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Moulds are part of the fungi family and they are neither plants nor animals. They are simply organisms that feed on decaying matters. Small amounts of moulds are harmless to humans but when they start to replicate and grow in large numbers, they can cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems. Moisture is often the cause of most mould growth. Therefore, if you have unstoppable mould growth in your home, it’s a sign of excess moisture and you need to take preventive measures against it. So let’s discuss about some of the best methods to prevent mould growth by keeping your home clean and dry. Read the rest of this entry »

Moisture is always the number one enemy in any storage facility. A little bit of moisture is good, but too much of it can cause mildew and mould to form. Humidity can also damage your paper items as well as sensitive equipment and products such as your electrical tools. The easiest preventive method is to clean and thoroughly dry all of your things prior to storing them. However, moisture in the air is something you do not have control over. But, there are some great ideas to remove moisture from your storage unit. Read the rest of this entry »

Relocation is a stressful process and it involves a lot of planning and coordination. There is always the uncertainty of something happen at the very last minute. Being a time consuming process, it can cause you to lose focus and get distracted. This might lead to certain aspects of the relocation being overlooked. How can you be much more time efficient then? Read the rest of this entry »

Self storage is an excellent storage tool to help you free up space in your home or office by storing them in a centralised place that can is easily accessible. Self storage can be thought of as a storeroom outside your home. No matter if you are using the storage unit for business or personal reasons, you need to bear in mind that there are things you cannot store due to various reasons. Restrictions are in place to deter the storage of these items and heavy penalties are often meted out to protect the interest of other customers. You may argue that you had no idea what are the prohibited items and this is thus the purpose of this article. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the main contributors to the cost of a particular self storage is the security of the premise. A self storage facility with top of the range security features such as biometric sensors will definitely cost much more than one with only a basic lock and key model. Most people utilise self storage for storing things that are rarely used. As a result, the number of trips made to the facility is rather low and only on a need to use basis. Have you ever thought of what is happening to your things when you are not keeping an eye on it? Despite the adequate security features at the facility, you will still need to play your part. The simplest way is to get a good quality lock to lock up your storage unit. What are the various types of locks that are recommended for your self storage unit? Read the rest of this entry »

Prolonged storage of items in an enclosed area can cause stale smells and bad odours. This is further amplified if the air circulation is poor. Many commercial odour removers contain harsh chemicals and they can cause damages to your delicate items. Chemicals can also cause environmental problems when it gets into the water system. Thus, many people are moving towards natural odour removers that are as effective as chemical ones at a fraction of the cost and minimal impact towards the environment. Read the rest of this entry »

You would probably know this fact more than anyone else now: moving to a new place takes a lot of preparation, energy and patience. It is always difficult to coordinate different aspects of the move with the movers, insurance and property agents. You should always try to engage the services of professionals that can help you out, and the most important ones are the movers. Movers can help you load and unload all of your stuffs especially the heavy and bulky ones, saving you lots of energy and effort. Read the rest of this entry »

Gone are the days where only simple things are stored in self storage units. Nowadays, many items that people store needs special care and attention. For example, art paintings and photographs are extremely sensitive to light and moisture. UV can dry up the moisture in the art pieces, damaging the fibres and causing discolouration. When that happens, the painting is almost worth nothing. Another popular item that people love to store is musical instruments. It is extremely important to know how to store them and how to prepare to store them. Not only are they expensive, they are delicate and require lots of attention and care. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are someone who constantly purchases new items without getting rid of your old ones, you will definitely need more storage space. This is basic economics – demand and supply. The supply of storage space is not increasing yet the demand for more is ever increasing. The best way to increase storage space is to get rid of things whenever you buy new ones. However, this is not feasible as you are not only wasting money, you are also wasting resources. A lot of energy goes into manufacturing your items. The best alternative would be to rent a self storage unit then. So how would you know if you need self storage? Let’s read on to see some of the common signs. Read the rest of this entry »

An accidental hard knock against your wooden cupboard with a vacuum cleaner or a golf club can cause the wood to chip. Furniture chipping is something that is common but it leads to ugly blemishes on the surface of your furniture and this will not only expose the fragile interior contents, it can also cause injuries due to the uneven surface. Good quality furniture cost a bomb and the best treatment you can give it is to provide utmost care towards it and it will continue to serve you for a long time. Read the rest of this entry »