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24Aug/22
pack fragile items

How To: Pack Fragile Items Effectively

Knowing how best to pack fragile items can be really tough, and unsuccessful. Here we have some great tips to help you pack fragile items effectively so nothing gets smashed.

Moving can be so stressful. With all of the items you have probably had in the same place for a long time being suddenly all over the place – some in your new home, some in your current home, some in your self storage unit. With the pets being looked after, kids arguing over which bedroom they get, removals men whizzing around, estate agents calling you about different paperwork…

13Jun/22
Moving House

Minimising The Stress of a Home Move

Choosing a new home is dependent on so many factors such as area, location within that area, type of property, property condition, local demand and, of course, cost. Some of these factors are outside your control – most of us have a rental budget that we have to stick to – and often our choice of area is governed by other factors such as wanting to be close to friends and family or needing to be near our workplace.

27Feb/22
Moving House

How Easy Is a DIY House Removal?

Everyone knows that buying a new home is an expensive business (not to mention stressful) so looking for ways to save money on the move is always a worthwhile task. There are, of course, certain legal fees and taxes that cannot be avoided but other costs such as estate agent fees and removals fees can be reduced substantially by doing a DIY house removal. Many people are reluctant to market a property themselves because of the price negotiations involved and background checks on potential buyers, which is where estate agents really come in useful, but actually it is perfectly possible to handle these things yourself. Also moving your possessions from your present home into the new place is something relatively simple that most people are able to tackle themselves if they are fit and strong and able to hire a van for the transportation.

10Dec/21
store elelctronic equipment tips and advice

How To: Store Electronic Equipment Properly

If you need to store electronic equipment long-term then it is essential to store it correctly to ensure it remains in good, working condition.

Sometimes, we may need to put our technology equipment into storage; we may have an overseas assignment to a place where our equipment might not work or we might be moving to the other end of the country for a few months and moving all our equipment is just not practical. It might not be the perfect solution but sometimes we need to pack up and store our tech equipment.

02Oct/21
storing classic cars

Maintaining and Storing Classic Cars Safely Long-Term

Many people love keeping classic cars as a hobby. This article discusses maintaining them and keeping the vehicles in the best condition whilst they are stored for a period of time.

As the weather warms up, the weekends become the time to enjoy trips in your classic car. Winding country roads, the chug of the vehicle, the soft leather seats, the British countryside – it really is a lovely thing to do, and a lovely hobby to have. Those who own a classic car understand that these special vehicles need care and maintenance to ensure they run well and look beautiful. You may think you can simply pop the vehicle in self storage, or in the garage over winter as it is with no problems. However, if you have ever done that it is likely you will already know it is not a good idea. The car will need properly preparing for storage, maintenance whilst in storage, and a thorough spring sort out following winter.