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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 led 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, 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. Here’s … Continued

Packing a storage unit is like playing Tetris: getting everything in the right spot takes skill, planning, and sometimes frustration. Knowing how to pack a storage unit well means more than just tossing items inside; it’s about maximizing your paid space and wrapping each item properly to keep things organized and damage-free. Cardboard boxes are … Continued

For most of us, the arrival of summer means it’s time to clean the house from top to bottom. It’s also one of the most successful seasons to put your home on the market. Research by the HomeOwners Alliance suggests that singles and young couples are most likely to buy a new home during spring, … Continued

The self-storage industry is continuously growing and changing, especially in bustling cities like London, where demand is on the rise. Henfield Storage provides convenient storage options for London residents looking for extra space. Many people link the changes in the industry to modern construction and design techniques, while others point to technological advancements that have … Continued

Ever wondered how people manage to fit a near-impossible amount of items into such a small space? Whether it’s a suitcase, van or storage room — the more they can fit, the better they must (surely) be at Tetris?! So, if you want to pack more into your storage boxes or units, we reveal the … Continued

What would you do if you found a severed leg in your storage unit? Or a burglar that had been trying to rob you but got locked inside? We’ve rounded up the 10 strangest things that have ever been found in storage units. A live hand grenade. Forget the NASA rocket, this was a live hand … Continued