2016

  • Optimising your packing in a long-term storage unit

    If you need to store your items for a long period of time, it makes sense to pack as efficiently as possible so that you only have to pay for the smallest storage unit. Here are some tips to keep your storage as efficient as possible.  Make use of your soft furnishings When you are packing your items you should keep all items from an area together but can mix and match the types of items in each box for maximum efficiency. [Read More]

  • 3 Well-Planned Steps To Pack Your Outdoor Metal Chairs For Storage

    Whether you're moving countries, moving homes or simply renovating, temporary self-storage units can come in handy because they allow you to store multiple items for your desired duration. Even though you leave metal chairs outdoors, you will want to protect them from scratches and gouges during transport to the storage unit. This guide offers you well-planned steps to pack your outdoor metal chairs for self-storage units. Clean The Chairs When Preparing For Storage [Read More]

  • Why Modwood Boxes Would Be Ideal for Your Long term Storage Needs

    When it comes to long term storage materials, people tend to gravitate toward wooden boxes, as they are readily available. However, these are not the most ideal option to consider. One other alternative that you could contemplate are modwood products. Modwood boxes are made from WPC materials. WPC stands for wood plastic composites. This means that they comprise wood that has been reinforced with plastic compounds. These plastic compounds could range from polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride or polyethylene. [Read More]

  • Don't Ignore These Costs Involved With Relocating Your Home

    If you are planning on moving house soon, you will likely be considering the different costs associated with moving. However, don't stop at factoring in packing materials, gas for your own vehicle, and the cost of renting a moving truck or hiring movers. There are also a few more costs that you need to budget in as well. Here are some costs that are often forgotten about in terms of relocating your home. [Read More]

  • Four tips for a stress-free move with seniors

    Moving house can be a hectic time; however, seniors can find this upheaval particularly challenging both emotionally and physically. If you have elderly parents or relatives who you are helping to move house, check out these helpful tips for keeping the move stress-free. Declutter before packing After living in one home for years, even decades, many seniors have accumulated a large number of possessions, paperwork and general clutter. Rather than packing all that chaos and clutter into boxes for their new home, many seniors find it a cleansing process to declutter prior to packing. [Read More]