Holiday Season is in full swing now and many of us will be looking forward to that well-earned break in the sunshine. Unfortunately many of us will also have concerns about leaving our home when we go away, wondering if it will be safe and secure. Here are some tips for keeping possessions safe at home while you go away on holiday. Make sure that it does not look as if you are away:- Cancel

At last summer is here and as the weather improves we are all spending more time in the garden, relaxing, gardening or socialising and inevitably our thoughts turn to wheeling out the BBQ. At the end of this month, 29th May – 4th June we celebrate the 21st National BBQ week. When the first awareness week was held only a few people regularly used a BBQ but the campaign has steadily raised awareness of the

If you are feeling overwhelmed by all the ‘stuff’ in your home it is probably time to have a good sort out and declutter. Process of decluttering is not only beneficial for your wellbeing but it can also be financially beneficial too. As the May bank holiday approaches that extra day off could be the perfect time to start decluttering and making some extra cash. The best way to declutter is to take one room

As summer approaches, many people who enjoy taking part in winter sports like skiing, snowboarding and ice hockey tend to start thinking about putting their seasonal sports gear into storage until the next season begins. Even those of us who like walking will have bulky winter gear that needs to be put away during the warmer months. The problem is where to safely store these large expensive items, as most equipment is awkwardly shaped and

This time of year is very popular for moving house, but why do people want to move when it such a costly and stressful experience? Here are the top ten reasons why people chose to go through all the upheaval that moving house involves: 1. Relocation with work or a new job: if the travelling time to get to work is too long or difficult then moving home is the best option. 2. Require more

There are many misconceptions about self-storage being out dated, expensive, insecure and limited in their use – in general not a good option, but the reality is very different, there are many businesses and private individuals who find self-storage very useful. We feel it is time to put some of these myths to rest and look at the benefits of self-storage Myth 1 – It’s of limited value. Many businesses rely on self-storage units for

Why not use the long weekend to declutter and have a clear out? Perhaps not the most exciting prospect for the Bank Holiday weekend but if your life is feeling stressful, because you have too much stuff in your home, it could be very rewarding. The advantage of using the Easter Bank Holiday to have a good clear out is the 2 extra days available compared to a normal weekend ,so you can use 1

April is known as home improvement month, because it is a time of year when many people start jobs to spruce up their home. Research indicates that in Britain one in three households spend £2,000 a year on home improvements. However, 43% of jobs are left unfinished because people lose interest or give up because the job was too large or difficult, but a DIY job does not have to be a big project to

As the seasons change from winter into spring, more people may be thinking about putting their bulky winter clothing into storage instead of having it clog up their wardrobes. Unlike some parts of the world where the climate remains fairly constant, in the UK we definitely have 4 seasons – sometimes in one day! This means that in the autumn and winter we wear thicker heavier clothes and in the spring and summer our clothes

Storage units are not just for junk! Many people are now utilising self-storage as an effective way to help run their businesses. Reasons Why Self Storage Works For Business Flexibility From time to time many businesses can find themselves in need of temporary storage. For example when a business relocates or carries out decorating and/or refurbishment. As most self-storage facilities offer short, medium or long term storage options which are rented on a monthly basis;

It’s that time of year again! Once the harshest weather of the winter is over, the days are getting longer and the sun is brightening the sky, many of us start to feel the urge to give our homes a ‘spring clean.’ Traditionally spring cleaning was a way of getting rid of all the soot and dirt that had built up over the winter from open fires but today it tends to refer to sorting

The 1st National Clear Your Clutter Day was on Saturday 19th March 2016. It was set up by Jasmine Birtles, the consumer champion and founder of MoneyMagpie.com. The day was designed to encourage and help people all over the UK to declutter their homes and lives. This year National Clear Your Clutter Day takes place on Saturday 11th March 2017. So now is the time to declutter your homes and dig out all those unused