Packing the moving van or truck especially if you’re doing it yourself can be problematic, leading to issues such as minimal space sometimes creating risky balancing acts and damaging furniture whilst transporting it, usually caused from improper stacking and the lack of space to do so. Luckily, there are a few ways to overcome this and it usually starts […]

Everyone seems to have an abundance of items that they might need later, whether it be some building materials for that project you’re putting off, that lounge suite you may just have a use for but need to repaint the room, or simply just some treasured items you’d like to keep whilst you don’t have the space. […]

Computers are one of many expensive yet, most surprisingly, fragile electronic items that we use in our everyday lives and is liable to be broken in many a way; a cracked screen, detached or loosened casing and missing keys are all issues that unfortunately can be caused by shock and vibrations during your computer’s transit. Considering their fragility, one must […]

Moving house is a pain, but there’s a simple yet effective way to make the whole process easier; a checklist. A moving checklist to be precise. TWO MONTHS BEFORE MOVE: Moving house begins much before the actual moving happens. Two months prior to moving, you’re best to sort through your closet, drawers, cupboards, cabinets, everywhere […]

Transitioning is a natural part of life. Whether it be transitioning from  High School to adult life, from one job to the next, it can seldom be avoided. Another transition others will often make is moving from one place to another, bringing your whole livelihood; your family, your pets and your belongings with you. While […]

In the 1970’s, self storage first made it’s appearance in Australia; today, there are more than 1,000 self storage facilities around Australia. Since then, the self storage industry has grown by more than 20{5b0dea20c4ad65b62c95685943e3af5ec180db2be7d4abbb1c43f957f69f1fcf}, yet it is far from being a mature market. Today, more than one in ten U.S households rent and use a […]

If you’re new to the concept of self storage, there’s a little bit to learn when finding your ideal self storage unit. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place to be informed on what you need to know about self storage units and their amenities. Amenities, simply put, are the features of a self storage […]

Recently there has been a new hit reality television show called ‘Storage Wars’ on the A&E channel through subscription based television company Foxtel, which has given a unique insight into the world of self storage unit auctions and the people that bid for them. Self storage unit auctions are generally only held when a renter of […]

Are you selling your house, but you wish it was worth that little bit more? Do you feel like your house could use a little more space, or a ‘de-cluttering’ job? Now, more than ever, space has become an integral part of how we view our properties in terms of value. De-cluttering your house is one […]

The do’s and don’ts of self storage are fairly cut and dry. Basically, if it seems like a bad idea, it probably is. If you are ever in doubt, you can always refer to your rental agreement or a manager at your self storage facility who can clarify anything you are unsure of. The rules […]