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Packing

How to Pack your Television for Moving – Do’s & Don’ts

Nicola W. - 05 Nov 2018

The TV has probably been your entertainment during endless hours of packing up your house. Consequently, the TV is usually one of the last things… Read full story

Moving house – expert advice to pack your plates

Nicola W. - 08 Oct 2018

A set of plates called ‘Famous Ladies’ by Bell and Grant was recently valued at a cool £1 million. Now, that’s a plate you don’t… Read full story

Storing Away Seasonal Clothes The Right Way

Nicola W. - 24 Sep 2018

Summer means maxi dresses and sandals. Winter, unfortunately, doesn’t! For many months of the year you’ll be opting for warm and cosy instead of cool… Read full story

What’s The Best Way to Pack Your Books and CDs?

Nicola W. - 13 Aug 2018

‘I Want to Break Free’… and not to break the CD collection! From Adele to Queen, Austen to Zola – a music, book or film… Read full story

How to pack your china like a pro

Ann D. - 02 Apr 2018

It is believed that breaking a mirror may bring you seven years of bad luck. But what about breaking your finest china or antique tea… Read full story

China-cups

Christiane’s story: where to store a loved one’s belongings?

Ann D. - 05 Feb 2018

When you are going through life’s ups and downs, you’d be surprised how much self-storage can help. Meet Christiane and her family and find out… Read full story

Claudio’s story: what to do when you’re in between houses?

Ann D. - 22 Jan 2018

There are so many situations in which self-storage can come in handy. Want to know more? Read on! Over the next five weeks, some of… Read full story

Surviving a House Move with Children

Nicola W. - 15 Jan 2018

In to Uni. In with mates. In with the boyfriend. In with the husband. I’ve moved to a new house several times, but this latest… Read full story

How to prepare for the big move : our top tips and checklists

Ann D. - 02 Oct 2017

Moving to a new place is an exciting adventure. But there’s a lot to do and you want it to run smoothly. Of course you… Read full story

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