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On New Year’s Eve, 2018, there was a fire in Croydon, London, that destroyed 1,198 rented self-storage units. Many people lost everything in the blaze, including precious family heirlooms. Among the victims of the fire was Giacomo Malvermi. Giacomo had been using a self-storage unit to keep newly-restored pinball machines, ready to sell onto customers. … Continued

The self-storage industry is an example of an industry that is, on the face of it, incredibly simple, but one that didn’t emerge in the UK until surprisingly recently, despite the clear need for it for many decades before. The History of Self Storage The story of the origins of the modern self-storage industry in … Continued

Self-storage is one of the most practical ways for regular people and businesses to store their goods and possessions. Private citizens can use self-storage to store furniture during a move or get clutter out of their homes, while companies can benefit from self-storage to keep their excess inventory safe and secure. Storage space isn’t free, … Continued

As you operate your way through your typical business day, your desk is your operating table. If the surgical tools are all over the place, or you can’t find clamps or reach the scalpel quickly and efficiently, things get messy. So, is your home or workplace desk working for you? When you are working on … Continued

There is nothing more frustrating than putting in hours to clean the house, only to find yourself tripping over toys, shoes, random bags and items on the floor. Well, perhaps never being able to find the car keys among the “stuff” all over the tables could be a little worse, but either way, clutter is … Continued

Marie Kondo, tidying up guru, has taken the UK by storm after the release of her Netflix series, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo. The country has taken on an enthusiasm for decluttering, and the new craze has even lead to a rise in charity donations. Kondo’s method, KonMari, takes you through a number of simple … Continued

There have been a lot of challenges for the self-storage industry in the past decade, and mostly, it’s because self-storage has been reinvented. The trends in self-storage change every year and these changes depend on the growth in the industry. There are a few of the most significant trends that are already coming to the … Continued

Not everyone is clued up regarding self storage units, so asking questions can sometimes be daunting. What if they come across as stupid? We don’t think there are any silly questions, which is why we’ve outlined 14 of the ones we think you might want answers to below. How Much Is It? People don’t want … Continued

Your storage unit might be like the garden shed – crammed full of stuff! As storage unit specialists, we understand that half of the battle is hiring space in the first place. That way, there is a place to put the belongings which don’t fit in the house yet are too important to throw away. … Continued

We all know that after the indulgence of the festive period comes a spell of analysis and contemplation. Usually, this means signing up to a gym and vowing never to scoff Celebrations for breakfast ever again, but not every resolution is related to shifting excess Christmas pounds. For some, making resolutions is all about managing … Continued

Tis the season to be festive, and with the festivities and fun comes a little hard work and possibly some stress. Families gather together for Christmas, and part of the magic is in the entertainment and the huge family dinner – the rest of the magic is in the gifts and tinsel and twinkly lights. … Continued

Packing a self storage unit is rather like playing Tetris: it takes skill, planning and a lot of swearing to get everything in the right place. When you’re making the decision to rent a storage unit, it’s not just a case of throwing all your belongings into cases and boxes and filling the room up. … Continued