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Five decluttering resolutions that really work

Five decluttering resolutions that really work

Get ready for a clutter-free new year with effective resolutions

 
Calm home for Christmas

Calm home for Christmas

Simple routines for a peaceful Christmas

 
A Japanese myth that will make you think twice about neglecting your stuff

A Japanese myth that will make you think twice about neglecting your stuff

In Japanese folklore possessions that are not well cared for can turn nasty

 
FIVE ideas for green gift wrap

FIVE ideas for green gift wrap

Reduce your impact on the environment by tweaking your present wrapping habits

 
A woman indoors near a thermostat. She is wearing a parka with a fur-lined hood and blows on her hands to warm them.

Coping with a heating emergency

Survive a boiler crisis without melting down

 
A key fob shaped like a house with a heart cut out of it dangling from a key in a lock.

Securing your home

Make your home unattractive to burglars and thieves

 
Woman holding a toddler as she cleans a TV screen with a microfibre cloth.

How clean are your screens?

Don’t let grime, dust, smears and fingerprints ruin your screens

 
Woman who has stopped cleaning her home for a sneezing attack.

Are you allergic to your house?

If your allergy symptoms worsen at home a few simple steps will help

 
Storing garden furniture

Storing garden furniture

Keep your garden furniture in top condition by getting it ready for winter

 
Six stored items to bring out this autumn

Six stored items to bring out this autumn

Trevor Spink looks forward to autumn

 
What your cleaner wishes you would do

What your cleaner wishes you would do

These six tricks will help you get top value from your domestic help

 
Make Airbnb work for you

Make Airbnb work for you

Give your peer-to-peer holiday guests a five-star experience

 
Get your house ready for your new dog

Get your house ready for your new dog

Getting a dog is a life-changing event. Make it easier on your home with our tips

 
Pack your storage unit like a boss

Pack your storage unit like a boss

Make the most of the space in self-storage with our tips

 
Managing possessions when a loved one dies

Managing possessions when a loved one dies

Dealing with the clothes and personal items of a deceased loved one is part of the grieving process

 
Store your stuff while you travel

Store your stuff while you travel

Packing up your home to go travelling? Make the most of your storage unit

 
Putting footwear in a storage unit

Putting footwear in a storage unit

What’s the best way to prepare shoes and boots for storage?

 
Storing a mattress

Storing a mattress

Keep your mattress sleep-ready in storage

 
Is your donation habit burdening charities

Is your donation habit burdening charities?

How to donate domestic goods responsibly

 
How to store leather furniture

How to store leather furniture

What’s the best way to store leather furniture?

 
7 hacks for storing domestic goods long-term

7 hacks for storing domestic goods long-term

Long-term storage: best practice

 
Prepare your house for the school holidays

Prepare your house for the school holidays

Declutter your home for a happier summer break

 
Make room for your growing family

Make room for your growing family

A new baby is one of the biggest life changes but extra storage space can make your life as a new parent easier

 
Is lack of space spoiling your collection

Is lack of space spoiling your collection?

A collection, whether it’s Dinky toys, records or shoes should be a pleasure, but a lack of storage space can spoil the fun and make caring for it seem like a chore

 
Reduce wedding stress with extra room

Reduce wedding stress with extra room

Use self-storage to give yourself space in the run-up to your wedding

 
Leaving student accommodation

Leaving student accommodation

Manage your college kit with our handy tips

 
Moving your goods safely

Moving your goods safely

7 tips for a safe move into storage

 
Helping an elderly relative use storage

Helping an elderly relative use storage

Using storage when you are a carer

 
How to organise your stored items

How to organise your stored items

Use the space in your storage unit efficiently

 
What items are banned from storage

What items are banned from storage?

7 things you can’t keep in a self-storage unit

 
How to store kitchen appliances

How to store kitchen appliances

The best way to store a fridge, cooker and washing machine

 
Save money on packing materials

Save money on packing materials

Get best value by using free or cheap packing when you store your goods

 
Choose the right self-storage facility

Choose the right self-storage facility

To get the most out of your storage unit, it’s vital to ensure it meets your needs

 
Five advantages of decluttering

Five advantages of decluttering

Keeping some of your possessions in storage will improve your life

 
Downsizing for retirement

Downsizing for retirement

How to use a storage unit when you move to a smaller home

 
Have you got a treasure trove in storage

Have you got a treasure trove in storage?

What saleable items are you storing?

 
Winter items to store now

Winter items to store now

Make self-storage part of your spring cleaning routine

 
How can I keep my storage costs down

How can I keep my storage costs down?

Six ways to reduce your self-storage costs

 
Protect your possessions from pests

Protect your possessions from pests

Are you worried about pests damaging your stuff?

 
Prevent mildew in self-storage

Prevent mildew in self-storage

Don’t let mould spoil your stored items

 
What happens at a storage auction

What happens at a storage auction?

All about self-storage auctions

 
Can I insure my vehicle in storage

Can I insure my vehicle in storage?

All the information you need about storing vehicles

 
A man in a yellow shirt and white hat holding a chair in front of a storage unit.

Can I work in a storage unit?

What can you do and not do in your storage unit?

 
How much does storage cost

How much does storage cost?

What will storing my stuff cost?

 
Four new years resolutions to cut clutter

Four new year’s resolutions to cut clutter

Four easy ways to get excess possessions out of your home

 
Shurgard Fire at South Croydon

Shurgard Fire at South Croydon

Potentially one of biggest fires in self storage history....