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Make space for an active lifestyle

Make space for an active lifestyle

Find room to exercise in your home

 
Media gifts that wont take up space

Media gifts that won’t take up space

Last-minute entertainment gift ideas

 
Top tips for getting the most out of your storage space

Top tips for getting the most out of your storage space

How to refine your self-storage routine

 
Christmas gifts for a clutter-free lifestyle

Christmas gifts for a clutter-free lifestyle

Want to avoid giving your loved ones even more possessions this Christmas? We’ve got tips

 
Could committing to storage cut your storage bill

Could committing to storage cut your storage bill?

This one tip could reduce your self-storage costs

 
Clutter and mental health

Clutter and mental health

Look after your possessions and your mental health

 
Organising your shed

Organising your shed

Your shed, your space – how to create your dream garden den

 
Now is the time to clear out your childrens toys

Now is the time to clear out your children’s toys

Declutter your toys ahead of Christmas

 
Get your caravan ready for storage

Get your caravan ready for storage

How to winterise your caravan

 
Reduce your storage costs by streamlining your stored goods

Reduce your storage costs by streamlining your stored goods

Four ways to reduce your monthly storage bill

 
Self-storage for digital nomads

Self-storage for digital nomads

How can self-storage make life easier for digital nomads?

 
How to store a barbecue

How to store a barbecue

Get your garden winter ready by putting your grill and barbecue into storage

 
You need paper copies of these six documents

You need paper copies of these six documents

So much of our life is online, but there are still some cases where only paper will do

 
Moving into college accommodation

Moving into college accommodation

Hints and tips for students going away to university

 
Could you save by switching to a cheaper storage company

Could you save by switching to a cheaper storage company?

Some storage companies seem to offer a better deal – but beware of hidden costs

 
Cleaning your barbecue

Cleaning your barbecue

How to give your barbecue some end-of-season care

 
Get ready for your first short-term international move

Get ready for your first short-term international move

Dealing with your possessions during a temporary move abroad

 
Tips for scanning documents to save space

Tips for scanning documents to save space

Minimise paper clutter by scanning documents

 
Organise your cluttered garage

Organise your cluttered garage

The benefits of a neat and tidy garage

 
Staying cool on a budget

Staying cool on a budget

In the cost-of-living crisis you can still stay cool

 
Efficient air con use

Efficient air con use

Heatwaves can leave us yearning for a cool escape. Even a portable air conditioner can make a world of difference

 
Moving home in extreme heat

Moving home in extreme heat

A house move during a heatwave is definitely challenging, but there are a few things you can do to make it easier

 
What is the best shelving for a storage unit

What is the best shelving for a storage unit

Organise your self-storage unit with shelving

 
Getting ready for a home swap holiday

Getting ready for a home swap holiday

Preparing for a home exchange holiday

 
A checklist for taking items out of storage

A checklist for taking items out of storage

Wondering about best practice for moving domestic goods out of storage? Here are our thoughts

 
Moving home in wet weather

Moving home in wet weather

Moving home in torrential rain is no one’s idea of a good time… Here’s how to stay calm and more or less dry

 
Get prepared for an emergency

Get prepared for an emergency

The UK government recently recommended that the public keep an emergency kit at home

 
How do I dispose of unwanted clothes and textiles

How do I dispose of unwanted clothes and textiles?

Got some old clothing to get rid of? Here’s how to do it responsibly

 
Is your car overloaded

Is your car overloaded?

Avoid overloading your car when moving domestic goods

 
What fittings should you leave behind when you move

What fittings should you leave behind when you move?

How to work out what to take and what to leave when you move house

 
Moving house with young adults

Moving house with young adults

Get your teenagers ready to move house

 
What to do when the emergency services ask you to leave your home

What to do when the emergency services ask you to leave your home

Check list of items to take with you in an emergency

 
Is it okay to take garden plants when you move

Is it okay to take garden plants when you move?

Do garden plants count as fixtures or fittings when moving house?

 
How to be the best house move helper ever

How to be the best house move helper ever

So you’ve been asked to help someone move house. What can you do to help out?

 
Moving into supportive accommodation

Moving into supportive accommodation

Preparing to move into a care home

 
What to do when your smoke alarm goes off

What to do when your smoke alarm goes off

Act promptly when your smoke alarm sounds

 
What to do when your carbon monoxide detector goes off

What to do when your carbon monoxide detector goes off

Is a carbon monoxide leak an emergency?

 
Top tips for drying laundry

Top tips for drying laundry

How to win at drying your washing

 
Get your barbecue ready for summer

Get your barbecue ready for summer

Prepare for the British summer by cleaning off your barbecue

 
How to put a washing machine into storage

How to put a washing machine into storage

Keeping your washing machine in storage

 
emergency plan for your household

Do you have an emergency plan for your household?

If the worst happens at home, would your family know what to do?

 
How to charge phones and tablets efficiently

How to charge phones and tablets efficiently

Strategies for efficient phone charging in your home

 
Tips for storing a cooker

Tips for storing a cooker

Can I put a cooker into my storage unit?

 
Staging your house for a quick sale

Staging your house for a quick sale

Declutter your home to improve buyer appeal

 
Managing your sale on a social media marketplace

Managing your sale on a social media marketplace

How to be successful at peer-to-peer selling

 
Helping an older person move house

Helping an older person move house

How to be a good carer during a house move

 
Putting appliances into storage

Putting appliances into storage

How and when to store white goods

 
Moving house with a terrarium

Moving house with a terrarium

How to move your terrarium safely into your new home