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How much storage do I need for a 3 bedroom house?

If you need to place the contents of your home in temporary or long term storage during a relocation, finding the right storage unit will go a long way in making the process go smoothly. Moving house is no easy task, especially if you are relocating to a different city, state, or country. If you...
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What should you not store in a storage unit?

Whether it’s a long or short term storage facility, there are a few things that you must not leave in a storage unit. Keep yourself—and the units of others around you—safe. If you see the news, you know that people get up to all sorts in their storage units; you may have heard of people...
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The dos and don’ts of storage units in Auckland

Storage units have been home to many weird and wonderful items. A submarine car, a rocket ship, and even a live would-be-burglar have been found in storage units. However, there’s usually a list of things you’re not allowed to do with storage units, which include plants, people and flammable items—so, apologies, but you’ll have to...
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Auckland storage unit prices for long or short term self storage

Got some extra ‘stuff’ you want out of your house? Moving into a furnished home? Moving overseas for a while? You’re going to need a storage unit. Here’s how you can find cheap storage in Auckland. How much does a storage unit cost? If you’re looking for storage units in Auckland, prices range from $110...
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6 most bizarre things found in storage units around the world

When someone mentions a storage unit, there are several things that come to mind immediately. Storage Wars, old appliances, furniture and a place to rehearse for a crappy garage band. However, not everyone is so normal, and some use their storage units for some truly strange things. From the weird to the wacky (and sometimes...
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How to remove clutter and make more room in your house

Kids old clothes and toys, long since abandoned. A piece of furniture given to you that you don’t really have space for. The stuff your sister left in your house when she moved overseas. It’s all there, cluttering up your home and your life. That spare room that’s more junk than room, the overflowing cupboards…...
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Preserving your furniture in long term storage

Planning and prepping your furniture for long term storage will ensure that you get it back out in pristine condition. Take some time now so that you save yourself from frustration and expense later. There may be several reasons why you want to store furniture. You may be moving out of the country for a...
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Self Storage Tips – Getting the most bang for your buck

Using Safestore Containers for your self-storage is easy. We’ve made it simple to choose the size and type of unit, and then made it secure so you know your belongings are safe- but you can still access them at any time. We’ve taken the most commonly-asked questions about storage units and given you all the...
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Which storage unit size is right for you? How to choose the right self storage space

If you’ve got more stuff than house, or you need a storage solution while you temporarily move, then you need a storage unit. But how do you know what size unit you need? It’s not ideal to get to the storage facility and put everything into a unit only to find it doesn’t fit. Rather...
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Saving money by using an Auckland storage unit

If you want to put things into storage units in Auckland, it can be expensive—unless you’re smart about it. Spend some time thinking about what you need from your storage unit and save money. There’s a bunch of ways you can save money on your storage in Onehunga and the wider Auckland area. While some...