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Checklist for MovingFeatured

Moving house can be a very stressful time and using a moving house checklist is guaranteed to lessen that stress. There’s so much to do and so many things to remember it can be easy to forget to make all the necessary arrangements. Luckily, we’ve created this handy moving checklist of all the tasks to complete when moving house so you can settle into your new home as stress-free as possible! Checklist For Moving Home In The UK Packing your belongings Things to remember before your moving day Arriving at your new property Putting items into Self Storage when moving…

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A Storage Unit with Mould Prevention

How To Prevent Mould in Storage ContainersFeatured

Dampness is one of the worst things that furniture can be exposed to. Moist, humid environments can cause mould and mildew to take hold, seriously damaging your furniture and also creating a potential health hazard. If you need to store some furniture in one of our furniture storage options for a prolonged period of time, it is a good idea to take some precautions to prevent damp damage. What is Mould, Mildew, and Damp? Also known as “damp” mould and mildew are both fungi that thrive in dark moist environments. You may have seen this growing in your bathroom or…

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A highly organised storage unit with clothes stored inside.

How to Store Clothes

There are many possible reasons why you might need advice on the best way to store clothes, whether it’s the fast nature of clothing fashion, the changing seasons in the UK or a temporary need for space during a house move. Whatever your motivation for storing clothing, our ‘How to Store Clothes’ guide is on hand to help you through the process with expert tips from an experienced voice in storage. We will take you through the most popular and most effective methods to store clothes long term, as well as offering top tips on seasonal clothing storage and storing…

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Decluttering concepts from around the world

Decluttering our homes can be harder than many people expect. That’s why it’s great to take ideas and inspiration from other cultures. There are so many tips we can pick up from the way things are done in different countries, and you might not have thought of them yourself. It’s not much of a surprise to learn then that nation has spent more money and effort on cleaning and transforming their homes during the pandemic. With more time spent at home, many people have sought to streamline their living environment. Studies show that £55 billion was spent on renovations during…

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Contents of The Most Awesome Time Capsules Ever Discovered

(And One For the Weirdest Year of Our Lives: 2020)  From village schools to wall street, plenty of people have wanted to have their very own time capsule. It gives you a chance to preserve your place in history and share what your life was like for future generations. And opening a time capsule is just as fun! It gives us the chance to see how much society has changed, understand our history a bit better and sometimes, just be very confused by old fashion choices! You might not be surprised to learn this but as storage is what we do…

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Test Your Knowledge Of The Most Popular Children’s Books

Children’s books are highly valued by all generations. The stories that built our characters and provided hours of fun, laughter and enjoyment when we were younger are now being passed onto our own children who are discovering exciting new worlds that will expand their imaginations. But there’s something endearing about rereading the classics with our children. The nostalgia, the accomplishment, the sentiment; reading together with our families is such a special time. And as World Book Day 2020 celebrates the joys of reading, we’ve decided to create some family fun based on the most popular children’s books of all time. From modern…

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The Perils of Cohabiting – How to Make Moving in Together as Painless as Possible!

So, you’re thinking about taking the plunge and moving in with your significant other, eh? Becoming one of the more than 4.5 million cohabiting couples in the UK? You’ve been together for a while, you’ve met each other’s families, you’ve been on holiday together, all that jazz. You spend virtually all your time together. And let’s face it, nobody loves living out of an overnight bag. So, it’s time, right? Well here’s the thing. When you move in together, it’s a whole different deal than staying at each other’s houses on alternate nights and weekends. You’ll be in a shared…

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Moving Home Rituals and Superstitions from Around the World

When you’re moving into a new home, the new life ahead of you is an exciting prospect. It’s full of possibility and hope. It symbolises a whole new life and you want the transition to go as smoothly as possible. That’s why so many rituals have developed across the globe around moving into a new property. Here’s a round-the-world tour of some of the most interesting and bizarre superstitions and rituals to bring luck and cast out any negativity. If you’re moving house in the near future, why not try some of these for yourself? East-Facing Window If your house…

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If Well-Known Brands Did Home Offices…

If you work from home, it’s always good to have a space to work in that’s separate from your day-to-day home life. Somewhere to keep all your files, materials and motivational posters, and so on. This space should really be somewhere where you can be at your most productive and creative, where you can come up with your best ideas and make clients and customers really feel like they’re in safe hands. So where better to look for design inspiration for your home office than some of the world’s most well-known and forward-thinking brands? We’ve put together some ideas… Apple…

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Recycling the Junk from Your Bits and Bobs Drawer

We’ve all got one. That drawer in your house where all the random bits and bobs end up. You know the one: it’s full of bits of string, old batteries, random foreign coins, a world buffet of takeaway menus and mobile phones dating back to the 1990s. Storing Bits and Bobs It might be in your kitchen, your dining room, your hallway or your living room. You might even have more than one. It might not even be a drawer; it might be a cupboard or a shelf. But wherever it is and whatever storage unit you use, it’s bound…

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Collectibles in Your Home That Could Be Worth Thousands…

Could you be sitting on a potential gold mine?  Remember all of the toys, the ‘gadgets’, the records and more that you used to play with or listen to when you were younger? It turns out that some of them could be extremely valuable. Many common household items from the 70s, 80s and 90s are now highly collectible – and are therefore worth a pretty penny if they’re in pristine condition. Some much-loved technology from the 70s and 80s is worth a fair amount today: Folding SLR Polaroid cameras – depending on the model – can fetch up to £700, despite…

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