Experiencing a death in the family can be a harrowing time for several reasons. Often, it is not the loss that can feel like the hardest part, but what the person leaves behind. A house, a room, or even a small trinket, all of these can serve as a reminder of a loved one. This means that when a
How Safe and Secure Are Self-Storage Units?
There are all sorts of reasons why you might need self-storage, now or in the near future. As self-storage professionals, we know that our customers require a service that is flexible, easy to use, and above all, secure! But just how safe and secure are self-storage units? In this blog, we’ll
How Small Businesses Can Benefit from Self Storage
If you’re a small business owner, you’ll know that maximising your available business space is crucial. Whether it’s employees, supplies, working equipment, or important documentation, ensuring you have the space to conduct daily activities can become tiring. That’s why thousands of business
How to Pack Crockery for Moving
When it comes to moving house, packing up your crockery and dishes can be one of the most time consuming tasks. After all, these items are delicate and can easily break if not packed properly. However, with the right technique and materials, you can pack your crockery safely and securely,
How Long to Keep Business Documents?
Whether you're a start-up business or a well-established company, understanding the requirements of holding company records is crucial to understand legal responsibility, compliance and operational efficiency. The legislation can be tricky to understand so in this article, we'll explore the
How to Recycle Shredded Paper
In a world where identity theft and data breaches are a very real concern, protecting your most confidential documents and documentation is imperative. Due to these risks, shredding paper has become commonplace in businesses and homes across the world. But have you ever wondered what happens to
What Size of Storage Unit Do I Need?
Unsurprisingly, the number and size of the items you are looking to put into storage will obviously determine what size of unit you need. However, you might not know what that space equates to in terms of square feet. In this blog, we'll help you 'unpack' any potential confusion surrounding your
How to Dispose of Confidential Documents
If you have a lot of confidential documentation lying around, the last thing you want to do is simply bin it. This could result in confidential data being leaked out into the public sphere which could have a lot of consequences. So, how do you dispose of confidential documents the right way, we
Do I Need Insurance for Self-Storage?
If you're going to be placing your much-loved items into self-storage, you might be curious as to if you'll need insurance. In short, although it is not always a requirement, it is always recommended you have insurance covering your belongings when you're placing them in self-storage. Most
How to store your valuables when moving house
If you have any experience of moving from one home to another, then you'll understand how easy it is for your precious belongings to get misplaced or damaged during transportation. From fragile ornaments to valuable antiques - it's not always as straight-forward as you might think to keep track
Container Storage Glasgow
Happily for our hard working team here at GTW Storage in the heart of Glasgow, self-storage units are becoming increasingly popular. With less and less storage space available in newly built houses and with many smaller industrial operations and offices needing to squeeze every penny from every
Three benefits of using GTW storage services for personal items
Whether you’ve got one eye on spring cleaning in the New Year or wondering what to do with your kid’s stuff now they’ve gone off to University, using a storage service is a great way to wrestle back some space in your home. With life returning to some sense of normality, there’s never been a