Our history stretches all the way back to 1903, Theodore Roosevelt was the President of America and motor cars were few and far between on our roads. Back when punters were still paying in shillings, our predecessors had just settled in to the Glasgow Tobacco Warehouse, formally used for importing
How bad storing facilities can affect your furniture
We are all guilty of trying to save our pennies when we’re moving home…a big expense as it is. One thing you don’t want to do on the cheap however, is organise storing facilities. Bad storage can cause catastrophic results for your prized possessions, which can end up costing you money, time and
What items aren’t suitable for storing
Although, you can put most items into storage, there are some things that are just NOT suitable. We have noted these below in order to help save you time and energy while deciding your storage needs. These are as follows: Perishable items. This may be obvious one, but any perishable items
Cleaning your house in preparation for moving
You’re all set, the date is in the diary and you are ready to move out your current abode into something different. It has consumed your life for the last few months but the end is near. The boxes are packed and the removal van is booked, all that’s left to do is clean the house in readiness for,
How to pack your crockery and glasses effectively
It’s not a surprise that everyone’s least favourite thing to do when moving home is packing. Juggling work, meals and everyday life, all while trying to live out of boxes and trying to resume your normal schedule. Adding to that is the pressure of keeping your glasses and crockery in one piece
10 Best Space Savers for Student Halls
The time has finally arrived when you can say goodbye to your old childhood bedroom. Student life is on the horizon. You’ve packed the entirety of your old bedroom into your parents’ car minus the wallpaper you’ve had since you were 15, and you’re ready to start a whole new chapter. You finally
Are You Wasting Space at Home? This Could be Costing You ££££
Recent studies show that UK homes have an average of 15% unutilised space. With the average house price of £226,906, this equates to thousands of wasted pounds both inside and outside the home – an average £34,000 of wasted space. The main underutilised areas being the attic, spare rooms and the
The ‘How-to’ Guide on Getting Rid of What You Don’t Need
The best way to make the most of the space you have is to get rid of the things you no longer need. There are psychological benefits to streamlining your living and practical ones too. If you think of your excess stuff as emotional baggage, it can help to reframe your mind and help you see whether
How our storage can help your small business
The number of small and medium-sized businesses using self-storage is increasing. We’ve seen companies from one-man eBay sellers to street food vendors, to builders, retailers, construction firms using our units. There are many advantages, from cheaper insurance to not having to pay business rates,
How short-term storage can help you
Most of us have too much stuff. We collect and keep lots of things to remind us of the events in our lives. It’s great that we like to keep our memories alive, but do we need to keep everything in our homes? Or could we use some storage space to sort out our lives? Here we look at some smart reasons
Kids Off to Uni? Reclaim Your Space
When you kids go off to uni, it’s a time of mixed emotions. You’re sad to see them leave, but happy they’re taking their next steps into a bigger world. You’ll discover that sudden feeling of a lack of freedom when you become a parent works in reverse too. All of a sudden, you’ve got a lot more time
The Smartest Way to Spring Clean
After a somewhat snowier-than-usual transition from winter, it’s finally springtime. We spend a lot of time indoors over the winter, so spring is a great time to give our homes a once over to get them looking great again. Here we share some hints and tips to make it as easy as possible to spring