When it comes to moving house and putting things into storage near you, there is certainly a duty of care that comes with dealing with kitchen items, particularly those plates, cups and fine china that could easily break when least expected. Whilst they are often bundled in with other household items and lots of newspaper […more]
It might go without saying that big time art collectors need somewhere to put their art world possessions when not on display, and there are indeed secure deposits which specialise in these particular arrangements. However most us don’t have such a luxury, and we may have more of an emotional rather than financial investment in […more]
Continuing the theme of previous posts about the potentials of using self storage as a business space or for hobbies such as practising music, we are now going to delve into the world of art and explore how a unit could be appropriated as an art studio for artists struggling to find suitable rental space in […more]
We know that self storage is ideal for getting rid of anything cluttering the home or office, with unwanted furniture and bric-a-brac being commonly parked in the self storage unit near you until the time comes that it will be found useful again. Another common use of storage is to take papers and documents away to […more]
Packing a storage unit isn’t supposed to be a fine art, but when you’ve accumulated a lot of experience, you will end up being fairly meticulous on the best way of doing things. If the storage company near you can advise further that’s even better, as they may also have their own way of doing […more]
Damp is a problem that can really plague any living or storage environment if not attended to promptly. If you suspect or even predict a damp problem amongst the items you are storing, with the tell tale beginnings of mould and mustiness, prompt action needs to be taken. If your unit is not climate controlled, […more]
Storage units make themselves present under all sorts of circumstances, and finding the one that suits you demands slighter deeper research than simply calling up the storage units near your area. Depending on how they have been designed and arranged, storage centres can vary in their accessibility, and what is a benefit for one person […more]
Wine is probably one of the commonest consumer items we buy with a view for using it later than the day it was purchased. OK, there’s been many an occasion where a trip to the shops for a quick cheap bottle of plonk to accompany a last minute dinner date has been perfectly acceptable, but […more]
Miles and miles away from any storage facility… There comes a time in one’s life when it’s time to leave the rat race, at least for a few months. Nah, let’s make that a year. Loosen the ties to employment, take your mind off another month’s rent, take that money you’ve been saving (it isn’t […more]
This article is going to look at the financial viability of securing yourself a storage space. In many ways it is an investment that might mean an extra chunk of money out of the bank account each month, but which could result in a better quality of life overall. Plus there are times when you […more]