Big Orange Self Storage Singapore Blog

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? (more…)

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. (more…)

Have you ever had the experience of rummaging through your items, trying to find that one thing you need? Or do you often have to open up several cabinets before finally finding where that pen is? Well, this is something very common. Many of us do not have the habit of labelling our items because we are so confident of our awesome memory skills. However, that skill often fail us and we end up wasting a lot of precious time. (more…)

Relocating is a difficult task and it gets worse when it is to another country. Relocating overseas will involve a lot of paperwork and planning and various coordination and arrangement. It is important to be well prepared for the move and planning needs to start months before. There is a high chance that your items will be in storage for a long period of time when you are away and you want to find a place that offers safe and secure storage at reasonable prices. (more…)

Relocation day is fast approaching and you have already spent a large sum of money on your new home. The last thing you want to spend extra money on is the transportation. No one wants to be in a situation where the mover would need to make multiple trips just to bring everything over. Not only does it take extra time and effort, it also means having to pay more. So what are some of the things you can do to maximise space on the transportation vehicle and minimize your expenses? Below are some moving tips just for you. (more…)

Furniture is one of the most difficult items to move. Firstly, you cannot simply store them inside a box. Secondly, they are usually odd shaped. Thirdly, they are extremely heavy. It is thus probably the most daunting task most people have while trying to move house. However, there are some tips that can help you out when moving bulky furniture. (more…)

Moving is one of the most stressful task but it is inevitable that at one point or another in our lives, we will need to move. Various mistakes are commonly being made during the packing process. In order to minimise any mistakes, it is important to plan out what to do and adhere to it strictly. Let’s look at some common packing mistakes made by many. (more…)

House moving is a tedious and time consuming event. Not only are we required to pack up everything into boxes, we also need to liaise with the movers, interior designers and contractors. One thing we often neglect is informing others about our new address. This will often lead to problems in the future. Let’s look at which are some of the important contacts we need to inform about our new address. (more…)

Packing wine bottles aren’t exactly easy but they are not impossible. Wine is a fragile thing and any small mistake can cause you to lose all your money. Wine packing for transportation and storage is a delicate process and a lot of effort must be put into it. Let’s look at how to pack them for a safe transportation and storage and what packing materials are required. (more…)

With an increase in the popularity of self storage facilities, there are also increases in crime. This is very worrying for people who are using facilities in prime area and who are storing things that are of value. Customers are looking to store with a safe mind and not having to worry about their things getting stolen. This is especially important with more self storage companies deciding to spend money to improve how the facility looks on the outside instead of beefing up internal security. As such, you need to take certain precautionary measures to protect yourself and your items. (more…)