There are many reasons why moving into a smaller home makes sense. Raphaël took the decision to downsize and found a safe and secure storage solution for his artwork. Read on and find out why Raphaël is storing his paintings at Shurgard. Who? Raphaël is a young […]
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We all have our hobbies – some of us enjoy climbing, some love painting, and others love recreating battle scenes. Our hobbies are great creative outlets and one of the best-known natural stress relievers. However – much to the dismay of our loved ones – some of […]
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Do you have a spare room? Lucky you! But honestly, when was the last time someone actually used it? Instead of leaving your spare room unused, why not transform it into your own personal sanctuary? A yoga studio, a music room, or perhaps even your own fully […]
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The humble garden shed has come a long way over the years. Cobweb-ridden and full of rusty gardening tools, they were historically (and stereotypically) a place only the man of the house would frequent, newspaper in hand, to avoid the mayhem of the house. Fast forward to […]
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Traditionally the pastime of flat-capped grandads, the humble act of gardening, and in particular growing your own, is attracting a new, younger audience. In line with the surge in popularity of other traditional (read old fashioned) hobbies adopted by hipsters in recent years – knitting, taxidermy, colouring […]
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With the Olympics and Paralympics just around the corner, 2016 is set to deliver a super summer of sport with athletes from every nation going for gold. Let’s take a look at some of the more weird and wonderful trophies out there.
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Digital music downloads and live streaming now account for the majority of all music purchased, so you’d be forgiven for presuming our home music collections were carefully curated libraries taking up no more room than a few megabytes on a hard drive. The reality is an […]
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With the Euros coming to an end, you might be tempted to head into the loft and dig out that box of footie collectables you haven’t seen for years. We look at some of the most expensive football memorabilia of all time. You never know, you may discover some […]
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Setting up a business from home can be a lucrative way of turning a passion into profit. With no office rent and no time wasted commuting, there are certainly perks to working from the comfort of your own home. Here are some of our favourite entrepreneurial endeavours […]
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Ever dream about dating an extreme sports enthusiast? As a surfer, partner and father, I can tell you from personal experience that living with someone who enjoys extreme sports can have its ups and downs. Much like bungee jumping, it’s not everyone’s idea of a good time, […]
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