Self Storage Make Some Space

British homes are shrinking! According to statistics, new-builds have been steadily getting smaller over the past 30 years and many are unable to provide the storage pace needed to accommodate owners’ needs. This coupled with a rising population means there is a shortage of houses and storage in the UK. Instead of moving many people are converting spaces in their homes formerly used for storage. Spare rooms become offices, and attics and garages have become bedrooms. Because we are becoming a nation of hoarders, and the popularity of TV shows such as hoarders highlight this issue, our possessions are increasingly accumulating in self storage unit such as Cube and can be great extensions of your own home in times when it is a lot cheaper to take out self storage than extend your home or purchase a bigger house.

Come and have a look at our facilities today on site in Uckfield to see how Cube can solve your storage problems. We have units available in a range of sizes and can even offer climate controlled storage for more delicate items and special packing and storage of fine art via our sister company Cube Fine Art Services. Get in contact today for more information and to make some well needed space. 

Location Location Location Why it’s so important for your self storage

When considering your self storage needs there are a number of things to consider when picking your provider; from reputation to access and security. We are going to discuss the importance of Location and let you know just why Cube is located ideally to suit many of your storage needs.

Ease of access: if you are transporting a large amount of goods to your self storage unit and will be visiting on regular basis it is important that your storage unit is easily accessible in relation to your home or office and in terms of entering onto site. Cube Self Storage is located conveniently on the Bellbrook Industrial estate in Uckfield, just off the A22 central to a number of towns in the East Sussex area. We also have a large yard area with parking spaces to allow you to drive in and access your unit at your convenience.

With numerous other businesses in the facility on our industrial estate we are considered to be in a low crime area, which means you can have peace of mind that your goods are in safe hands. Plus our security systems are extensive. We are not in a flood risk area which is also handy in these times of unpredictable weather conditions in the UK as in recent years!

The Cube Self Storage location is ideal for a number of reasons so come and have a look for yourself – either check out our online videos or come and see us onsite. Get in contact today to speak to one of our friendly and experienced team members.

All the Gear... No Idea? Self Storage for your equipment.

The 2013 Masters Golf tournament starts this week in Augusta, Georgia, and with Tiger Woods facing up to a tough battle with 14 year old golf prodigy Guan Tianlang things are set to get interesting. Until now Woods had been the youngest player in the Masters history, this got us thinking has your family got any hobbies or talents that demands some expensive and significant equipment?! Or were you convinced your child was going to be the next Rory Macilroy so rushed out to get all the gear, but then the interest just faded away?.... Storing your goods with Cube Self Storage is the ideal method to keep these pieces of equipment safe and sound and out of your precious house space as one day you may need them again and the spark of interest may be reignited.

So from surf boards, golf buggies, and hockey sticks and everything in-between Cube Self Storage is able to cater for your hobby equipment whilst in transit or just to get it out of the house! So if your child or partner has gone through numerous phases and crazes and your looking to store any leftover memorabilia store with Cube, get in contact today for all your self storage needs. 

Fascinated by Fascinators

The Grand National is fast approaching this weekend – And for some the planning and preparation has not been into limited to gathering tips and calculating odds! For some the highlight of the event is the fashion! So do you have your outfit planned? Racing fashion as demonstrated by the likes of celebrities and royalty alike is sometimes extreme to say the least! This got us thinking about extreme hats and fascinators that the ladies (And the men!) sport at these events, how delicate they are and how to best store them to avoid damage.

Now fashions comes and go but Cube Self Storage will always have the facilities to store your prized hats and fascinators however delicate to ensure they will last and last until they come back in fashion!

Our Climate Controlled facilities are state of the art and are able to protect clothing and delicate fabrics from heat, cold, dust, mould and humidity by maintaining temperature requirements in parallel with humidity levels.

We know how expensive these designer pieces can be which is why our storage facilities also have 24 hour CCTV monitored by our reception so you can rest assured your cherished hats, dresses and shoes are snuggled up safely!

For more information contact one of our industry experts today or drop in to our site and view our facilities for yourself.

The BIG Spring Clean!

The current frosty weather might be telling you that it’s in fact winter and not spring... but we promise it is nearing the end of March! So in the spirit of spring cleaning it’s time to declutter!

Feng Shui says that unused items collect bad energy and advises decluttering and arranging your possessions in a particular way can improve your life by encouraging a more positive energy flow. Now who are we to argue... here at Cube Self Storage we are all for decluttering so have come up with a few handy tips to help declutter and Feng Shui your homes this sprint... so make way for that positive energy!

• Seize the day! Stop thinking that you’ll do it tomorrow, make a date in the diary to dedicate to conquering your clutter and stick to it! You will feel so much better once it’s done.
• Organise your clutter: Make different piles; keep, charity, store, bin etc.
• Toys: Weed out unused and unloved toys.
• Tough Love: Be strict with yourself, if you don’t absolutely need it or haven’t worn it in years, then get it out of your house and make way for the items you do love and you do need.
• Work room by room: There’s no point messing the whole house up, you will need a retreat from the mess, as the room will probably look a lot worse before it looks better.
• Don’t do it all by yourself: Find a friend to help you, someone who will adopt the tough love motto!

So in future, think twice before you buy something new or welcome something else unneeded into your home! For those items that you really cannot be without store with Cube Self Storage, get in contact today to speak to one of our industry experts to discuss your storage needs. 

DIY Days

It’s that time of year again when many of us are contemplating a bit of DIY to spruce up our homes to give it a new lease of life. And the benefits of DIY are plentiful, not only does it give you a project to work on, create a better quality of life, it is also a great way to add value to your home.

Decluttering your home is also a big factor in making your home a better place to live. Or perhaps you need to make way for an extension or conservatory?

Cube Self Storage is the ideal place to store your items whilst any building work is being done on your home. Rest assured your precious possessions will be safe in our state-of-the-art facilities with climate controlled storage and high tech security systems.

Get in contact today to find out more about our storage facilities.

Now all you need is to decide on the paint!

Packing and Moving Tips

The big day is looming and you cannot put off the packing any longer! But never fear; here at Cube Self Storage we understand that moving can be a stressful time, so we have compiled a list of handy packing and moving tips we think everyone should know!

Ø  First things first… If you fail to prepare then prepare to fail. It will probably take you much longer than you anticipated! So plan early, better to be prepared as on the moving day you will have other things to worry about.

Ø  Large items: These will need to go into your storage unit or van first, and be sure to utilise space in draws and wardrobes.

Ø  Delicate items: Ensure to protect all delicate items appropriately, otherwise you risk damaging your prized possessions. Bubble wrap till your heart’s content on items such as dinner ware and cutlery… but never on fine art!

Ø  Be Organised: Make labels, Cube offers a range of packing materials and labels to help you colour coordinate and organise effectively.

Ø  Beware of the Box: Boxes are usually unreliable; the last thing you want is your contents crashing out of an ill prepared box, check out our sister company Easycrate who have a range of reusable plastic crates to hire. Crates are also stackable so take up less room in transit!

Ø  Take the opportunity to throw out any unwanted items, donate to charity or of course; put into storage for another time.

To find out more about our Self Storage facilities and to take advantage of our most recent special offers please get in contact today.