what the man himself had to say below. Name: Jake Whitby Age: 25 years old Office: I’m very proud to say that my place of work can vary across all of our Self Storage Centres on any given day – gifting me a workable rota that ensures I am

Packing fragile items can seem like an overwhelming task, but it doesn’t have to be. Follow these simple steps to make your packing experience easier and less stressful. There’s more to packing delicate things than simply wrapping them in bubble wrap and tossing them in a box. Using the right packing methods, fragile goods can withstand being lifted, moved, stacked up, and protected from vibration (boxes may be wheeled over rougher surfaces and shaken by

Are you planning a move? Perhaps you’re going to be moving house or changing business premises soon and starting to think about what you need to take (and how you’ll get it to the new place safely). Although you’ll need to move everything out of the place you’re leaving, you don’t necessarily have to take everything with you on moving day – you could put items you won’t need straight away into storage until a

  Whatever the nature or size of your business, you’ll inevitably need to store things like equipment, supplies and files. How and where you store the things you need to run your business can make a big difference to your overall efficiency. A crowded, disorganised work space can slow you down, demotivate you or even present a health and safety hazard. Here’s how to organise and free up storage space for better business efficiency. Storage