You pack, you unpack, and you organize. But what is the most vital part of moving? If you think organizing, making an inventory and packing a week ahead of the move is really important, you might be correct to some extent but not entirely. Because the most important part is the simple tool you use for packing. The beloved box! Regardless, of all the effort, without a packing box, you cannot survive a single move. So, how about selecting the boxes that matter and fit your budget. While it is always easy to pick one big box and throw everything right into it taking time to choose the right bo ..read more

Small businesses can struggle a lot, especially in the beginning, and so it’s important to take and use all the support they can get. Secure self-storage might not be the first thing that comes to mind for a home-based business, but it could actually end up saving you a lot of time and effort, as well as helping you to keep your business organised and functioning smoothly. In this article, we look at how small businesses are able to benefit from self-storage, and why you should consider using it. Take a look and see if self-storage could be the next big thing for your small business. Wha ..read more

Whether you’re packing toys into affordable self storage to save for a future child, or you’re moving house and you need to store some toys whilst the kids room is decorated, the fact is that it isn’t as simple as chucking everything into a box and hoping for the best. At least, not if you want to make sure the toys come out in great condition when they are next taken out of the box to be played with. The good news is that it’s very easy to prepare toys and pack them for affordable self storage, so that they don’t degrade or become damaged during their time securely held in your unit. Let’s ta ..read more

Moving house means packing up your things, but for you, it also means breaking things, losing things and otherwise ruining the household items you really were trying to protect. For all of the great things there are about you, you’re just terrible at packing for a house move, and here are 5 reasons why that is: 1.   You Don’t Label Labelling is the main way that you, and your friends, family or moving help know where to put your boxes. Don’t assume that you’ll remember where everything goes. Instead, add labels saying where boxes are for, and also if they are delicate or not. 2.  ..read more

Find out the basic ways to prepare your motorbike for self storage so that when you get it out it is in the best possible condition for the new season of riding. Motorbikes are extremely popular because many people love riding along the open road, enjoying the scenery and getting to places often much quicker than you would in a car. The problem is, motorbikes aren’t really winter vehicles. Many people have them over the warmer seasons, which means they spend a lot of time in the garage over winter. Keeping a motorbike in a cheap self storage unit is a really good idea. You can keep ..read more

Is it pretty safe to assume most of us know that storage units can sometimes take the shape of an old hoarder’s garage? Try not to visualize that last bit if you’re the sensitive type. Anyway, sometimes it seems storage units have a life of their own when there’s no one to see what’s happening inside them. Maybe we can borrow the observer’s effect from physics and… Okay, let’s stick to the topic. Guess you need some practical advice on how to keep your storage unit neatly organized? You’re at the right address. Here we’ll show you what kind of packing materials you will need to keep your unit ..read more

Self-storage units are wonderful things. You can safely and quickly declutter your home and put away items you are currently not using. They allow you to keep them safe and out of the way without forcing you to dispose of them! However, we sometimes go a bit too far in our storing zeal. Where exactly lies the line of what we can and cannot store in a self-storage unit? What are the things it would be unwise or dangerous to keep there? Well, to better help you draw the line, we have put together our list of items you must never keep in your self-storage unit! Living creatures or plants No ..read more

Is your home stuffed with trinkets, treasures and things you no longer need? Are your shelves and storage cupboards overflowing with who knows what? Are your clothes squashed into your wardrobes and drawers? If this sounds like your home then it could be time to do a spot of decluttering – many of us may hate the idea but we know it makes sense. Most people are natural hoarders and even the neatest home probably has a cupboard, a loft, a garage or garden shed that is their junk room. But if you have less junk in your home your life really will be better. Less stuff means less to clean and k ..read more

Whether it’s because of an injury, obligations, or something else, you might find yourself in a position where you need to set your instrument aside for a while. Unfortunately, storing musical instruments is not simple! If done improperly, your instrument could suffer damage or even be rendered entirely useless. Therefore, whether you are planning to store it in your own home or a storage unit, there are things you must know to do it properly. Before storing musical instruments, make sure to thoroughly clean them It might seem obvious, but cleaning an instrument is a crucial first step i ..read more

Self storage is so useful in so many different ways; when we are moving house, relocating to a new area or even a new country; for storing heirlooms that we want to keep but don’t necessarily want in our own home. For businesses who need to store seasonal stock or equipment and even for start-up companies as an alternative to more expensive office space or warehouse space. But to get the most benefit from a self-storage unit take a look at these essential self storage tips and tricks. That way you can avoid breakages, damage due to damp or condensation, or even an infestation of bugs or ver ..read more