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5 Big Mistakes People Make When Storing Their Car Storing your car for a while? Whether you’re heading off on a long overseas adventure or tucking your classic beauty away for the season, getting car storage right is key to keeping it in top condition. A few common mistakes can lead to costly repairs and...

How to Store Valuables: The Ultimate Guide Storing precious items properly is an important part of keeping them safe and in good condition, whether they’re special family treasures, business assets, or items of sentimental value. The wrong approach to storage can lead to damage or theft. Jewellery, antiques, electronics, and important documents all have different...

5 Ways to Optimise Your Storage Unit for Seasonal Items Tired of tripping over Christmas decorations in mid-July? You’re not alone! Seasonal items have a way of taking over precious space at home. But if you’re using a storage unit, you can make your seasonal stuff easily accessible, well-protected, and out of sight when you...

The Secret to Long-Term Storage Success Long-term storage can be a lifesaver when you’re short on space, but let’s face it, keeping your stuff safe, clean, and in good shape over months or even years isn’t as simple as chucking it into a storage unit. Auckland’s changing weather, the risks of dust, moisture, and pests...

5 Common Mistakes When Renting a Storage Container Everyone needs a bit of extra space at some point. It may be for moving house, storing seasonal stuff, or keeping business inventory safe. When the time comes, renting a storage container is often the best solution. Even though storage seems relatively straightforward, people can still make...

7 Life-Changing Decluttering Tips You Need to Try It happens to the best of us: clutter seems to creep in from every corner, filling our homes with things we don’t use or need. Suddenly, you’re stepping over random stuff and wondering how it all got there in the first place.  The good news is that...

The Hidden Dangers of Storing Stuff in Your Garage It can be tempting to use your garage as a storage space. But let’s be honest, it can quickly turn into a junkyard if you’re not careful. Moreover, what you might not know is that your garage storage can actually be a ticking time bomb for...

The Secret to Picking the Perfect Storage Container Size When choosing a storage container, size matters. Too small, and your stuff won’t fit; too big, and you’re paying for space you’ll never use. But don’t panic! Choosing the right size can be easier than it sounds. At Safestore Containers, we’re proud to offer secure and...

Why Self-Storage Is a Must-Have for Younger Renters So, you’re trying to fit your entire life into a 50-square-metre apartment. Clothes spilling out of the wardrobe, camping gear shoved under the bed, and boxes of ‘I’ll definitely need this someday’ stacked to the ceiling. Sound familiar? If you’re one of New Zealand’s millennial and Gen...

How to Pack Up Your Entire House for Storage in 3 Days The thought of packing up your entire house can feel rather nightmarish. Even more so when you’re on a tight deadline! Getting everything packed up and ready to go in just a few days can seem impossible. However, with a methodical system in...