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Effectively Using Storage During a Move

5 Tips for Maximising Space in Your Self-Storage Unit

22 January 2025
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A self-storage unit is a practical solution for keeping your belongings safe and organised. However, making the most of the space available can sometimes be challenging. By planning ahead and adopting efficient storage strategies, you can store more items without compromising access or organisation. Here are five tips to help you maximise space in your self-storage unit. Plan and Pack Strategically Effective space management starts with careful planning. Before moving items into your storage unit, evaluate what you need to store and group similar belongings together. Read More 

Four Uses For a Drive Up Self-Storage Unit

26 July 2023
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There are many advantages to using a drive-up self-storage unit, from easy access to the ability to store a wide range of items. This article explains four ways that a drive-up unit can make your life easier. Make Moving a Breeze Moving can be really stressful, and a self-storage unit can take some of the stress out of it. It'll allow you to start packing earlier, and move low-use items to your storage unit, meaning your home won't be full of boxes for weeks. Read More 

2 Mistakes People Make When They Rent Storage Units

25 August 2022
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Here are a couple of mistakes that people make when they rent storage units. They overfill their units Many people make the error of overfilling their storage units. Whilst it might be possible for a person to, for example, stack their boxes so high that they touch the storage unit's ceiling or fill the floor of the unit with so many items that they cannot reach the unit's corners or back, this does not mean that this is a good idea. Read More 

Reasons To Outsource Warehousing Services To A 3PL

10 November 2021
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If you run a small business, you may be in a dilemma of whether to engage a 3PL company to offer warehousing services. In most cases, you may be worried about extra expenses and the need to maintain control over all aspects of your business. This extract details the benefits of engaging a 3PL to offer warehousing services. It also discusses the considerations you should make when hiring these companies.  Read More 

Two tips to follow when sharing storage units

31 March 2021
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Here are some tips to follow if you ever decide to share a storage unit with a pal. Put labels on the items that belong to you Before you both take your possessions to the storage unit, you should label the items that belong to you (and encourage your friend to do the same with their things). The reason. If the two of you own some similar items that you both want to put in this unit, and if lots of the items are going to be left in it for a long time, then at some point, you could take things out of the unit that belong to your friend (or vice versa). Read More 

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Effectively Using Storage During a Move

Hi, my name is Jean, and I have moved over 20 times in my life. Through those experiences, I have learned everything about packing, organising and using storage. If you want tips on how to effectively use a storage facility during your move, you have come to the right place. Please, take a look through these blog posts. They have tips on selecting storage, packaging your stuff, keeping your storage dry and safe, and much more. I plan to never move gain, but I am honored to get to share my knowledge and experiences with you. I hop you enjoy this blog!

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5 Tips for Maximising Space in Your Self-Storage Unit
22 January 2025

A self-storage unit is a practical solution for ke …

Four Uses For a Drive Up Self-Storage Unit
26 July 2023

There are many advantages to using a drive-up self …

2 Mistakes People Make When They Rent Storage Units
25 August 2022

Here are a couple of mistakes that people make whe …

Reasons To Outsource Warehousing Services To A 3PL
10 November 2021

If you run a small business, you may be in a dilem …

Two tips to follow when sharing storage units
31 March 2021

Here are some tips to follow if you ever decide to …