Manchester is home to one of the most vibrant business communities in the country. From blue-chip companies to global corporations, Manchester has become the economic powerhouse of the North. With a business infrastructure that is growing year upon year, Spaces and Places are proud to support organisations trading in and around the city. Manchester has a number of major international organisations on its doorstep, with major offices of Google, BBC, ITV, Kellogg’s and McVities all

Are you living in clutter? Has a cluttered outside resulted in a cluttered inside? Your messy living room and overflowing cupboards might seem innocent enough but did you know that your cluttered home could be making you unwell? In his book ‘Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat?’, Peter Walsh explores the idea that clutter is causing us problems with our weight. In an article in the Daily Mail he reveals: “My premise is

The summer holidays are right around the corner, but sadly, figures show that unoccupied homes during the summer are also the perfect opportunity for burglars to strike.   With millions of us travelling abroad every summer, and around 75% of burglaries occurring when a property is unoccupied, it is a good idea to take extra measures to make sure your home and your possessions are safe before you jet off.   We bring you our

As we enter into the first weeks of June, you may be thinking about refreshing your home ready for the summer. As the days get longer and the weather starts heating up, summer is the perfect season to entertain friends and make the most of your home. Give your home a new look with some summer decorating projects. We are bringing you our top tips on revitalising your home for the coming months. 1. Incorporate

The four-part series ‘Business Boomers,’ broadcast last month on the BBC, delved into areas of business that are still thriving despite the recent recession. The second episode entitled ‘Real Storage Wars’ discovers how and why Britain came to have the biggest self-storage industry in Europe, when just thirty years ago, the idea of storing items anywhere other than your house was unheard of. The entertaining BBC documentary went up and down the country to meet

Take a few moments to look around your home. Are there unread books bursting from every available corner of your bedroom, loft and bookshelf? If so you’re not alone! A recent study of 2,000 adults revealed that the average British household harbours around 138 books, but over half have never actually been read. That’s a whopping estimated 3.6 billion books outgrowing homes all over the country. It seems us Brits just can’t let go of

So you’ve taken the plunge and decided to take your business or product idea to an exhibition or trade show. If you want to get the maximum benefit from exhibiting you want the show to be as simple and as cost-effective as possible, which is why you need a Spaces and Places storage unit. Spaces and Places storage units are ideal for exhibitors and exhibition build companies, allowing them completely flexible storage solutions at a

Spring has definitely sprung and what comes hand in hand with the season? Spring-cleaning of course! Just when we should be thinking about preparing our homes and gardens for summer, it’s often the case that our sheds, garages, and spare rooms are all bursting with stuff that you know you definitely won’t be using anytime soon. You may be fooled into thinking that a bigger house is the only way you will be able to

A recent study by Kalmsfound that moving house is the most stressful life event for Brits; with 37 per cent saying nothing has caused them more anxiety. Money is a significant worry for movers, with budgets being a major stress factor for half the population when moving house. Other concerns when moving house include selling an existing property (53%), exchanging contracts (50%) dealing with solicitors, and organising surveys. ·      Sold your home but not moved

There are all sorts of reasons why more and more students are taking advantage of self-storage facilities. The nature of student life means that you are often stuck in a small room with not much space to store your possessions. We can cater for all kinds of requirements from sports equipment to furniture, leaving you to enjoy the precious bit of space you do have! Likewise, coming home from University at the end of the

Classic, vintage and veteran cars are treasured possessions, and they cry out for special care. When not in use, they need to be stored somewhere ‒ and the garage at home may not be a suitable option. Classic, vintage and veteran cars can be worth a lot ‒ from tens of thousands to many millions of pounds. It is hard to clarify what is meant by ‘classic car’ as the exact definition varies from country

It is estimated that every week over 2,000 new businesses start life in a bedroom, around a kitchen table or down in the garden shed. Research from Enterprise Nation shows that the home is now the most popular place to launch a new business. Working from home has great advantages – you can save time and money on the daily commute and spend more time with your family, however anyone who has ever worked from home