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Moving house with a terrarium
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk05 Jan 2024
04 Jan 2024
How to move your terrarium safely into your new home

Putting appliances into storage
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk12 Jan 2024
04 Jan 2024
How and when to store white goods

Helping an older person move house
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk19 Jan 2024
04 Jan 2024
How to be a good carer during a house move

Managing your sale on a social media marketplace
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk26 Jan 2024
04 Jan 2024
How to be successful at peer-to-peer selling

Staging your house for a quick sale
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk05 Feb 2024
31 Jan 2024
Declutter your home to improve buyer appeal

Tips for storing a cooker
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk12 Feb 2024
31 Jan 2024
Can I put a cooker into my storage unit?

How to charge phones and tablets efficiently
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk19 Feb 2024
31 Jan 2024
Strategies for efficient phone charging in your home

Do you have an emergency plan for your household?
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk26 Feb 2024
31 Jan 2024
If the worst happens at home, would your family know what to do?

How to put a washing machine into storage
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk01 Mar 2024
23 Feb 2024
Keeping your washing machine in storage

Get your barbecue ready for summer
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk08 Mar 2024
23 Feb 2024
Prepare for the British summer by cleaning off your barbecue

Top tips for drying laundry
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk15 Mar 2024
23 Feb 2024
How to win at drying your washing

What to do when your carbon monoxide detector goes off
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk22 Mar 2024
23 Feb 2024
Is a carbon monoxide leak an emergency?

What to do when your smoke alarm goes off
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk05 Apr 2024
23 Mar 2024
Act promptly when your smoke alarm sounds

Moving into supportive accommodation
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk12 Apr 2024
23 Mar 2024
Preparing to move into a care home

How to be the best house move helper ever
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk19 Apr 2024
23 Mar 2024
So you’ve been asked to help someone move house. What can you do to help out?

Is it okay to take garden plants when you move?
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk26 Apr 2024
23 Mar 2024
Do garden plants count as fixtures or fittings when moving house?

What to do when the emergency services ask you to leave your home
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk03 May 2024
26 Apr 2024
Check list of items to take with you in an emergency

Moving house with young adults
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk10 May 2024
26 Apr 2024
Get your teenagers ready to move house

What fittings should you leave behind when you move?
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk17 May 2024
26 Apr 2024
How to work out what to take and what to leave when you move house

Is your car overloaded?
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk24 May 2024
26 Apr 2024
Avoid overloading your car when moving domestic goods

How do I dispose of unwanted clothes and textiles?
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk07 Jun 2024
26 May 2024
Got some old clothing to get rid of? Here’s how to do it responsibly

Get prepared for an emergency
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk14 Jun 2024
26 May 2024
The UK government recently recommended that the public keep an emergency kit at home

Moving home in wet weather
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk21 Jun 2024
26 May 2024
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

A checklist for taking items out of storage
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk28 Jun 2024
26 May 2024
Wondering about best practice for moving domestic goods out of storage? Here are our thoughts

Getting ready for a home swap holiday
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk05 Jul 2024
04 Jul 2024
Preparing for a home exchange holiday

What is the best shelving for a storage unit
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk12 Jul 2024
04 Jul 2024
Organise your self-storage unit with shelving

Moving home in extreme heat
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk19 Jul 2024
04 Jul 2024
A house move during a heatwave is definitely challenging, but there are a few things you can do to make it easier

Efficient air con use
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk26 Jul 2024
04 Jul 2024
Heatwaves can leave us yearning for a cool escape. Even a portable air conditioner can make a world of difference

Staying cool on a budget
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk09 Aug 2024
02 Aug 2024
In the cost-of-living crisis you can still stay cool

Organise your cluttered garage
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk16 Aug 2024
02 Aug 2024
The benefits of a neat and tidy garage

Tips for scanning documents to save space
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk23 Aug 2024
02 Aug 2024
Minimise paper clutter by scanning documents

Get ready for your first short-term international move
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk30 Aug 2024
02 Aug 2024
Dealing with your possessions during a temporary move abroad

Cleaning your barbecue
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk06 Sep 2024
31 Aug 2024
How to give your barbecue some end-of-season care

Could you save by switching to a cheaper storage company?
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk13 Sep 2024
31 Aug 2024
Some storage companies seem to offer a better deal – but beware of hidden costs

Moving into college accommodation
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk20 Sep 2024
31 Aug 2024
Hints and tips for students going away to university

You need paper copies of these six documents
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk27 Sep 2024
31 Aug 2024
So much of our life is online, but there are still some cases where only paper will do

How to store a barbecue
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk04 Oct 2024
30 Sep 2024
Get your garden winter ready by putting your grill and barbecue into storage

Self-storage for digital nomads
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk11 Oct 2024
30 Sep 2024
How can self-storage make life easier for digital nomads?

Reduce your storage costs by streamlining your stored goods
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk18 Oct 2024
30 Sep 2024
Four ways to reduce your monthly storage bill

Get your caravan ready for storage
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk25 Oct 2024
30 Sep 2024
How to winterise your caravan

Now is the time to clear out your children’s toys
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk08 Nov 2024
30 Oct 2024
Declutter your toys ahead of Christmas

Organising your shed
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk15 Nov 2024
30 Oct 2024
Your shed, your space – how to create your dream garden den

Clutter and mental health
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk22 Nov 2024
30 Oct 2024
Look after your possessions and your mental health

Could committing to storage cut your storage bill?
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk29 Nov 2024
30 Oct 2024
This one tip could reduce your self-storage costs

Christmas gifts for a clutter-free lifestyle
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk06 Dec 2024
03 Dec 2024
Want to avoid giving your loved ones even more possessions this Christmas? We’ve got tips

Top tips for getting the most out of your storage space
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk13 Dec 2024
11 Dec 2024
How to refine your self-storage routine

Media gifts that won’t take up space
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk20 Dec 2024
11 Dec 2024
Last-minute entertainment gift ideas

Make space for an active lifestyle
https://direct.storeandinsure.co.uk27 Dec 2024
11 Dec 2024
Find room to exercise in your home
