Whether you are a large or a small business sometimes your premises just don’t have enough space. However moving into larger premises may not be practical or cost-effective, but renting a self-storage unit can be very beneficial to a business. The benefits of businesses using self-storage are:- Flexibility – it is possible that a business only needs extra space for a short period of time e.g. while relocating, or decorating their current premises. Or to

Around one-third of the British Population are drawn to collecting items, according to Christian Jarrett, which begs the question “when did our desire to collect items start?” Everybody has a weakness when it comes to collecting, whether it be vinyl records, books, clothes or even coins; our desire to collect starts from a young age. Through childhood you gain emotional attachment items – blankets, teddy bears, or a certain book are a few favourites. These

Last month we covered a few of the reasons why we are drawn to storing clutter and why we continue to do so. If you missed part I, check it out here. Read on for part II…. Parents Influence Many children follow in their parent’s footsteps, with or without realising. If your home was always neat and tidy then you subconsciously adopt similar behaviours. However, if your parents were collectors, workaholics or had a creative flare

More and more people are working from the comfort of their own home, whether it is to avoid the traffic during rush hour, working around other commitments or to cut business overheads, there are undoubtedly benefits to working from home. Even though there are benefits, there are also a number of downsides as well to consider: Lack of space Constant distractions Unable to separate your home life from your work life Lack of discipline Procrastinating

When moving in with a friend or partner, you will be faced with a few responsibilities and realities that you are not used to, especially if you have lived with your parents the majority of your life. For the most part – you will be filled with excitement and looking forward to this next chapter in your life, but to make your big move work, follow these tips and prepare yourself for what’s to come!

Over the years, you will have gathered a lot of items, some of these may be memorable or have a sentimental meaning attached to them, and others you have stored because you do not want to throw away/ have not had time to throw away. If you, or somebody you know has a clutter problem, here’s why… Busy When you lead an active life, you cherish the few moments you are allowed to relax. Very

Staying focused and motivated while working is key for success. However, with countless distractions, your productivity can become threatened. Many people do not realise the amount of workload that can pile up on their desk or how lack of lighting and noise can throw you them off track, but by clearing their work space, their motivation and productivity levels will increase. If you are ready to work in a more productive and happier environment, follow

Over the years, has your spare room turned into a place to store all of your clutter? If your answer is yes, then you are one of the many that are neglecting the many uses your spare room has to offer. It can become easy to use it as a place to store items you won’t be needing for a while, whether it be suitcases or Christmas decorations, you are stopping this space from reaching

Many people use storage units as a place to store items they don’t use very often or don’t have space or a use for in their own home. However after a few years the unit may become disorganised or cluttered. Here are some tips on how to organise a storage unit and make the most of the space available. Firstly, start with a good search through all the boxes and stuff you have and decide

Working from home has increasingly become much more common. However it can be difficult to stay focused on your work and not become distracted by friends dropping in for a coffee or household chores, like popping the washing on. So to help ensure you are as productive as possible we have put together a few tips to create the perfect work environment within your own home. Location Not matter whether you are working in an

Once you have made the decision to move and put your house on the market you need to ensure your home is ready for viewing. To attract the best buyers you need to make sure that you give the best impression possible to the people who view your property. If you have lived in the same house for a while you will have accumulated a lot of stuff and whilst it may be important to

As another academic year comes to an end many students will be moving out of halls of residence or rented properties to move back home for the summer holidays. However there will be endless amounts of things that will need to be cleared out of your term time home. For example: Winter clothes, Bedding and Towels Kitchen equipment like pots, pans, crockery and cutlery Books and files Computer Electrical equipment like a TV, a sound