One of the benefits of self storage is that, certain things excepting, your storage facility is not going to be at all fussed about exactly what it is you are storing in the space they are providing for you. This is a fact welcomed by those of us who have interests and hobbies that end […more]
The term “climate controlled storage” is used a lot amongst self storage promotional literature to conjure up the perfect storage environment, indeed it has already been used a number of times on this website. But what actually do we mean by this phrase and what does the “climate controlled” element consist of? Many of us who want […more]
Moving house is usually a person’s first prompt to investigate the self storage possibilities near them. The reason for this is the evaluation the moving occasion provides on what possessions have truly been useful in their tenure in the last few years in the property, or those which have fallen by the wayside or were […more]
Many of us can only afford a place to live such as to be the exact size for us and our belongings, and to be able to move around a little bit. Without a disposable income it is pretty much unthinkable to have a wealth of empty space in your home, or rooms that lie […more]
We talked a bit about plastic boxes not very long ago, as they may be an attractive alternative to cardboard on many fronts. Plastic is a very durable material built to last, and even when not in storage plastic boxes can be used to keep items or carry out other household functions without looking too […more]
Running out of self storage space or underestimating how much you needed is an irritating proposition, but before giving up it is worth considering whether you are making best use of the space within your unit. Even though your storage provider will take primary interest in the floor space size that you are occupying, self […more]
Self storage for the domestic user is ideal for putting to one side all the items that you feel you ought to retain, but which do not have an immediate day-to-day function in the family home. Quite often items that have been passed down the family are a prime candidate for self storage in order […more]
Storing your bicycle involves taking consideration of various factors, which we explored in a previous article. We gave lots of helpful tips there, which included cleaning and servicing your bike, and the best ways of preserving the longevity of your tyres. If you can get rid of any mud that has stuck to it, oil up […more]
The question of keeping guns and firearms in self storage is highly specific to one’s national and local laws, the storage centre’s interpretation of these, and the general culture concerning firearms. The tight regulation of guns in some parts of the world gives storage companies in these locations a very convenient answer to this question – […more]
Storing a work of art is principally based on the perceived value of the artwork in question. In some cases the value may be great exaggerated if by a well known artist, and orders of magnitude beyond the actual value of the materials it was created with. Like other expensive but tricky to store collectibles […more]