Do you use your car as an extension of your home, with items left on the seats and in the boot, footwells and glove box? It’s not just untidy – it also encourages thieves and could invalidate your insurance policy. A recent survey by comparethemarket.com found that 3 in 5 drivers leave valuables (e.g. mobile phones, sat navs and keys) in full view – which could invalidate your car insurance since most policies require

Whether you are a large or a small business, using self-storage can provide the perfect solution for additional storage space. Financially using self-storage makes good business sense – rather than moving to larger premises as the business expands it is more cost effective to use a storage unit to store old archived files, additional office supplies, excess and seasonal inventory, holiday decorations for the office and other seasonal items, and even office furniture. Your office

The UK is a nation of entrepreneurs; with 99.9 % of businesses classed as Small-to-Medium Enterprises (SME) and 76% single person businesses. For many SME’s the running costs of the business can be challenging, which is why more and more are utilising the benefits of self-storage in order for their business to grow. The main benefits of using a self-storage unit are:- Additional space for less cost Flexibility Safety and security A self-storage unit offers

Moving house is always a difficult and stressful time but is even more demanding if you have children. The key to moving successfully with children is to get them on board with the planning and preparation. Here are our top tips Talk to the children about the move and include them in discussions about moving day so they are prepared for the event Visit the new house and in particular show them their bedroom and

The self-storage market in the UK is booming, as it is increasingly becoming more popular for British residents to rent self-storage space. A recent survey indicated that UK residents rent four times more self-storage space than the French, and nine times more than people in Germany. In fact Britain is now home to almost half of all of Europe’s self-storage units, but demand is continuing to outstrip supply. During 2016 alone, 24 new sites opened

Every year we take out our Christmas decorations and spend ages unravelling strings of lights and beads, getting dust of wreaths and checking how many smashed baubles we will need to replace. If only we spent a little more time storing everything carefully at the end of Christmas, life would be less stressful at the beginning of the next Christmas season. The key to storing the decorations carefully is ensuring they stay dry, dust free

Once December arrives the preparations for Christmas begin to gather pace. Buying and wrapping presents, cooking and freezing food and if you have family and friends coming to stay over the festive period there is plenty of cleaning and tidying to be done as well. As we get closer to Christmas it can feel as if our home is going to burst at the seams with all the extra items that need to be stored.

If you are a small growing business, increasing and maintaining high levels of productivity is essential to your development. Research has shown that a brighter, neater and more flexible office increases employee engagement and productivity. Here are a few top tips for organising your office to encourage your team to go that ‘extra mile’ Space – an office with high ceilings creates a feeling of space, making it light and airy. Circulation of air is

As the temperature drops and winter approaches many people are preparing to store items that go unused during the colder months of the year.  However if your home or garage is already full, storing these things can be a problem. Using a self-storage unit is an easy way to save on space in your home. Here are a few seasonal belongings commonly stored in units during the winter. Summer clothing – In a small living

More and more people are using self-storage units to keep items that are seasonal or only used occasionally safe and their homes free of clutter. However using a self-storage unit should be simple and hassle-free. The following helpful tips should take the stress out of packing your self-storage unit so you can enjoy a clutter free home and know your belongings are safe. Do: 1. Make a list of everything you need to store and

As we go into the month of November, we are officially on the run down to Black Friday and Christmas and it is essential for businesses to make the most of this busy time of the year. Black Friday has turned into a massive day in the UK since 2014 and £1.23 billion was spent on Black Friday in 2016. It is crucial for small businesses to have plenty of stock, particularly popular items, available

Now we are into October and Autumn has arrived, the kids are getting excited about Halloween, Bonfire Night and dare we say it, Christmas. Halloween has become more and more popular in this country as it usually falls in the half term holiday making it a perfect time to have a get together with family and friends. So why not go all out this year and really celebrate Halloween in style and throw a party