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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...

Did you know that businesses in New Zealand can spend up to 20% of their revenue on rent alone? And that’s often for storing excess business items that don’t need to take up valuable office space​. The rising costs of commercial space in cities like Auckland are squeezing businesses, but here’s the secret many aren’t...

We are pleased to announce a brand new website for Safestore Containers. Our new website features some useful self storage tips, a quote request page, online booking system and the ability to pay an invoice online. If you have any questions or experience any issues, please get in touch with us. Our new website was developed by Big Budda Boom, who provide self storage web design &...

Renting out public storage units is a great option for keeping your personal belongings and business property in a safe and easily accessible space. Getting insurance for the items you have in storage is an additional way to ensure they remain protected. At Safestore Containers, we recommend you consider the following before taking out insurance....

Your belongings are precious to you, whether or not they have high monetary value. From clothes to photos and mementoes, we suggest using acid free packing paper to wrap and store your items, so that they remain in the best possible condition whilst in storage, be it short or long term. What is acid-free packing...

Moving, downsizing, or looking for temporary storage unit space to rent so you can safely store your belongings? Figuring out how much storage space you need can be a head scratcher, read on to learn about the various storage unit size options available. So, you’re in the market for a storage unit but can’t figure...

Self storage isn’t just for personal use: it offers many advantages to commercial and business users as well. Reliability, safety and security are top considerations when choosing business and commercial storage options for your professional needs. Businesses and commercial ventures of all sizes and shapes, irrespective of industry, use self storage as an excellent solution...