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Archive for June, 2012

4 best times when you should use self storage

Self storage is becoming an important part in many of our lives due to the lack of space here in Singapore. Our wants and needs are ever increasing and we need some place to store our items. There are so many times you should use self storage to maximise space for more important things. (more…)

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5 misconceptions about self storage

Are you intending to utilise the service of a self storage provider? Self storage is one of the fastest growing business nowadays due to the lack of space in our homes and office and with increasing warehouse rental charges. With anything that is growing in popularity, there are bound to be misconceptions associated with self storage. Here are some common ones and let’s seek the truth. (more…)

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6 things to dispose when relocating

When you start to relocate your home, you will start to realise that you have lots of unwanted old stuffs in your house. Most people will take advantage of this situation to either get rid of these unwanted items and declutter their new house or get rid of the unwanted items and buy new ones to replace them. However for some, they will not get rid of their unwanted stuffs. They want to keep them for memory sake. What kind of person are you then? What are the things that you should dispose when you relocate? Here are some relocating tips for you. (more…)

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Finding the proper storage area for your stuff at home

Majority of Singaporeans live in HDB flats and the amount of space that we have is very limited. Many of us usually store our stuffs in the store room but it is never enough. When someone runs out of storage space, he will try all means to shove stuffs in anywhere possible. By finding the proper storage areas for our stuff, we can not only maximise storage space but also keep out things neat and tidy. (more…)

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Carton boxes VS Alternatives for storage

In this fast and furious world today, we are able to find many different kinds of storage products that can allow us to organize with ease. However, not every product is able to be cheap yet good. Many people are more inclined towards the use of metal or plastic containers for storage as they are more durable. However, metal and plastic containers are expensive and are their shapes are not flexible as their shapes are fixed. Instead, carton boxes are cheap, space saving, flexible and can be stored easily when not in use. (more…)

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How to sort your items within a storage unit?

Self storage units are a boon to many. They have to keep your home organised and clutter free. They help to ensure that your precious items are kept in the best condition possible. Most importantly, the free up your home for more important things. Self storage units come with climate control capabilities that your home garage or storeroom do not have, allowing you to better protect your delicate items. However, a self storage unit cannot realise its full potential if you simply dump all your things inside. You need to pack and organise them too. (more…)

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How to store items in weird shapes and sizes?

It’s everybody’s dream for all of their belongings to fit perfectly into boxes and stored in their storeroom. However, we have so many odd shaped and odd sized items that often keep us scratching our head. Here are some tips that can help you out. (more…)

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Warehouse Space Vs Alternatives

Warehouses are catered to the needs of commercial users, not individual users. They are usually a large commercial building that is used to store goods. Many different people use them; the manufactures, importers and exporters, freight forwarders, travel operators and even custom people. There are many different kind of warehouse storage out there namely the cantilever, automated storage, pallet rack and shelving. The things that set warehouse storage apart from others are that it is very systematic. (more…)

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