Packing Your Belongings

Whether you are moving home, office or want to store some of your belongings, it is vital that your items are packed correctly to keep them in perfect condition during transit and storage.

The Essentials For Packing

Before you start packing, ensure you have collected all the packing materials you need. Look carefully at what you are planning to pack; it can be easy to underestimate the number of boxes you will need so take time to work out how many boxes you will need.

When packing your things into storage (or preparing for a move) it is key to have your essentials ready so that time isn't wasted dashing to the shops for forgotten items. 

As well as boxes, you will be likely to need:

• Marker pens (to label your boxes – such a time saver!)
• Bubble wrap (giving extra protection to those delicate items)
• Packaging Tape (stronger than regular tape to keep your boxes sealed. Tape guns are also a worthwhile investment – they are another time saver and make assembling and sealing boxes much easier!)

Time To Pack!

Packing for a house or office move is only temporary, but packing for long term storage is a little different. You will need to choose the right packaging (and pack well) to ensure you stored items will be protected over time.

When it comes to storage, the problem most people encounter is damp due to moisture in the storage environment e.g. attics. When packing items for storing, ensure each item is dry and clean to prevent dampness. At Cube Self Storage, our climate controlled units help reduce moisture.

Storing Delicate Items

If you are planning to store delicate items such as glassware and ornaments, line your boxes with bubble wrap for added protection. To protect the individual items you will need enough bubble wrap to go around each item at least twice. Packing paper will also stop items rolling around within their boxes during transit.

Special storage boxes such as wardrobe boxes are ideal for hanging clothing, costumes or special items such as wedding dresses, and it is always worth protecting each item of clothing with plastic covers.

Know your storage

There is nothing more frustrating than not remembering what you have stored and which box it is stored in. As you pack each box, record the contents in an inventory and label each box. This will make locating your items much easier once they are in storage and will save you searching through each box!

Seasonal Storage

If you pop into your local supermarket, chances are you will encounter the "seasonal aisle". Currently, the shelves are filled with ghoulish Halloween costumes and accessories, and some stores are already beginning to display their Christmas range. 

If you like to celebrate with a party, or decorate your house for Halloween or Christmas, chances are you have decorations, costumes and tableware stashed away ready for these events (and each year there is temptation to buy more!).

Considering these events happen once a year, are we wasting valuable storage space at home? Are our decorations and seasonal items at risk from damp and damage in their current location? Are you storing extra furniture such as chairs for festive visitors? 

At Cube Self Storage we offer fantastic rental rates for short term and long term storage. Our units are weather proof and secure, offering maximum  protection for your belongings. 

As well as Halloween and Christmas items, our storage units are perfect for other seasonal items such as sport equipment and garden furniture - things that can take up much needed space when they are out of season. 

Contact us today for help with your seasonal storage needs. 

Not Just Storage....

As well as providing our customers with a reliable, secure self storage service, did you know we also provide all the packing materials you need to store your possessions?

BOXES

• Medium and large boxes - suitable for a range of storage items. 
• Small, medium and large archive files - suitable for document filing.
• Wardrobe cartons - suitable for hanging clothes/costumes. 

We also offer Mover's Packs:

• Small Movers Pack - outer pack, 5 large boxes, 10 medium boxes, 5 metres bubble wrap and tape.

• Medium Movers Pack - outer pack, 8 large boxes, 10 medium boxes, 5 metres bubble wrap, tape gun, tape and marker pen.

Small Movers Pack

Medium Movers Pack

 

PACKING MATERIALS AND SECURITY

As well as boxes, Cube Self Storage also offer: 

• Packing Paper (Small and Large)
• Padlocks (40mm, 45mm and 50mm)
• Bubble Wrap
• Tape and Tape guns
• Marker Pens
• Mattress Covers

 

 

To find out about our prices, visit our Packaging Materials page. 

Is your storage protected?

"Where shall I put these?" 
"In the shed.."
"What about this?" 
"That can go in the garage. It will be fine there"

Oh how these decisions can haunt us. There is nothing more disheartening than retrieving something stored in the shed, garage or attic and discovering that it has been damaged (or completely ruined) by damp, mould or mice (not forgetting the musty smell!).

As we head into Autumn and Winter, the frequently changing weather can have a huge impact on our outside storage areas. Summer furniture and equipment usually gets packed away making our storage spaces less accessible during the Autumn/Winter months and the wear and tear over time often isn't found until it is too late.

So what is the alternative?

At Cube Self Storage we offer great rates for short term and long term self storage unit rental. Our units come in a range of sizes to suit your requirements and can be the perfect solution for seasonal storage. Our units are secure and weatherproof, giving the ultimate protection to your possessions.

Visit our website today to find out how we can help protect your possessions! http://www.cubeselfstorage.co.uk/

Wedding Storage

Love is in the air.....well it certainly is online! News Feeds, Twitter accounts and Instagrams around the world are filling with pictures of beautiful weddings - from the formal married couple shots, to the more candid evening and photobooth snaps. 

As well as posting wedding photos, social media outlets are also increasingly being used to announce engagements. Once an engagement is announced, the planning and preparing soon gets underway (although many brides to be will admit they have been planning since they were little girls!). 

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With the cost of weddings increasing, many couples are getting creative, and resourcing the wedding "props" themselves. A year ago a friend of mine got engaged and set a date for this summer - the time from engagement to wedding was spent making as many things as she could - from bunting to table centrepieces. By doing it herself she was able to keep a closer eye on the wedding budget and the wedding had a much more personal feel - perfect for my friend and her new husband. 

While making your own things sounds a great idea, it is understandable that some couples prefer just to hand it over to someone else to organise. Making and collecting your wedding items can be time consuming, and also space consuming when those items are stored at home. 

At Cube Self Storage, we offer engaged couples the perfect solution - our self storage units are ideal for storing your wedding items, leaving your home "wedding storage" free. 

Table Decorations

Depending on your theme, creating your own centrepieces add that personal touch. Storing these delicate items in storage will keep them protected until they are needed for fresh flowers to be added.

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Wedding Keepsakes

Cube Self Storage is the ideal location to keep your wedding keepsakes safe whether they are small table items, or larger items.

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 Photo Booths
  
For lots of occasions, photo booths are increasingly popular. While the professional ones can be expensive to hire (particularly if your wedding budget is small) more and more people are creating their own. Collecting props for these booths can take up a lot of space at home, so why not use a self storage unit to keep everything in one place? 

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Wine Storage

If you are providing your own wine and alcohol, our climate controlled wine storage units are ideal for storing your bottles and keeping them the perfect temperature before the big day. 

Dress Storage

For every bride, finding the perfect dress is a major part of the wedding preparation. If you have bought your dress in advance, our climate controlled units are also ideal for keeping your beautiful dress safe from dust and moths (and out of sight from your groom!)

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If you are planning your big day, why not contact a member of our team to see how our Storage Units can help you?

Who can use self storage?

Summer time is the perfect time to have a good sort out at home. Whether you are sorting out your attic, reshuffling your shed or getting your garage organised, making the most of your space is essential. 


But what happens to the items you would like to keep but simply don't have enough space for? 

Cube Self Storage are here to help.We offer a range of storage units in a variety of sizes and flexible lease contracts to suit your short term and long term storage needs. Our price promise also means that if you find a storage quote cheaper elsewhere, we will beat it. 

So who can use self storage?

Our multi-purpose storage units are available to everyone. Some customers use our units as a short term storage solution e.g. storage for wedding items, storing college/university-bound items, or for furniture during pending house sales. 
 

Our Self Storage building - containing units in a range of sizes.

Other customers use our units for longer term storage e.g. fine art storage and collector items such as antiques. Our climate controlled storage units are perfect for storing items that could be affected by temperature, dust, mould and rodents if they were stored in garages or sheds. If you are a small business with limited space, our storage units are the ideal solution for storing your surplus stock.
 

Wine Storage in Climate Controlled Storage Units

So when you are sorting out this summer, before throwing out items you would prefer to keep if you could, why not contact the team at Cube Self Storage to find out how we can help you? Contact us via our online form  or give a member of our friendly team a call on 0800 027 2668.

Should I get a Self Storage unit?

Are you a bargain hunter? Do you shop online or use Ebay to buy and sell? Do you scour the weekend boot sales looking for a bargain?

Many of us would list shopping as a favourite past time. With shops and online companies offering frequent promotions, it is often hard to resist. The result? Our homes are filling up with more and more items, limiting the space we once had. 

With space becoming limited, lots of people are turning to self storage to help ease the pressure from their homes. 

If you think self storage could be the answer for you, read our Top Tips to help you make a decision. 

Self Storage Top Tips

 

What To Store

 

It is easy to simply box up your belongings and stick them in self storage. However, doing this creates the risk of not knowing what you have stored, storing things you don't actually need and therefore wasting some of your much needed storage space.  Before self storing, go through your belongings to work out what is worth keeping and what can be sold/got rid of. Also consider seasonal items - do you really need to store Halloween/Christmas items in your house all year round? Once you have agreed on the items you are going to store, why not try and box similar items together to make identification at the self storage unit that much easier.  

Our online Box Store has all the boxes and packing materials you will need, and we even offer Box Packages so you don't just have to buy boxes individually.

Medium Movers pack  - just one of our packages at www.cubeselfstorage.co.uk

 Cost

 

At Cube Self Storage we have a range of unit sizes to suit your needs, including Climate Controlled Storage Units for specialist items. This is why sorting your items prior to storing is so important - once you know exactly what you want to store you have a better idea of the right size unit for you, with no wasted space (or being charged for unused space). View our Storage Unit Size Guide to work out what is best for you. If you are still unsure, contact a member of our friendly team to arrange a viewing of our units. We also offer a Price Promise - if you like our storage units but have had a cheaper quote elsewhere - we will beat it!

Why not pay us a visit to see our self storage facility in action?

Timeline

 

Your items are sorted, boxed and ready to go. You know which size unit to get to suit your needs, so now there is one thing left to decide on: TIME. 

For some people self storage is temporary - between house moves, storing things for a wedding etc, but there are many people that use self storage on a longer term basis. 

Try and have a clear focus for how long your things will be in storage - this will help you budget for storage rental costs. Of course, there are times where our plans change and our storage unit hire duration needs to be extended- our team will be happy to discuss this with you. 

We hope these tips have been useful. If you would like to find out more visit our website www.cubeselfstorage.co.uk or call a member of our team on
0800 027 2668.

Happy Self Storing!

Moving on

According to a recent survey at gocompare.com, nearly 2/3 of Brits are considering moving in the next 12 months. 

Why are we wanting to move?

There are many reasons for deciding to move:

• Downsizing 
• Upsizing due to needing more space
• Moving area
• Emigrating
• Buying first home
• Separation from partner
• Moving to university
• Moving in with friends
• Relocating offices

Whatever the reason for moving, many of us know it can be a lengthy process. It can also be a worrying time, particularly when some people are faced with a deadline for vacating a property.

How can Cube Self Storage help?

We offer secure self storage units in a range of sizes to suit the needs and time frame of each individual customer. Our website page "What size do I need?" offers a sizing guide to help you to work out which unit will best suit your requirements. View our videos of our self storage units here.

Sometimes our customers need specialized storage for items such as artwork, clothing and wine storage. Our climate controlled storage units are the perfect solution - not only will your items be safe, but they will also be temperature protected. 

Whether you are looking for a long term storage solution (some customers have even chosen self storage as an alternative to moving house!), or a temporary storage solution mid move, the team at Cube Self Storage will be happy to help. Call us free on 0800 027 2668 or contact us using our online form.