Not very long ago we had a look at the new and exciting ways self storage providers are able to help the environment. We saw how self storage facilities are by their nature very adaptable to trialing and using environmentally friendly methods of energy production – in many parts of the world they are relatively […more]
When evaluating alternatives to self storage, a recent and promising addition to the roster of methods is that of mobile self storage, or rather a storage company that will collect your belongings from your location and store them for you elsewhere. Then when the time comes that you need these items back, you give the […more]
A self storage contract may not be planned for the long haul, but the convenience and ease of depositing a quantity of items for the day that they will come in useful again, of for the day that you have more space, is irresistible and becomes part of one’s monthly bills. The problem inevitably is […more]
Moving house is so frequently associated with the need to clear out or reorganise belongings, as you don’t to have to move a wealth of items that are not needed, nor do you want to be clambering over boxes when trying to get new furniture and white goods installed. It may be felt highly desirable that […more]
We’ve covered a few alternatives to self storage on this blog, be they tweaks or alternatives to the usual self storage model, or classic methods that will probably never die. One that we haven’t given credit to at this stage is using shipping containers for storage, which is an offer that comes up from time […more]
Let’s suppose you have the luxury of several self storage facilities near you to choose from. Each has its own benefits, some have promised very cheap deals, at least at the start of the contract, and you want to know where is the best place to put your money. There are many questions to ask […more]
I find with house moves, getting rid of clothes shines a light on how many of my clothes now no longer fit me, have holes in, or are just plain ghastly. It also shows that in a way, clothes are very much a replaceable commodity. However, when it comes to long term storage, it most […more]
We posted not that long ago about how self storage can be of use to students making their first steps into adult life, and dealing with the problem of space versus stuff in their accommodation options. Out of term time, university halls may kick everyone out for refurbishment or it may be time to move […more]
An earlier article dealt with putting a car into self storage, but what about the more specialised sector of the auto market? For some people, cars are more than for just getting around a bit, they have their aesthetic merits and are therefore deemed highly collectable. With collectability comes the acquisition of older cars with […more]
If you are entrusting a chunk of your possessions to somebody else’s guardianship, you ought to ensure that you are satisfied with security arrangements at the self storage units near you that you have chosen. This is a key part of the agreement and understanding between parties in a self storage contract, and you will […more]