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
Moving house? Here’s how to remove the stress
There are lots of reasons that you might be moving to a new house this new year. The ones we can think of are downsizing, needing more space, relocating, retirement, change in lifestyle / circumstances, change in relationship, a new arrival, move closer to family, move closer to a good school, the
Move Abroad Without Fully Packing Up Your Life
If you’re looking for a new challenge in your life, moving abroad can be a whole lot easier than you might think. You could move somewhere with better employment opportunities in your industry. Or you could just decide you’d like to see the sun a bit more often. Whatever your reason for wanting to
Active and Outdoorsy Types – Where do you keep your sports equipment when you’re not using it?
We love sport as much as the next person. What we don’t love is the fact we’ve got to store equipment all over the house. It’s always where we don’t want it to be. And stumbling into it in the dark during the night can lead to a lot of language that’s not safe for kids. So what to do with your kit
Get a Bigger House Without Moving
Downsizing is becoming more common these days. Houses are getting smaller and people just can’t afford to buy larger properties just so they can store things they don’t use terribly often. Others just want to downsize their lives and get rid of some of the less-often used things in their
How Self-Storage Helps with a House Move
When it’s time to move home you’ve got enough to worry about without having to find a home for, well, everything in your old home. So keep what you absolutely can’t live without and put the rest into storage. You can then settle in and work out a) what you need to bring to your new house and b) what
Working From Home? Create A Great Office For Yourself
Working from home is something more and more people are now able to do. It has many benefits, including no commute, a better work-life balance, more time to see family and the ability to create a space you want to work in. Here we share a few tips on how to create an office space that others will
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
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?
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