Whether this is your first move, or your last move, it’s always a daunting process moving home. Making sure everything is organised will make your life much easier when you get to the other end. So, our advice to you is start slowly and start early! The last thing you want is to be throwing
Organising your home GTW style
You know what they say: tidy home, tidy mind! At GTW Storage, organisation is our middle name! From our stock room to our office, we believe that organisation means efficiency, which is why we have made up a handy list of potential clutter areas around your home that could benefit from being cleared
Preparing your home for Autumn
And just like that, the mornings get colder and the evenings get darker and we slowly start to swap our t shirts and shorts for boots and jumpers and as if like magic, the gas bill creeps up month on month before our eyes. There are a lot of preparations you can do in order to future proof your
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
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
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
Learn new habits to stick to your resolutions
When it comes to changing habits and forming new ones, you can either hope for the best or put a little thought to improve your chances. We prefer the latter route. A little preparation can make all the difference. And once you know what to look out for and how to deal with problems, it becomes a
How To Attract More Wildlife To Your Garden
You can easily increase how attractive your garden is to wildlife. And by increasing the biodiversity of your garden, you’ll be helping support your local wildlife’s ecosystem. It’s a virtuous circle – once you start attracting wildlife, more and more will arrive. Here are some simple things you can