This is the time of year when we, as humans, are most driven to make changes to our lives – to become a better us. And there’s a common theme that runs through most resolutions – personal improvement. Last year, the top three resolutions were (in order) – lose weight, get fitter and eat more
The Big Pre-Christmas Clear Out
Christmas. Is. Coming. Christmas is coming and it’s time to make room. (And for the few ill-judged, but well-meaning, gifts we always seem to get.) So here we look at a few ways to streamline your storage areas and start the new year with cupboards that are easer to find things in (and easier to
A Student Guide to Glasgow
As a student, you’ve made as great decision right at the start of your course – choosing Glasgow. Here’s the ultimate student guide to getting more out of Glasgow. Have fun. (Maybe study a bit too.) Lots of pubs (hooray) No student guide would be worth its salt unless it mentioned pubs! Glasgow’s
Tell-Tale Signs of a Dodgy Removal Company
We humans are fond of moving house. In fact, we enjoy it so much, that we do it eight times on average in our lifetime! However, in spite of this fact, it’s common to hear people say that moving house is one of the most stressful events of their life. Whilst there are some aspects of moving that
Getting Your Clothes Ready for Long-Term Storage? Here’s How.
There are plenty of reasons why you might need to get your clothes into long-term storage. But regardless of whether you’re jetting off on a gap-year or simply need to clear some extra space in your wardrobe, you need to make sure your clothes are well protected. Here’s a guide – detailing how to
Seven Online Businesses You Can Start Using Self-Storage
Are you the entrepreneurial type? Recent figures show that there are 359,050 small businesses operating in Scotland – and many are shunning conventional offices in favour of more cost-effective workplaces. Working from home remains a popular option for business-owners. However, it doesn’t take
Start Improving Your Home… Without Spending a Fortune!
Admittedly, spring has been a little late in coming this year. However, now the good weather has finally arrived, it’s time to don the marigolds, arm yourself with screwdrivers, hammers and paintbrushes – and start sprucing up the home. Fancy a new look for the lounge or a kitchen transformation?
Great Organisation and Storage Tips for Your Gap Year Abroad
Are you planning an exciting gap year? Jetting off around the world is about as thrilling as it gets, but the sheer level of organisation required can be a bit of a turn-off. This is especially the case if you’ve got a lot of belongings to put into storage! Here’s some useful tips to help you get
Self-Storage Tips – 7 Ways to Stay Organised When Renovating
When undertaking a renovation project, it’s difficult enough to stay sane, let alone organised. Even seemingly simple renovations can leave the most zen-like person tearing their hair out, especially if they haven’t planned the process in advance. If you’re about to embark on a renovation
Are You Planning a House Move? Here’s A Helpful Guide!
If you’re planning to move house in the near future, you’re probably experiencing a whirlwind of emotions – trepidation, excitement and mild panic about how you’ll manage to get everything done in time! Here’s a handy guide, detailing all the key things you’ll need to consider in the lead-up to
How to Create a Zen Space in Your Small Garden
Do you ever find yourself watching home design programmes and swooning over those calm, inviting gardens? Except inevitably, these lucky people have acres of grounds, and you’re blessed with something that has roughly the same floor-space as a picnic blanket. However, if your small garden looks
The Fine Art of Creating Your Own Man-Cave
If you’re a male of a certain age, you probably have your own special drawer in the house. It’s the one that contains that valuable little set of screwdrivers that you got in a Christmas cracker, several batteries, elastic bands, superglue and other DIY-based goodies. The comedian Michael McIntyre