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Moving to Recovery: The 2014 Housing Market

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2014 was a busy year for house movers, with the UK reaching a 7-year high on housing values and house sales. In the US, sales of houses started to decline, although the value started to creep back up after prices slumped dramatically between 2010-2012. For a huge range of interesting fact about the housing market in 2014, please check out the infographic below: Please include attribution to https://www.binghamselfstorage.co.uk when sharing this infographic. Although not quite as dramatic of a year, houses in the US still increased in value by 6.4% on average. Not bad. Despite houses in America being typically…

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How to Preserve, Repair and Take Care of Old Records

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Considering the vast majority of the music ever released is available for our listening pleasure at little more than the click of a button these days, it might seem strange or a bit regressive, to think that vinyl records are more popular now than they have been in decades. But they are. The CD era, which is still hanging on by the skin of its teeth, saw the vinyl record all but forgotten in favour of its cheaper, clearer and more compact (by both name and design) cousin. But once the digital revolution kicked in and CD sales began to…

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Moving Abroad – What You Need to Do and Know

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How To Move Away From The UK With the weather as it often is in the UK, there’s no surprise that some of even the most patriotic Brits are tempted by moves ashore. If you are planning to emigrate and find a lifetime of happiness elsewhere, there are a number of things you’ll need to know and a rather a lot of things you’ll need to check off your moving overseas checklist. Deciding Where To Emigrate From The UK Which sun-kissed destination (or snow-kissed, depending on your preference) you end up calling home is a matter of personal choice, but…

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Hoarding Facts [Infographic]

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With what we do here at Bingham, we come across all kinds of people who wish to store all kinds of items. For many of us, decluttering is an important part of maintaining our homes and family life, for which self-storage is an excellent solution. But of course, there is another side to this, which many people are aware of, although they may not understand the extent of its prevalence. I’m talking about hoarding, or Compulsive Hoarding Disorder. In recent years TV shows, such as Hoarders in the US and Britain’s Biggest Hoarders in the UK, has brought the attention…

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How To Prevent Mould in Storage Containers

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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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Finding Storage Auctions in the UK

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So you’ve got excited about the idea of storage auctions in the UK after watching an episode of Storage Hunters (or something similar) and now you want to know how you can get involved in the British storage auctions scene. Luckily, we have put together a little guide on everything to do with finding storage unit auctions here in the UK. In today’s fast-paced world, the need for extra storage space is ever-increasing. People from all walks of life rely on storage units to store their belongings, but sometimes, these units are abandoned. They can’t just be left forever! And…

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How to Store a Mattress

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Mattresses are expensive, so knowing exactly how to store a mattress to maintain its condition is essential if you’re moving house or temporarily need space in your home. High value items like mattresses are always worth storing, so you won’t have to buy them again when the time comes. You want your mattress to be in the best condition when you need it again, so we at Bingham Self Storage have come up with a guide on exactly how you should be storing your mattress. If you store it incorrectly, it could end up saggy, warped or damaged when you…

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Protective Packaging Supplies for Self Storage

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If you are putting things into storage, then that is probably because you want to keep the items in question. Using a self storage provider is a great way to look after your items while you are redecorating or moving house, or simply to stop rarely used seasonal items from taking up too much space in your home. Self storage units are private, and you are the only person who will go into your unit while you are renting it, but it is still a good idea to pack items carefully before putting them away. Here’s a quick overview of…

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How to Store a Sofa

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So you’ve decided you need to store your sofa for a while but you’re wondering exactly how best to store that sofa. As your local experts in self storage, we at Bingham Self Storage have written this ‘how to store a sofa in a self storage unit’ guide to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible. There are many reasons that you might need to put your sofa into storage. Perhaps you are redecorating or having an extension built and you need to make some space. Or, you are temporarily downsizing or are in the middle of moving…

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Declutter your Home Sweet Home

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Why You Should De-clutter Your Home Having clutter in your home can make you feel disorganised, stressed and unhappy. A huge 65% of people feel that their household is disorganised and suffer through these feelings every day. We took a look at the damage clutter can do and came up with some handy tips on how to fight it once and for all. The Negative Impact of Clutter As clutter builds up in the home, finding even the most important of items can become tricky. Car keys, wallets and even important documents go missing on a regular basis. Shockingly, 23%…

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