Big Orange Self Storage Singapore Blog

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? (more…)

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. (more…)

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. (more…)

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. (more…)

Are you constantly moaning about the lack of storage space to store all of your things? Do you frequently spend a lot of time rummaging through your belongings trying to find things that you need? Perhaps it’s time to de-clutter your house and place those items that you rarely used in self storage. There are so many reasons as to why people use self storage. (more…)

The very first thing that comes to people’s mind when they hear of self storage is that they are used for storage of personal items on a daily basis. To them, self storage is a fuss free non-commercial and economical way of storing things. However, self storage is actually open to people from all walks of life, from personal to commercial. You will be amazed at how self storage can help you out in stressful situations such as office relocation. Office relocation occurs for many different reasons but whatever reasons it is, you will definitely need a temporary or even permanent storage space to keep all those excess items your new premise is unable to take in. (more…)

Bibliophiles fall in! Are u still searching high and low for a place that you can store your book collection? Don’t you always feel that space is an issue at home and your loved ones are forever nagging at you, asking you to get rid of the books and switch to e-books. How annoying that is! Well, you don’t have to fret anymore. You can always turn a self storage unit into a community library to share your love and passion for books with everyone! (more…)

Cycling is an excellent cardiovascular exercise and it helps to keep you fit and healthy. Cycling provides you unparalleled fun and enjoyment. Most importantly, they are an environmentally friendly method of transportation. Bicycles are carbon free tools and does not pollute the environment. Storage of bicycles however is a huge headache. They are large and take up a lot of space. Not only that, you need to store it meticulously in order for it to perform flawlessly when you next need them. (more…)

Small and medium enterprises have lesser number of staffs compared to other larger companies, typically in the range of up to 250 employees. However, SME as a whole employs more people and they are the ones that really boost the economy and drive innovation and promote competition to keep improving. With their relatively smaller size, the decision for storage space is difficult. Renting a warehouse to store their things will result in large empty spaces, wasting resources. (more…)

A hobbyist’s greatest source of happiness is when he lands his hands on a limited edition product. That feeling is so overwhelming and it makes him want to source for even better deals out there. As you slowly add items to your hobby collection, you soon realise that the space available is diminishing. What happens now? Are you going to sell away your older things to make way for new items to your collection? A lack of space is going to affect your hobby collection in a significant manner, especially if you are married. You cannot afford to let your hobby invade common areas in your home such as the living room or worse, your bedroom. (more…)