Storage Hunters has been a massive hit in the UK, so much so, that it has attracted many of the auctioneers from the U.S Storage Hunters series. Whether the American Storage Hunter competitors are bidding because the show in the UK is in higher demand, or simply for the fact they love the UK, we don’t mind! The show captured the interest of celebrities, which meant Storage Hunters UK decided to create a one-off celebrity

Everybody knows that the United Kingdom is a small Island, but I’m sure many of you will be shocked to know, that the U.K has the smallest homes in Europe. The Telegraph states, “more than half of homes are falling short of minimum modern space standards.” With the price of properties increasing, especially nearer the city centres, and the unemployment levels still high, it is no wonder that many people have to settle for a

Unless you have been living under a rock, you will have noticed the drastic weather that has taken place throughout the United Kingdom over the last few months. The downpour of rain has taken all of us by surprise, as who would have known that thousands of people would have to evacuate their houses and businesses? There was not only a loss of electricity; many people were left with nothing after the rain destroyed their

Storage units across the world are used to store items that people don’t want to throw away, however there have been cases of some people storing items that would never usually cross our minds! Prepare to be shocked at these unusual items found in self-storage units… A leg… That’s right, a human leg! In 2007, during an auction, Shannon Whisnant purchased a storage unit and had no idea what he was about to find. Inside

Over the years, it has become increasingly popular to use a storage unit as a place to conduct business. In fact, one of our customers here at Spaces and Places, Nuneaton, has recently turned her storage unit into a home! When we say home, we don’t mean that she lives in the storage unit, but after seeing her photo shoots of the unit, she definitely makes the place look inviting! Our customer sells ‘pre-loved’ furniture,

2015 has gone in a blink of an eye. The New Year is here and you no longer need to worry about cooking Christmas dinner or buying presents. You finally have time to focus on yourself. Everybody sets themselves different goals for the New Year, and usually, these goals relate more so towards leading a healthier life. Obvious resolutions would be to commit yourself to the gym or create a healthy eating plan; however, making

Now that Christmas is over, and you have many gifts and not enough space, a storage unit may be an option you are considering. Instead of placing all your gifts and items in your ‘man cave’ or shed, why not place them in a storage unit? Your house will become clutter-free and your home might even start to look like a room you see in a magazine! Clutter seems to happen instantly overnight. One morning

With the Internet at people’s fingertips, there are bound to be a few horror stories about storage unit disasters. However, Spaces and Places pride themselves at their customer loyalty and customer satisfaction! The top two questions that come to people’s minds when renting a storage unit are, ‘will my possessions be safe?’ and ‘will my possessions get ruined?’ All storage units at Spaces and Places are constructed from steel, and each unit has wooden floors,

Storage units are becoming increasingly popular, due to the fact they appeal to so many people. If you are looking to set up a business or store your items, Spaces and Places have the ideal storage unit for you. 1.    Cost-effective The price of a storage unit is extremely cost-effective, especially if you want to run a business. When you compare prices for renting buildings, to the cost of a storage unit, you could save

When you have a lot of possessions, and not a lot of space, it is easy to get frustrated and throw everything into the storage unit and think ‘I will worry about my stuff later!’ Below are our top 5 tips, which will help you organise your belongings and gain the most space for your money. 1.    Purchase boxes Now, this may seem obvious to many storage users, however, the width and height can be

It was recently reported that increasing numbers of people are turning to ship containers and storage units as a low-cost solution to housing shortages across the world. But what is it really like to live in one? And can units & containers really become a permanent housing solution? In cities including London, Amsterdam and Berlin, people have already begun to make their own homes from large, repurposed shipping containers. The Wenckehof student village in Amsterdam

Here at Spaces and Places, we like to make things quick and simple for our customers to digest, so we recently launched a series of informative videos outlining everything you need to know about our self-storage facilities. The new videos take you through everything from storage arrangements to the safety of your documents, business stock and personal belongings. Read on to find out more about our quick and easy storage guides… Overview… Watch our overview